A Neue Member of the Family
There’s currently a lot of buzz surrounding BMW‘s electric Neue Klasse models. The iX3 is already proving a success over in Europe, and more markets are starting to get it. Meanwhile, the i3 introduced earlier this year is already seeing a deluge of orders and reservations, forcing BMW to open the books early for it.
Of course, more models are to be expected, such as the i1, and while it doesn’t utilize the Neue Klasse platform, the reception towards the iX5 has been fairly positive. But there’s one model that might arrive sooner. That would be the iX4, and it was recently snapped casually cruising along Munich roads.
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From X4 to iX4
By the looks of it, the X4 is gone for good, but its spirit will live on with the iX4. As its name suggests, it will be electric and will have a swoopier and more rakish rear end. Once it hits production, it’ll be the first ‘sports activity coupe’ to be battery-powered in the BMW lineup.
The iX4 has the internal designation of NA7, and will be built at the Debrechen plant in Hungary. The coupe-crossover is expected to be revealed by Fall 2026 for the 2027 model year. Spotted by Wilcoblok, it’s still heavily camouflaged, but it’s fair to assume that it’ll have design elements from the iX3.
What to Expect
Based on the short clip, the iX4 follows the usual format of BMW’s crossover-coupes. The rear end is predictably swept back, and no amount of camouflage could hide that. As for the front end, expect it to share the same look as the iX3, but possibly with different front bumpers for the sake of distinction.
Powertrains are also likely to be shared with the iX3, as well as the i3. We could see the 50 xDrive model with 463 hp and 473 lb-ft from a dual-motor arrangement, and eventually a lower-spec 40 model without all-wheel drive, and the single motor from the other BMW EVs produces 315 hp and 369 lb-ft. Interiors may be carried over from the iX3, but it’s safe to say that the ‘Heart of Joy’ central control unit will be fitted.
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