Key Points
- BMW Australia has priced the new iX4 electric SUV coupe from $103,900 for the iX4 40 xDrive and $119,900 for the iX4 50 xDrive, before on-road costs.
- The iX4 50 xDrive claims up to 828km of WLTP range and supports DC charging at up to 400kW.
- Customer deliveries are planned for the first quarter of 2027, with a performance iX4 M60 xDrive to follow later in 2027.
BMW has launched the new BMW iX4, the all-electric SUV coupe starts at $103,900 for the iX4 40 xDrive. The iX4 50 xDrive costs $119,900. Both prices exclude on-road costs.
The iX4 is the third model built on BMW's Neue Klasse architecture. It is a lower, coupe-roofed version of the iX3 and will replace the petrol BMW X4. Customer deliveries are planned for the first quarter of 2027.
BMW iX4 pricing in Australia
BMW will launch the iX4 with two variants. Both use dual electric motors, one on each axle, for all-wheel drive.
BMW has not offered a rear-wheel-drive iX4 40. The iX3 range includes one at $89,900, which sits under the luxury car tax threshold. The iX4 50 xDrive costs $7,400 more than the equivalent iX3 50 xDrive.
2027 BMW iX4 Pricing in Australia
Variant | Drive | Price* |
BMW iX4 40 xDrive | Dual motor AWD | $103,900 |
BMW iX4 50 xDrive | Dual motor AWD | $119,900 |
BMW iX4 M60 xDrive | M-specific AWD | Later in 2027, not yet priced |
*BMW manufacturer's recommended list price. Includes GST and the luxury car tax. Excludes on-road costs.
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How the iX4 compares with the X4 and iX3
The iX4 replaces the BMW X4. There will be no third-generation petrol X4.
The iX4 40 xDrive is priced between the outgoing X4 xDrive20 ($97,700) and X4 xDrive30 ($108,400). That puts the electric model in the same price bracket as the petrol car it replaces.
Against the iX3, the iX4's roofline is 40mm lower. It has a sloping tailgate and a small lip spoiler built into the bootlid. The more slippery shape lifts the 50 xDrive's WLTP range to 828km. The iX3 50 xDrive claims 805km.
The M Sport package is standard on the iX4 in every market. On the iX3, it is standard only in Australia.
BMW iX4 power, battery and range
Both variants use BMW's sixth-generation eDrive technology. It combines an 800V electrical architecture, new cylindrical battery cells and new electric motors. BMW says Gen6 delivers around 30 per cent more range and 30 per cent faster charging than the previous generation.
The iX4 40 xDrive produces 275kW and 520Nm. It reaches 100km/h in a claimed 5.6 seconds. Its 82.6kWh (net) battery is rated for up to 638km of WLTP range.
The iX4 50 xDrive produces 345kW and 645Nm. It reaches 100km/h in a claimed 4.9 seconds. It uses a larger 108.7kWh (net) battery rated for up to 828km of WLTP range.
BMW iX4 40 xDrive vs iX4 50 xDrive: Specs
Spec | iX4 40 xDrive | iX4 50 xDrive |
Price* | $103,900 | $119,900 |
Power | 275kW | 345kW |
Torque | 520Nm | 645Nm |
0-100km/h | 5.6 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
Top speed | 200km/h | 210km/h |
Battery (net) | 82.6kWh | 108.7kWh |
WLTP range | Up to 638km | Up to 828km |
WLTP energy use | 15.9-19.1kWh/100km | 15.7-19.0kWh/100km |
Max DC charging | 300kW | 400kW |
DC 10-80% | 21 minutes | 21 minutes |
Max AC charging | 22kW (see note) | 22kW |
AC 0-100% | 4 hours 15 minutes | 5 hours 30 minutes |
The entry iX4's 638km range claim is well ahead of the similarly priced Audi Q6 e-tron, which is rated at 493km.
WLTP figures come from laboratory testing. Real-world range will vary with speed, temperature and driving style. The optional 21-inch and 22-inch wheels also reduce range, though BMW has not published Australian figures for them.
BMW iX4 charging
The iX4 50 xDrive supports DC fast charging at up to 400kW. BMW says it can add up to 387km of WLTP range in 10 minutes under ideal conditions.
The iX4 40 xDrive supports DC charging at up to 300kW. BMW quotes a 10 to 80 per cent charge in 21 minutes for both variants at a suitable high-power charger.
Design, dimensions and boot space
The iX4 has a long wheelbase, short overhangs and a sloping roofline. A pronounced rear spoiler and slim horizontal light units sit at the back. BMW quotes a drag coefficient of 0.23.
At the front, the kidney grille and twin headlights merge into a single graphic element. This is a signature of BMW's Neue Klasse design.
The boot holds 490 litres with the rear seats up and 1,600 litres with them folded. There is another 58 litres of storage under the bonnet.
BMW iX4 Dimensions
Dimension | BMW iX4 |
Length | 4,782mm |
Width | 1,895mm |
Height | 1,595mm |
Wheelbase | 2,897mm |
Boot space | 490-1,600 litres |
Under-bonnet storage | 58 litres |
Interior and technology
The iX4 shares the iX3's cabin layout. It uses BMW Panoramic iDrive with BMW Operating System X. The setup includes a 17.9-inch central touchscreen, a 3D head-up display and a multifunction sports steering wheel with illuminated controls.
