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2020
BMW X4 20i
William Leong
The BMW X4 is a car that divides
opinion — don't like or madly in love, but one
thing everyone can agree is that this X4 looks
absolutely beastly, striking, huge, massive
with length 4,671 mm, width 1,881, height
1,624, and 2,810 wheelbase, bringing about a
total of 1,735 kg of unladen weight.
One of the things that BMW buyers
love about their brand is its heritage, and
signature BMW brand elements like the
Hofmeister kink of course, that signature
kidney grille. On the X4, the grille has a threedimensional
look, seeming even larger than
before. Together with its contoured and bright
LED headlight units, the car is an imposing
sight as it comes into the rear-view mirror.
Styling-wise, the X4 is like a hybrid of
coupe and SUV, which BMW call a Sports
Activity Coupe (SAC). The car looks muscular,
its distinct shoulder line running from door
handles down to tail-lights. Sculpted bulges
really give the car presence and character.
Twin exhaust pipes complete that sporty look
and make the SAC look… well, stunning.
The X4 xDrive20i produces 135kW
power and 270Nm torque from its 2.0-litre
turbo, completing 0-100 km/h in 8.3 seconds.
On the highway, the car is a real pleasure to
drive. We reached speeds close to its max,
and the car felt comfortable and sure-footed
at all times. Whenever I wanted to overtake, it
always felt like there was enough power to call
upon when needed.
This X4 weighs about 50 kilograms less
than its predecessor, thanks to intelligent
use of weight-saving materials, not just the
chassis, but in construction and various other
components, using more aluminium as well
as high-strength and ultra-high-strength
grades of steel, resulting in improved body
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