2023 BMW X4

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Thanks to its sleek fastback-style roof, the X4 will appeal to people who think the related X3 is too dull and predictable. You lose some utility in the process, and you have to pay more compared to the X3, but overall the X4 succeeds in its mission to be a stylish and sporty SUV.Read full review

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byWill Kaufman^{Senior Editor and Content Strategist, CarMax
Will Kaufman has worked in the automotive industry since 2017. He has written hundreds of car-related articles and reviews over the course of his career. Will is a senior editor and content strategist for CarMax at Edmunds. Will has been featured in the Associated Press and a number of major outlets on the topics of infotainment and vehicle data, vehicle subscription services and autonomous vehicles. Will started his career in online publishing by writing and editing standardized test guides, but he has a lot more fun writing about cars.}

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Dan spent many years covering the go-fast, look-good, get-loud corners of the automotive universe. First, he served as editor of enthusiast magazines AutoSound and Honda Tuning, then as executive editor at SEMA News, the publishing arm of the trade group that produces the annual SEMA Show (yes, that show). As a contributor to Edmunds, he now likes to keep the volume low and the speed limit legal, providing expert car-shopping advice to drivers looking for the perfect match.}

Pros

Both available engines are smooth, powerful and fuel-efficient
Easy personalization thanks to abundant standard and optional features
Impressive handling for an SUV

Cons

Sloping roofline compromises rear headroom and cargo space
Adaptive cruise control isn't available on the base xDrive30i trim

What's new

Carries over largely unchanged after last year's refresh
Gesture controls are no longer available
Head-up display is no longer available for the xDrive30i
Part of the second X4 generation introduced for 2019

Overview

Looking for a sporty luxury compact crossover that's also stylish? BMW has a niche vehicle for you: the 2023 BMW X4. The X4 is a slightly longer, lower, wider and swoopier version of the X3. It trades away a bit of rear headroom and cargo space in exchange for its fastback profile. The X3 is certainly more practical, but the X4 does all right in this regard, and it manages to be both comfortable and engaging to drive, too.

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The X4 has some competition. The Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe offers comparable looks and performance with some of the best tech features and build quality you'll find in the segment. If it's performance you want, the Porsche Macan is the standout in the class. But overall we think the X4 is a respectable pick for a coupe-style small luxury SUV. Check out our test team's Expert Rating below to learn more about the X4's hits and misses.

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7.5

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Performance

7.5/10

How does the X4 drive? We tested the xDrive30i. It doesn't sprint off the line with a whole lot of verve, but once you're rolling there's plenty of zip. Our four-cylinder test car didn't break any records on its way to 60 mph in 7.6 seconds, but we like the eight-speed transmission's responsiveness.

The X4's brakes react quickly and are smooth and easy to use in regular driving, but handling is its biggest strength. 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. The steering loads up well in Sport mode during curves. It's well weighted but still sharp and accurate, inspiring confidence when breezing through twistier sections of road.

Comfort

8/10

How comfortable is the X4? The X4's seats are firm, supportive and great for long stints behind the wheel. Multiple adjustments for the front seats include thigh extenders and inflatable side bolsters, ensuring a good fit for most body types.

While the X4's ride is taut, it shrugs off rough roads reasonably well. It's also pretty quiet. There's a touch of wind noise, but the smooth ride, zesty engine and hushed interior make it easy to drive the X4 deceptively fast. It's easy to exceed the speed limit without realizing it.

Interior

7/10

How’s the interior? It's a bit treacherous for rear passengers to get in and out — the swooping roofline is all too eager to knock your noggin on the way in if you're not paying attention — but there's a sufficient amount of room in back once you're seated. The rear seat cushions are low and flat, which helps reclaim some headroom lost to the roofline. There's a bit less legroom than in the average SUV in this segment, though it's not too noticeable.

