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BMW has been twiddling around with the BMW X4 since 2008 when the idea of a sportier version of the X3 was looking like a profitable venture. Back then, the German automaker was calling it a Sport Activity Sedan (SAS) and had thought they might be able to crank it out in 2010. Obviously that didn’t pan out, but plans for the X6’s smaller brother are still in the works, with a possible debut in 2012. As you can see from the rendering provided above, the BMW X4 will get many of its exterior and interior components from the X3, including the use of the X3’s platform. Rumors suggest that the future vehicle will be produced at the company’s Spartanburg plant in South Carolina, which would be fitting considering the passion we, as Americans, have for SUVs. Do we need another sporty off-roader to cram into our parking spaces and guzzle up more gas? Probably not, but that doesn’t mean that the future BMW X4 won’t zoom right out of dealerships when it finally goes on sale. UPDATE 09/21/2011: In a recent interview with German magazine Auto motor Und Sport, BMW CEO, Norbert Reithofer, has confirmed that the company has started working on the X4 and that we shall see it in the next few months. The new model will be built under the internal codename F26 and will share its platform with the X3 SUV. The new X4 will be built at BMW’s Spartanburg plant in South Carolina. (BMW Blog) UPDATE 11/29/2011: Check out our new rendering of the upcoming BMW X4! UPDATE 01/12/2012: BMW has officially confirmed today plans to expand its X-model family with a new X4 that will be produced at the Spartanburg plant. "I am delighted to announce today, over the next three years, we plan to invest nearly $900 Million U.S. dollars. With this investment, we will be able to produce 350,000 units here in the mid-term," said Arndt. "This is one reaction to the rising global demand for our BMW X Models." UPDATE 03/15/2012: Today we have have a series of new renderings for the upcoming X4. We hope you will like them! Hit the jump to get details for the BMW X4. Exterior and InteriorAs previously mentioned, the future BMW X4 will share many of its components with the BMW X3, including the second generation X3’s platform and exterior and interior features. However, the X4 will also be taking some of its styling and driving dynamics cues from the X6. These relationships stem from the idea that the X4 will be to the X3 what the X6 is to the X5. Think of it in terms of genes: someone may share their eye color with their brother and also have a temper like their cousin. It’s all in the family. This doesn’t mean the X4 will not have its own identity though. If this rendering proves to be right on the money then the X4 will feature a redesigned front grille along with a modified rear to bring out its sporty nature. EngineThe 2013 BMW X4 will carry the same engines as found in the X3, but will come with power improvements. There will be a 2-liter diesel engine that will deliver 177 hp, a 3-liter diesel that will deliver 231 hp, and the turbo version that will deliver 300 hp. The petrol engine will start from a 2-liter four-cylinder engine that will deliver 163 hp and will go up to a 3-liter turbo engine that will deliver 306 hp. Another version, most likely for an X4 M model, is the engine from the upcoming 1-series M Coupe: a 350bhp twin-turbo 3.0-liter in-line six-cylinder mated to an eight speed automatic.  CompetitionSome have said that BMW is working on putting out this new model because of a little SUV wonder called the Range Rover Evoque. Offered in a four- and five-door model, this SUV will be powered by a new 2.0-liter Si4 turbocharged engine that combines direct fuel injection and twin variable valve timing to produce 240hp. This engine will also provide a sub 130g/km CO2 demonstrating the Range Rover brand’s commitment to environmental sustainability. All of this will come at a price of $45,000. If we are basing it off power alone then the X4 will beat out the Evoque, as it will be able to carry a 3-liter turbo engine that delivers 306 hp. However, there are so many other things to look for in an SUV that horsepower alone may not be able to sway the votes to the X4’s side. One thing that will play a huge factor is pricing. As we said before, the Evoque comes in at $45,000 so the X4 will have to offer competitive pricing to add another notch to its belt. Prices for the future SUV have not been announced yet, but the X3 begins at $37,625 and goes up to $41,925 leaving the X4 little room for markup. When Can I Get One?The 2013 BMW X4 should make its first appearances in 2012. 32 comments: BMW X4 What’s wrong with the detailing? It maybe looks so simple but the fact that it looks so decent on that, I think there is nothing wrong on it. Anyway, I hope that on its next news, they already include some pictures of its interior.
 I think it can compete with the 4Runner, pathfinder and Outlander in terms of performance but in price well of course we all knew BMW has a higher price than japanese cars.
 Yeah! X3 is one of the best SUV, but for sure the X4 is a little larger, and the performance is also tweak to add more pulling power due to heavier body frame and chassis.
 Simple? I don’t think so instead for me; it looks very classy and sophisticated on its exterior detailing. However, its 240 horsepower is I think not good enough for this SUV vehicle.
 BMW X4 is only looking so simple and ordinary on its platform. However, I still love the fact that it is very practical to use. I just only hope that it would have a great engine output.
 I hope that this BMW X4 is truly worth waiting for! Well, I hope that it can also offer lots of special and outstanding features that can really surprise me. Anyway, what’s the engine specification of it?
 What’s wrong with the detailing? It maybe looks so simple but the fact that it looks so decent on that, I think there is nothing wrong on it. Anyway, I hope that on its next news, they already include some pictures of its interior.
 Well, it is obviously an SUV of BMW! To be honest, I don’t like the detailing that this vehicle had, but I still prefer to have this one for the fact that it is so practical to use for everyday transportation.
 Not sure if I’m right or wrong but is this something more of a sporty type. They made the car impressive combination. Knowing most of the BMW is more of a serious and standard platform. But this time they made it excellent, at-least there new to them.
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01.1.2012 @ 20:36