BMW X4 M40i Debuts at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show

FSociety · 01-11-2016, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Rapcat

Lol I just bought a Macan in September. Looks way better and drives way nicer than the X4/X4s. I miss the iDrive but don't miss anything else on my BMWs. After 15 BMWs, I didn't ever think I'd leave but I still have a 3 series for a work car. Maybe BMW will have something awesome at the end of my lease. Maybe I'll be ordering another Porsche. Who knows

But how much did you pay?

Macan is more cramped up than X4, it actually falls in the GLA 45 category and either way the GLA 45 AMG is more fun and faster.
The few times i see Macan drivers here are 55+ grandma's .. with both hand on the steering, I get so excited to see if its someone that will open the throttle a bit so i can hear it or do a little sprint together but no..

doccyber · 01-11-2016, 06:47 PM

A rare "miss" by BMW.

Ray knight · 01-11-2016, 07:13 PM

All they had to do is fit the F3x series interior. why do they have this old ass interior still? yuk....

bunker · 01-11-2016, 08:31 PM

Still ugly as all fugnutz

Lorde · 01-11-2016, 10:08 PM

Hard pass.

X3 M40i would make a lot more sense.

car_fan · 01-12-2016, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by S4NoMore

The outside I can get past and maybe it'll even grow on me.

But that interior... Yuck! Too much like an X3 and not enough like a 3 or 4. The dashboard material looks pretty bad, just from the image I'm guessing it also feels pretty bad/cheap.

f30 interior has far more hard feeling cheap plastic than the F25/F26 - especially those with sensetec vinyl.

However BMW slightly improved the interiors of the F3x models for 2016.

DCG · 01-12-2016, 01:22 AM

Again awaiting a true badass X4M. The X4 needs to be taken to the next level, because it is the right size for us. It is not to small and it is not to big, but the M division needs to get their hands on it performance and design wise. Because it is lacking of what I require in a badass ride.

Theride · 01-12-2016, 04:23 AM

Why you guys think the Macan looks good. It looks awful in person. That excessively sloped rear roof take away from the looks big time. And it doesn't help that it's a very short suv. Not that I'm saying this x4 looks good. It looks droopy just like the other bmw sav.

C_Treadwell · 01-12-2016, 07:10 AM

Why don't we just slap an M badge on all BMWs and get this over with? They need to stop diluting the M brand with crap cars like this.

S4NoMore · 01-12-2016, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by car_fan

f30 interior has far more hard feeling cheap plastic than the F25/F26 - especially those with sensetec vinyl.

However BMW slightly improved the interiors of the F3x models for 2016.

Sensatec covers the seats and the door inserts. It's the same on any model of BMW that offers that material. I'm mainly referring to the dashboard, though I disagree with you that the F3x has more cheap plastic than the X3, let alone "far more." Check your bias, maybe go take a second look. In a similar fashion the X3 also extends the lifetime of older tech - example being key fobs and shifters.

But hey I apologize if I offended. Point being, the dash of the lesser X SAV models is noticeably more hard/plastic in feel and appearance compared with what's in BMW cars. The F30 dash isn't the greatest thing in the world, but in my opinion it is a very good example as non-leather dashboards go.

In the X4, I haven't been paying attention but I didn't think they would apply the X1/X3 style. A little disappointing at this price point and segment.

elrey21 · 01-12-2016, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rapcat

Lol I just bought a Macan in September. Looks way better and drives way nicer than the X4/X4s. I miss the iDrive but don't miss anything else on my BMWs. After 15 BMWs, I didn't ever think I'd leave but I still have a 3 series for a work car. Maybe BMW will have something awesome at the end of my lease. Maybe I'll be ordering another Porsche. Who knows

I was waiting for this car and I drove it at a BMW Autocross event, it drives great and feels nice with wider wheels which help the tucked in look but I still cant get over the interior, and at the price point of over 60k with options I think the Macan is the better choice but how was "buying" at Porsche, Im looking at a GTS for about 73k, do they discount nicely or is it close to sticker, do they have Balloon financing or good lease rates, I want to keep the payment around $750 with 10k down so I would need a nice discount or a good balloon finance option to make that work. BMW rates for the X4 are extremely high as well from what I saw.

goj · 01-13-2016, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by car_fan

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Originally Posted by S4NoMore

The outside I can get past and maybe it'll even grow on me.

But that interior... Yuck! Too much like an X3 and not enough like a 3 or 4. The dashboard material looks pretty bad, just from the image I'm guessing it also feels pretty bad/cheap.

f30 interior has far more hard feeling cheap plastic than the F25/F26 - especially those with sensetec vinyl.

However BMW slightly improved the interiors of the F3x models for 2016.

If the interior looked like the F30 people would be complaining less about it for sure. Having cross shopped the X3 and 3 series there is little doubt in my mind

nyalpine90 · 01-13-2016, 01:02 PM

interior needs an upgrade smh

X3paul · 01-13-2016, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rapcat

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Originally Posted by X3paul

Then leave it out! Why put a bad product just to fill a niche? It will hurt the future x4 because most people will go for macan (I a bmw fan for decades did) and the merc glc (or std not sure on the name) etc and the x4 will always be the underdog from here.

Lol I just bought a Macan in September. Looks way better and drives way nicer than the X4/X4s. I miss the iDrive but don't miss anything else on my BMWs. After 15 BMWs, I didn't ever think I'd leave but I still have a 3 series for a work car. Maybe BMW will have something awesome at the end of my lease. Maybe I'll be ordering another Porsche. Who knows

Thats the only thing I miss too. The idrive. Porsche really missed a chance with the macan and still going for all the buttons

raysspl · 01-13-2016, 04:11 PM

I guess. It looks alright!

midwest 340xi 6sp · 01-18-2016, 05:59 PM

I've been panning the interior since I was in year 2 of a lease with a 2013 X3. It does need upgrading and refreshing no doubt.

That said, my wife absolutely fell in love with X4 after test driving the Lexus RX and LS I think it is.

Happy wife? Happy Life...

I'm driving the M235i now and having a blast - waiting to see the next gen X4 as this lease ends..

FSociety · 01-18-2016, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Midwest M235i

I've been panning the interior since I was in year 2 of a lease with a 2013 X3. It does need upgrading and refreshing no doubt.

That said, my wife absolutely fell in love with X4 after test driving the Lexus RX and LS I think it is.

Happy wife? Happy Life...

I'm driving the M235i now and having a blast - waiting to see the next gen X4 as this lease ends..

Jumping on a lease myself the MY16 (4yr/50k) warranty is going to be nice to have and hold, as MY17 will be newer cars yes but some ppl will rather not jump into 1st generation of the newer cars (at least me). I'll wait until 2/3rd gen.

midwest 340xi 6sp · 01-18-2016, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ROBNYC

Jumping on a lease myself the MY16 (4yr/50k) warranty is going to be nice to have and hold, as MY17 will be newer cars yes but some ppl will rather not jump into 1st generation of the newer cars (at least me). I'll wait until 2/3rd gen.

Enjoy it! I think the LCI freshened-up the interior since my 2013...I really, really like our 28i X4. Perfect compliment in the garage with my 2'er...

FSociety · 01-18-2016, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Midwest M235i

Enjoy it! I think the LCI freshened-up the interior since my 2013...I really, really like our 28i X4. Perfect compliment in the garage with my 2'er...

Indeed! my X3 M-Sport w/ DHP is my DD just hit 30k miles

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