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BMW X4 to be replaced by iX4 EV - report
The petrol-powered BMW X4 'coupe SUV' is reportedly set for the chopping block and will be replaced by a Neue Klasse-based EV called the iX4.
Jack Quick
About the BMW X4
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2022 BMW X4 is classified as a 5 Door Coupe currently on sale in Australia as part of the F98 generation, starting from $81,000 MLRP for the xDRIVE20i M SPORT and topping out at $161,400 for the M COMPETITION.
There are 9 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2022. The X4 is built in United States Of America and is available with 3.0L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 8 Speed Auto Steptronic Sport transmission with the drive sent to AWD. The X4 is offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Pros
- Excellent handling
- Quality interior
- Fiery M Competition variant has the goods
Cons
- No plug-in hybrid or electric variants like in the X3
- Some safety features are optional that should be standard
- Costs thousands more than the equivalent X3
BMW X4 Rating
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Entry-level
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Overall rating
8.4
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2022 BMW X4 Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| M COMPETITION | $151,700 | $161,400 |
*excl. on-roads
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2022 BMW X4 Dimensions
1621mm
1918mm
4751mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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Boot space is rated at 525L with the second row upright, expanding to 1430L with them folded.
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2022 BMW X4 Safety Rating
The BMW X4 wears a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on tests conducted by Euro NCAP on the related X3 in 2017.
Additional side impact and oblique tests were carried out on the X4 to confirm results based on the differences in side structures between the two vehicles.
Category scores included 93 per cent for adult occupant protection, 84 per cent for child occupant protection, 70 per cent for pedestrian detection and 58 per cent for safety assist.
It’s worth noting these scores only apply to xDrive20d and xDrive30i variants, with the former no longer on sale in Australia.
Dual frontal, side chest, side curtain and driver’s knee airbags are standard.
The BMW X4 xDrive20i gets the basic Driving Assistant package, which features the following:
- Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection
- Cruise control with downhill braking function
- Lane departure warning
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Traffic sign recognition
Opting for the xDrive30i^, M40i and M Competition brings the Driving Assistant Professional suite, which adds:
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Steering and Lane Control Assistant (semi-autonomous mode)
- Lane-keep assist
- Blind-spot assist
- Front cross-traffic alert
- Evasion aid
^Driving Assistant temporarily replaces Driving Assistant Professional due to the current semiconductor supply shortage. A $2500 reduction is applied to the listed RRP in light of the change.
2022 BMW X4 Fuel Economy
On the combined cycle, the base xDrive20i uses 7.7L/100km, the xDrive30i uses 7.9L/100km, the M40i uses 8.9L/100km, and the M Competition uses 10.7L/100km.
All bar the M Competition will run on 95 RON premium unleaded fuel, with the flagship X4 requiring 98 RON.
| BMW X4 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| M COMPETITION | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 10.6 |
| M40i | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 8.9 |
| M40i FROZEN EDITION | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 8.9 |
| xDRIVE20i M SPORT | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 7.7 |
| xDRIVE30i M SPORT | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 7.9 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a BMW X4?
All BMW X4’s need servicing every 0 Months months or 0,000km km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2022 BMW X4 drive?
Our expert take on BMW X4 drivability.
The X4 drives like the X3 it's based on, which is no bad thing given the mid-sized Bimmer is one of the more athletic vehicles in this class.
Even with the 21-inch alloy wheels of the M40i and M Competition, the X4 boasts comfortable ride quality.
The ZF-sourced eight-speed torque-converter automatic shifts smoothly, and is almost as rapid between ratios on the move as a DCT.
The X4’s best aspect might just be its steering, which manages a good balance between high-speed stability and low-speed response.
There’s surprisingly good feel and feedback for a relatively large SUV with electric power steering, and a meaty weight at the wheel rim that feels reassuring.
With standard xDrive four-wheel drive, you’re not going to run out of traction in anything but the most demanding conditions.
Performance varies markedly – the xDrive20i takes 8.3 seconds to do the 0-100km/h sprint, while the M Competition does the sprint in just 3.8 seconds.
2022 BMW X4 Options
Options list for the BMW X4
You can find more details on all the options and inclusions across the BMW X4 variants on the official website, and within the official BMW X4 specifications page.
2022 BMW X4 Colours
What colours are available for the BMW X4
Alpine White is the standard paint colour, with the following metallic finishes optional on the core X4 range:
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Piemont Red
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue
The palette is slightly different on the M Competition, with the following finishes a no-cost option:
- Alpine White
- Sao Paulo Yellow
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- M Marina Bay Blue
- M Toronto Red
- M Brooklyn Grey
2022 BMW X4 Warranty
BMW Australia covers its line-up with a three-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
2022 BMW X4 vs other SUV's to consider
With the recent introduction of the Audi Q5 Sportback, each German luxury brand offers a mid-sized 'coupe SUV'. The Audi is arguably the least sporty in both looks and drive, but it's certainly a pleasant entrant into the segment.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe is at the end of its lifecycle, with a new generation set to launch in 2023, though it still has a lot to offer. It can also go toe-to-toe with the mighty M Competition in performance in GLC 63 AMG guise with its twin-turbo V8, though its successor is expected to move to a turbocharged plug-in hybrid four-cylinder.
Though less overtly coupe-like in appearance, there's also the Alfa Romeo Stelvio – again, it's a credible alternative to the X4 M Competition in twin-turbo V6 Quadrifoglio guise. Other performance-focused SUVs in this segment include the Porsche Macan, another SUV toward the end of its lifecycle.
Should you buy the 2022 BMW X4
Is this the right car for you? Out experts buy or not guide.
You pay thousands more for a BMW X4 than the related X3, but you get less in the way of practicality.
You'd have to be in love with the X4's looks to want to shell out the extra coin, but at least if you do you you'll enjoy all the basic goodness of the X3.
BMW X4 FAQs
The cheapest BMW X4 is the xDRIVE20i M SPORT that starts from $81,000.
The most expensive BMW X4 is the M COMPETITION that starts from $161,400.
The best towing capacity of a BMW X4 is 2400Kg offered by the following variants
- xDRIVE20i M SPORT
- xDRIVE30i M SPORT
- M40i
- M40i FROZEN EDITION
The largest BMW X4 is the M40i which measures 1938mm wide, 4752mm in length and sits 1621mm tall.
The most powerful BMW X4 is the M COMPETITION which has 375kW of power from its 3.0L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection engine.
The BMW X4 is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. See the table below to see where each variant is manufactured.
| Variant | Country |
|---|---|
| M40i | Germany |
| M40i | Germany |
| M40i FROZEN EDITION | Germany |
| xDRIVE30i M SPORT | Germany |
| xDRIVE30i M SPORT | Germany |
| xDRIVE20i M SPORT | Germany |
| xDRIVE20i M SPORT | Germany |
| M COMPETITION | United States Of America |
| M COMPETITION | United States Of America |
The heaviest BMW X4 is the M COMPETITION which weighs 2500 kg (kerb weight).
The BMW X4 uses premium unleaded petrol.