According to UK magazine AutoExpress, the following renderings of the upcoming BMW X4 are based on insider information and reflect the design language of “baby-crossover.”
As we mentioned before, the X4 seems to be taking its styling cues from the X6, yet maintaining an unique style with redesigned front fascia. A swooping, X6-like roofline blends into a bolder, more athletic rear end.
The X4 is built under the internal codename F26 and shares the platform as the X3. The “baby-SAC” will be positioned below the X5 SAV. It will measure 4.65 meters long (183 inches), same length as the F25 X3.
The X4 will also inherit the engine lineup from the X3, including both four and six-cylinder petrol and gasoline engines.
Another BMW source told BMWBLOG that the Spartanburg plant in South Carolina is already preparing for the X4 production lines and plans have been set in motion months ago.
The X4 will take on the Land Rover Evoque, as well as the forthcoming Q6 and Cajun models being co-developed by Audi and Porsche.
[Source: AutoExpress ]
Author: Horatiu Boeriu
Source: http://www.bmwblog.com/2012/02/01/renderings-bmw-x4/