Package options - what would you like bundled?

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How Radiant Heating Works
Panel Heating
: Hidden heating elements are integrated into the interior surfaces, including the instrument panel, door trim, and console.
Surface Warmth: This creates a radiant heat effect, warming the cabin from all angles without using a blower motor.
Efficiency: Radiant heat is more efficient for an electric vehicle, as it consumes less battery power than a fan-based system, helping to preserve driving range.
Components of the Radiant Heating Package
Heated front seats
Heated rear seats
Heated armrests (front and center console)
Heated instrument panel
Heated door panels
Heated steering wheel
Benefits
Rapid Heating
: The system provides quick and rapid heating to the seats and other surfaces.
Enhanced Comfort: It creates a cozy and plush overall cabin experience with consistent warmth.
Increased Efficiency: By warming panels directly, the system is more energy-efficient, which is crucial for EV range.
Control and Adjustments
Automatic Contro
l: The heating elements are controlled by the iX's intelligent automatic climate control system.
My BMW App: Drivers can manage the radiant heating remotely using the My BMW app on their smartphone.
iDrive/Voice Control: Individual settings can also be made via the BMW Curved Display or through voice command to the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.
How does it keep your feet warm?
 
My biggest concern is some packages deleting the front bench seat due to GVWR.
I'd be really surprised if this happened personally.

Totally possible, but wasn't really on my radar.

I can't imagine the front bench weighs much different than the console.

Maybe because they're worried about the extra weight of the 6th person?
 
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All I know is I refuse to have all cloth seats. Too hard to clean.
I bought a used 1995 Honda Civic with cloth seats that two of my teenage boys drove to school then I ended up driving to work for years because of the gas mileage. I would consider cloth seats if they were made of the same material as that car. When I ended up donating it the seats would have passed for brand new with the exception of being a bit faded. No stains, no rips, no tears. I don't know what that stuff was but it was amazing and easy to clean.
 
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I bought a used 1995 Honda Civic with cloth seats that two of my teenage boys drove to school then I ended up driving to work for years because of the gas mileage. I would consider cloth seats if they were made of the same material as that car. When I ended up donating it the seats would have passed for brand new with the exception of being a bit faded. No stains, no rips, no tears. I don't know what that stuff was but it was amazing and easy to clean.
That’s amazing.