BMW launches the second generation X4 in Spartanburg

The original BMW X4 sold more than 200,000 units around the world since its debut in 2014. Its successor, which was recently launched in Spartanburg, South Carolina, U.S.A, promises to write the next chapter in the first ever Sports Activity Coupe's (SAC) success story. The second generation BMW X4 is a case study in muscular dynamics and commanding presence.

Clean surfacing and high-class, modern accents headline this updated interpretation of the unmistakable X4 aesthetic. The X4 assumes the role of eye-catching athlete in the BMW X model family.

The interior of the all new BMW X4 exudes a modern, premium feel 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.

Redesigned sports seats with boldly contoured side bolsters and knee pads on the sides of the centre console add to the sense of sportiness. Three full-size rear seats offer more legroom than before while a 525-litre boot is expandable to a maximum of 1,430 litres with the rear seats folded down.

The BMW X4 lineup will consist of three petrol and four diesel variants, and is spearheaded by a duo of BMW M Performance models. The six-cylinder in-line petrol engine under the bonnet of the BMW X4 M40i musters up a maximum output of 355bhp while the BMW X4 M40d is powered by a 322bhp straight-six diesel unit. The BMW X4 xDrive30d, likewise, draws its drive power from a six-cylinder in-line diesel engine, this time with 261bhp.

Apart from this, the engine lineup also includes two four-cylinder diesel units generating 228bhp in the BMW X4 xDrive25d and 187bhp in the BMW X4 xDrive20d, as well as two four-cylinder petrol units with outputs of 249bhp in the BMW X4 xDrive30i and 181bhp in the BMW X4 xDrive20i.

All model variants direct their engine's 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 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 SAC and a centre of gravity lower than that of the BMW X3.

Standard specification includes not only M Sport suspension and the Performance Control function, but also variable sport steering. M Sport brakes and Adaptive Suspension with electronically controlled dampers are both optionally available.

The BMW M Performance models come equipped as standard 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 the car power out of corners.

The iDrive display and operating system in the all new BMW X4 includes a freestanding Control Display that is optionally available in a 10.25-inch version with touchscreen functionality.

The voice control system has undergone further improvement and can now follow freely formulated instructions. BMW gesture control, the multifunctional instrument display and the latest generation of the BMW Head-Up Display are also available as options.

The BMW X4 is slated to arrive here in Q3 2018 in the form of the xDrive20i, xDrive30i and M40i variants.