BMW iX xDrive45 M Sport Review: The Only One You Should Buy?

Testing the 2025 BMW iX xDrive45 M Sport on Australian roads to see if the mid-cycle refresh makes this the best luxury EV buy for 2026. With a 30% larger battery and 300kW of power, is this now the "Goldilocks" of the iX lineup? The BMW iX has always been a polarising but brilliant EV, and for 2025/2026, the entry-level model gets its biggest upgrade yet. We're putting the xDrive45 M Sport through its paces to see how it handles regional Aussie driving. Key Updates we cover: The Battery Jump: 94.8kWh (Net) vs the old 71kWh pack.  Performance: 300kW / 700Nm and a 5.1s 0-100km/h sprint.  Range: A massive jump to 602km (WLTP)—does it hold up in the real world? M Sport Kit: What the standard M Sport package adds to the 2025/2026 spec. Interior Tech: Navigating the latest BMW Operating System 8.5. Does the extra range finally make you consider the iX over a Q8 e-tron or the Lyriq? Let me know your thoughts on the new naming convention in the comments! Thank you for supporting our independent channel. Visit our website for the latest reviews, unbiased advice and for help finding a great deal on your new car!: beacons.ai/roadtrip_reviews Subscribe to our YouTube channel:    / @roadtrip_reviews   Like our Facebook page: facebook.com/roadtripathome Follow our TikTok profile: tiktok.com/@roadtrip_reviews Follow our Instagram profile: instagram.com/roadtrip_reviews