According to the last issue of Autoblid, BMW is working on a coupe version of the X3. The new model is called X4, it will have two doors and will come with a coupe styled roofline.

The X4 will be powered by latest range of Valvetronic engines, in 2.2 and 3.0-litre petrol guises, and also will have a choice of 2.0 and 3.0-litre turbo diesel engine. BMW will not produce an M version, but the flagship coupé could be powered by the 4.0-litre petrol V8 that is set to appear in the all-new M3 due next year. Transmission options will include five and six-speed automatics, as well as a manual gearbox with six ratios.

The X4 it is expected to debut somewhere in 2008.