This isn't the full X4 M, but it is an example
of the stylish, little SUV wearing BMW's M Performance aesthetic upgrades that
give the model a sporty look. For buyers looking for a more aggressive
appearance and don't care about the boost in power from the forthcoming M
model.
Up front, the X4 wears a blacked-out grille surround
to matched the dark strakes in the kidneys. On the side, pieces of
M-Performance-branded cladding add emphasis to the gill behind the front wheel
well and along the profile. Big openings in a set of V-spoke wheels also really
show off the brakes. Carbon fiber mirror caps add another sporty touch. This is
the lower-spec xDrive30i trim, and at the back it wears a different rear fascia
that looks more like the part from the M40i.
The interior upgrades include door-mounted LED projectors, branded
floor mats with velour upholstery, and a sporty steering wheel with Alcantara
covering and red mark at the 12 o’clock position. X4 customers can also get
carbon fiber shift panels.
The X4 begins arriving at dealers in the United
States in July 2018. American customers can get the xDrive30i with a 2.0-liter
turbocharged four-cylinder producing 248 hp and 350 Nm of torque. Buyers can also upgrade to the M40i
with a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six that makes 355 hp and 495 Nm.
