SPYSHOTS: Production 2018 BMW X4 with no camo

SPYSHOTS: Production 2018 BMW X4 with no camo

We have here the production 2018 BMW X4, codenamed G02, out in the open without an inch of disguise. Trailers carrying the second-generation BMW X4 have been spotted by the carparazzi in the US, where BMW makes its SUVs.

We start with the most controversial aspect of the new design. The rear end of the G02 X4 features slim tail lamps that wraps around into the tailgate. It’s a big departure from the items on the current X4, which are in traditional BMW style. To accompany the smaller lights, the recess for the number plate has moved from the tailgate to the bumper.

That leaves an emptier tailgate with a central BMW badge. Seen the look before? Mercedes-Benz uses this layout for its GLC and GLE SUV coupes, which take after Stuttgart’s actual coupes. The X4’s tail lamp cluster appears slimmer and sleeker though. Compared to the outgoing X4, the prow of the tailgate looks to be less protruding. Yes or no for this new backside?

SPYSHOTS: Production 2018 BMW X4 with no camo

The front and sides of the X4 is less of a surprise. As it’s a coupe version of the X3, the G02 has an identical front end with the latest G01 BMW X3, which was unveiled two months ago. It looks bolder than the current X3/X4, and that’s due to an enlarged kidney grille. The side air intake elements – topped by LED fog lamps – are much larger too, now that the “third eye” independent fog lamp has been deleted.

Powertrains should mimic the new X3’s. Captured here are the M Performance M40i and M40d variants of the X4. The X3 M40i uses a 3.0 litre turbo petrol straight-six with 360 hp and 500 Nm, good for 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. A sport automatic gearbox with launch control, a rear-biased all-wheel drive system, specially tuned M Sport suspension and variable sport steering are included.

There’s no X3 M40d for now, so the badge might debut on the X4. It should be quite a powerhouse since the top X3 xDrive30d already makes 265 hp and 620 Nm from a 3.0 litre straight-six diesel. A Frankfurt show debut next month perhaps?


GALLERY: G01 BMW X3 M40i

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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • copycat on Aug 29, 2017 at 10:20 am

    Oversized Gen2

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  • arowana on Aug 29, 2017 at 10:28 am

    did I see a Merc butt?

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  • lampu kicik on Aug 29, 2017 at 10:29 am

    why nowadays car tail lamp become more slimmer?

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    • alldisc on Aug 29, 2017 at 4:51 pm

      trends kept changing. 15 years ago ppl love silver coloured cars. 8 yrs ago, the madness went into white.

      20 yrs ago, 3 spokes sports rims were the ‘in’ thing among car owners.

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  • The Mercedes GLC coupe called, it wants its taillights back.

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  • Kevin Luk sucks on Aug 29, 2017 at 10:36 am

    This Kevin Luk guy needs to go. If I want an Asian inspired design, I’ll buy a Hyundai/Mazda or any other Asian make. BMW design was distinct with clean lines and bold look. This squinty tail-light and headlight needs to go.

    This it the wrong direction for the Bavarian marque. They need to stick with German design and fire this Kevin Luk guy. I’m not buying another BMW SUV design by this guy.

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  • putra_rider on Aug 29, 2017 at 10:43 am

    My mind read as merc back. oh its bm..

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on Aug 29, 2017 at 11:20 am

    klang and setia ecopark residents rejoice…their favourite poseur mobile has a new smaller version

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  • AhKeong on Aug 29, 2017 at 11:36 am

    I swear before reading the tittle i thought it was a smaller GLC coupe. Front is so ugly!!

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    • Hello all Merc GLC and GLE coupes followed BMW X6 and X4 at the beginning. So Merc actually copied BMW first.

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      • Quattro on Aug 29, 2017 at 12:51 pm

        After copied X6 and X4, now Merc fanboi says the other way..

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        • ex-VGM staff on Aug 29, 2017 at 4:53 pm

          just like Honda fanboys claiming Toyota CHR copying Honda Civic FC udang taillamp.

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          • civic bungkus on Aug 29, 2017 at 5:06 pm

            It is not udang (shrimp), it is CRAB (ketam)

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  • 12yrsold on Aug 29, 2017 at 12:51 pm

    The number of X4 in Malaysia is very small compare to Audi Q5 & Mercedes GLC because of its looks. With this new X4, hopeful BMW can play catch-up with Audi/Mercedes.

    Will it sell in numbers, only time will tell. What I can see is there are more Porsche Macan in our roads compare to this X4. If I say the Macan sell better because of its looks & performance, I wonder how many will agree!?

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  • barai on Aug 29, 2017 at 12:52 pm

    The rear looks squashed https://paultan.org/2017/08/29/spyshots-production-2018-bmw-x4-with-no-camo/bmw-x4-no-camo-spyshots-07/

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