Thanks to its locomotive-like thrust, it never feels lacking during any passing maneuver. It reaches 100 km/h in just 8 seconds, though it feels faster than that. Launching it is quite fun as it catapults forward with startling force and no wheel chirp. Not surprisingly, drive it pedestrianly and it behaves like an X3, but engage it properly, and it rewards with a sporty experience. It comes mated with BMW’s fabulous 8-speed automatic and xDrive all-wheel drive with brake-based torque vectoring. As with the X3, the X4 comes with a 2.0-liter twin turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 190 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque. What’s not arguable is the way the X4 conducts itself on the road.

BMW has valiantly attempted to give it some swagger from the fastback roofline, abruptly cut ducktail tailgate, and use of horizontal elements, but arguably, it’s not enough. In person as in photos, the X4 looks short and stubby like Danny DeVito who’s been hitting the gym too much. That said, there’s still a lingering impression that the body isn’t quite as dramatic. Overall, it’s enough to make a dramatic entrance. Equipped with xLINE package, the X4 adds more bright work, some underbody protection, and large 19-inch alloy wheels with mixed tires. Though some elements-headlights, hood, and grille-are shared with the more pedestrian-looking X3, enough differentiation has been made to make the X4 look like an angry, scowling bulldog. The front fascia, with its huge kidney grille, oversized faux air intakes, and high-set fog lights are striking to say the least. But one thing is for sure: it’s a head-turner. Of course, whether you consider the X4 to be good looking is up to the beholder.

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