The age of the performance crossover is now. Fast, high-riding cars are truly having a moment, with fantastic options from all over Europe now doing battle to get showroom attention. As their ranks grow, it’s getting harder for performance CUVs to stand out from the crowd. Automakers are addressing this issue by adding even more performance to fully leaded crossovers.
Design
Among our categories for reviewing a vehicle, the Design section will probably be the most controversial for the X4 M. Just like its bigger X6 sibling, the X4 features a sloping roofline that gives it a dramatic presence, which the M-specific touches dial up a few notches. Those who prefer more traditional crossover looks will favor the X3 M, and either way you’re getting the same phenomenal performance package.
Though the X4’s shape isn’t for everyone, the M Competition version is the best looking. Aggressive touches like the sharp 21-inch wheels, blacked-out exterior features (especially the kidney grille), and a sport quad-tipped exhaust all come standard with the Competition trim – and they do wonders for the X4. There’s just something about this car’s peculiar shape that demands overstated accents, and the M delivers on that need.
Less ostentatious is the car’s interior design, which mimics the X3 M’s to a tee. BMW’s functional, straightforward cabin looks as good here as it does in any of its other products. Our tester features a unique gray-ish interior color that BMW calls Adelaide, with large carbon fiber panels on the dash and door panels. Collectively, the cabin is more purposeful than it is ornamental. There are buttons just about everywhere you look – too many, in fact. But that’s the price you pay for so many different driving modes.
comfort
BMW sharpened both the chassis and the suspension to the absolute max with this car. It’s extremely capable (which we’ll revisit more in a bit), but that comes at the cost of comfort. You feel every small bump in the road, and any sizable pothole sends shockwaves through the car.
Although very little wind noise enters the cabin, the same cannot be said of the tires, which produce a constant droning. Keep the X4 M in Comfort and it’s more tolerable, but the most aggressive Track mode makes the car borderline unusable on public roads. A Competition car should be stiff, we get that. But dialing back the aggression 10 or 15 percent would do wonders for around-town driving.
Technology & Connectivity
The X4 M features all of BMW’s greatest tech hits, punctuated by the brand’s familiar iDrive system, which is now in its sixth generation. There are two displays to interact with: a 10.2-inch center display and larger 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. While touch is an option, the infotainment display works best via the circular iDrive controller on the center console. The system is now better than ever, with beautifully clear graphics, quick response times, and an easy-to-follow homescreen layout.
pricing
As the most expensive X4 available, the M Competition is much pricier than the base model’s $51,100 starting price. For reference, the standard X4 M starts at $73,400, and the Competition raises the bar to $80,400. Including the $2,500 Executive option pack, $550 gray metallic paint, and $350 ventilated front seats, our tester comes in at $84,795. The paint is a matter of preference (we’re not too wild about it), but we approve the other two options. The cabin is better off with cooled seats and the fantastic head up display and parking assistant that come with the Executive package.
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