Visibility is pretty compromised all around and especially out the narrow back window, which is more decorative than useful. A nice high-resolution backup camera helps for low-speed maneuvering and parking, but you'll definitely want to make the most of the X4's blind-spot warning system on the highway or around town.

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Technology

7/10

How’s the tech? 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. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration is included.

Storage

7.5/10

How’s the storage? Some overall cargo space is lost because of the sloping roofline (compared to the X3), 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.

Plenty of interior storage helps with keeping phones and personal items close at hand. Child seats, even large ones, will fit pretty easily, although securing the top tethers requires removing the cargo cover first.

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Fuel Economy

7/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA estimates the xDrive30i gets 24 mpg in combined city/highway driving, which aligns with most other four-cylinder luxury SUVs. We also ran our X4 through our mixed-driving real-world evaluation route. It returned 23 mpg, which is a bit below what we'd expect.

Value

8/10

Is the X4 a good value? Other competitors offer more dazzling interior design, but the X4 still makes a statement of quality with tight construction and solid controls. It's an old-school approach that looks good. The X4 is priced competitively with its German peers, and its warranty and ownership experience hew closely to coverage offered by the others.

Wildcard

7.5/10

Although it looks faster and sportier than it is, the X4 offers enough BMW handling goodness and ride comfort to make spirited drives a good time. The X4's shape is recognizable and it has enough style to turn heads in the valet line. It's a niche offering but it excels at what BMW intends it to be.

Which X4 does Edmunds recommend?

If you're going to get an X4 instead of the more practical X3, we think the M40i is the one to get. It's pricier, but you get a lot more performance equipment and an engine that matches the X4's sportier looks. Also, driver aids like adaptive cruise control are only available with the Driving Assistance Professional package for the M40i.

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BMW X4 models

The 2023 BMW X4 is only available in two trim levels, the standard xDrive30i and sportier M40i. The turn-it-up-to-11 X4 M is reviewed separately. Here's a rundown of the X4's standard and optional features:

xDrive30i
Comes pretty well equipped with:

Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (248 hp, 258 lb-ft of torque)
Eight-speed automatic transmission
All-wheel drive
19-inch wheels
Adaptive LED headlights
Auto-dimming mirrors
Power-folding and heated side mirrors
Power liftgate
Panoramic sunroof
Sport-tuned steering
Power-adjustable front sport seats
Simulated leather upholstery
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Digital instrument cluster
12.3-inch touchscreen navigation system
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration

The X4 also comes standard with these driver aids:

Forward collision warning with automatic braking (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
Front and rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

Notable option packages include:

Convenience package

Proximity locking and unlocking
Four-way adjustable driver lumbar support

Premium package

Convenience package features
Heated seats
Heated steering wheel

Parking Assistance package

Front and rear parking sensors with low-speed automatic braking
Surround-view camera with adjustable 3D view (gives you an adjustable 3D view of the X4 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
Allows for the addition of BMW Drive Recorder, a built-in dash cam recorder, as an option

M Sport package

19-inch wheels
Aerodynamic kit
M-branded steering wheel
Exterior and interior trim tweaks
Allows for the addition of M Sport suspension as a no-cost option
Allows for the addition of the Dynamic Handling package as an option

Dynamic Handling package

Larger brake rotors with red or blue calipers
Driver-selectable Comfort and Sport modes for the M Sport suspension

M40i
This is the more performance-oriented X4. It has the same features as the xDrive30i but with:

Turbocharged 3.0-liter six cylinder engine (382 hp, 369 lb-ft of torque)
Convenience package
M Sport package and M Sport suspension
Dynamic Handling package

The Parking Assistance Plus package is also available, along with the Premium package (which, for the M40i, also includes a head-up display).

