BMW iX4: Spectacular SUV-coupe with up to 450 kW
The BMW iX4 is the sportier sibling of the BMW iX3. The extremely powerful iX4 M60 xDrive top model boasts 450 kW and 875 Nm of torque. The iX4 has no direct connection to the gasoline-powered BMW X4; both vehicles are based on a completely different platform, just like the BMW X3/BMW iX3.
BMW refers to the iX4 as a “Sports Activity Coupé (SAC)” in the press release, but in the spec sheet (in Word), it is still labeled as an “SUV Coupé.” Regardless, the vehicle looks absolutely spectacular. Thanks to its sloping roofline, the BMW iX4 appears much more powerful and sporty than the iX3.
Starting from the B-pillar, its design is completely different from that of a traditional SUV. The roofline flows smoothly into the rear window.
The extensively designed rear panels are also entirely new. All versions feature a subtle spoiler integrated into the trunk lid, and the BMW iX4 M60 xDrive comes with an additional carbon fiber spoiler on top of it.
The M60 xDrive features special mirrors in M colors with an aerovin, which naturally helps reduce speed a bit. The BMW iX4’s drag coefficient is 0.23 Cd.
Interior of the BMW iX4
The dashboard of the BMW iX4 is similar to that of the iX3, featuring a HUD, a 43.3-inch Panoramic Vision projection screen, and a 17.9-inch touchscreen.
Due to the sloping roofline, headroom in the back is significantly limited. With the tiny third side window and small rear window, it’s likely darker in the back seat even with the giant glass roof.
Less luggage space
The trunk is also smaller: 490 liters with the rear seat up and 1600 liters when the rear seat is folded down. For comparison, the iX3 has a trunk capacity of 520 liters with the rear seat up and 1750 liters when it’s folded down. The frunk is the same size at 58 liters.
Technical specifications of the BMW iX4.
The BMW iX4 is built on the Neue Klasse platform with an 800 V architecture. The BMW iX3 and BMW i3 use the same platform. The dimensions of the BMW iX4 are 4782/1895/1595, with a wheelbase of 2897 mm. BMW has announced three versions, all equipped with a dual-motor AWD drive system:
Power
Horsepower
0-100 km/h time
Net battery capacity
Range
Charging time 10-80%
iX4 40 xDrive
275 kW/520 Nm
200
5.6
82.6 kWh
638 km
21 seconds at 300 kW
iX4 50 xDrive
345 kW/645 Nm
210
4.9
108.7 kWh
828 km
21 seconds at 400 kW
iX4 M60 xDrive
450 kW/875 Nm
240
3.9
108.7 kWh
777 km
21 seconds at 400 kW
A rear-wheel-drive iX4 40 will also be available later.
The iX4 M60 xDrive is a true performance model, equipped with Adaptive M Suspension, a more tightly tuned steering system, and an M Sport differential at the rear.
Prices of the BMW iX4 in the Netherlands.
The BMW iX4 is generally much more expensive than the BMW iX3. The iX4 40 xDrive costs 72,562 euros, while the iX4 50 xDrive retails for 78,008 euros. The price of the iX4 M60 xDrive has not been announced yet, but it is likely to be around 90,000 euros. The main competitors of the iX4 are the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron, the Porsche Macan Electric, and the slightly cheaper Polestar 4.
