2019 BMW X4 Review

Name: 2019 BMW X4 Review
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Edmunds' Expert Review

by Kurt Niebuhr

Pros

Both available engines are smooth, powerful and fuel-efficient
Easy to personalize thanks to a long list of standard and optional features
Impressive handling for an SUV

Cons

Rear headroom is a bit tight
The sloping roofline compromises cargo space
Android Auto is not available
Pricey when fully optioned

What's new

Completely redesigned for 2019
Revised styling
New standard features
Part of the second X4 generation introduced for 2019

BMW's redesigned 2019 X4 is a more sporting and stylish alternative to the traditional luxury crossover. It's related to the X3 SUV but has a sleeker, more coupelike profile. It's also a bit wider, longer and shorter in height than the X3, signaling its mission from the moment you lay eyes on it.

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2019 BMW X4
M40i 4dr SUV
$27,995
great price
- 81,379 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- 5 Seats, 20 City / 27 Hwy MPG
- BMW of the Woodlands (194 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
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Located in The Woodlands, TX
Executive PackageWheels: 21" X 8.5" Fr/21" X 9.5" Rr (Style 718M)Black W/Contrast; Vernasca Leather UpholsteryDriving Assistance Plus PackagePremi...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
23 Combined MPG (20 City/27 Highway)
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VIN: 5UXUJ5C53KLJ63700
Stock: KLJ63700
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-19-2025
2019 BMW X4
M40i 4dr SUV
$27,990
- 99,406 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 20 City / 27 Hwy MPG
- Highland Lakes Auto Exchange (79 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Sunroof/Moonroof
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Located in Marble Falls, TX
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
23 Combined MPG (20 City/27 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 5UXUJ5C58KLJ63675
Stock: J63675
Certified Pre-Owned: No

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The two available trim levels are differentiated by their engines and standard equipment. The xDrive30i uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder good for 248 horses, while the M40i has a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder with 355 hp. BMW wagers an M40i can rip 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds. That's quick acceleration from any vehicle, let alone a compact luxury SUV. BMW says it tuned the X4 to have slightly greater handling capability than the X3, too, so there is some substance to go along with the sportier styling.

Really, though, the X4 is a styling choice. And to get it, you have to pay more and give up some practicality compared to the X3. That sloping roofline cuts into precious rear-seat headroom and robs cargo space and rearward visibility. So while the 2019 BMW X4 might well look the part of a crossover, it's best if you pack a little lighter and resist the temptation to bring some of your friends along for the ride.

Edmunds' Expert Rating

7.5 / 10

The redesigned 2019 BMW X4 is a more stylish take on BMW's X3 SUV. It looks sleeker and performs incrementally better than its X3 sibling. But because of its reduced utility, the X4 is a difficult vehicle to recommend wholeheartedly.

Trim tested

Each vehicle typically comes in multiple versions that are fundamentally similar. The ratings in this review are based on our full test of the BMW X4 xDrive30i (turbo 2.0L inline-4 | 8-speed automatic | AWD).

Scorecard

Overall	7.5 / 10
Driving	7.5
Comfort	8.0
Interior	7.0
Utility	7.5
Technology	7.0

Driving

7.5

The eight-speed transmission is a good match for the responsive 2.0-liter turbo engine. The X4 doesn't sprint off the line. But get it up to speed, and there's plenty of zip for when it matters. All of BMW's baked-in handling and steering goodness is here, although none of the selectable drive modes dial in the ideal dynamic balance.

Acceleration

7.0

There's a steady, satisfying stream of power and smooth upshifts when squeezing on the throttle. The base engine X4 isn't especially quick, needing 7.6 seconds to reach 60 mph. The wide powerband makes it easy to summon a burst for passing, although full-throttle sprints require an extra beat for the transmission to downshift.

Braking

7.0

The X4's brakes react quickly and are smooth and easy to modulate in regular driving. The pedal is more soft than firm, and there's a long stroke, but that doesn't affect confident brake feel or ability. Panic stops are about as smooth, stable and quiet as you could want in an emergency even if the 130-foot stopping distance is slightly longer than average.

