[Mattl0806]

Sooo I’ve had my IX for about a month now and while it feels pretty luxurious (Amido leather), spacious, comfortable ride (air suspension and rear wheel steering package), it’s pretty darn quick - it’s lacking something for me. Whether it’s the fugly looks that down fit a dad of two young kids, being a bit boring to drive, having a bit too much lean on the corners, the non supportive seats with the stupid cutout & mini van like environment, or the frameless windows making the doors sound like shit and the door panels squeak when pressed - it has me thinking I should have got the i5 m60 as my EV commuter conversion.

Curious to hear from everyone especially those who decided btw the two or might even own both now. A few members have already answered as part of another thread I posted before getting the IX - sorry for the repeat.

Thanks in advance!

[Mr. Sox Fox]

Originally Posted by Mattl0806

Sooo I’ve had my IX for about a month now and while it feels pretty luxurious (Amido leather), spacious, comfortable ride (air suspension and rear wheel steering package), it’s pretty darn quick - it’s lacking something for me. Whether it’s the fugly looks that down fit a dad of two young kids, being a bit boring to drive, having a bit too much lean on the corners, the non supportive seats with the stupid cutout & mini van like environment, or the frameless windows making the doors sound like shit and the door panels squeak when pressed - it has me thinking I should have got the i5 m60 as my EV commuter conversion.

Curious to hear from everyone especially those who decided btw the two or might even own both now. A few members have already answered as part of another thread I posted before getting the IX - sorry for the repeat.

Thanks in advance!

I had the same debate in my head and opted for the I5 M60. I think the IX is almost there, but they need to do some work on the looks and interior.

[Mattl0806]

Originally Posted by Mr. Sox Fox

I had the same debate in my head and opted for the I5 M60. I think the IX is almost there, but they need to do some work on the looks and interior.

Always try to fit a square peg into a round hole and make my car the family car. The wife never likes my cars and I never have it stocked with essential kid stuff. the IX was chosen once again with the hopes it would become the go to family car. I just gotta give that up! Wife doesn’t like it. Especially the seats with the plastic cutouts.

[Scrapula]

We looked at an iX as the i5 M60 wasn’t released yet. I didn’t want an SUV and it was just not attractive to me inside or out. The first dealership we went to was pushing us to get one because the i5 release was still months away.

[Mattl0806]

Originally Posted by Scrapula

We looked at an iX as the i5 M60 wasn’t released yet. I didn’t want an SUV and it was just not attractive to me inside or out. The first dealership we went to was pushing us to get one because the i5 release was still months away.

Not surprised they were trying to push you to a car they could sell you today. Glad to here you had the patience to wait it out. I definitely lack that. The stop sale on i5s definitely influenced my decision to take the IX.

[Maverick241]

Originally Posted by Mattl0806

Sooo I’ve had my IX for about a month now and while it feels pretty luxurious (Amido leather), spacious, comfortable ride (air suspension and rear wheel steering package), it’s pretty darn quick - it’s lacking something for me. Whether it’s the fugly looks that down fit a dad of two young kids, being a bit boring to drive, having a bit too much lean on the corners, the non supportive seats with the stupid cutout & mini van like environment, or the frameless windows making the doors sound like shit and the door panels squeak when pressed - it has me thinking I should have got the i5 m60 as my EV commuter conversion.

Curious to hear from everyone especially those who decided btw the two or might even own both now. A few members have already answered as part of another thread I posted before getting the IX - sorry for the repeat.

Thanks in advance!

I5 M60 although a great car gets way less range than your iX. Youve already mentioned range anxiety before, it would have been even worse with the i5.

[AiredaleDad]

That sounds typical of a car dealer. They need to move the inventory they have sitting on the lot that is "costing them money now" rather than a special order that will take months to show a profit for them.

[Mattl0806]

Originally Posted by Maverick241

I5 M60 although a great car gets way less range than your iX. Youve already mentioned range anxiety before, it would have been even worse with the i5.

Yes but if I completely give up on trying to make my car the family car then the range anxiety will be minimal as it will just have to handle my daily commute of ~105 miles (round trip)

[Maverick241]

Originally Posted by Mattl0806

Yes but if I completely give up on trying to make my car the family car then the range anxiety will be minimal as it will just have to handle my daily commute of ~105 miles (round trip)

I get it, but you will go crazy if you keep second guessing your purchase. You still have an awesome car and although it’s not perfect and you may have some individual issues that may need to be checked (like squeaking panels) it’s still a great car. Also your wife may warm up to it as well the plastic seat cutout for example can be easily remedied.

[Mattl0806]

Originally Posted by Maverick241

I get it, but you will go crazy if you keep second guessing your purchase. You still have an awesome car and although it’s not perfect and you may have some individual issues that may need to be checked (like squeaking panels) it’s still a great car. Also your wife may warm up to it as well the plastic seat cutout for example can be easily remedied.

You’re not wrong, but I’ve already gone crazy and it’s hard to come back to rational lol.

[rgw]

The iX has a lot going for it in the interior. Feel like the iX suffered from corporate fiefdom protection. It had to go this route with the exterior design because it could not step on the X5’s turf. The i5 benefits in that respect because it was made along side the 5 series ICE. I bet the iX5 will be better for that approach too.

