@Dogboss Really useful and interesting feedback. Thank you. Like you, I will be moving from a 2.0i BMW X1 and my biggest concern is that I end up with something that is going to seem like a big step backwards. It sounds as though the height of the CX-60 might rule it out for my wife if it is noticeably higher than the X1
Like many on here I like the concept of a PHEV, but I am mindful of the fact that they were primarily designed for the company car user in order to pay much lower ‘benefit in kind’ taxation (which doesn’t apply to us), and they should really be used with both the petrol and battery working together. Having read or watched countless reviews on them, the consensus seems to be that if the intention is to do most journeys in EV mode then you are much better off with a proper EV. Equally, the added weight of the battery can compromise handling compared to a pure ICE car. However, if we remain with Motability and aren’t keen on getting an EV then the only decent cars left seem to be PHEVs.
If we stick with BMW then we now know that our only option is the iX1 or, if it appears, the X1. Like you, if a petrol X1 comes on to the scheme I won’t bother looking any further, as our current one has been so good. I can’t see that happening though. I think the best we can hope for is the X1 PHEV. If that comes on the scheme I hope that it will be possible to get the M-Sport bundled with both the M-Sport Pro and Technology Packs, as is the case with the iX1, as that’s a great deal. Roll on 1st April but, as always, I won’t be holding my breath.