BMW X4 (F26)
The F26 BMW X4 is a compact luxury SUV introduced in 2014, manufactured by German automaker BMW. It is marketed as a sports activity coupé, and features styling elements and the roofline of a traditional two-door coupé.
It was replaced by the second generation X4 in 2018.Development and launch
The F26 X4 is based on the BMW Concept X4 that was unveiled at Auto Shanghai 2013. The production model was later unveiled in 2014 at the New York International Auto Show. The X4 shares its powertrains with the X3, including a variety of four and six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines. The X4 is slotted above the X3 but below the X5 in the model range, and is longer and taller than the F25 X3 it is based on.
$900 million was invested in the BMW Spartanburg plant in preparation for the production of X models, including the F26 X4.Equipment
Models are offered in a standard, xLine, or M Sport trim. All feature BMW EfficientDynamics program that includes an engine start stop system and brake energy regeneration. Available equipment includes 40:20:40 split folding rear seats, iDrive, a head-up display, and real-time traffic information. M40i models feature 19-inch alloy wheels, a sports exhaust system, a stiffer suspension setup, and M Sport styling.
All models are only available with all-wheel drive, and meet Euro 6 emission regulations.Models
Petrol engines
Diesel engines
Production volumes
The following are production figures for the F26 X4:
| Year | Total |
| 2014 | 21,688 |
| 2015 | 55,050 |
| 2016 | 58,055 |
| 2017 | 52,167 |
| 2018 | 11,331 |
| Total: | 198,291 |
