Heard the news from munich who brings an idea BMW X4. The latest information about dating X4 models in 2007, strengthened, but they were reinforced earlier this year when other several automotive outlets reported on the future, a smaller version of the X6 Sports Activity Coupe.Autoweek reports that BMW X4 near-production concept will be revealed at the Detroit Auto Show in January 2013It will be a compact crossover with coupe-like styling and will share the basics with the BMW X3, like the X6 shares basics with the X5. The body will feature four doors, and inside there will be four individual seats.Target style and performance rather than utility, X4 will be against other style-conscious models in the segment of compact crossover like the Range Rover Evoque and upcoming Porsche Tigers. Setup all-wheel drive will remain standard, however.This position will help differentiate X4 from X3 cousin, who remains popular with young families. It also means that X4 is sold at a premium to the X3, which starts at just under $ 40k.Engine offerings should reflect those of the latest X3, X4, which means the base xDrive28i with 2.0-liter turbocharged four rated at 240 horsepower, and a more powerful xDrive35i X4 packing 3.0-liter turbocharged straight-six good for 300 horsepower.A dedicated X4 M model with next-generation powertrain sharing rumored M3, like BMW M Performance models featuring a host of go-fast part of the new line of car accessories. At least one diesel model will be launched as well, although its unlikely to make its way to the U.S.According to our sources, BMW X4 has moved from idea to concept stage and will be first shown in 2011. The production model will be launched in late 2013, early 2014. We learned that the X4 would share most hardware and interior parts with the X3. X4 will be built exclusively at the Spartanburg plant in South Carolina. Spartanburg factory has increased its capacity from the previous 160,000 to 240,000, and the expansion was presented today to the automotive journalists.
It’s still too early for pricing and availability details, but we expect the X4 to slot above the X3′s $36,850 base price, not including taxes, and below the X5′s $47,200 base price.