Referred as "Project i 2.0", the Vision iNext was developed to address key questions for the future of motoring, with a focus on electrification, connectivity and autonomy.

It was an SUV roughly similar in size to the BMW X5, although it was substantially bigger inside due to its EV architecture, with front and rear motors and underfloor batteries.

This shared chassis componentry allows BMW to produce the iX alongside cars with combustion engines at the Dingolfing plant.

[14] Underpinning the iX is an aluminium-intensive chassis featuring a double-wishbone (front) and multi-link (rear) suspension, offering active rear-wheel steering.

[6] The front features a large blanked off grille, which contains camera, radar and other sensors needed for the driver assistance systems.

With the help of GPS data and sensors, Adaptive mode adjusts the regen to be more aggressive in urban traffic and less so on open roads, where it allows coasting.

The BMW iX is the first vehicle to feature the iDrive 8 that combines a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with a 14.9-inch infotainment touchscreen to form a single curved unit.

[14] Available options include a panoramic sunroof and sun-protection glass, soft-close doors, heated and ventilated seats, parking assistant, interior camera, a Bowers & Wilkins stereo, and M Sport styling.

[citation needed] This allows for Level 2+ semi autonomous driving capability and an extensive range of driver-assistance and collision-avoidance technology.

[15][17] Product-development chief of BMW's luxury cars, Frank van Meel stated: "I can't give a promise of a date.

We are preparing, we are collecting data [from a large test fleet of modified 7 Series cars], and we will improve the iX by software over the air.

[28] BMW introduced a facelifted iX for the 2026 model year with improved range, power, and efficiency, as well as minor styling adjustments.