The crossover coupe craze doesn’t show any sign of
slowing down and BMW is looking to capitalize on this by introducing the
second-generation X4 at the Geneva Motor Show.
The X4 has a bolder and more
elegant design as it adopts a stylish front fascia with a larger grille and
standard LED headlights. The rest of the design is pretty familiar but model’s
increased proportions have helped the X4 look better than ever. Speaking of
which, the model is 81 mm longer, 37 mm wider and 3 mm shorter with a wheelbase that grows by 54 mm.
Buyers looking for a unique appearance can select
from three different options. xLine variants have satin aluminum window trim
and Glacier Silver metallic accents, while M Sport X models have unique air
intakes and side skirts as well as Frozen Grey accents. Lastly, the M Sport
variant has sportier bumpers and side skirts as well as high-gloss black trim.
The interior largely carries over from the X3 but
the model’s increased dimensions mean there’s an additional 27 mm of
rear seat legroom. The boot also holds 525 liters of luggage
but that can be increased to 1,430 liters when the rear seats
are folded down.
An assortment of different options will be available
including heated and ventilated front seats as well as tri-zone automatic
climate control system. The X4 also offers a new Ambient Air package which adds
an ionizer as well as a fragrance diffuser.
In Europe, the X4 will be offered with a number of
different petrol and diesel engines. On the petrol side, there’s a 2.0-liter
TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder which has outputs of 184 PS and 290 Nm of torque as well as 252 PS and 350 Nm of
torque.
Buyers looking for something more powerful can opt
for the performance-oriented X4 M40i which has a 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo
six-cylinder engine developing 360 PS and 500 Nm of
torque. It enables the all-wheel crossover to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds before hitting a limited top speed of 250 km/h.
Diesel fans can order a 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo
four-cylinder with outputs of 190 PS and 400 Nm of torque
as well as 231 PS and 500 Nm of torque. There’s also an X4
M40d with a 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder producing 326 PS and 680 Nm of torque. It runs from 0-100 km/h in 4.9
seconds before topping out at 250 km/h.
The 2019 BMW X4 will arrive in the United States in
July and it will be available exclusively with the two most powerful petrol
engines. Pricing starts at US$ 50,450 and tops out at US$ 60,450 for the X4 M40i.
