BMW shares the specifications of the X4. India-bound next year

The new BMW X4 carries forward the BMW X family DNA with classical coupe styling, and introduces the unique Sports Activity Coupe concept to the premium mid-size segment. The X(even number) will all be sports coupe. The new BMW X4 is based on the technical blueprint of the BMW X3, but displays a sporting character with the sloping roof. That much is clear when you view the new model head-on or even the side profile.

The coupe-like roofline of the BMW X4 reaches its highest point over the front seats, reflecting the traditional driver focus of BMW cars, before dropping gently down towards the trailing edge of the tailgate. These stretched lines underline the sporting coupe character of the X4 particularly effectively. The standalone design of the BMW X4 is further reinforced by the fresh interpretation of the signature swage line running along the flanks of BMW models which, for the first time, is split into two.

The large air intakes positioned on the outer edges of the front end and the character lines in the front apron allow the BMW X4 - with its signature BMW twin headlights and front fog lamps (both optionally with LED technology) - to maximise its visual presence on the road. The rear end, complete with L-shaped LED lights in exclusive X4 design and diffuser-look styling, likewise highlights the outstanding dynamic ability of the new BMW X4 - even before it turns a wheel.

The driver and front passenger sit 20 millimetres lower than in the BMW X3. In conjunction with the two-seat look of the rear, this accentuates the coupe character of the new BMW. At the same time, the X4 offers generous levels of space for up to five people and - thanks to the standard 40:20:40 split rear seat backrest.

The new BMW X4 has the options of three petrol engines and a trio of diesel units, whose output ranges from 184bhp to 313bhp. The BMW TwinPower Turbo technology of the state-of-the-art engines offers a promise of superb performance married with exceptionally low fuel consumption. For example, the flagship petrol unit in the BMW X4 xDrive35i 306bhp and peak torque of 400 Nm. Its 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line engine generates 313bhp and peak torque of 630Nm. The new-generation 2.0-litre diesel engine in the BMW X4 xDrive20d with eight-speed Steptronic transmission also sets the benchmark when it comes to fuel economy. Its four-cylinder unit produces 190bhp and peak torque of 400Nm.

The BMW ConnectedDrive features available for the new X4 allow BMW and the full-colour BMW Head-Up Display, the anti-dazzle High Beam Assistant, and Driving Assistant Plus including Lane Departure Warning, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, preventive pedestrian protection and a Collision Warning system, which applies the brakes with anything up to maximum stopping power as required. Added to which, the optional ConnectedDrive Services also allow drivers to sign up to innovative services such as Real Time Traffic Information (RTTI), the Concierge Service and Remote Services. Facebook, Twitter, AUPEO! personalised internet radio and music platforms like Napster and Deezer have also been optimised for in-car usage and can be accessed easily on board the BMW X4.

The new BMW X4 may be based on the technical blueprint of the BMW X3, but the moment you set eyes on it, the new SAV reveals a dynamic personality all of its own and an even more ebullient character. At 4,671 millimetres in length, it is just 14 millimetres longer than the X3, but is also 36 millimetres lower to the ground (height: 1,624 mm) and cuts a persuasive figure with its perfectly balanced proportions and distinctive character. The large air intakes positioned on the outer edges of the front end and the precise character lines in the front apron lend the X4 a more muscular and agile appearance. This lowers the car's visual centre of gravity closer to the road, signalling its sharper dynamics. The effect is further enhanced by the fog lamps sited below the signature twin headlights (both also available with LED technology as an option). This arrangement defines the striking "three-eyed" face of every BMW X model.