2026 BMW iX: Solon Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 BMW iX at a Glance
Three trims for 2026, all with BMW's xDrive all-wheel drive standard, no rear-drive or single-motor version exists on this model. xDrive45 starts at $75,150 (402 hp, up to 312 miles of range). xDrive60 starts at $88,500 (536 hp, the longest range in the lineup at up to 364 miles). M70 starts at $111,500 and is the performance flagship, up to 650 hp, 0-60 in 3.6 seconds. Add $1,175 for destination on any of them. The xDrive45 is an all-new trim this year that replaces the old xDrive50 outright, at a lower starting price with slightly more range. One thing worth knowing before you shop: 2026 is confirmed as the final model year BMW is bringing the iX to the United States, the brand is shifting its electric SUV lineup to a newer platform after this. All three trims are on the ground, or orderable, at BMW Cleveland in Solon.
BMW's flagship electric SUV, in its last year on this side of the Atlantic
Solon doesn't get the lake-effect punishment that piles up on Cleveland's east side, but a January commute down I-480 or the Turnpike still turns into slush more mornings than anyone wants, and cold is genuinely the thing that eats an EV's range, more than potholes, more than traffic. The iX answers that with size and battery capacity most electric SUVs in this price range don't have. Even the base xDrive45 carries a 100.1 kWh pack and BMW's xDrive all-wheel drive standard, no single-motor or rear-drive trim exists on this model at all, which matters when the roads ice over. Inside, every 2026 iX gets the Curved Display, a 12.3-inch instrument cluster flowing into a 14.9-inch central touchscreen in one piece of curved glass, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto standard across the board. No wired fallback here either.
BMW Cleveland has been a family-owned dealership on Kruse Dr in Solon for roughly 35 years, serving Cleveland, Aurora, Hudson, Bedford, Beachwood, and the rest of Northeast Ohio, and keeps its new inventory posted live. On a car this close to the end of its U.S. run, that live inventory matters more than usual, since allocation on specific color and wheel combinations tends to tighten as a model year closes out.
What actually changed for 2026
The headline is the base trim itself. What used to be the xDrive50 is gone, replaced outright by the new xDrive45, and it's not a rename with the same specs carried over. The xDrive45 starts more than $13,000 below where the old base trim did, on a smaller battery, and yet EPA-estimated range actually ticks up slightly (312 miles versus 309 on the old car) thanks to a more efficient LED headlight setup and other small EfficientDynamics gains. New laser headlights are gone in favor of the more efficient LEDs, BMW's Highway Assistant now confirms a lane change with a glance at the mirror instead of requiring a manual signal, ultra-wideband phone-as-key got more reliable, and there are five new exterior colors plus new optional M Sport seats. BMW held the destination charge flat at $1,175 even as some gas-powered models saw it rise elsewhere in the lineup this year.
The other headline, and the one search engines keep surfacing, is that this is it. BMW has confirmed 2026 as the final U.S. model year for the iX; the brand is moving its electric SUV lineup to a new "Neue Klasse" platform, starting with a separate, smaller nameplate. The iX itself keeps selling in other global markets a while longer, just not here after this year. That's a real, well-covered fact worth knowing before you shop, not a reason to panic-buy, just something to factor into the decision the same way you'd factor in any other model-year timing.
Pick your 2026 iX
iX xDrive45
from $75,150 MSRP
402 hp, dual-motor AWD, up to 312 miles EPA-estimated. The new, cheaper base trim.
iX xDrive60
from $88,500 MSRP
536 hp, the longest range in the lineup at up to 364 miles, panoramic roof standard.
iX M70
from $111,500 MSRP
Up to 650 hp, 0-60 in 3.6 seconds, BMW M's performance-flagship electric SUV.
