BMW has teased its new X3 M and X4 M models prior to their full reveal at the Geneva Motor Show next month.
Pitched as rivals to the Porsche Macan Turbo and Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio, the pair have been showcased in a short video posted to BMW’s social media channels.
The X3 M and X4 M are expected to utilise a twin-turbocharged six-cylinder petrol engine, which are expected to produce in the region of 425bhp. Power will be sent to all four wheels via BMW’s xDrive all-wheel-drive system.
Stay tuned for the first-ever BMW X3 M and BMW X4 M.
Are you ready for high-revving adventures? Stay tuned!BMW X3 M:Fuel consumption combined: 10.5 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 239 g/km*BMW X4 M:Fuel consumption combined: 10.5 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 239 g/km*All figures relating to performance, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are provisional.The fuel consumption and CO2 emission figures are determined according to the European Regulation (EC) 715/2007 in the version applicable. The figures refer to a vehicle with basic configuration in Germany. The range shown considers the different sizes of the selected wheels/tyres and the selected items of optional equipment, and may vary during configuration.The values are based on the new WLTP test cycle and have been translated back into NEDC-equivalent values in order to ensure comparability between the vehicles. With respect to these vehicles, for vehicle-related taxes or other duties based (at least inter alia) on CO2 emissions, the CO2 values may differ from the values stated here (depending on national legislation).Correct as at: 01.02.2019.Further information on official fuel consumption figures and specific CO2 emission values of new passenger cars is included in the following guideline: 'Leitfaden über den Kraftstoffverbrauch, die CO2-Emissionen und den Stromverbrauch neuer Personenkraftwagen' (Guide to the fuel economy, CO2 emissions and electric power consumption of new passenger cars), which can be obtained free of charge from all dealerships, from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at https://www.dat.de/co2/.
Posted by BMW M on Friday, February 1, 2019
This engine is similar to that used in both the M3 and M4 sports cars, albeit in a slightly different state of tune.
The video shows, despite heavy camouflage, both cars will feature flared bumpers and more prominent exhausts. Alongside these enhancements, we’d expect to see larger alloy wheels and bigger, performance-orientated brakes.
As showcased in the clip, both cars appear to have been designed with a certain degree of off-road capability in mind, despite their performance-orientated nature.
It also shows that the X3 M and X4 M benefit from BMW’s latest LED headlight system, too.
This range-topping X3 M will slot in above the current X3 M40i M Performance. That car utilises a twin-turbocharged straight-six engine too, but won’t offer as much performance as the full-fat M version.
Full pricing for both cars are expected to follow their full reveal at Geneva, but expect them to cost in the region of £60,000.
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