2016 BMW X4 M40i: May Contain Traces of M2

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2016 BMW X4 M40i – More dynamic thanks, among other things, to a modified front-end camber angle that makes the SUV more incisive when entering corners.

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Great handling: the Sport SUV sticks to the asphalt.

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N55 engine: turbocharged 3.0-litre inline six-cylinder engine that develops 355 horsepower (10 less than in the M2) and 343 lb.-ft. of torque.

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Cockpit with M logos on the steering wheel and stick shift. Also note the footrest on the left.

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Good legroom for back-seat passengers, but it’s a whole other story for headroom because of the plunging roofline.

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500 litres of cargo space with all the seats in place and 1,400 litres with the rear seatbacks lowered.

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20-inch alloy rims fitted with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.

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2016 BMW X4 M40i

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A sport SUV that looks like a coupe.

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A sport SUV that looks like a coupe.

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The classic BMW look livened up with sport features, such as air intakes and subtle design features painted in Ferric Gray, like the side mirrors.

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Painted black chrome rear dual exhaust.

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Postcard perfect: the sport SUV poses on the Monterey Peninsula’s Seventeen Mile Drive.

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Another postcard shot...

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Short break in front of a ranch on Carmel Valley Road.

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A much sportier look than a conventional X4.