BMW iX

Will time in our iX change the mind of an early sceptic?

- RACHEL BURGESS

There’s lots to say about the BMW iX, but it would be remiss not to start with this: not one person comes to my door without commenting on it. Most spoken about is the matt black finish, which certainly adds a certain je ne sais quoi (for £3300).

One delivery driver persevered for quite a while to understand how one washes such a paint finish. It looks slightly drug dealer-esque for my tastes, but clearly there’s demand and it does seem to suit the aggressive, quirky (if you're being kind) design of the car.

Speaking of which, when I first saw pictures of the iX a few years ago, I wasn’t a fan. Now? I can’t say I think it’s a masterpiece of modern car design, but I've adjusted to it and now find it as decent-looking as many models on the road today. Between its looks and its size, the iX feels a bit of a beast - but then I parked it next to a Land Rover Defender recently and it looked like a compact SUV. Perspective and all that.