[deutsch100]

Originally Posted by Mattl0806

the door panels squeak when pressed

I am very curious about your squeaking iX door panels. Two 2022 iX50, two 2023 iX M60 and now my 2025 iX50....and zero squeaking door panels or anything squeaking for that matter. 5 iX and zero squeaks, rattles, or unwanted noises.

Where the seats in the i5 and i7 are for sure much, much more comfortable than the iX...everything else in the iX interior feels as good to me as the 7 Series.

[Mattl0806]

Originally Posted by rgw

The iX has a lot going for it in the interior. Feel like the iX suffered from corporate fiefdom protection. It had to go this route with the exterior design because it could not step on the X5’s turf. The i5 benefits in that respect because it was made along side the 5 series ICE. I bet the iX5 will be better for that approach too.

Yea the interior of the IX is a nice place to be in. The leather is in many more places than the I5 if you get the comparable merino leather. But, They both have similar hard plastics throughout the lower parts of the doors and center console and the Ix very much looks like a mini van when sitting in it and does not inspire you to drive sporty or feel like you envelopes you into the cockpit. It wasn’t designed to do this and I was perfectly happy with that if it was going to dual purpose as a main family car. If it doesn’t , it feels kinda silly to have this as my commuter rather than a far sportier (IMO cooler) car in the i5 m60.

[Mattl0806]

Originally Posted by deutsch100

I am very curious about your squeaking iX door panels. Two 2022 iX50, two 2023 iX M60 and now my 2025 iX50....and zero squeaking door panels or anything squeaking for that matter. 5 iX and zero squeaks, rattles, or unwanted noises.

Where the seats in the i5 and i7 are for sure much, much more comfortable than the iX...everything else in the iX interior feels as good to me as the 7 Series.

Anyway I can add a video? Just took one of both the door and window while parked.

[deutsch100]

Originally Posted by Mattl0806

Anyway I can add a video? Just took one of both the door and window while parked.

I believe you have to use something like Youtube or Vimeo, etc and then post the link.

[Mattl0806]

Originally Posted by deutsch100

I believe you have to use something like Youtube or Vimeo, etc and then post the link.

Ehh that’s beyond me lol.
Have to take my word for it. I’ve tried the same pressing on my wife’s JGC and absolutely nothing. Now that’s bad if jeep is winning..

[LVBMW]

I considered both but went with the iX because there are just so many more luxury features on the iX that you just cannot get on the i5 in the US as of now (4 zone climate, B&W diamond, soft close doors, massage seats, top quality leather, electrochromic roof). The iX interior is also massively spacious in the front and rear since it has no transmission tunnel. I don't find it boring to drive in the slightest.

[Mattl0806]

Originally Posted by LVBMW

I considered both but went with the iX because there are just so many more luxury features on the iX that you just cannot get on the i5 in the US as of now (4 zone climate, B&W diamond, soft close doors, massage seats, top quality leather, electrochromic roof). The iX interior is also massively spacious in the front and rear since it has no transmission tunnel. I don't find it boring to drive in the slightest.

You have the m60, so I think that helps quite a bit in terms of not being boring to drive. Don’t get me wrong, My Ix is an excellent vehicle - boring doesn’t mean bad. Im just now re-evaluating in a very small vacuum of commuter cool dad car nearing 40 and I think the i5 fits that a little bit better. Not enough to take a complete bath on the ix but given the right opportunity I might make the swap.

[syslakm]

I was also between the iX and the i5 M60.

The thing that sold me (or turned me off the iX) was the seats. I'm in pretty good shape (5'5, 140 lbs, athletic) with no back problems but after a 25min test drive, the iX's seats were causing discomfort. Had the same issue with the i4 which I suspect had similar seats.

Test drove the i5 that same evening and no troubles whatsoever.

Overall though, I think the iX is a much more space efficient package than the i5. However, as I already had a larger vehicle for larger vehicle stuff, the i5 is more than enough space for my family for daily driving.

[Mattl0806]

Originally Posted by syslakm

I was also between the iX and the i5 M60.

The thing that sold me (or turned me off the iX) was the seats. I'm in pretty good shape (5'5, 140 lbs, athletic) with no back problems but after a 25min test drive, the iX's seats were causing discomfort. Had the same issue with the i4 which I suspect had similar seats.

Test drove the i5 that same evening and no troubles whatsoever.

Overall though, I think the iX is a much more space efficient package than the i5. However, as I already had a larger vehicle for larger vehicle stuff, the i5 is more than enough space for my family for daily driving.

Spot on. The i5 is prob one the most inefficient uses of space you will find lol. It’s actually longer than the IX and x5, which is crazy to think about. But nonetheless, still offers plenty of space for day to day family of 4 travels.

[Maverick241]

Originally Posted by deutsch100

I am very curious about your squeaking iX door panels. Two 2022 iX50, two 2023 iX M60 and now my 2025 iX50....and zero squeaking door panels or anything squeaking for that matter. 5 iX and zero squeaks, rattles, or unwanted noises.

Where the seats in the i5 and i7 are for sure much, much more comfortable than the iX...everything else in the iX interior feels as good to me as the 7 Series.

Same here nothing like that in my M60 either. No squeaks, noises anything

[AiredaleDad]

Lol. One does not drive a 5er because of space efficiency. One drives a 5er because one wants to "Drive" a 5er. Save space efficiency for SUV's and Minivans.