TECHNICAL LAYOUT

BMW calls the ix’s construction ‘Carbon Cage’ (as opposed to ‘Carbon Core’ on, for example, the 7 Series), which describes a chassis of aluminium extrusions, with CFRP used structurally in places, and lightweight body panels. There’s an electric motor per axle, the rear always the more powerful. All-independent air suspension and four-wheel steering feature. Weight is distributed 48:52, front to rear.