BMW has pulled the covers off the all-new iX4, and with it, the Neue Klasse family officially gains its first coupe-style SUV. Revealed on October 8, the iX4 is the third production model built on BMW’s next-generation electric architecture, following the iX3 and the new i3 sedan, and it arrives as the direct electric successor to the X4. Orders open now in Europe, with the first deliveries scheduled for March 2027.

The headline numbers make it clear this is not a styling exercise stretched over an existing platform. The iX4 rides on BMW’s sixth-generation eDrive system, an 800-volt architecture that supports peak DC charging of up to 400 kW. Under ideal conditions, BMW says the iX4 can add roughly 184 miles (296 km) of range in just ten minutes, and a 10 to 80 percent top-up takes around 21 minutes.

Three Versions, All With All-Wheel Drive

In Europe, the lineup starts with the iX4 40 xDrive, which produces 275 kW (369 hp) and 520 Nm of torque, enough for a 0–100 km/h sprint in 5.6 seconds. Above it sits the iX4 50 xDrive, rated at 345 kW (468 hp) and 645 Nm, which cuts the sprint to 4.9 seconds. Both top out at 210 km/h.

The flagship is the iX4 M60 xDrive, an M-tuned version producing 450 kW (603 hp) and 875 Nm of torque. It reaches 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and runs to an electronically limited 240 km/h. The M60 also adds adaptive M suspension with electronically controlled dampers, a rear M limited-slip differential, 21-inch wheels, and dedicated “M Sport” and “M Sport Plus” driving modes. BMW will begin taking orders for the M60 in January 2027, with deliveries following the core lineup later in the year.

Every variant uses one electric motor per axle, giving all iX4 models all-wheel drive as standard.

Range That Rivals Gasoline Cars

Range is where the Neue Klasse platform really separates itself from BMW’s earlier EVs. With the larger battery, BMW quotes up to 828 km (514 miles) on the European WLTP cycle, while the smaller pack is rated at up to 638 km. Even the performance-focused M60 is rated at 777 km.

For the U.S. market, BMW gives the iX4 50 xDrive a preliminary estimate of up to 428 miles (689 km), based on EPA-procedure testing. That figure is not a final EPA rating, but if it holds, it would place the iX4 among the longest-range electric SUVs on sale in America. A slippery 0.23 drag coefficient, achieved despite the high-riding body, plays a major role.

The iX4 also supports bidirectional charging, meaning owners can use it to power devices (vehicle-to-load), a home during an outage (vehicle-to-home), or even feed energy back to the grid where utilities allow it.

Design and Dimensions

At 4.78 meters long, 1.90 meters wide, and 1.60 meters tall, the iX4 is essentially the same size as the iX3 but sits lower thanks to its sloping, fastback roofline. Up front, it wears the reinterpreted kidney grille and slim lighting signature that define the Neue Klasse look. Curb weight ranges from 2,260 to 2,380 kg depending on version.

Practicality has not been sacrificed entirely for style. The rear seatbacks fold in a versatile 40:20:40 split, and a panoramic glass roof comes standard.

A Cabin Built Around Screens

Inside, the iX4 adopts BMW’s Panoramic Vision display, which stretches across the base of the windshield, along with a 17.9-inch central touchscreen running the brand’s latest operating system. A 3D head-up display is available, and the M Sport package is standard across all versions.

Driver assistance is equally ambitious. In the U.S., BMW’s Highway Assistant allows hands-free driving on approved highways at speeds up to 85 mph, classified as SAE Level 2. The company also highlights a new central driving-dynamics controller, which BMW says reacts up to ten times faster than previous systems.

Pricing and Production

In Europe, the iX4 starts at €70,900. In the United States, the iX4 50 xDrive is priced from $66,200 plus a $1,495 destination fee, which is $4,700 more than the equivalent iX3. Pricing for the M60 has not been announced for the U.S. market. Production takes place at BMW’s new plant in Debrecen, Hungary, the first factory built from the ground up for the Neue Klasse.

Why It Matters

The original X4 helped popularize the “sports activity coupe” formula, and the iX4 brings that recipe into BMW’s electric era. More importantly, its range and charging performance put real pressure on rivals such as the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe with EQ technology, the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron, and the Tesla Model Y. With the iX4, BMW is showing that the Neue Klasse is not a single model but a full lineup, and it is arriving fast.