The gasoline-powered X4 has run its course. Its electric successor arrives in March 2027, and it carries the lineage without apology. Built on the Neue Klasse platform — BMW’s next-generation EV architecture, shared with the square-backed iX3 — the iX4 preserves the fastback roofline and tapered rear that made the X4 divisive and desirable in equal measure. Two trims are planned for the initial lineup: the 50 xDrive and the higher-output M60 xDrive, with the 50 xDrive arriving first.
463 Horses, 428 Miles, and One Unanswered Question
The 50 xDrive’s performance numbers are strong; the M60’s U.S. figures are still pending.
Dual motors give the 50 xDrive 463 horsepower and 475 pound-feet of torque. BMW estimates 0–60 mph in 4.7 seconds and a preliminary range of up to 428 miles based on EPA procedures — final certification has not yet been issued. The M60 raises output to 603 horsepower and 645 pound-feet, with BMW quoting a 0-to-62-mph time of 3.9 seconds; a finalized U.S. 0-to-60 figure and official M60 range have not yet been announced.
Key specs for comparison shoppers:
- Approximately 112 kWh battery; 800-volt system with DC fast charging up to 400 kW
- BMW says 10 minutes of charging can add up to 184 miles under suitable conditions; a 10-to-80-percent charge takes approximately 21 minutes
- 50 xDrive starting price: reported at $67,695, though at least one outlet cites $66,200 before destination and handling — BMW’s final U.S. pricing should be confirmed closer to the on-sale date
- M60 pricing: not yet announced
- On sale: 50 xDrive March 2027; M60 to follow
That charging figure warrants attention. BMW is claiming a maximum rate of 400 kW, which outpaces the 800-volt E-GMP architecture found in Hyundai’s fastest-charging models. Whether that ceiling holds consistently under real-world conditions remains to be seen once the iX4 reaches independent testing.
Whether 603 horsepower belongs in a sloped-roof family SUV depends entirely on who is asking. For buyers inclined toward the M60, the interior makes the case plainly: a red 12-o’clock steering wheel marker, shift paddles, and dedicated Boost and M mode controls complement the standard cabin’s 17.9-inch touchscreen, Panoramic Vision windshield display, and optional 3D head-up display.
What That Entry Price Actually Buys
The iX4 commands a premium over the iX3, and the coupe roofline is the reason.
The iX4 commands a premium over the iX3, and the body style accounts for the difference — buyers are paying for a silhouette that stands apart from the standard electric crossover crowd. Neither vehicle has been independently driven yet, so performance assessments remain premature.
March 2027 brings the 50 xDrive to market, but two critical details remain outstanding before any buying decision makes real sense: EPA-certified range figures for both trims and confirmed pricing for the M60 xDrive. Those numbers, once published by BMW, will define exactly where the iX4 lands against rivals like the Porsche Macan Electric and the Audi Q6 e-tron — and whether the premium over the iX3 is as easy to justify on paper as it looks on the road.
