BMW X4 officially launched

BMW officially announced the official launch of its new SUV, the BMW X4. The BMW X4 made its world premiere at the New York Auto Show. It is reported that the new vehicle will be divided into four configuration models: xDrive20i X Design Package, xDrive28i Leading, xDrive28i M Sport, and xDrive35i M Sport.

BMW X4 product introduction

① The new member of the coupe SUV that looks like the "small X6

• BMW X4's internal code name is F26, the overall shape of the new car is cool like a "smaller version of the X6", and the style characteristics of the coupe SUV in the BMW X4. It is reported that the X4 will be available in 11 body colors, including two normal paints and nine metallic paints, with the normal paint being Snow Mountain White and Black, and the metallic paints being Starlight Brown, Ore Silver, Gemstone Green, Deep Sea Blue, Carbon Black, Melbourne Red, Ore White, Glacier Silver, and Mystery Grey. In addition, the new car also provides four different styles of wheels to choose from, the first wheel size in the picture is 19 inches, and the remaining three sizes are 18 inches.

In terms of appearance, the front of the BMW X4 still uses the family-style double-kidney grille design. The open-eye headlights are also used in the new car, echoing the front grille, and the two are combined with the large air intake grille on both sides of the front bumper, which makes the overall visual effect of the front of the BMW X4 very impressive. In addition, the BMW X4 rear lines are full of layers, the overall shape is very full, and the single-sided two-out exhaust layout is a big regret, many consumers prefer to see a bilateral two-out on the X4 such a more sports-oriented exhaust shape. But the good thing is that the M Sport version is equipped with a personalized rear diffuser design, which can make up for the lack of some visual effects.

The latest configuration sheet shows that the body dimensions of the BMW X4 are 4683/1890/1636mm in length, width, and height, with a wheelbase of 2810mm, compared to the new BMW X3 (4652/1881/1686mm), the body dimensions have increased by 31mm in length, increased by 9 mm in width and decreased by 50mm in height. Both wheelbases are 2810mm.

②The interior design is similar to BMW X3

The BMW X4's interior design is not much of a thought, similar to the previous relationship between the BMW 3 Series and BMW 4 Series models. The BMW X4 mainly has some articles on the interior color scheme to highlight the design style of different models. xDrive35i M Sport has a black-and-white color scheme with brushed metal decorative panels in many details, and the new car is still equipped with a three-spoke multifunction steering wheel and LCD instrument panel, while the center console is equipped with an 8.8-inch LCD screen with a third-generation iDrive system. The center console is equipped with an 8.8-inch LCD with the third-generation iDrive system and a handwriting pad on the right side of the gearshift lever for driver operation.

③ A total of four configuration models / rich configuration

In terms of configuration, the BMW X4 will be equipped with a multifunction steering wheel, power tailgate, front and rear parking alarms, reversing camera, front power seats, headlight washers, xenon headlights, dual-zone automatic air conditioning, LED fog lights, BMW ConnectedDrive, variable sport steering, automatic headlights, and automatic wipers as standard. The top-of-the-line xDrive35i M Sport model will also be equipped with additional features such as Follow Control LED headlights, High Beam Assist, a panoramic camera, and a head-up display system.

In addition, except for the xDrive28i Lead model, the other three models are equipped with automatic anti-glare interior/exterior mirrors, heated front seats, and power lumbar support for the front seats.

Slightly inferior to BMW X3/satisfactory space performance

Regarding the X4's riding space, its coupe design does not affect the riding space inside the car too much, because the lower seat cushion and the recessed design inside the roof play a vital role. The 181cm tall experience a little more than a fist of head space in the front, and the BMW X3 front space is the same; the rear leg space of both cars is a fist of four fingers, while the BMW X4 head space of four fingers, compared to the X3 slightly smaller.

⑤ Three kinds of power equipment / all standard four-wheel drive system

Power system, BMW X4 will be equipped with 2.0T high and low power two different tuned turbocharged engines and a 3.0T turbocharged engine, where the 2.0T low power version maximum output power of 184 hp, peak torque of 270 NM; 2.0T high power version maximum output power of 245 hp, peak torque of 350 NM; 3.0T turbocharged The maximum output of the engine is 306 hp and the peak torque is 400 NM. The transmission system, with these three different engines, matched with 8-speed automatic transmission.

To be honest, if we want to point out the direct competitors of the BMW X4, there is no model in the current product sequence of Audi and Mercedes-Benz brands that can be directly opposed to the BMW X4. There is still a long time to go before the release, so the BMW X4 does not have a direct competitor. However, our analysis of the X4's comparative data shows that the Porsche Macan and Range Rover Evoque are among the models that will be considered when buying the X4, while the BMW X3, as the X4's "sibling", also enters the list of options listed by a consumer before buying the X4. But Porsche Macan's brand positioning overrides BMW, and Range Rover Evoque competes more appropriately with X3, so BMW X4's real opponent in this Coupe SUV race is itself, and whether a suitable price can be the key to BMW X4's success or not.

At the dealership end, from our view, the BMW X4 is not currently available, and ordering information is not available. The BMW X4 has been discussed in the BMW X4 forum, and the xDrive35i M Sport model has arrived in some areas, and in the vast majority of 4S stores, there are now show cars available for consumers to view. So if you are considering ordering a BMW X4 at your local dealership, you will need to decide on your dealership's specific situation.

The BMW X4 is a small version of the BMW X6, incorporating many of the design elements of the X6's overall shape, while the details of the X4 bring out its characteristics. The X4 is a small version of the BMW X6. The purpose of this is also obvious: to use the fame and success of the "big brother" X6 to create a smaller version of the X6 that is more affordable and smaller. BMW hoped that the X4 would replicate the X6 formula, and it did. The BMW X4 will face more competitive pressure from itself, and it has enough reasons to go up against a model like the Porsche Macan. But from the consumer's point of view, it is clear that the reality is harsher, after all, the BMW X4's pricing as initially predicted is not friendly, as to whether you will choose it, I believe that people who like it do not mind those problems.