Have you been wondering what the new BMW X4 M looks
like? Well, wonder no more, because an image taken from inside the Bavarian
carmaker’s Spartanburg plant in South Carolina where the X4 is produced, answers the question.
Posted by Mexican publication AutoCosmos, it shows
the entire rear end of the car that sports wider fenders, new bumper with
integrated diffuser and quad exhaust pipes, and the mandatory ‘M’ badge sitting
on the tailgate, as a continuation of the ‘X4’ logo.
Zoom in and notice the M-specific side mirrors and
larger alloy wheels with even more M branding. And while we cannot see the
front end of the high-performance Sports Activity Coupe (SAC), recent spy shots
and videos revealed the M-style kidney grille and a new bumper with larger air
intakes, at a first glance at least.
Inside, while we don’t have the scoop yet, expect
body-hugging front seats with additional side support, more ‘M’ badging and
trim updates. Elsewhere, the BMW X4 M should remain identical to the second-gen
X4 on which it is based, bar the modified chassis, improved brakes, stiffened
suspension and sharper steering.
Power is expected to come from a twin-turbo
3.0-liter inline-six engine, which is an evolved version of the unit found in
the M3 and M4. It’s been said that it will produce around 460 PS, and it will be adopted by the X3 M, too. BMW hasn’t announced a launch
date for the X4 M yet, but it could be released before the end of the year.
