Sized to fit most lifestyles and family garages, the 2022 BMW X4 “Sports Activity Vehicle” delivers impressive performance, craftsmanship, and technology.
Based on the same platform as the BMW X3, the X4 has a more coupe-like appearance, with a sloping rear hatchback that gives it a longer overall length but less height, resulting in an inch less rear-seat headroom and five cubic feet less cargo space.
Like the X3, the X4 offers buyers several models and engine choices, although, in the X4’s case, xDrive all-wheel drive comes standard. That leaves three excellent options: X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, and tire-smoking 503-horsepower X4 M Competition.
Unlike other manufacturers, BMW doesn’t assign specific trim names to its vehicles. Instead, it gives buyers the options to pick and choose features and packages as they see fit.
And while you can find the same advanced driver assists and high-tech cabin interior features in lesser makes (think Kia and Volkswagen), they can’t match the X4’s performance, handling, and overall high-brow status. Find a 2022 BMW X4 for sale
2022 BMW X4 xDrive30i (Starting at $51,800)
The 2022 BMW X4 xDrive30i comes standard with a 248-horsepower 2.0-liter turbocharged engine and BMW’s legendary xDrive all-wheel-drive system. An 8-speed automatic with paddle-shifting capability helps rocket the 4,100-pound X4 to 60 mph in just six seconds.
What separates xDrive from other all-wheel-drive systems is its nod to performance driving. Beyond the ability to handle hazards like snow, rain, mud, and even some off-road adventures, xDrive maintains a rear-wheel bias, meaning the system works to supply more power to the rear wheels during aggressive driving situations.
Standard Driving Dynamics Control allows the driver to select various modes controlling the throttle, gearshifts, and steering response. The Sport mode is the most fun, but Comfort and Eco Pro prove surprisingly good at delivering a comfortable ride and modest fuel savings.
In keeping with the X4’s sporty image, BMW includes several performance features that are optional on the X3. Performance control individually controls the amount of power to each wheel, which significantly improves traction during aggressive cornering. The variable-ratio sport steering delivers M-like results, with better feedback to the driver when rounding challenging curves.
Other electronic driving aids include Hill Descent Control (slows the vehicle in steep descents), Start Off Assist (keeps the car from rolling backward once the brake is released), and Brake Drying, which helps keep water from getting between the rotor disc and brake pads.
Now, before we press on with the fun stuff, let’s quickly cover the standard equipment one would expect to find on a $50,000 SUV. The X4 includes tri-zone automatic climate control, cruise control, panoramic glass sunroof, power front sport seats with driver’s seat memory, rain-sensing wipers, and tilt/telescopic steering wheel. Also in the mix is a remote keyless entry system with a key fob that remembers the last settings for the audio, ventilation controls, power driver’s seat, and mirrors.
Features such as 19-inch alloy wheels, power rear tailgate, and power-folding heated side mirrors all come with the price of admission. The driver’s-side mirror has an auto-dimming feature, while the passenger side tilts down when placing the vehicle in reverse. Adaptive LED headlights include cornering lights that illuminate the corresponding fog light when the turn signal is activated.
Covering the X4’s seats is a perforated synthetic leather called SensaTec, but buyers can upgrade to genuine leather if they choose. Rear-seat passengers sit on a 40/20/40 split-folding rear seat and have their own climate controls and air vents.
The X4 comes standard with BMW’s Live Cockpit Professional, which brings a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, and advanced cloud-based navigation for faster response times as well as real-time traffic updates and routing. BMW’s Personal Assistant is on board, responding to the phrase “Hey, BMW.” Once activated, the assistant can control cabin temperature, locate a favorite radio station, or inform the driver about critical car and maintenance information.
The X4’s infotainment system includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, a Wi-Fi hotspot, SiriusXM satellite radio, and Bluetooth streaming. The system’s audio component consists of a 205-watt amplifier powering 12 speakers.
Ordinarily, BMW buyers can upgrade to a Harman Kardon audio system, but at the moment, the option does not appear on the company’s consumer website. Post pandemic shortages are most likely the issue.
On the driver-assist front, the X4 includes forward-collision warning, low-speed automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane-departure warning into a single standard grouping. Also included are front and rear parking sensors and a rearview camera.
The X4’s optional equipment list is nearly as long as its standard features, with many of the most desirable options bundled into packages.
The Convenience Package brings proximity keyless entry and start, and power lumbar support.
The Premium Package adds the contents from the Convenience Package, then offers a choice of heated front or front and rear seats, a head-up display, and a three-spoke heated steering wheel.
The M Sport Package adds a choice of 19-, 20-, and 21-inch wheels, Shadowline exterior trim, more aggressive front and rear fascias, and an M steering wheel.
