BMW iX Facelift (2025) Price & Specs

The BMW iX facelift brings numerous changes inside and out, and has been confirmed for a South African market introduction in 2025. Here’s a look at what’s changed, the performance and how much you’ll pay.

The #CarsAwards category winner has received an update. The 2026 BMW iX facelift is locked in for a South African market arrival in the 3rd quarter of 2025.

The BMW iX facelift lands in SA priced significantly more than the predecessor with the range starting from R2 235 000. Currently, the iX xDrive40 retails for R1 735 000, while the xDrive50 comes in at R2 350 000.

Visually, the BMW iX facelift benefits from a new-look radiator grille and BMW SA has confirmed the illuminated kidney grille will be standard for this facelifted model. There are new-look headlights with vertical daytime running lights and these will be of the adaptive LED variety.

BMW SA will be offering the facelifted iX with an optional M Sport package, as well as M Sport package Pro, but for the flagship M70, this will be standard. BMW has some additional colours joining the palette, like Arctic Race Blue metallic, Dune Grey metallic, Carbon Black metallic, BMW Individual Frozen Deep Grey metallic, BMW Individual Frozen Pure Grey metallic, Tanzanite Blue metallic and Space Silver metallic (available from winter 2025 production). The BMW Individual Exterior Line Titanium Bronze is also available as a further option for the BMW iX xDrive45 and the BMW iX xDrive60.

There are new model designations, with xDrive40 falling away in favour of the xDrive45, xDrive60 replacing xDrive50 and the flagship M60 being surpassed by M70 xDrive.

Small refinements in the areas of tyres, wheel bearings, electronics have seen an decrease of around 8% in terms of electricity consumption, and BMW says the xDrive60 has an increased range of around 60 km. The biggest change is the new battery cell technology which sees the battery capacity increased for additional performance and range.

The xDrive45 gets around 30% increase up to 94.8 kWh from 76 kWh while the xDrive60 features a 109.1 kWh battery, and the flagship M70 gets a massive 108.9 kWh battery. There’s a new inverter system that’s more efficient and range has been increased. Based on the WLTP test, the xDrive45 can do 490-602 km, the xDrive60’s range is now at 563-701 km. The adaptive recuperation has also been upgraded to help recoup some range.

In terms of outputs, every derivative has seen an increase in power and performance. The xDrive45 makes 300 kW and 700 Nm, and is good for a 0-100 kph sprint of 5.1 seconds and run to a top speed of 200 kph. The xDrive60 delivers 400 kW and 765 Nm, and does the same dash in 4.6 seconds with a top speed of 200 kph. Finally, the flagship M70 packs 345 kW and 1 100 Nm, sprints to 100 kph in 3.8 seconds and has a top speed of 250 kph. All derivatives feature all-wheel drive.

The cabin of the BMW iX facelift has also received an update, with new materials and new-look seats. The new BMW Operating System 8.5 has been fitted along with updates to the semi-autonomous driving and parking technology.

How much does the BMW iX Facelift cost in South Africa?

The BMW iX facelift is sold with a 5-year/100 000 km Motorplan and will going on sale in the third quarter of 2025. We expect the high-performance M70 pricing to be announced at a later stage.