Available in one grade only, the locally assembled X4 xDrive30i M Sport is tentatively priced at RM380,000 (on the road, without insurance).
This year is turning out to be an SUV-heavy season for BMW Malaysia following the debut of the latest generation of its bestselling 3 Series in March. The X4 is kicking off the X model rollout; yet to come are the new X5 and X2 M35i, which were previewed at the X4 launch.
Also set for arrival is its biggest SUV yet, the all-new X7, and the facelifted X1, which was only unveiled in Munich on Wednesday.
The X4's 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine produces 252hp with peak torque of 350Nm. It has a top speed of 240kph and can do the century sprint in 6.3 seconds. Combined fuel consumption and combined CO2 emission are rated at 7.8 litres per 100km and 178g/km respectively.
An 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission enables faster gear changes and comes with shift paddles on the steering wheel along with a Launch Control function.
The second-gen X4 stands out with its coupe-like roofline, athletic curves and distinct M Sport characteristics. It features muscular, flared wheel housings and has a distinctive M Sport aerodynamic optics, 20” M Double-spoke wheels, and M Sport Brakes.
This is a larger X4 now, with a 2,864mm (+54mm) wheelbase for the 4,752mm-long (+81mm), 1,918mm-wide (+37mm) and 1,621mm-tall (-3mm) body.
It sports a bigger kidney grille with active shutters but unlike in the X5 and X7, is not a one-piece element. It features sportier proportions with athletic shoulders and slim, 3D wrap-around taillights with their three-dimensional styling.
BMW says that the X4's chassis has a higher percentage of light-weight aluminium combined with high-strength steel to reduce the vehicle’s overall weight by up to 50kg while aerodynamics have been optimised to a low 0.30Cd (drag coefficient) and a near perfect 50/50 weight distribution as well as a lower centre of gravity.
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Inside, the 4+1 X4 is decked out in electroplated trim details for the controls and a larger free-standing 10.25-inch Navigation System Professional with Touch Sensitive Control Display, complete with BMW ConnectedDrive. It also has a full-colour Head-Up Display. With a longer wheelbase, rear passenger space has been increased by some 27mm to benefit leg and knee room.
Standard equipment for the vehicle includes adaptive LED headlights with high beam assistant, all-wheel drive, Adaptive Suspension, Variable Sport Steering, electronic differential lock, Hill-Start Assistant, Hill Descent Control along with Performance Control that distributes engine and braking control to the individual wheels when turning.
M Sport brakes and 20-inch alloy wheels with mixed tyres are also standard. Other standard highlights are panoramic glass roof and a 16-Speaker Harman Kardon Surround Sound System.
Luggage capacity has increased by 25 litres to 525 litres and can be expanded up to 1,430 litres by folding down the 40/20/40-split rear seat backrests.
Four colour choices are available: Alpine White, Carbon Black, Flamenco Red and Phytonic Blue.
Black Vernasca leather upholstery is available for all exterior colours but the new Tacora Red Vernasca leather upholstery is only available for Alpine White and Carbon Black.
The X4 is covered by a five-year unlimited mileage warranty with free scheduled service programme and BMW tyre warranty programme.
BMW Group Malaysia managing director Harald Hoelzl said that globally, the BMW Group has delivered over 200,000 units of the X4 since its introduction in 2014.
From left: The X4, X5 and X2.
