The BMW iX4 is here: an SUV coupe starting at 70,900 euros
The BMW iX4 adds a sporty touch to the manufacturer’s “New Class” of vehicles. This SUV coupe is available in three all-wheel-drive versions, including the top model iX4 M60 xDrive. Prices start at 70,900 euros.
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BMW’s “New Class” continues to expand steadily. The mid-size SUV iX3 took the lead, and now, shortly after the launch of the sedan i3 and the luxury SUV iX5, the iX4 is set to follow. With a starting price of 70,900 euros, this SUV coupe sits right between the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and the Porsche Macan Electric. It is expected to hit the market in March 2027, with the BMW available as the iX4 40 xDrive and iX4 50 xDrive. The top model, the iX4 M60 xDrive, is scheduled to go on order in January 2027.
All versions of the BMW iX4 come equipped with an electric motor per axle, resulting in all-wheel drive. For the iX4 40 xDrive, BMW specifies a system power of 275 kW and a maximum torque of 520 Newton meters. The iX4 50 xDrive boasts 345 kW and 645 Newton meters of torque. This enables both models to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and 4.9 seconds respectively, with a top speed limit of 210 km/h.
Up to 400 kW charging power in the BMW iX4
Based on the eDrive Technology Gen6, the 800-volt architecture enables DC charging at up to 400 kW. The large 108.7-kWh battery can be charged in ten minutes to provide enough energy for up to 387 kilometers, according to the manufacturer. The maximum range is 828 kilometers. The smaller 82.6-kWh battery, with a charging capacity of 300 kW, allows for a range of up to 301 kilometers after just ten minutes of charging. In total, a range of up to 638 kilometers is possible.
Both batteries can be charged from 10% to 80% in 21 minutes. The iX4 comes standard with 11 kW charging at a wall charger, while a 22 kW charging option is available for an additional fee. The SUV with its fast rear end also supports bidirectional charging (V2L, V2H, V2G).
The iX4 aims to be emotional and distinctly sporty
Mike Reichelt, Head of Neue Klasse, BMW Kompakt- und Mittelklasse, says: “With the new all-electric BMW iX4, we are expanding the Neue Klasse portfolio with a particularly emotive vehicle. Its striking proportions, elegant coupe silhouette, and Neue Klasse technologies come together to create a unique character. It combines sportiness, expressiveness, and innovative technology, thus setting a powerful tone for our all-electric BMW portfolio.”
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The data sheet doesn’t reveal how emotional the new BMW iX4 truly is, but the manufacturer equips this SUV coupe standard with the M Sport package. In addition to special design elements, it includes 20-inch lightweight alloy wheels, an M Sport braking system with blue brake calipers, and a sport steering wheel.
With a curb weight of 2,260 to 2,380 kilograms, the 4.78 meters long, 1.90 meters wide, and 1.60 meters high iX4, like many sporty E-SUVs, requires considerable tuning to maneuver its heavy mass agilely around corners. At BMW, the foundation for this task is the Heart of Joy system, along with an adaptive lightweight chassis that connects the body, frame, and battery via a double-joint front axle, and a five-link rear axle with separate springs and dampers. Together with the Driving Stack BMW Dynamic Performance Control, this system regulates power delivery and driving dynamics at ten times the speed of previous systems.
BMW equips its interior with “sporty-elegant” seats featuring memory function and the so-called Travel & Comfort system as standard for its passengers. Sport or multifunction seats, along with seat heating in the rear, are available as optional upgrades. The rear seat backs can be folded in a 40:20:40 ratio. According to the manufacturer, the standard panoramic glass roof and its sloping design toward the back are designed not to negatively impact interior space due to the vehicle’s architecture.
The cockpit is driver-focused and offers a wealth of information sources, including a 3D head-up display, a panoramic head-up display spanning the entire width of the dashboard, and a 17.9-inch central display. The system runs on the latest version of OS X, allowing users to customize sound, lighting, displays, and driving functions as well.
The assistance systems in the BMW iX4 operate with AI support and enable semi-autonomous driving and parking.
BMW iX4 M60 xDrive with 450 kW and 875 Nm of torque
Shortly after the iX4 was launched, the high-performance top model, the BMW iX4 M60 xDrive, followed. It features an electric motor in each axle, which together generate a system power of 450 kW and a torque of 875 Newtonmeters. This allows the M60 to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds. The top version of the iX4 is limited to 240 km/h. According to the manufacturer, the maximum range is 777 kilometers.
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The standard equipment of the BMW iX4 M60 xDrive includes 21-inch lightweight alloy wheels, a black kidney grille, and unique lighting signatures. Inside, the standard features are M Sports seats with electric 10-way adjustment, an M-specific display including a power meter, and an M Sport steering wheel with 12 o’clock marker and shift paddles. It also comes equipped with a specially tuned adaptive M suspension with electronically regulated shock absorbers and sport steering, an M limited-slip differential at the rear axle, as well as two exclusive driving modes: “M Sport” and “M Sport Plus”.