BMW Panoramic Vision projects key driving information across the lower edge of the windscreen. It stretches 43.3 inches across the dashboard. BMW lists the 3D head-up display as optional globally, but it is standard in Australia.
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included. The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant supports natural-language voice commands and proactive suggestions.
Heart of Joy and driving dynamics
The iX4 uses BMW's Heart of Joy computer. It is one of four high-performance computers in the Neue Klasse electronics architecture. It controls the drive system, braking, energy recuperation and steering-related functions.
BMW says it works up to 10 times faster than previous systems. The company claims up to 98 per cent of everyday braking can be done through recuperation, without using the friction brakes.
The flat battery keeps the centre of gravity low. BMW says the iX4 also has near-perfect weight distribution and model-specific chassis tuning. BMW Symbiotic Drive handles driver assistance functions.
BMW iX4 standard equipment
The iX4 40 xDrive and 50 xDrive share the same standard equipment list in Australia.
Charging
- 800V electrical architecture
- AC charging Professional and Multifunction Charger
- Fast charging cable Professional (mode 3) for public charging
Exterior
- 20-inch M light-alloy wheels with tyre repair kit
- M Sport package with blue M Sport brakes
- Adaptive M suspension
- BMW Iconic Glow exterior package
- LED headlights and LED rear lights
- Panoramic sunroof with climate comfort glazing
- Expanded exterior mirror package
- Automatic tailgate
Interior and comfort
- Veganza synthetic leather-look upholstery and instrument panel
- Multifunction front seats with electric adjustment and memory
- Heated front and rear seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Ambient interior lighting
- Harman Kardon sound system and DAB digital radio
- Comfort access (keyless entry and start)
- Wireless phone charging
Technology and safety
- BMW Panoramic Vision and BMW 3D Head-up Display
- 17.9-inch central display in Free-Cut design
- BMW Digital Premium (limited duration)
- Driving Assistant Plus with Active Cruise Control and Steering and Lane Control Assistant
- Parking Assistant Plus (automatic parking)
- Autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert
- BMW Dynamic Performance Control
- Intelligent Emergency Call
- Alarm system, acoustic pedestrian protection and tyre pressure monitoring
BMW iX4 options and packages
BMW offers 10 paint finishes, seven wheel choices and seven interior trims. Option prices are the same for both variants.
M Sport Pro package
The $3,500 M Sport Pro package adds to the standard M Sport package. It includes:
- Red or dark blue brake calipers
- M seat belts
- M steering wheel without a top spoke
- M Sport front seats (the regular seats remain a no-cost choice)
- Glass front grille surrounds
- Black rear spoiler and black mirror caps
A BMW Individual steering wheel costs $300. It is only available with the Digital White interior.
BMW iX4 Paint Options
Colour | Price |
Alpine White | No cost |
Mineral White metallic | $2,000 |
Black Sapphire metallic | $2,000 |
M Brooklyn Grey metallic | $2,000 |
Space Silver metallic | $2,000 |
Fire Red metallic | $2,000 |
Ocean Wave Blue metallic | $2,000 |
Eucalyptus Green metallic | $2,000 |
BMW Individual Polarised Grey metallic | $2,000 |
BMW Individual Frozen Space Silver | $6,000 |
BMW iX4 Wheel Options
Wheel | Price |
20-inch M light-alloy, double-spoke style 1048 M Bicolour | Standard |
20-inch M aerodynamic, style 1047 M Bicolour | No cost |
21-inch M light-alloy, star-spoke style 1050 M Bicolour | $2,500 |
21-inch M aerodynamic, style 1051 M Bicolour | $2,500 |
21-inch M aerodynamic, style 1051 M Jet Black, mixed tyres | $3,200 |
22-inch BMW Individual aerodynamic, style 1053 I Bicolour, mixed tyres | $5,300 |
22-inch M light-alloy, Y-spoke style 1054 M Bicolour, mixed tyres | $7,700 |
BMW iX4 Interior Options
Upholstery | Price |
Veganza, Black Bicolour (multifunction seats) | No cost |
Veganza, Digital White Bicolour (multifunction seats) | No cost |
Veganza, Castanea Bicolour (multifunction seats) | No cost |
Veganza, Agave Green Bicolour (multifunction seats) | No cost |
Veganza and Performtex, Black (BMW M interior design) | No cost |
BMW Individual leather, Black (multifunction seats) | $4,000 |
BMW Individual leather, Adelaide Grey (M Sport seats) | $4,000 |
Sustainability and production
Based on preliminary forecasts, BMW says around 30 per cent of the iX4 is made from secondary materials.
The iX4 will be built at BMW Group Plant Debrecen in Hungary. BMW says the plant runs on electricity from renewable sources during normal production and does not use fossil fuels.
What is still to be confirmed
- Pricing and specifications for the iX4 M60 xDrive, due later in 2027.
- The standard AC charging rate and peak DC charging speed for the iX4 40 xDrive, as BMW's release lists conflicting figures.
- WLTP range figures for the iX4 on the optional 21-inch and 22-inch wheels.
About the author
Danny is a consultant and entrepreneur working at the cutting edge of the electric vehicle and energy transition. He is passionate about educating and helping consumers make better decisions through data.
