BMW has pulled the covers off the 2027 iX4, the first electric version of its coupe-style X4 and the third production model in the company’s new Neue Klasse family. Think of it as a sleeker iX3: same footprint, same tech, but with a sharply sloping roofline and a sportier attitude.
The iX4 arrives in 2027 with two all-wheel-drive versions at launch and a high-performance M60 to follow.
The Neue Klasse, or “New Class,” is BMW’s new generation of vehicles built around a fresh electric architecture, a new design language and a completely redesigned digital cabin. The iX3 was the first production model to use it, and the redesigned 3 Series followed. The iX4 is the next step, and it takes the platform into one of BMW’s signature niches: the coupe-style SUV.
Design: A Sportier Take on the iX3
Below the beltline, the iX4 looks a lot like the iX3. Its length, width and wheelbase are the same, according to Jalopnik. The difference is the roof, which drops more steeply toward the rear and ends in a short decklid with a small integrated spoiler and brake light.
Up front, BMW’s kidney grille and twin headlights are merged into a single graphic unit, a signature of the Neue Klasse design language. BMW quotes a drag coefficient of just 0.23. Buyers will be able to choose from nine exterior colors at launch, with three more coming later.
Power, Performance and Range
The iX4 uses two electric motors, one on each axle, in every version announced so far.
- iX4 50 xDrive: 463 hp and 475 lb-ft of torque, 0–60 mph in 4.7 seconds, 130 mph top speed
- iX4 M60 xDrive: 603 hp and 645 lb-ft, 0–60 mph in 3.9 seconds, 149 mph top speed (electronically limited)
- iX4 40 xDrive: 369 hp, offered in markets such as Australia; U.S. availability has not been confirmed
BMW estimates up to 428 miles of range for the U.S.-spec iX4 50 xDrive. Official EPA figures have not been released yet. For comparison, the closely related iX3 50 xDrive is rated at 434 miles by the EPA.
Fast Charging Is a Highlight
Charging is one of the iX4’s strongest selling points. The 50 xDrive supports DC fast charging at up to 400 kW, which BMW says can add up to 184 miles in 10 minutes and take the battery from 10% to 80% in 21 minutes. The battery uses a flat, high-voltage design with cylindrical cells, the same approach BMW introduced with the iX3.
The smaller-battery 40 xDrive charges at up to 300 kW but still manages 10% to 80% in about 21 minutes, according to BMW Australia figures reported by autoevolution. In markets that offer 22 kW AC charging, a full charge at home takes about 4 hours and 15 minutes for the 40 xDrive and about 5 hours and 30 minutes for the 50 xDrive.
The M60 Gets the Full Treatment
The range-topping iX4 M60 xDrive adds adaptive M suspension, an electronically controlled M locking differential at the rear axle, and M Sport and M Sport Plus driving modes, according to autoevolution. It also gets optional M yellow lights inspired by BMW’s Le Mans race car, an M rear spoiler, 21-inch wheels as standard and a 13-speaker Harman Kardon sound system.
Inside: Panoramic iDrive
The cabin closely mirrors the iX3’s. It runs BMW’s latest Panoramic iDrive on BMW Operating System X, with Panoramic Vision — a display strip that runs across the base of the windshield — plus a 3D head-up display and a 17.9-inch center screen. The sloping roof may cut into rear headroom, and BMW hasn’t released cargo figures yet. A panoramic sunroof is available as an option.
Personalization is broad. Beyond the nine launch colors, BMW offers seven interior layouts. In Australia, two-tone interior finishes such as Black Bicolor, Digital White Bicolor, Castanea Bicolor and Agave Green Bicolor come at no extra cost, while a special BMW Individual Frozen Space Silver paint and wheels up to 22 inches are extra-cost options.
How It Compares to the iX3
Since the two models share so much, the obvious question is whether the iX4 is worth the extra money. They have the same length, width and wheelbase, the same dashboard and screens, and they’re built in the same factory. The 50 xDrive versions of both reach 60 mph in 4.7 seconds.
The differences come down to style and equipment. The iX4 has the sleeker roofline and comes with the M Sport package as standard. Jalopnik notes that once you account for that package, the price gap with a comparably equipped iX3 shrinks from $4,700 to about $2,200. The trade-off is likely less rear headroom and less cargo space with the rear seats up.
The iX4’s more aerodynamic shape could also help efficiency. For reference, the iX3 50 xDrive is rated at 434 miles by the EPA on its standard wheels and 392 miles on 22-inch wheels with summer tires.
Price and Launch Timing
In the U.S., the iX4 50 xDrive starts at $66,200 before destination, Jalopnik reports. That’s $4,700 more than a base iX3 50, though the iX4 comes with the M Sport package as standard.
Order books open in January 2027, with the 50 xDrive and 40 xDrive arriving in spring 2027 and the M60 xDrive following later in the year. Like the iX3, the iX4 will be built at BMW’s plant in Debrecen, Hungary.
In Australia, BMW has already set prices: AU$103,900 for the 40 xDrive and AU$119,900 for the 50 xDrive, with M60 pricing to come later.
What Could Come Next
BMW may not be done with the iX4 lineup. Jalopnik reports that a cheaper U.S. version, possibly with rear-wheel drive, could arrive later as a new entry point. There is also speculation about a full iX4 M model using the quad-motor powertrain expected in the upcoming electric M3. BMW has not confirmed either model.
Why It Matters
BMW essentially invented the coupe SUV with the original X6, and the iX4 shows the company isn’t giving up on the idea in the EV era. Paired with the iX3 and the new 3 Series, it shows how quickly BMW is rolling out its Neue Klasse technology across the lineup.
It also lands in a crowded segment, facing rivals such as the Porsche Macan Electric, the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and the Mercedes GLC with EQ Technology. With more than 400 miles of estimated range and 400 kW charging, the iX4 has the numbers to compete.
