2027 BMW iX4 Debuts as Sloped-Roof Electric Successor to the X4

BMW is expanding its next-generation electric crossover portfolio with the reveal of the 2027 iX4, bringing the brand's fastback "Sports Activity Coupe" design language into the battery-electric era.

Serving as the direct electric successor to the discontinued gas-powered X4, the iX4 shares its underlying architecture with the square-backed iX3. It will launch in two dual-motor, all-wheel-drive configurations: the entry-level 50 xDrive and the high-performance M60 xDrive.

Pricing for the 2027 iX4 50 xDrive will start at $67,695 (including destination)—carrying a $4,845 price premium over the equivalent iX3—when it officially arrives in U.S. showrooms in March 2027. Pricing for the M60 xDrive will be announced closer to its launch date later in 2027.

Dual-Motor Powertrains and Performance Specs

Both iX4 variants utilize a dual-motor, xDrive all-wheel-drive setup paired with a 112-kWh battery pack, but they offer vastly different performance figures:

• iX4 50 xDrive: Produces a combined 463 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque. BMW estimates a 0–60 mph acceleration time of 4.7 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 130 mph.
• iX4 M60 xDrive: Pushes output to 603 horsepower and 645 lb-ft of torque. It sprints from zero to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 3.9 seconds and achieves a raised top speed of 149 mph.

Thanks to an 800-volt electrical architecture, both models support DC fast charging speeds up to 400 kW. Under optimal conditions, a 10-to-80 percent charge takes roughly 21 minutes, adding up to 184 miles of range in just 10 minutes.

BMW estimates an EPA driving range of up to 428 miles for the iX4 50 xDrive, while official EPA figures for the more powerful M60 remain pending.

Coupe-Like Exterior and Neue Klasse Interior Tech

Visually, the iX4 retains the square front fascia, illuminated kidney surrounds, and short overhangs of the iX3, but sweeps back into an aggressively sloped roofline.

Inside, the cabin features BMW's latest Neue Klasse digital interface. The dashboard centers around a 17.9-inch touchscreen, accompanied by a 43.0-inch panoramic display spanning the base of the windshield and an optional 3D head-up display.

The range-topping M60 xDrive adds sportier interior touches, including an M Sport steering wheel with a red 12 o'clock center mark, contrast stitching, wheel-mounted shift paddles, and dedicated drive mode buttons for "Boost" and "M" modes.

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