New BMW X4 coming
ENHANCED DRIVING DYNAMICS AND DRIVING ASSISTANCE Marked increase in agility and high degree of ride comfort due to new chassis technology.
The new BMW X4 delivera individuality, dynamism and innovation in far greater doses. It writes the next chapter in the success story of the first-ever Sports Activity Coupe at the premium end of the mid-size class. About 200 000 units have been sold globally since the first-generation X4 was launched in 2014.
The all-new BMW X4 has significantly enhanced driving dynamics, standout exterior design accentuating the car’s sportiness, further refined ambience in the interior, state-of-the-art driver assistance systems and leading-edge connectivity technologies.
The dynamic aura of the Sports Activity Coupe is further highlighted by the addition of two BMW M Performance models to the line-up.
Customers can choose from three petrol and four diesel engines from the launch of the allnew BMW X4 or shortly afterwards. The line-up is spearheaded by a duo of BMW M Performance models.
The six-cylinder inline petrol engine in the BMW X4 M40i musters up maximum output of 265kW. The BMW X4 M40d is powered by a 240kW straight-six diesel unit. All model variants direct engine power to the road via an eight-speed Steptronic transmission with shift paddles on the steering wheel and BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive as standard.
The BMW X4 has a marked increase in agility and a high degree of ride comfort due to chassis technology that has been refined and honed for the specific requirements of the Sports Activity Coupe and a centre of gravity lower than that of the BMW X3. Standard specification includes M Sport suspension, the Performance Control function and variable sport steering. M Sport brakes and Adaptive Suspension with electronically controlled dampers are optional.
The BMW M Performance models come with 20-inch light-alloy wheels, specially designed M Sport brakes and an M Sport differential, which generates a precise locking effect at the rear wheels to help power out of corners.
The iDrive display and operating system includes a freestanding control display with touchscreen.
The voice control system can now follow freely formulated instructions.
The comfort- and safety-en- hancing driver assistance systems have been extended. The Driving Assistant Plus safety package includes the new-generation Active Cruise Control with stop and go function, Steering and Lane Control Assistant, Lane Keeping Assistant with active side collision protection, Crossing traffic warning and Crossroads warning systems.
The new BMW X4 will be available in South Africa in the third quarter of 2018. Only the xDrive20i, xDrive20d, xDrive30i, xDrive30d (last quarter of 2018) and M40i will be available. The M40d will join the line-up in the first quarter of 2019.