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For me, I am out on the iX3 because I will not buy vehicles that require you to perpetually rent a basic feature like ADAS. Just no. I am glad Rivian is retaining the purchase option.

Also for completeness (again subject to all of the modeling estimates etc.) here is a 550 mile road trip at 75 mph. Surprisingly, the range difference in the tires does not make a big difference because of the fast charging speed.

Updated range model based on all of the new data poured into the model with the R2 for reference.

It is odd that the range numbers on the tires look like this: 20" Summer - 434 20" All Season - 383 21" All Season - 399 21" Staggered Summer - 398 22" Staggered Summer - 392 I wonder if 20" all-seasons are just a bad tire?

I know it is personal taste, but I have disliked the BMWs for years and the neue klasse language is the first time I've started liking them again

The bottom trims are an anemic 77kwh battery. The long range is 95kwh and it will get you ~the same highway range as an R2 if you choose the 19" wheels on the toyota. Both 400V charging curves Toyota ~35 minutes to add 70% or a realistic 170 miles of 70mph highway range.

The need forest green. Blue is best IMO.

People pay more for technology as well. Performance, Luxury, Technology. "Tech forward vehicles" has been Tesla's central proposition. Leading ADAS, leading software features and AI, leading connectivity, etc. Tech forward has been driving leaders in China and is a central proposition of...

I agree for my personal use case as I mentioned in another post, 4.8 is more than good enough. I have a Dual motor that does 4.5 seconds (notionally) and a tri that does 3.1. You can feel the difference but I would not pay for the upgrade. My model and real data suggests that highway range...

I was not missing the point. We agree. Rivian is giving you a quicker vehicle for $60k. BMW is giving you one that is longer range and faster charging. I was just pointing out that BMW will also have a stupidly quick quad-motor M variant at least in the sedan that might port to the IX3. I have...

Since you asked... the TexasBob unofficial real-world range model says: I changed the cells from the 4695 to the 46120 (that BMW is using) that gave a usable pack of 111 kwh as my hypothetical R2 "Max Pack" which I totally think Rivian should do. That would chew up 1/2" ground clearance and...

The R2 will be quicker but much shorter range and slower charging. The m version of the iX3 will likely close the gap on the performance for those who think sub 5 second crossovers are too slow. The i3M has already been confirmed as a quad motor for 2028. If they bring that same powertrain to...

We found its Achilles heel: its pretty weak on the seats-down banana box test.

Living behind the Orange curtain.... Fortunately iX3 is going to be produced in Mexico starting next year.

I just pulled the EPA source documents on the iX5 60 (attached) and ran the very preliminary data about mass/wheels/aero through my range model. Too soon preliminary to publish but it looks like it may actually beat the iX3 on range (i.e. > 420 miles EPA and something very close to 400 miles at...

I am with you on all points. I hate, hate, hate the stealership experience. I discussed it with Gemini which recommended three brokers who specialize in BMWs in my area. Obviously it makes a difference if you are leasing or buying and where you live and trade ins and all the rest, but If I end...

Why not just use a broker service to avoid the dealership and markups?

Oh man... that sucks. I was just thinking I could ignore the iX5 which is half neue klasse and half CLAR. But with 400 miles of range I and going to have to take it seriously. hrumpf

We actually know that the ix3 50 AWD with 400+ miles of range and 20" wheels is the 60k version. The ix40 and other variants will be next year.

Would it matter to you if you learned that the regulation is sensible and life-saving? TLDR these and similar "stupid" regulations saved around 20,000 lives over the past 10 years. In the US, we could prevent around 3,000 deaths a year if we adopted similar strategies and if we adopted safer...