TYM April - May 2013

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@B_Mbingeleli (Contribution by Bruce Mbingeleli) Bavarian Motor Works are set to fill the gap in their X range with the production of the BMW X4. The vehicle which will hit the markets in 2014 is set to be a smaller version of the X6. The BMW X4 which will fill the gap between the X3 and X5 models is a new compact crossover Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) – a production-ready concept of the SUV which will share the same powertrains with the X3, including a variety of four cylinder and six cylinder engines in both petrol and diesel format. Under the hood, the X4 will most likely feature past BMW engine options, such as a 176kW 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a 220kW 3.0-liter turbocharged straightsix. In America, it will be featured as an all-wheel drive with less powertrains in petrol and turbocharged engines for overseas consumers. A distinctive fastback roofline is a key exterior feature which shapes the rear end of the crossover vehicle, while a large kidney grill and twin circular headlines represent it at the front. The connection between the front LED headlights and the grill are linked by silver elements which are within the headlights. When it comes to the exterior, it has that unique fierce look. The headlights have a glimmer of silver and the front view has been added with a bit of glittering silver to compliment the embossed logo of the X4. When it comes to styling, nothing much has changed as it has identical exterior features as the the recent X models and also taking a few features from the F30 3 series. The vehicle measures 4.648mm in length, 1,915mm in width and 1,622mm in height. It bears the same length and wheelbase as the X3, but its 53mm lower and 34mm wider than the X3.  

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