The second generation BMW X4 has been spotted testing in Chennai. This is believed to be the first time that the vehicle has been seen in India.

Media reports suggest that BMW is expected to launch the X4 in India in the first half of 2019. It is likely to be imported as a completely knocked down (CKD) kit and assembled at BMW's Chennai plant. 

The second generation X4 is based on the Cluster architecture (CLAR). The car features revised styling with a new twin-kidney grille and twin-pod headlamps as well as a redesigned front bumper. It has a coupe-like roof line and comes with slim tail lamps. On the inside, it gets a 10.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a digital instrument cluster. 

In India, the BMW X4 is likely to be offered with a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine which produces 188 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 400 Nm of torque @ 1,750-2,500 rpm. It is expected to get an 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. 

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Reports suggest that the BMW X4, which is expected to be launched in the first half of 2019, will be imported as a completely knocked down unit (CKD) and assembled at BMW's Chennai facility.

The BMW X4 is based on the CLAR platform, which also underpins the X3. It is shaped like a coupe and features a twin-kidney grille up front with twin-pod LED headlights, while the front bumper houses a set of LED fog lamps. The rear gets slim L-shaped LED tail lights and a dual-tone bumper. 

The interiors are similar to the new X3. It comes with a redesigned dashboard with a 10.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The X4 has a 3-spoke multi-functional steering wheel and a 12-inch digital instrument cluster. It gets features like 3-zone automatic climate control, cruise control and a panoramic sunroof.

In India, the X4 is expected to be offered with 2 engine options including a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder petrol unit, which puts out 249 BHP @ 5,200 rpm and 350 Nm @ 1,450-4,800 rpm. The diesel option might include a 3.0-litre, 6-cylinder engine that produces 261 BHP and 620 Nm of peak torque. Both engines are expected to be mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission, while all-wheel drive will be standard.

Source: Autocar India

BMW unveiled the second generation X4 at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. Now, according to a media report, the carmaker is planning to launch the SUV in India in 2019. 

The new BMW X4 is based on BMW's CLAR platform, which also underpins the recently launched BMW X3. Compared to its predecessor, the new X4 is longer, wider and lower and thanks to the new platform, it is 50 kg lighter as well. 

In terms of styling, the X4 is essentially a coupe version of the X3. It has a similar front fascia with a large twin-kidney grille flanked by BMW's twin-pod LED headlights. The front bumper has a large air dam and is flanked by vents on either side, which house a pair of LED fog lights. The coupe-like roofline is more evident in side profile. The rear end however is unique to the X4. It features slim L-shaped LED tail lights with the BMW logo in the centre, dual-tone rear bumper and twin-exhaust tips.

That said, the interiors are similar to the X3. It comes with a redesigned dashboard with a 10.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with a touchpad and a 12-inch digital instrument cluster. Other features include 3-zone automatic climate control, panoramic sunroof, electric seats and ambient lighting among others.

In India, BMW might offer the X4 with the same engine as the new X3, which is a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder diesel which produces 188 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 400 Nm of torque @ 1,750-2,500 rpm. The X4 is likely to get all-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic transmission as standard.

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