2015 BMW X4 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Can't decide between a 4-door coupe, an SUV and a station wagon? The 2015 BMW X4 may be just what you want.
The X4 is a new model, but it's essentially a smaller version of the popular X6. BMW calls both of the squat, hatchbacked crossovers “sports activity coupes.” And just like the X6 is built on the same platform as the more traditional-SUV-looking X5, the X4 is built on the X3's platform, although the X4 is 1.5 inches lower and a touch wider than the X3. That low stance, plus the enlarged air intakes that sit on the edge of the front bumper, give the X4 a more aggressive front fascia than its X3 cousin, a look that blends well with BMW's classic twin kidney grilles.
The front end rises quickly to the X4's highest point, the roof line above the front seats. Things swoop down from there in coupe fashion, until they reach the hatchback rear end with its horizontally stacked LED taillights. It's reminiscent of a BMW Gran Turismo hatchback, and it's also been compared to the Land Rover Evoque. Whatever you think it looks like, the X4's blended style is what makes it unique and is the selling point that will either attract or repel consumers. BMW is betting its newest sports activity coupe will attract plenty of buyers, and given the success of the X6, that seems like a safe bet.
The X4 xDrive28i is powered by one of BMW's staple engines, the 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder that produces 240 hp and 260 lb-ft of torque and can push the X4 from 0 to 60 in 6.0 seconds. The X4 xDrive35i moves up to the turbocharged 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder (300 hp, 300 lb-ft of torque, 0-60 in 5.2 seconds). Both models come with an 8-speed automatic transmission and BMW's xDrive all-wheel drive system with Performance Control and Dynamic Stability Control.
Mileage ratings aren't available yet, but the 2014 X3 xDrive28i with that same turbocharged I4 got 21 mpg city/28 highway, and the 2014 X3 xDrive35i with the same I6 engine got 19/26. The X4 will come standard with efficiency-minded features like a stop-start system, brake energy recuperation and Eco Pro mode, which decouples the drivetrain during coasting situations to conserve fuel.
There's no blending when it comes to the X4's interior—it's all BMW class: high-end materials, quality craftsmanship and elegant styling lines. The X4 interior includes the latest iDrive infotainment control system with the new touchpad, dynamic cruise control, Bluetooth, ambiance lighting, 8-way power front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio, cruise and Bluetooth controls, auto climate control, rear Park Distance Control, 10-year subscription to BMW TeleService, two-way power moonroof, auto-dimming mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, Universal garage-door opener and a 12-speaker, 205-watt audio system with auxiliary and USB connections, HD radio and a three-channel FM diversity antenna. With 8 different option packages and 12 individually offered options, the X4 can be fitted with almost any convenience, technology or styling modification you may want, including a navigation system, a suite of smartphone-connected apps, head-up display, heated seats and a Harman Kardon Surround Sound audio system.
The X4 offers 17.7 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats and 49.4 cubic feet behind the front seats. The rear seat can hold 3, but it's molded to best fit 2 passengers. It does offer a versatile 40/20/40 split, and the power tailgate has an option for a hands-free feature (sensors beneath the rear bumper that can detect the wave of a foot) for added convenience. But this vehicle is more about style than utility, which is probably one of the reasons why BMW doesn't refer to it as an SUV.
The X4 will come standard with a full range of airbags, Head Protection System in front and rear, daytime running lights, a tire pressure monitor, 10-year subscription to BMW Assist eCall with automatic collision notification and emergency request and a crash sensor that disconnects the alternator, fuel pump and starter from the battery, automatically unlocks the doors and turns on the hazard and interior lights. Optional safety features include a 360-degree camera system, adaptive cruise control and forward-collision and lane-departure warning systems.
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Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: iPod/iPhone integration · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 205 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: rear · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: 2 driver · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: accessory hook · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.39
Engine
Alternator: 210 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: power operated · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: wiper activated · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.4
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist · Smart device app function: maintenance status
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: ready
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 9 · 205 watts
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 13.0 · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: driver seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: paddle shifter · Storage: cargo net · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.39
Engine
Alternator: 210 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black with chrome accents · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: lip · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: cornering · Tail and brake lights: LED · Taillights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: tilt/slide
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Steering
Steering ratio: 16.4
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lateral links · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Phone: hands free · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: BMW Assist · Smart device app function: maintenance status
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Towing and Hauling
Trailer hitch: ready
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse