BMW iX4 electric coupe-SUV revealed with up to 828km range
By Areeb Khan
BMW revealed the all-electric iX4, a portier coupe-SUV based on the iX3. Build on the 800V Neue Klasse platform, it gets options of up to 108.7kWh, a claimed WLTP range of up to 828km and power outputs ranging from 374hp to 603hp. Its global launch is scheduled for March 2027.
BMW has pulled the wraps off the iX4, so basically first aapko bata dein that this is a coupe SUV drivative of the iX3 and it becomes the third Neue Klasse offering from the German carmaker. iX4 ka global launch March 2027 mein scheduled hai, and initially it will be available in two variants, 40 xDrive and 50 xDrive. other than this ek sportier, range topping M60 xDrive variant bhi dekha jaa sakega which will join the iX4 line-up at a later date. BMW iX4 powertrain and performance
iX4 M60 xDrive
Powertrain and battery setup ke baat karein so iX4 BMW ke 800-volt Neue Klasse platform par based hogi and yahan par iX3 mein diye gaye battery options ko bhi borrow kiya jaayega. Specifically, iX4 40 xDrive mein 82.6kWh battery pack diya jaayega which is claimed to offer a WLTP range of 526-638 km. Iske above 50 xDrive variant mein larger 108.7kWh battery pack dekha jaa sakta hai which can offer a claimed range of 680-828 km. Top spec iX4 M60 xDrive ki baat karein so ismein bhi same 108.7kWh battery pack diya jaane ki possibility hai, although iska maximum claimed WLTP range 777km rated kiya gaya hai. iX4 ke variants ki baat karein so all variants mein dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup standard diya gaya hai. 40 xDrive mein 374hp ki power or 520NM ka torque dekha jaa sakta hai, while 50 xDrive mein 469hp ki power or 645Nm ka torque milta hai. Wahin top-spec M60 xDrive mein 603hp ki power or 875Nm katorque diya gaya hai. Performance ki baat karein so 40 xDrive 0-100kph ki speed 5.6 seconds mein achieve kar sakti hai, with a top speed of 200kph. 50 xDrive mein yeh acceleration time 4.9 seconds ka hai or top speed 210kph ki hai, while M60 xDrive sirf 3.9 seconds mein 0-100kph ki speed achieve kar leti hai and has a top speed of 240kph. Suspension ki baat karein so adaptive sports suspension M60 xDrive mein standard diye gaye hai, while other variants mein ise optional extra ke form par choose kiya jaa sakta hai.
Charging ki baat karein so all three iX4 versions mein 22kW AC charging support dekha jaa sakta hai, while DC fast charging ki baat karein wo 40 xDrive mein up to 300kW or 50 xDrive mein up to 400kW ki charging speed di gayi hai. Both variants ko 10 to 80 percent tak charge karne mein 21 minutes ka time lagta hai. Other than this, BMW ka claim hai ki maximum DC charging speed par iX4 40 xDrive ko sirf 10 minutes charge karne par up to 301km ki range add ki jaa sakti hai, while 50 xDrive ke liye yeh figure up to 387km tak jaati hai. BMW ix4 exterior design
Dimensions ki baat karein so ix4 ki length 4,782mm, width 1,895mm or height 1,595mm hai, with a wheelbase of 2,897mm. iX3 ke comparison mein 40mm shorter hai. Design ki baat karein so iX4 mein Neue Klasse styling cues dekhe jaa sakte hai jo iX3 mein bhi diye gaye hai, although kuch differences bhi notice kar payenge. Ismein steeply-ranked roofline dekhi jaa sakti hai, saath hi unique alloy wheel designs bhi diye gaye hai. Standard 20-inch alloy wheels offer kiye gaye hai, jinhe option ke through 22-inch tak upgrade kiya jaa sakta hai. Rear section mein clear-tail-lamps dekhe jaa sakte hai, while boot lid par spolier bhi diya gaya hai. Rear bumper ko bhi towards more sculpted design diya gaya hai, jo iX4 ko iX3 ke comparison mein ek slightly different appearance dene ka role play karta hai. BMW iX4 interior and features
Interior ki baat karein so iX4 ka cabin iX3 ke identical dekha jaa sakta hai, although because of the sloping roofline second row mein headroom thoda kam milta hai and boot space bhi 490-litre ka diya gaya hai. Dashboard ke centre mein rhomboidal shape ka 17.9-inch infotainment touchscreen dekha jaa sakta hai, while windshield ke base par pillar-to-pillar panoramic Vision display bhi di gayi hai. Other than this unconventional-looking four-spoke steering wheel and high-set central tunnel bhi iX3 se carry forward kiya gaya hai. Is platform mein Heart of Joy high-performance computer bhi diya gaya hai, jo vehicles ke propulsion or dynamics se related various functions ko manage karne ka role play karta hai. BMW ke according, iski processing power itni fast hai ki yeh previous systems ke comparison mein up to ten times faster react kar sakta hai. Another important feature is bidirectional charging compatibility bhi di gayi hai, which will allow the car's battery to be used for supplying electricity to external devices or even your home through compatible installations. Standard features ki baat karein so iX4 40 xDrive or 50xDrive both configurable ambient lighting, panoramic sunroof or wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto se less hai. Front mein memory function ke saath powered seats bhi di gayi hai, while level 2 ADAS or 7-speaker sound system bhi offer kiya gaya hai. Other than this connected car technology, AI-powered digital assistant, Veganza leatherette upholstery, wireless charging pad or power opening doors bhi dekhe jaa sakte hai, making both variants wellequipped in terms of comfort, convenience and technology. Top-spec M60 xDrive ke cabin ki baat karein so yahan par aap notice kar payenge that it gets a black finish along with an M-spec steering wheel. M Sport seats bhi dekhe jaa sakte hai which come with massage functions, while 13-speaker Harman kardon sound system bhi diya gaya hai, along with several other features.