Steering

7.5

The steering loads up well in Sport mode during quick curves. It's nice and heavy but still sharp and accurate, inspiring confidence when breezing through twistier sections of road. The steering loosens up a bit and requires less effort in Comfort mode, but it still has BMW's trademark high-speed heft and confidence.

Handling

8.0

With its standard M Sport suspension (the regular suspension is a no-cost option), our X4 test car felt solid and composed through quick corners and curves. There's perceptible body roll, but less than you'd expect. And even with all-season tires, the X4 feels game for a spirited run through the gears. The M Sport suspension doesn't offer the optional adaptive dampers.

Drivability

8.0

Selectable drive modes offer up different steering, throttle and shift settings. The default Comfort mode is pleasant, but drivetrain responses are lazy. Eco is worse and offers questionable fuel savings. Sport is too high-strung for regular driving. The best mode is Comfort with the transmission individually set to the sportier shift schedule. The eight-speed transmission is a good match for the quick-spooling turbo engine. Cruise control uses downshifting and brake application to hold speed while going downhill.

Off-road

7.0

All-wheel drive comes standard, and 8 inches of ground clearance means the X4 can handle an unpaved road, but difficult trails will remain beyond its reach.

Comfort

8.0

The seats are firm, supportive and great for long stints. And while the ride is taut, it shrugs off rough roads. Larger impacts might shake — but won't rattle — the cabin. Climate control works quickly and evenly in both rows. There's a touch of wind noise, but the smooth ride, zesty engine and hushed interior make the X4 deceptively fast. It's easy to exceed the speed limit without realizing it.

Seat comfort

8.0

The front seats are the right blend of firm and supportive, and they remain comfortable during long stretches behind the wheel. Multiple adjustments include thigh extenders and inflatable side bolsters, ensuring a good fit for most body types. The rear seats are flat, with less bolstering, by comparison, but they're still comfortable.

Ride comfort

8.0

The ride is smooth and compliant without resorting to overly stiff suspension settings. BMW manages to get the right balance here, and road rash or washboard surfaces are held at bay. Larger bumps, dips and divots can jar the cabin, but without the harsh impact of the shocks bottoming out.

Noise & vibration

7.5

There's a bit of wind noise rushing over the windshield at highway speeds, but not enough to hinder conversation levels. Otherwise, the cabin is impressively hushed, enough that the quiet combined with the smooth engine and suspension can lull you into speeds higher than perceived.

Climate control

7.5

Climate control warms up and cools down quickly with effective temperature control and fan speed. Heat is even a touch hotter than you'd expect, which is good news for winter drivers. Rear-seat passengers get vents and controls over temperature and bi-directional control (upper and lower heat). The seat heaters are very potent but disperse heat somewhat unevenly.

Interior

7.0

The cabin is pretty spacious, even though it doesn't appear so from the outside. A wide range of front-seat adjustments allows for a confident driving position. The low-mounted seat cushions give rear passengers decent headroom, but the sloping roofline forces you to duck on the way in. The roof design also severely compromises visibility to the rear sides.

Ease of use

7.5

The center dash layout is intuitive as is typical of BMW. The radio and climate controls are all within easy reach, and the iDrive dial controller controls most everything with simple hand movement. That said, the touchscreen is also easy to access for those who prefer to tap commands on-screen. Gesture control is hit-or-miss.

Getting in/getting out

7.0

Front passengers won't have issues getting in and out, but rear-seat passengers of most any height will need to duck and cover on entry and exit. The swooping roofline is only too eager to knock your noggin on the way in if you're not paying attention, a common issue with these SUV "coupes." The rear seats are placed fairly low, which helps, but you'll need to mind your melon on the way in.

Driving position

7.5

A manual tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel combined with a wide range of seating adjustments means drivers of nearly any height can find a comfortable position. It's possible to place the seat quite low or higher up for a commanding view. A short hood helps with getting a good view out the front glass.

Roominess

7.0

Although it's a bit treacherous for rear-seat passengers to get in and out, once seated, they'll enjoy a sufficient amount of room. The rear seat cushions are low and flat, which helps reclaim some headroom lost to the roofline. The X4 has a bit less legroom than the average SUV in this segment, though it's not too noticeable.

