Overview

BMW Asia and Performance Motors launched the all-new BMW X4 xDrive30i and the all-new BMW X4 M40i recently, a car that underscores its individual character with significantly enhanced driving dynamics. It’s standout exterior design accentuating the car’s sporting instincts. There is a further refined premium ambiance in the interior. Not forgetting the state-of-the-art driver assistance systems and leading-edge connectivity technologies.

 

EXTERIOR

Although from far the X4 looks like the X3, it is significantly larger. An exterior length of 4,752 millimeters, wheelbase of 2,864 millimeters, a width of 1,918 millimeters and a height of 1,621 millimeters lend the all-new BMW X4 dynamically stretched proportions.

Short overhangs and powerfully formed, subtly hexagonal wheel arches emphasize the perfectly balanced 50:50 distribution of weight between the front and rear axle.

Another factor in the superior dynamism and efficiency of the all-new BMW X4 is a reduction in aerodynamic drag of around 10 percent.

 

In the center of the striking front end stands a large BMW kidney grille in three-dimensional look. Twin headlight units with dynamic contours and horizontal foglamps integrated into the outer air intakes form a new interpretation of the familiar six-eyed face espoused by BMW X models. All of the light functions feature LED technology as standard.

 

The LED rear lights that project out from the car’s body with their three-dimensional shaping, and the twin exhaust tailpipes (shared by all engine variants) magnify the width of the rear end.

 

INTERIOR

Awaiting the driver and passengers inside the all-new BMW X4 is a cabin with a modern, premium feel, whose strikingly dynamic styling also exudes an air of high-class elegance.

The interior of the all-new BMW X4 exudes a modern, premium feels combined with eye-catching dynamism.

 

The driver-focused layout of the cockpit, low instrument panel and slightly raised seating position all help to create a supremely assured driving experience.

 

Three-zone air conditioning allows the passenger to conveniently control individual temperatures and air distribution even at the back seat.

Vernasca leather upholstery is standard and exclusively available for the all-new BMW X4 in the color Tacora Red, as well as in Black for the M Sport X and M Sport models with a choice of red contrast stitching.

Redesigned sports seats with boldly contoured side bolster provide outstanding lateral support even in extreme handling situations.

 

 

 

Top-class materials, precise build quality and a host of meticulously crafted details set the tone for the modern and individual premium character of the all-new BMW X4. The surfaces of the instrument panel and door paneling merge smoothly into one another, while the X logos embossed into the electroplated surfaces of the front and rear doors are eye-catching details.

The power window buttons, the Start/Stop button, the multifunction buttons on the sports steering wheel and the controls on the center console can also be embellished with electroplated detailing as an option.

The ambient lighting, adding extra light sources around the center console and instrument panel, in the door paneling and in the footwells, enhances the sense of wellbeing in the interior of the all-new BMW X4. The lighting mood can be adjusted as the driver pleases thanks to a choice of six colors.

Large stowage trays, roomy door pockets, cupholders, and various storage compartments are all testimony to the functional qualities of the all-new BMW X4.

 

Three full-size seats are fitted in the rear compartment of the all-new BMW X4, providing the passengers there with an additional 27 millimeters of legroom over the predecessor model.

The boot has a capacity of 525 liters and the load space can be expanded to a maximum of 1,430 liters as required by folding down the sections of the rear backrest, with its standard 40:20:40 split.

For added ease, the backrest sections can be released remotely from the boot, while the optional cargo function allows their angle to be individually adjusted, too. Finally, there is also the standard Storage package comprising features such as additional hinged compartments, USB ports, and 12V sockets, as well as multifunctional hooks and lashing rails in the boot.

 

 

FEATURES

• Set the navigation destination via the BMW Connected App while connected to Bluetooth. The navigation route will be updated in the car instantly.

• Place the phone in the wireless charging tray in the center console for convenient charging while you drive

• Use the touchscreen in the Navigation Professional center display to view the planned route intuitively.

One useful option to select when you purchase the X4 is the Parking Assistant.