What iX and electric BMW buyers actually say about the store
BMW Cleveland sits at 4.6 stars across close to 2,000 Google reviews, and its electric-BMW buyers tend to describe a build-to-spec kind of patience that matters more on a car like the iX, where color, wheel size, and package all move both the price and the real-world range you'll see. One buyer who purchased a BMW i4 said the team "found exactly the car I was looking for" after a specific color and interior search, calling the whole process "streamlined and seamless" and naming client advisors Jay and Daniel Cowan (Chris A.). Another buyer who cross-shopped several dealerships while chasing a used, electrified BMW X5 plug-in hybrid described how Sales Manager Jay Hoegler's "professionalism and honesty stood out" even before a deal closed, and how client advisor Mirco Riedel's "upfront, no-frills approach" and Business Manager James Gentile's finance work sealed it, praising the whole team by name (Muyiwa A.).
Neither quote is an iX-specific sale, the iX hasn't been on the lot long enough to generate its own name-checked reviews yet, but both describe the exact experience an EV shopper actually needs here: patience with a specific configuration, and a finance conversation that doesn't turn into back-and-forth. That matters even more on the iX, where trim, wheel size, and battery configuration change the number on the window sticker by tens of thousands of dollars.
Owning one in Solon, for now
Every 2026 iX includes BMW Ultimate Care complimentary scheduled maintenance for 3 years or 36,000 miles, an 8-year/100,000-mile high-voltage battery warranty, and 4-year/unlimited-mile BMW Roadside Assistance. Ask the service team for the exact terms on your specific VIN, since federal battery-warranty minimums apply at the vehicle level. The service guide below covers what EV ownership actually looks like week to week in Northeast Ohio, cold-weather range, tires, the 12-volt battery, none of it engine-related, and the pricing guide covers the $1,175 destination charge, Ohio's roughly 8% sales tax, and where current offers live.
Frequently asked questions
Is the BMW iX being discontinued?
Yes, in the U.S. specifically. BMW has confirmed 2026 as the final model year the iX will be sold new in the United States, as the brand shifts its electric SUV lineup to a new "Neue Klasse" platform. The iX continues in some other global markets a bit longer. This isn't a reason to rush a decision, it's just useful context if you're comparing this model year to future ones.
What's replacing the BMW iX?
BMW's next electric SUV generation rides on the new Neue Klasse platform, starting with a separate, smaller nameplate built specifically for that architecture. It isn't a renamed or updated iX, it's a different model built on different underpinnings, and it isn't part of this year's iX lineup.
How much does a 2026 BMW iX cost?
$75,150 to $111,500 MSRP depending on trim, before the $1,175 destination charge and any options. The pricing guide breaks down what Ohio adds and how the current offers work.
Is the BMW iX as big as the X5?
Close in footprint, but they're not the same platform or the same car underneath. The iX was designed from the ground up as a dedicated electric SAV, while the X5 is BMW's gas and plug-in-hybrid midsize SUV. Cabin space and cargo room land in a similar range, but don't expect shared parts or a shared driving feel.
Is the BMW iX better than a Tesla?
Different priorities more than a flat better-or-worse. A comparably priced Tesla usually wins on outright range and a simpler, screen-first interior. The iX answers with a more traditional cabin, real physical controls next to the screen, xDrive all-wheel drive standard on every trim, and a dealer service network with a person to call. If the driving feel and a local service relationship matter to you, most shoppers land on the BMW.
See all three trims in Solon
A spec sheet can tell you the range and horsepower numbers, but not what 536 hp through two motors feels like off a Turnpike on-ramp, or how the M70's air suspension settles over a rough patch of I-271. BMW Cleveland keeps current iX stock on the lot alongside its Certified Pre-Owned inventory. Contact the store to book a test drive and compare the three trims back to back before this generation's U.S. run wraps up.
MSRP figures exclude the $1,175 destination charge, taxes, title, registration, and options; the dealer sets the actual selling price. EPA range and efficiency figures are estimates for standard configurations; real-world range varies with weather, speed, wheel size, and driving style. Equipment, packages, and availability can change with configuration and production timing; confirm current specs with BMW Cleveland. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of BMW Cleveland.