[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/bmw-x4-reviews-what-the-critics-think\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/bmw-x4-reviews-what-the-critics-think\/","headline":"BMW X4 reviews: what the critics think","name":"BMW X4 reviews: what the critics think","description":"The original X4 is the car you can thank\/blame for the recent flurry of couped SUVs. Without it, we probably wouldn\u2019t have the Range Rover Velar, Porsche Macan or Mercedes GLC Coupe. Only four years have passed since the first X4 went on sale and surprised pretty much everyone at BMW by surpassing all sales expectations. Heavily based on the X3, the X4 adopts a sporty angle with firmer suspension, wider rear track, oh and that swooping roofline. But is […]","datePublished":"2018-07-24","dateModified":"2018-12-05","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/BMW-X4-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/BMW-X4-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/bmw-x4-reviews-what-the-critics-think\/","about":["4x4 Cars","BMW","Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":492,"keywords":["bmw","BMW X4","SUV"],"articleBody":"The original X4 is the car you can thank\/blame for the recent flurry of couped SUVs.Without it, we probably wouldn\u2019t have the Range Rover Velar, Porsche Macan or Mercedes GLC Coupe. Only four years have passed since the first X4 went on sale and surprised pretty much everyone at BMW by surpassing all sales expectations.Heavily based on the X3, the X4 adopts a sporty angle with firmer suspension, wider rear track, oh and that swooping roofline. But is it any good or would buyers be better off sticking with the X3?Let\u2019s find out\u2026On the roadUnder the bonnet of the shrunken X6, you\u2019ll find one of two new M Performance engines: the six-pot M40i and M40d, which gift the X4 sub-five-second 0-62mph sprints (4.8s and 4.9s respectively), while elevating top speed to 155mph. Other options include the 20d (8.0s) and 30d (5.8s).These are the same engines offered in the X3 but the chassis has been tuned differently for a stiffer setup and a grippier feel. Top Gear reports that steering is \u2018quite heavy\u2019 and \u2018wants for feedback\u2019, resulting in an overall experience that is \u2018rather dull\u2019.Auto Express liked it more, describing it as \u2018arguably the best compromise between ride and handling of any mid-size SUV on sale\u2019. What Car? was impressed too, saying that the X4 \u2018handles remarkably well for such a tall car, turning into corners swiftly and suffering from little body lean\u2019.InsideWith the X4, Auto Express reckoned you can expect \u2018one of the finest interiors and infotainment systems in the business\u2019, even if it is identical to the X3\u2019s. However, the weekly mag added that the X4\u2019s sloping roofline eats into the interior space you\u2019d get with the X3, especially in the back where six-footers can expect their head to brush the ceiling.What Car? believes the ambient lighting – that comes as standard – adds a wow factor at night, but labelled BMW as \u2018stingy\u2019 for charging extra for adjustable lumbar support. Top Gear considered the X4 to be \u2018a great place from which to conduct the business of driving\u2019 – that\u2019s a very long-winded way to go about saying it, but yeah, okay. They added that the controls are intuitive and the displays super-clear – especially the optional head-up display.Verdict & Ratings\u2018The all-new BMW X4 is a very good car\u2019 summarises Auto Express (3.5\/5), adding that \u2018unless you really want to be different, it\u2019s tricky to recommend the X4 over BMW\u2019s already brilliant X3 SUV\u2019. What Car? (\u2158) agreed that the X4 was a polarising attention-grabber that compromised the X3\u2019s convenience in favour of style.Top Gear (7\/10) noted that the X4\u2019s looks made sure anyone driving it would get noticed, hailing its terrific powertrains, super interiors, strong residuals and decent list of standard kit.What do you reckon to the X4? Let us know down in the comments section. "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"BMW X4 reviews: what the critics think","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/bmw-x4-reviews-what-the-critics-think\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]