This isn't the first time we have presented an article on the possibility of a BMW X4 crossover. Here at Top Speed, we made a preview of the car a long time ago, but this is the first time we can confirm that BMW is seriously considering a smaller brother for the very successful BMW X6->ke2396 on the market.

In an interview with AutoCar, a source said: "We haven't made any firm decision, however, the X6's success shows there is a continued demand for sporty off-roaders."

It's possible that the next X4 will share the platform with the X3->ke255 with a design inspired from both the 2001 X Coupe concept and the X6.

Under the hood, the X4 will feature the same engines as the X3, but with a few 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-cylinders engine that will deliver 163 hp and will go up to a 3-liter turbo engine that will deliver 306 hp.

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