Parking Assistant
• The Parking Assistant facilitates maneuvering into parallel and lateral parking spaces. When a parking space has been found, switch on the turn indicator and the Parking Assistant will control the steering automatically, while you continue to operate the accelerator, brake and gear selection.
• The system provides instructions on the touchscreen display with additional acoustic signals.
• (Optional) Camera and ultrasound-based assistance system consisting of Surround View system and Remote 3D View are available as part of the Parking Assistant Plus package. Surround View system offers the camera-based functions Top View, Panorama View, and 3D View. Remote View 3D offers static images from 3D View to mobile terminal devices via the mobile phone network. In the surround view, the vehicle and its surroundings can be viewed from any perspective.

 

DRIVING EXPERIENCE

Standard specification for the all-new BMW X4 includes not only M Sport suspension but also variable sports steering.
Specially tuned to deliver extra-dynamic handling qualities, this version of the Electric Power Steering system ensures slick precision through keenly taken corners and supreme straight-line stability.
Adding to the dynamic handling, the rear track is 30mm wider than the BMW X3.

The high-resolution display that comes with the Navigation system Professional measures 10.25 inches in size and includes touchscreen functionality.

Starting in the default Comfort mode, driving can also switch between Sport, Eco Pro and optionally Adaptive modes for a customized driving experience. While Comfort is the default setting of the Driving Experience Control, Sport mode gives a sharper throttle response and swifter gearchanges from the 8-speed automatic. The only downside is a slight penalty in ride comfort, but that could have been due to the test car’s optional 21-inch wheels

The BMW M Performance model, BMW X4 xDrive30i, leave the factory equipped with an eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission offering exceptionally fast gear changes as well as a Launch Control function. The standard-fit Driving Experience Control switch lets drivers choose from SPORT, COMFORT and ECO PRO set-ups, while the BMW X4 M40i model also adds a SPORT+ mode.

 

The BMW TwinPower Turbo technology for the petrol engines comprises a twin-scroll turbocharger, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC fully variable valve timing, and DoubleVANOS variable camshaft control. The system of emission control for the petrol engines includes a gasoline particulate filter that cuts down particulate emissions

First-class chassis technology with the bespoke set-up. The all-new BMW X4 boasts a marked increase in agility combined with a high degree of ride comfort, courtesy of chassis technology that has been systematically refined and honed for the specific requirements of the Sports Activity Coupe. The design principle of a double-joint spring strut axle at the front and five-link rear axle forms the ideal basis for a harmonious blend of dynamism and comfort. Fitting aluminum swivel bearings, lightweight tubular anti-roll bars and new wheel location components at the front axle have brought about a considerable reduction in unsprung masses. Standard specification for the all-new BMW X4 includes not only M Sport suspension but also variable sport steering. Specially tuned to deliver extra-dynamic handling qualities, this version of the Electric Power Steering system ensures slick precision through keenly taken corners and supreme straight-line stability. The speed-sensitive Servotronic power assistance, meanwhile, makes light work of maneuvering.

The car’s impressively sporty and sure-footed handling characteristics are further helped by the powerful lightweight braking system and the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system, whose wealth of features includes the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Automatic Differential Brake (ADB-X), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), Start-Off Assistant and Hill Descent Control (HDC). The Performance Control function also included as standard gives the all-new BMW X4 even sharper handling by varying the distribution of drive torque to the rear wheels according to the situation at hand. 19-inch light-alloy wheels also form part of the standard specification for the xLine, 20-inch light-alloy wheels for the Sport Line and 21-inch light-alloy wheels for the M Sport.

 

Controls and driver assistance systems. The latest version of the iDrive operating system fitted in the all-new BMW X4 is designed to offer even more flexible and ergonomic control of vehicle, navigation, communication and infotainment functions. The standard high-resolution display that comes with the Navigation system Professional measures 10.25 inches in size and includes touchscreen functionality. The intuitive touch control is further facilitated by a tile-style menu layout with live content.