In addition, the M40i qualifies for the Driving Assistance Professional package that includes:

Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the BMW and the car in front)
Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
Front cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is about to cross the X4's path while you're moving forward)

Stand-alone options for both trims include features like leather upholstery and heated seats. Other notable stand-alone options are:

Wireless phone charging
16-speaker premium Harman Kardon stereo
Remote engine start
Ventilated front seats

BMW X4 Reviews

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NYRIZ, 04/17/2021

2021 BMW X4 M40i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)

The ride is smooth. However in sport plus on regular streets will snap you back a bit. The exterior styling is great and you will get looks and comments. Not a true M Car but the M40i makes more sense for a daily driver. X4 M40i and X4M 0-60 times are too close to justify paying $10,000 more for the privilege of driving an M car

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 …

The Swiss Army Knife of Cars!

TrackDad, 04/08/2020

2020 BMW X4 M40i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)

I was looking for a mid-sized vehicle that drives more like a car with 'some' of the practicality and utility of an SUV. This 'SAV' sports activity vehicle is phenomenal to drive (M40i engine) with excellent handling and close to sedan like feel. No, it doesn't drive like a pure sedan, but it's closer to a sedan than anything with 8" of ground clearance. And it handles 10 times better …

Great ride

Allan, 11/30/2021

2022 BMW X4 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)

We had an 2014 x3. It was time to get a new car and we decided on a new x4. This suv is amazing. Every thing about it says "nice". Enough power, beautiful interior and just the right amenities.

We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 BMW X4, so we've included reviews for other years of the X4 since its last redesign.

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2023 BMW X4 Features & Specs

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Trim:

xDrive30i

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$53,400
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	24 MPG
Cost to Drive	$205/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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BMW X4 vs. BMW X3

The BMW X4 and BMW X3 are largely the same vehicle under the sheetmetal. The biggest difference is the X4's lower, sleeker looks versus the X3's rectilinear practicality. The X3 offers a rear-wheel-drive base model, but otherwise engine options and available features are pretty much one-to-one. The X4 just costs more and has less interior space. Read Edmunds' long-term road test of the BMW X3.

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BMW X4 vs. Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Coupe

BMW and Mercedes definitely have the same playbook: The GLC Coupe is the sleeker, less practical sibling to the GLC, just like the X4 is to the X3. The BMW might be a bit more sport-oriented, but we're still impressed with the Mercedes' handling. Even better, the GLC Coupe has some of our favorite tech options and excellent overall build quality.

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BMW X4 vs. Porsche Macan

The Porsche Macan is the performance benchmark for the small luxury SUV class: Nothing else is as fun to drive across its entire trim lineup. The Macan's infotainment system is a bit dated, and it has even less cargo space behind its rear seat than the BMW does, so it's certainly not perfect. But if you think the most important part of S-U-V is "sport," the Macan should be the one for you.

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Safety

Our experts’ favorite X4 safety features:

Active Cruise Control: Maintains a driver-set distance between the BMW and the car in front.
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 with City Collision Mitigation: Alerts you if the system detects a possible front collision and automatically applies the brakes if you don't react in time.

FAQ

Is the BMW X4 a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2023 X4 both on the road and at the track, giving it a 7.5 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2023 X4 gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 33 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the X4 has 18.5 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a BMW X4. Learn more

What's new in the 2023 BMW X4?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2023 BMW X4:

Carries over largely unchanged after last year's refresh
Gesture controls are no longer available
Head-up display is no longer available for the xDrive30i
Part of the second X4 generation introduced for 2019

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Is the BMW X4 reliable?

To determine whether the BMW X4 is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the X4. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the X4's 5-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2023 BMW X4 a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2023 BMW X4 is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2023 X4 and gave it a 7.5 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2023 X4 gets an average rating of 5 stars out of 5 (based on 33 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2023 X4 is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2023 BMW X4?

The least-expensive 2023 BMW X4 is the 2023 BMW X4 xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $53,400.

Other versions include:

xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) which starts at $53,400
M40i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) which starts at $64,650

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What are the different models of BMW X4?

If you're interested in the BMW X4, the next question is, which X4 model is right for you? X4 variants include xDrive30i 4dr SUV AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A), and M40i 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A). For a full list of X4 models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

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