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Pindara Private Hospital Magazine - Issue Three

Its signature BMW X features, unmistakable coupe character, distinctive design and excellent dynamic ability make the new BMW X4 set to build on the success of the X6, as well as offer a unique vehicle to this segment. The BMW X4 creates a whole new proposition for sports-minded customers seeking action as well as high versatility. “The new BMW X4 is based on the technical blueprint of the BMW X3, but exhibits a sporty character with a generous level of standard specifications. It’s very much its own,” Bruce Lynton Group’s Dealer Principal Beric Lynton said. Style is a high point of the all-new BMW X4. The distinctive front face of the new model guarantees its immediate recognition as a member of the BMW X family. Light bands around the outer edges of the headlights are slightly flattened at the top and back, creating a broad appearance. The distinctive radiator grille surround in chrome and the large front air inlets underline the X4’s sporting potential. In profile, the low coupé-style roofline extending into the rear is a distinctive feature, which places the BMW X4 in a class of its own. The generously sized interior of the BMW X4 combines sportiness and exclusivity with high-level functionality. Every BMW X4 comes equipped with 40:20:40 split fold rear seats that allow for a flexible luggage compartment capacity of between 500 and 1,400 litres. A storage compartment package with a range of handy storage and luggage carrying features is also standard. Every control element optimises driver ergonomics. The xDrive status display identifies the BMW X4 as a member of the BMW X family. Occupants in the BMW X4 enjoy a slightly elevated seating position compared to the BMW X3, with increases of 20 and 28mm in the front and rear seats. This conveys a sportier seating experience and comfortable headroom in the rear despite the roofline being 36 mm lower. The rear seat bench has two elegant coupé-style individual seats but still provides enough room for up to three passengers. The BMW X4 will launch with four powerful engines – two petrol and two diesel units – all with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. All of these engines excel with their tremendous revving ability, spontaneous power development and convincing refinement. All BMW X4 models are fitted with an eightspeed automatic transmission - sports automatic transmission in the case of the X4 xDrive30d and X4 xDrive35i- and include gear shift paddles on the steering wheel. Pricing on the new BMW X4 clearly demonstrates the German manufacturer’s commitment to offering high vehicle content at increasingly attractive price points. The new BMW X4 builds on the MOTORING recent value improvement of the BMW X3. The entry level X4 xDrive20i and X4 xDrive20d are priced at $69,900 and $73,400, and offer exceptional levels of standard equipment, including a host of extra features (valued at more than $9,000) over their equivalent X3 models. Standard features that highlight the dynamic credentials of the BMW X4 include Performance Control and variable sports steering, both of which combine to enable a higher level of dynamic cornering and handling with maximum grip, excellent directional stability and a very high degree of steering precision as well as comfort when parking. Other standard features include 19-inch Y-spoke alloy wheels, xLine exterior and interior design Pindara M 86 agazine Summer | 2014/15


Pindara Private Hospital Magazine - Issue Three
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