The voice control system has also undergone further improvement and can now follow freely formulated instructions. There is also the option of using BMW gesture control in the all-new BMW X4, allowing certain functions to be operated with simple movements of the hand or fingers, which are registered by a 3D sensor in the center console and translated into the relevant commands. Another option is the new-generation BMW Head-Up Display, whose projection area has been expanded by 70 percent. This system reflects driving-related information onto the windscreen in full color and with a resolution of 400 x 800 pixels, so that it appears directly in the driver’s field of vision. The standard available multifunctional instrument display, meanwhile, visualizes the driving-related cockpit information in a style that reflects the selected driving mode.

Cutting-edge assistance systems enhance comfort and safety. The range of sophisticated comfort- and safety-enhancing driver assistance systems has been extended once again. The all-new BMW X4 is equipped as standard with Cruise Control with braking function as well as the optional Collision and Pedestrian Warning with City Collision Mitigation. The optional Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function is capable of braking the vehicle to a halt then sending it back on its way again automatically. Additional optional extras include the Speed Limit Info traffic sign recognition system including No Passing Info display, and the Lane Change Warning and Lane Departure Warning systems.

The optional Driving Assistant Plus safety package – unmatched by any rival – offers drivers of the all-new BMW X4 even more extensive assistance. Its features include the Steering and lane control assistant operational at speeds between 0 and 210 km/h, the Lane Keeping Assistant with active side collision protection, and the Crossing traffic warning and Crossroads warning systems.

Another new feature, Parking Assistant Plus, helps drivers to select and maneuver into both parallel and perpendicular parking spaces. This system also comprises the Top View, Panorama View, and 3D View functions, which combine to depict a 360º image of the vehicle and the surrounding area on the Control Display. The Remote 3D View function additionally gives drivers the ability to call up a three-dimensional live image of their vehicle and its immediate vicinity on their smartphone.

The state-of-the-art, premium character of the all-new BMW X4 also shines through clearly in the wealth of digital services on offer under the BMW ConnectedDrive umbrella. Intelligent connectivity between car, driver and the outside world increases the level of both driving pleasure and comfort, expands the infotainment offering and assists with personal mobility planning. BMW Connected interfaces the vehicle with the touchpoints. These touchpoints include the Apple iPhone and Apple Watch, smartphones and smartwatches running the Android operating system. The personal mobility assistant can, therefore, be incorporated seamlessly into today’s digital lifestyles. For example, BMW Connected enables route planning to be carried out on any touchpoint – based on calendar entries, while taking real-time traffic information into account and making allowance for a refueling stop if necessary – and then transferred to the car’s navigation system when it is time to set off. A message notifying the user of the ideal departure time is sent to their smartphone or chosen device. In addition, the personal mobility assistant also lets customers call up vehicle data such as fuel level and range via their digital touchpoints or lock the vehicle via Remote Services.

The additional features of BMW Connected+ offer an even greater degree of personalization with new functions, including sharing of the current trip status by text message and live link (Share Live Trip Status), and seamless transfer of route guidance to a smartphone or smartwatch once the car has been parked (Navigate Door-to-Door).

Connectivity enhances safety, comfort, and infotainment. The standard built-in SIM card also allows drivers to use both Intelligent Emergency Call with automatic location and accident severity detection and the BMW Teleservices. A push of a button is all it takes to obtain professional support from the BMW Roadside Assistance team, who put the customer in touch with a BMW Service Partner if necessary.

The standard ConnectedDrive services provide the basis for accessing features such as Real Time Traffic Information and the Concierge Services. They are also required for using the wireless Apple CarPlay preparation.

The all-new BMW X4 xDrive30i and the all-new BMW X4 M40i are now available for viewing at the Performance Motors showroom.

 

BMW X4 xDrive30i M Sport X Four-cylinder petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission, BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. Capacity: 1,998 cc. Output: 252 hp at 5200 – 6500 rpm. Torque: 350 Nm at 1450 – 4800 rpm. Acceleration (0 – 100 km/h): 6.3 seconds. Top speed: 240 km/h. Combined fuel consumption: 7.8/100 km.