Visibility

6.5

Visibility is pretty compromised all around and especially out the very narrow back window, which is more decorative than it is useful. A nice high-res backup camera helps during low-speed maneuvering and parking, but you'll definitely want to check the box for optional blind-spot monitoring.

Quality

7.5

It's hard to argue with the interior quality and feel, although we noticed an intermittent rattle from somewhere in the back at idle that made the X4 sound a bit like a diesel. But that's not enough to diminish our confidence in the car's overall build quality.

Utility

7.5

You give up cargo space for the looks, but there's still enough here to be useful. Plenty of interior storage helps with keeping phones and personal effects close at hand. Child seats, even large ones, will fit pretty easily, although securing the top tethers requires removing the cargo cover first.

Small-item storage

8.0

The large door pockets front and rear offer enough room for sizable bottles, wallets and even small handbags. The front center console bin is short but relatively deep. Rear-seat passengers even get some useful space in the fold-down armrest.

Cargo space

7.0

You lose some overall cargo space to the sloping roofline, but there's still a decent amount of room as well as additional flexibility with the 40/20/40-split folding rear seats. Our test car also came equipped with sliding cargo rails and tie-downs. Multiple levers release the rear seats to fold down automatically. There's 18.5 cubic feet behind the rear seats and up to 50.5 cubic feet of max cargo capacity — small for the segment but better than the Mercedes-Benz.

Child safety seat accommodation

7.5

Isofix anchors are exceptionally easy to find and accessible, located behind plastic tabs that fold back at the bottom of the rear seat cushions. The top tether anchors in the rear seatbacks are also easy to access, but you'll need to remove the cargo cover first. The rear seat area provides enough room to move around a large car seat with ease.

Technology

7.0

The combination of touchscreen and dial controls makes exploring infotainment menus a breeze. The nav system is easy to use and the graphics are tack-sharp, although voice commands offer limited usefulness. The basic driver aids are nice, but unfortunately they don't include blind-spot monitoring, which should be standard given this car's limited visibility.

Audio & navigation

8.0

A good mix of touchscreen control, iDrive dial controller and old-school audio controls make the nav and audio system intuitive and easy to work with. In-car navigation looks great, is easy to use and makes an excellent alternative to CarPlay maps. The audio system is clean and accurate, if not especially powerful when pushed at higher volumes.

Smartphone integration

7.0

Apple CarPlay compatibility is included for one year. You'll have to pay for it after that ($80 per year or $300 for 20 years). There's still no love for Android users. Passengers will need to fight over a single USB port. A wireless charging pad costs an extra $400 and runs quite hot.

Driver aids

6.0

Our test car came with the basic set of driver assistance features, including forward collision warning, automatic braking and pedestrian detection. Blind-spot monitoring, which you'll absolutely need due to the X4's limited visibility, is a $500 option. There's no adaptive cruise, which is surprising at the price point.

Voice control

7.0

Voice controls are somewhat limited. Addresses and points of interest often need to be slowly and painstakingly spoken, and the system often returns unusable results from a navigation search. Voice commands for audio are consistently accurate, but the Mercedes system is leaps better.

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2019 BMW X4 models

The 2019 BMW X4 is available in two trim levels: the xDrive30i and the M40i. The xDrive30i is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (248 horsepower, 258 pound-feet of torque), while the M40i gets a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder (355 hp, 365 lb-ft). Both come with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive.

Standard xDrive30i features include 19-inch wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, LED headlights, automatic wipers, a sunroof, a power liftgate, front and rear parking sensors, and selectable drive modes. There's a choice of xLine Design or M Sport Design style packages, with the latter offering different wheel options and more aggressive styling cues.

On the inside, the features list continues with dual-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable front seats, driver memory settings, simulated-leather upholstery, 40/20/40-split folding rear seats, BMW Assist emergency telematics, BMW's iDrive infotainment system with a 10.3-inch display, a navigation system, Bluetooth and a 12-speaker sound system. Apple CarPlay is available on a one-year trial. A forward collision warning system with low-speed automatic braking is also standard equipment.

