BMW X4 M40i 2022 Review

The BMW X4 is for someone who wants to drive something sporty but still have room for passengers and cargo. The X4 provides that along with more cargo room than a sedan, but less than the X3 it's based on because of the sloping roofline. Unlike many SUVs, the X4 handles well, although not as well as a sport sedan. If you need a lot of rear passenger space and cargo room, consider the more traditional X3 or larger X5.

The X4's potent engines and impressive handling dynamics back up its sporty looks, something that's not usually the case with sporty-looking SUVs. Light off-roading is possible thanks to the standard all-wheel-drive system. The X4 isn't alone in the segment — the premium fastback SUV competes with strong rivals like the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe and Porsche Macan. For a detailed review from our test team, check out the Expert Rating below.

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The 2022 BMW X4 is offered in two all-wheel-drive models (the X4 M is reviewed separately). The base xDrive30i comes equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 248 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The M40i packs a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that produces 382 hp and 369 lb-ft. An eight-speed automatic is the only transmission choice.

xDrive30i Standard feature highlights include:

• 19-inch wheels
• Sport suspension
• Adaptive LED headlights
• Power-folding and heated side mirrors
• Power liftgate
• Panoramic sunroof
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Sport steering wheel
• Power-adjustable front sport seats
• Synthetic leather upholstery
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Digital instrument cluster
• 12.3-inch touchscreen navigation system
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration

Driver aids include:

• Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Blind-spot monitoring (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane over is in your blind spot)
• Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)

Notable packages for the xDrive30i include:

• M Sport package
• Unique 19-inch wheels
• Unique exterior and interior trim
• M steering wheel
• Premium package
• Heated front and rear seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
• Keyless entry
• Adjustable lumbar support
• Dynamic Handling package
• Adaptive suspension (can automatically adjust to improve ride quality and handling stability)
• Upgraded brakes
• Parking Assistance package
• Front and rear parking sensors with automatic braking
• Surround-view camera (gives you a top-down view of the X4 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
• Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

M40i Standard feature highlights include:

• Dynamic Handling package
• M Sport package
• Upgraded brakes
• Keyless entry

Packages for the M40i include:

• Driver Assistance Professional package
• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the X4 and the car in front)
• Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
• Front cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is about to cross the X4's path while you're moving forward)
• Parking Assistance package
• Front and rear parking sensors with automatic braking
• Surround-view camera (gives you a top-down view of the X4 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
• Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)
• Premium package
• Front and rear heated seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)

Single feature options include:

• Video drive recorder
• Leather upholstery
• Front ventilated seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Wireless smartphone charging
• Synthetic leather dashboard (xDrive30i)
• 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system (M40i)