Giannis
Staff member
Looking at the photos of the X4 one could easily as "Did BMW just shrink the X6"? The answer is both yes and no. Yes, because behind the X4 is the same concept, the same principle as behind the X6 - that of the Sports Activity Coupe. What these three words picture, is a vehicle with a high ground clearance and specific off-road capability, yet with a coupe-resembling roof-line and an altogether sporty profile, hinting to a much sportier package than a traditional SUV. On, on the other hand, because the X4 is based on the X3 and designed to cater quite different needs and target a quite different target group than that of the X6. The X4 is a more affordable SAC, designed with urban environments in mind.
But what do we see? Sure, the overall proportions hint to the X3 and the roof-line to the much bigger X6, but the details and execution are distancing the X4 from the other two models. The front bumper, at first, resembles the F30 3 series fascia, with the headlights meeting with the kidney grills and the headlights themselves featuring the latest LED technologies, yet with the evolution of the traditional angel eyes. In the rear, we see a pair of L-shaped taillights that we expect to reach production unchanged. There are quite many interesting details, such as the side mirrors, but sadly this is concept material and sadly will not reach production.
BMW has not published any photographs of the interior so far, but we hope for more material, as the concept will be making its world debut in Shanghai Motor Show in a few days. Until then, please join our forum discussion (link) or click more to see our photo gallery, a video of the Concept X4 and find the official press release.
Source: [BMW]
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