Overview
- The iX4, unveiled on Wednesday, October 7, is BMW’s electric successor to the X4 and joins the Neue Klasse family of battery‑first vehicles.
- BMW confirmed the iX4 uses the Neue Klasse platform and sixth‑generation Gen6 eDrive with a large battery pack listed as about 108.7 kWh in Europe and 112.2 kWh in U.S. specifications.
- Two launch trims are planned with dual motors: the 50 xDrive rated at roughly 463 hp and an EPA‑estimated 428 miles of range for the U.S. spec, while an M Performance iX4 M60 with about 603 hp and much faster acceleration will follow later.
- The coupe‑SUV fastback lowers drag to about Cd 0.23 and gains modest range versus the regular iX3 at the cost of roughly 30 liters of rear cargo space, reflecting a design tradeoff of style for practicality.
- Key customer features include BMW Panoramic iDrive with a 17.9‑inch central screen, a wide head‑up projection, up to 400 kW DC fast charging, a U.S. starting price of $66,200 for the 50 xDrive, and staged order openings in early 2027 with the M60 arriving after initial launches.