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WHY WE'RE RUNNING IT
To see if BMW's entry EV is as impressive as its range-topper
In my last report, I mentioned that I had switched off the iX1's adaptive braking system, because it was inconsistent, uncomfortable to use and made me overly conscious of other road users around me.
Frankly, it's easily the best decision I've made since taking ownership of this electric SUV. The iX1 is now so much nicer to drive, and it has made me think about how one small change can turn a maligned driving experience into a genuinely pleasant one. I'm now far more relaxed when driving just about anywhere, be it through the crowded streets of Camden or the nastiness of the North Circular.
While I do think it's a shame that I've had to turn off one of the model's flagship features, doing so has allowed me to stop being continually distracted and take in the rest of the car and all of the other positives that it has to offer.
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