The Park Assistance Package brings Park Assist Plus, Active Park Distance Control, and 360-degree surround-view camera. These systems provide self-parallel and perpendicular parking, help the driver back into a previously held parking space, and give a top-view image of the X4 and its surroundings.
The Driving Assistance Pro Package adds Extended Traffic Jam Assist and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go ability, allowing the X4 to autonomously navigate traffic without driver intervention.
For those seeking an even better driving experience, the Dynamic Handling Package adds active dampers and M sport brakes with blue or red calipers.
Other options include Vernasca leather upholstery, wireless smartphone charge pad, ventilated front seats, driver recorder (think dash cam), multicolor ambient interior lighting, and remote start.
With the $995 destination fee, the 2022 BWM X4 xDrive30i costs $52,795. With zero down on a 60-month loan at 3%, the monthly payment comes to $949. Find a 2022 xDrive30i for sale
2022 BMW X4 xDrive30i Includes:
- Live Cockpit Professional – Includes two 12.3-inch digital screens, one for the infotainment and one for the instrument cluster, plus cloud-based navigation.
- Panoramic sunroof – This large glass panel lets in plenty of light and can be vented or fully opened when needed.
- M Sport suspension – Improves cornering and stiffens the ride, helping the X4 carve up curves with ease.
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – Allows wireless integration of your smartphone apps into the BMW infotainment setup.
2022 BMW X4 M40i ($62,400)
Halfway between the X4 xDrive30i and the X4 M is the 2022 BMW X4 M40i. Powered by a turbocharged inline 6-cylinder engine and a 48-volt mild-hybrid powertrain, the X4 M40i is rated at 382 horsepower, with an additional 11 horsepower burst from its electric starter/generator when needed. This setup can propel the X4 M40i to 60 mph in just 4.4 seconds.
The X4 M40i includes all of the equipment found on the X4 xDrive30i, then ups the ante with unique M-inspired 19-inch alloy wheels, adaptive M suspension, M sport brakes with blue calipers, 177-mph speed limiter, and the contents of the M Sport package.
The X4 M40i offers a small list of standalone features, the most tempting of which is the M Sport rear differential that improves power distribution to the rear wheels when accelerating through or coming out of a curve.
Also available are M Sport brakes with red calipers, carbon-fiber interior trim, and a SensaTec dash pad.
With the $995 destination fee, the 2022 BMW X4 M40i costs $63,395. With zero down on a 60-month loan at 3%, the monthly payment comes to $1,139. That’s $190 more each month over the stock X4 xDrive30i. Find a 2022 BMW X4 M40i for sale
2022 BMW X4 M40i Includes:
- M Sport brakes – Feature larger rotors and 4-piston front brake calipers plus more aggressive brake pads for improved stopping power.
- Adaptive M suspension – Adjusts the shock dampers to varying road conditions and performance driving, which can help ride comfort and aggressive cornering.
- 177-mph speed limiter – Thanks to a horsepower bump from its turbocharged 3.0-liter engine, the X4 M40i gets an increase in top speed, although it is still electronically limited to 177 mph.
2022 BMW X4 M ($73,400)
A true driving enthusiast’s dream come true, the 2022 BMW X4 M derives power from a turbocharged 3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine good for 473 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque. If that’s still not enough power, the optional Competition Package elevates those figures to 503 and 479, respectively.
The X4 M can bolt to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds (or 3.7 seconds when equipped with the Competition Package). The X4 M’s top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph but increases to 177 mph when checking off the M Driver’s Package.
The X4 M includes all the performance and luxury features of the X4 M40i, only with special tuning upgrades to its M Servotronic sport steering, M active dampers, and xDrive system that gains an additional driving mode: M Dynamic. The X4 M’s drive modes include Sport and Sport +, and the variable-flap sport exhaust sounds amazing at any speed.
The X4 M’s brakes feature a 4-piston design for the front calipers and a single-piston floating caliper at the rear. Both surround drilled-and-ventilated performance rotors.
Inside the cabin are power-operated leather M sports seats and the Live Cockpit Pro 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. Driving Assistance Pro is also standard.
With the $995 destination fee, the 2022 BMW X4 M costs $74,395. Assuming no money down on a 60-month loan at 3%, the monthly payment comes to $1,337. Find a 2022 BMW X4 M for sale
2022 BMW X4 M Includes:
- M Driver’s Package – Increases the speed limiter to 177 mph. The package also includes a one-day trip to one of BMW’s Performance Driving Centers. Owners get to spend time on an enclosed track with professional drivers learning the limits of the X4 M.
- Competition Package – Adds 30 horsepower to the X4 M’s engine and elevates torque from 457 to 479 lb-ft. It also brings an M Sport exhaust.
- M Dynamic Mode – Part of the traction and stability program, M Dynamic Mode allows for more wheel slip, perfect when drifting on an enclosed track.
