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5 out of 5 stars

Wow, Very Impressed

M. Hoffman, 03/08/2017
2017 BMW X4 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful

As a previous BMW owner (3 series X-drive diesel), I was familiar with the brand but wanted to get something that had a different style to it...thus I went with the X4 and boy I wasn't disappointed. Yes, I've read the reviews of not alot of cargo space compared to the X3 and reduced visibility because of the way the rear end is sloped but so far neither of those items are concerns for me. Cargo area is fine for grocery & mall shopping; it's not like I'm purchasing a 50 flat screen tv everyday. Rear visibility is good; just use your mirrors. But I did add the Driver Assist Plus package which gives me a bit more confidence in driving. BMW's X-drive is very nice as it controls power to all 4 wheels and keeps the vehicle stable and in control during rain, snow, and icy conditions. Overall I'm very happy with my lease and when it's time to make another choice, I'll be hard pressed to go back to a sedan or get another X4.

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5 out of 5 stars

Fourth BMW, and best one yet

john, 10/13/2015
updated 04/13/2016
2015 BMW X4 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful

Just picked a practically brand new x4 35 xline from Momentum Motorsports in Marietta Georgia. Driving the 350 miles home on the X4 was better than the 350 miles up their in our 2011 535i GT, gas mileage up was 27.3 on the GT and back home it was 25.7 on the X4. Really liked everything about it so far. Probably could have one or two more nook and cranny places to hide things but its ok. Prior to the 11 GT we had a 07 X5 4.8 and a 535i and loved all of them so far. The X4 is faster than the x5, 535i GT and faster than our '14 JGC overland with 5.7 hemi, our 2002 jeep wrangler with 31's would smoke the X4 in the mud though, ha ha. With NO maintenance cost first 50k miles, why not own a beemer Update: after owning it for almost a year, still the best and most fun ON the road car we have owned, wrangler with top and doors off most fun off road

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5 out of 5 stars

Perfect balance of sport and utility

Acfisher, 11/25/2019
2017 BMW X4 M40i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful

I’ve had this X4 M40i for a few weeks now and can say this......Wow is this fun to drive! Feels just like my 335is....tight, heavy steering, laser sharp handling and FAST (like put a smile on your face instantly fast!) But, unlike my 335is, soaks up the bumps with ease (and not a tooth rattled) Back storage is good, not great, but I didn’t buy an SUV.....I bought an SAV! If you’re looking for a sports car that you can drive year-round, look no further I will say that the tons of electronic options in this vehicle don’t perform flawlessly (I.e. CarPlay, automatic seat/steering wheel engagement) but there so small it’s a non-issue for me (plus CarPlay didn’t work flawlessly in my MDX either)

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Perfect size SUV with style

djrobx, 05/20/2015
2015 BMW X4 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful

I've always driven sports cars, but I occasionally need some utility, and I've been searching for years for a vehicle that gives me the best of both worlds. I loved the X6 when it came out, but it's just huge We looked at X1s because they were cheap, but it seemed a little small. A buddy got the X3, and we thought it was the perfect size, but just so utilitarian looking. The X4 finally hit all the right buttons. Many reviews complain about the backseat being cramped. A very tall friend of mine can't fit into the front seat of some vehicles, but finds the back of my X4 spacious. Tighter than an X3 perhaps, but perfectly usable!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Not just a pretty face

abmwfan, 02/13/2015
2015 BMW X4 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful

I would never consider the frumpy X3, but this X4 (3.5i MSport) was very appealing. Same platform, very different driving experience. I must be the target X4 niche buyer: partial to BMW's particular driving dynamics and styling, buyer of a mid-sized SUV with emphasis on sport/performance, don't want a boring box-sided SUV, only occasionally use the back seats, early adopter of new technology, willing to pay a little more for performance tuning and less-boring styling.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my little X4

SL Holman, 08/31/2017
2017 BMW X4 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

I don't have a large family to haul around, size works fine for me. I like the smaller engine for economy and I can always change to Sport Mode if I have a need for speed, but seriously the pick up is absolutely fine. The front seats are very comfortable and cabin is VERY quiet. Steering is nice and tight, my previous X3 was not. I have owned the X1 ( seats were too short ), X3 nice but a bit boring on looks and sloppy steering. For those of us who love but cannot afford the X6, give this a test drive .

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1 out of 5 stars

Worst decision ever!

Jose, 09/15/2016
2015 BMW X4 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful

When you purchase a new car you expect a New Car! I understand it might have issues here and there but when you have to take the car in 5 times in a 6 month period. Please note the car was BRAND NEW 5,300 miles at that point. Battery Discharge (just rest the system), Left parking light issue (all they did was reset it), Headlight issue again (now apparently the entire headlight needed to be replaced), Front center air-vent had to be replaced. All this issues and the car still did not meet the "Lemon Law". They couldn't even just replace the car. Now there is an apparent recall for safety. This car has just been a headache and the service department at Mckenna BMW was no help at all. We are returning customers as we own a X5 (2014) & 320 (2014). Will we be returning customers? NO!!!

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4 out of 5 stars

Works for me!

Lee, 04/26/2018
2018 BMW X4 xDrive28i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
19 of 23 people found this review helpful

I went from a large SUV (Ford Flex) to something smaller as I have birds leaving the nest. I was going to get a sedan as I've owned SUV's, trucks and wagons. However, we still shuttle some kids and I still move some musical gear occasionally, so my wife was sensitive to cargo room and back seat area. All the reviews dis both, but they are still more than you get with a sedan and you get a great driving, fun car with the height of an SUV -- best of both worlds. It's my first beamer and hopefully not my last. People comment on how great it looks, it's more practical than a sedan and I love driving it. The tech is state of the art. I'm very happy so far.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Love this car!

ielshareef, 07/16/2014
2015 BMW X4 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
34 of 44 people found this review helpful

Just got the car from Bob Smith's Calabasas and I'm loving it. It drives like a dream and has lots of "hybrid" qualities for driving around town without burning a ton of fuel. I called Chase at Edmunds Live Advice and he helped me with numbers that made me feel like I got as good of a deal as I could get on this brand new car. I'm very happy :)

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5 out of 5 stars

I Do Not Let Car Reviewers Decide For Me. I Do.

Jay H., 04/02/2017
updated 10/10/2018
2015 BMW X4 xDrive35i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful

I would have never bought this great machine if I had to decide based on what I read in some biased reviews. With BMW ownership for years, the X4 35i is another fantastic car the roads and driver should love. Inside out. Go test drive one and do not pay attention to some BAD, BIASED, SUBJECTIVE reviews. Decide for yourself.

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