Last year, when BMW launched the second-generation X2, the crossover was a lap bigger than the previous generation. As a result, some people have begun to wonder if there is a future for the X4 in the increasingly crowded product line of the German automaker. In fact, as early as two years ago, there were rumors that BMW was preparing to cut the X4, and now the official confirmation of this news.
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BMW's executives recently told the media that the X4 will end here, and there will be no next generation. In other words, the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe has no competitors.
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BMW explained that the current X2 is very mature, and the X4 product space is seriously squeezed, especially the price of the two is getting closer and closer, so the X4 is a bit redundant, even those customers who like crossover models, they often choose the larger and more luxurious X6.
If you need a mid-size SUV after the X4 is discontinued, then BMW recommends that you choose the new X3, unlike the front-wheel drive platform and four-cylinder engine X2, BMW's sales ace in 2023 - the X3 is still based on the rear-wheel drive chassis and is equipped with a six-cylinder engine.
BMW didn't say exactly when the X4 will be discontinued, but with deliveries of the all-new X3 set to begin later this year, experience tells us that time is running out for the X4, with 2025 likely being the deadline. Although the X2 is not an official replacement for the X4, customers in this segment basically can't tell the difference between front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive. Therefore, the disappearance of the X4 is also the general trend, after all, I haven't seen a few cars on the road.
While the internal combustion engine X4 is coming out of the market, there may be a "cousin" who will take its place. According to media reports, the all-electric iX4 is planned to be launched in 2027 based on the Neue Klasse platform. BMW says they will launch at least six electric cars on this all-electric platform by 2028, and the iX4 is one of them. In addition, it has been confirmed that the new iX3 will be launched in 2025, while the new i3 will be unveiled in 2026.