2026 BMW iX
- Starting MSRP
- $86,450
- With Destination
- $88,650
- Horsepower
- 516 hp
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Efficiency
- 104 MPGe combined
The 2026 BMW iX is a luxury-tier electric SUV, and its $88,650 starting price with destination reflects that positioning — more than three times the Subaru Outback’s starting price, because it’s not really aimed at the same buyer. The dual-motor AWD powertrain’s 516 hp is the highest of any vehicle in this guide, delivered with the instant torque electric motors provide, and 104 MPGe combined is respectable for a vehicle this large and powerful.
Who it’s for
The iX is for buyers already shopping in the luxury SUV bracket who want to go electric without stepping down in perceived prestige or interior materials — not a cross-shop against mainstream compact or midsize SUVs on price. If the appeal is AWD capability and wagon-like practicality at a fraction of the cost, the Outback is a completely different, far more affordable answer to a similar “all-weather capability” question.