BMW’s iX4 SUV is a 428-mile defensive weapon against China’s EV takeover

What happened

While much of the automotive world sits dumbfounded as China gobbles up all its customers, BMW continues to roll out extremely well-crafted, technologically advanced electric vehicles that impress in both drive quality and price. The iX4 is the third vehicle to be released on BMW's next-generation Neue Klasse platform, following the iX3 and i3 models.

The latest is the BMW iX4, a coupe-shaped SUV that puts a sportier spin on the automaker's iX3. The iX4 50 xDrive will come first in March 2027, followed by an even more high-performance M60 xDrive version later in the year.

Key facts

• The iX4 is the third vehicle to be — released: on BMW's next-generation Neue Klasse platform, following the iX3 and i3 models