• By Divanshi Sharma
  • Fri, 20 Oct 2023 08:24 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND

BMW India has teased the X4 M40i SUV which is the M Sport variant of the X4 SUV which was discontinued earlier this year. The X4 M40i has already been launched for other international markets and BMW India has announced that the X4 M40i SUV will officially be launched in India on October 26. The X4 M40i will be sold as a completely-built unit (CBU) for the Indian market. 

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BMW X4 M40i - Powertrain 

The X4 M40i will be equipped with the same 3.0-litre M TwinPower Turbo inline 6-cylinder engine that is being used in the internationally sold X4 M40i. This engine also comes equipped with a 48V mild-hybrid powertrain that gives an additional boost of 11 bhp in the total power output of 382 bhp and 502 Nm of torque. Additionally, the 48V mild-hybrid powertrain enables the X4 M40i to run up to 50 km on pure electric power. The M TwinPower Turbo engine is mated to an 8-speed Sport Automatic transmission with Sport and Manual shift modes and steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters and Launch Control. The X4 M40i SUV can achieve a top speed of 210 km/h.  

BMW X4 M40i - Exterior and Interior 

Talking about the design of the X4 M40i SUV, The front fascia of the car boasts signature BMW illuminated kidney grille but it is larger and has a single-piece frame instead of the commonly seen twin grille setup with LED headlights. The X4 M40i sports 20-inch M light alloy wheels along with other M-specific elements that distinguish the X4 M40i from the standard X4. Within the cabin, the X4 M40i gets a free-standing 10.25 central touchscreen infotainment system. The SUV gets an updated upholstery with new sporty seats and a three-zone climate control system. 

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BMW X4 M40i - Prices 

The price of the discontinued BMW X4 SUV started from Rs 71.90 lakh (ex-showroom). Therefore, it is fair to assume that the X4 M40i SUV will receive a fair increment of at least another Rs 15-20 lakh considering that it is a M Sport variant.