Stepping up to the X4 M40i will add an adaptive suspension, keyless entry and ignition, and satellite radio. It also comes with the M Sport package that includes unique aerodynamic exterior touches, black exterior trim and M Sport brakes.

Three major packages are available for the X4. The Convenience package (xDrive30i only) includes lumbar support, keyless entry and ignition, and satellite radio. The Premium package adds heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, gesture control for the infotainment system, and a head-up display. With the Executive package, you get a surround-view camera system, park assist, a digital instrument cluster, adaptive LED headlights with automatic high beams, and ambient interior lighting.

Safety-related packages include the Driving Assistance package — blind-spot detection, lane departure warning, improved frontal collision warning with emergency braking mitigation and rear cross-traffic alert — and the Driving Assistance Plus package, with active cruise control with stop and go, active lane keeping assist, side collision avoidance, traffic jam assist and evasion aid. Notable stand-alone options include leather upholstery, adaptive cruise control, a premium Harman Kardon sound system and ventilated front seats.

Cost to Drive

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$178/mo

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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal

3.5/5Above Average

#16 out of 29 among Luxury Midsize SUVs

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

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15.4%

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BMW X4 Owner Reviews

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Great look and fun to drive.Impressive interior

sdskyguy, 04/18/2019

2019 BMW X4 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

We drove the Audi Q5, Mercedes GLC 300, Lincoln Nautilus, and this beauty won out for it's striking looks especially with our M package. The 30i engine is smooth, powerful for a Turbo 4 and gets 29 on the Hwy, and 25 Combined mileage. The surround camera system and blind spot warnings we bought makes visibility fantastic. Yes the back seat roof line doesn't accommodate 6 ft. plus people …

Time for something different.

Enthused, 10/13/2018

2019 BMW X4 M40i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)

Time to upgrade my SUV and wanted a different look than all the other full-size SUV's out there. The X4 fills the bill perfectly. Fit and finish on the interior shows all the high quality materials and details that you should expect in a BMW and I really was pulled to the exterior styling. I thought I'd mind the contracted rear view available but with the rear camera, it's a non-issue. …

ONE OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE VEHICLES ON THE ROAD

Randy , 04/12/2019

2019 BMW X4 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

Class,Elegance ,Sophistication & demands respect .Get out of the way with the BMW badge this drives like the ultimate driving machine that it is .Unless your doing Bentley or Rolls Royce which is of higher caliber ,then your competition is Porsche & Maserati . The only car that is direct competition and might have one advantage is the Mercedes GLC coupe as that car maintains a very …

Bang For Your Buck

Joe Castillo, 07/09/2019

2019 BMW X4 M40i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)

Test drove X5, X3 and X4 m40i was hands down the winner. Can’t go wrong paying a few extra K for the power and handling this vehicle provides. The wife absolutely loves her true sports SUV. Some reviews claim limited space but we went from 435i gran coupe to X4 m40i and of course we like the extra space. More space or less space is relative and for us the extra space is definitely a …

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2019 BMW X4 video

The 2019 BMW X4 Isn't for Everybody -- And That's the Point

Edmunds Senior Writer Carlos Lago drives and reviews the new 2019 BMW X4. The second generation of BMW's coupe-inspired compact luxury SUV is a bit bigger, so it offers more interior and cargo space than before. Though based on the X3, the X4 is quite a bit wider and carries a sportier intent -- it's outfitted with a firmer suspension and is available with a powerful…

2019 X4 Highlights

Type:

SUV

Trim:

xDrive30i

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$50,450
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	25 MPG
Cost to Drive	$178/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	18.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the X4 models:

BMW Assist eCall: Automatically calls for help in the event of a collision and also allows passengers to notify roadside assistance with a single button.
Active Blind Spot Detection: Warns with visual alerts or vibration through the steering wheel if there is a vehicle in or approaching your blind spot.
Forward Collision Warning: Alerts you if the system detects a possible front collision and automatically applies the brakes if you don't react in time.

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