Details of the BMW X4 M40i performance crossover emerged

BMW has officially announced the X4 M40i, its new addition to the Sports Activity Coupe (SAC) segment and the latest model in BMW's M Performance line, which will be available from Febuary 2016.

The latest model offers a myriad of upgrades over the existing X4, the key of which sits under the bonnet. A newly developed M Performance TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder engine makes its world premiere in the X4 M40i, delivering 355bhp and 465Nm of torque. It allows the car to do the 0-100km/h sprint in a best-in-class time of just 4.7 seconds.

Power is sent to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission and a recalibrated xDrive system that is rear wheel biased. Being an M Performance model, the chassis and suspension has been appropriately tuned as well, with increased camber, stiffer springs, reinforced stabilisers front and rear, and active dampers.

Styling wise, M performance detailing is peppered throughout, with exclusive 20-inch M light-alloy wheels with optional Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres and the sport exhaust system with valve control. M leather wrapped steering wheel, M gear shift lever, sports seats, model-specific door sills and 'X4 M40i' digital lettering on the instrument cluster decorate the interior as well. With an array of BMW ConnectedDrive options on offer, including a full-color head-up display, the new BMW X4 M40i also provides all the benefits that result from comprehensively networking the driver, vehicle and the environment.