BMW X4
Standing out from the SUV crowd, the BMW X4’s dramatic styling turns heads wherever it goes.
Meet the BMW X4 – it’s essentially the BMW X3 but in a sportier, more athletic body – for an SUV, at least. It’s primarily designed for Synergy customers who like the X3 but want something a little more distinctive, something that will stand out from the crowd.
The BMW X4 does everything the X3 can do. In fact, aside from the body styling they’re essentially identical cars. They both get a selection of diesel engines to choose from, ranging from the ever-popular ‘20d’ – a 2.0-litre turbocharged diesel that returns impressive efficiency while remaining powerful and strong performing – to the top of the range ‘M40d’, with its 6-cylinder turbo providing fantastic power and torque. For Synergy customers who prefer petrol, there’s unfortunately only one option with the X4 – the ‘M40i’. This 360bhp 6-cylinder turbo gives the X4 serious performance, but naturally this petrol engine can’t return the same figures as a diesel. Only one gearbox is available in across the X4 range – an 8-speed automatic with paddle-shifters.
‘M-Sport’ trim tends to be the most popular of the trim levels in the X4. M-Sport models get a sportier body design, larger alloy wheels, BMW’s iDrive system with the professional navigation system, an ‘M-Sport’ steering wheel, sporty seats and a semi-digital instrument cluster. The M-Sport’s slightly firmer and more planted suspension setup also tends to make it more capable in the corners – though for no extra cost you can have the standard comfort arrangement - and this of course is aided by BMW’s ‘X-Drive’ all-wheel drive system.
Even in standard ‘Sport’ trim, the BMW X4 is generously equipped. Navigation, DAB, Bluetooth, climate and cruise control, LED headlights and ambient lighting all come as standard, as does BMW’s Vernasca leather upholstery. As with all BMW models, an extensive options list is open for Synergy customers looking to add a little extra to their X4.
A question of extra style over the X3’s marginally superior practicality, the BMW X4 is for the extroverts and fashionable Synergy customers out there. As always, a huge quality BMW available at a superb price here at Synergy.