[adimfx]

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Hello guys,

I had the chance to drive a little the BMW X4 xDrive35i, European spec model, produced in 2014.

It has the 3.0-litre engine and the 8-speed automatic gearbox.

I made a short video for my YouTube channel and blog. Hope you like it!

[Tjalle]

adimfx: Very impressive -this shows why I don`t like diesels - they will die at 4700rpm.

I will get my 35i next week

[Richi0303]

Originally Posted by Tjalle

adimfx: Very impressive -this shows why I don`t like diesels - they will die at 4700rpm.

I will get my 35i next week

They will die around 4700 rpm, thats correct. But in this case (35i/35d), the diesel is quicker ;-)

[Bimar]

Do all the x4 have launch control including the 20i/20d?

[Tjalle]

Richi: I know - but I do not like diesel sound, and 5 sec to 100 kph is good enough for me.

Currently I have a car with 1550 kg, 225 bhp and 350nm- 5 speed manual (SAAB 9000 MY 97). Even with 1800+kg, my X4 will outrun current vehicle due to extremely fast shifting and 8 gears.

[Diver]

Nice for those days when you want to sit up high, pack the back with lots of stuff, or drive to the ski lodge.

[vladberca]

I'm curious if the Performance X4 model will share the engine with M2

[hencyber12]

The diesel is quicker;........

[WilliCO]

Amazing, this thread has lasted a lot of hours without a single X4 hater post.

[adriang]

Well it's about to change lol. Looks like an Alfa Romeo front end

[adimfx]

Originally Posted by Tjalle

adimfx: Very impressive -this shows why I don`t like diesels - they will die at 4700rpm.

I will get my 35i next week

When it comes to BMW, I like the 3-litre diesel engine (no matter the power output) as much as the 3-litre petrol. Both of them are great engines to drive and to listen.

Have fun with your X4! It's a real nice to drive car and I'm sure you will enjoy it!

Originally Posted by inamik75

Do all the x4 have launch control including the 20i/20d?

To be honest, I don't know. The smallest engines with Launch Control that I had from BMW are 28i (428i Convertible) and 25d (X5 xDrive25d). I don't know about the namplate 20d/20i...

[pimple]

Originally Posted by Tjalle

adimfx: Very impressive -this shows why I don`t like diesels - they will die at 4700rpm.
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The diesels are geared such that the torque output at the wheels is the same as with the petrol engines.

[Tjalle]

Apart from my X4 being practical, having good performance, very good AWD, nice looking, high seating - and above all - easy in and out - it is also a toy

Part of joy of driving for me is the 7000 rpm and engine sound in my petrol engine - regardless of 0-60 or 0-100.

I am still waiting for delivery next week to see if steering precision/steering feel is good enough.

[drlukas]

Hi this is 30d launch control, 0-100 under 6[u2b]

[/u2b]

[Tjalle]

drlukas: Thanks - this confirms my decision to get a 35i - even if 0-100 is not really important.

The diesel is using a span of somewhat over 1000 rpm during the acceleration - which reminds me of the auto in the Beetle during the seventies - not to forget the Daf here in Europe.