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The X4 is priced competitively with its German peers, and its warranty and ownership experience hew closely to coverage offered by the others. - Edmunds

The 2021 BMW X4 is available in three trim configurations, namely xDrive30i, M40i (reviewed separately), and M (reviewed separately). The prices of the 2021 X4 XDrive30i have increased slightly, starting at an MSRP of $51,600. The X4 M is the most powerful and sportiest version and is offered for a base MSRP of $73,400. Coming with the same 2L turbocharged inline-4 motor, the 2021 X4 xDrive30i sees no changes to the mechanicals. Even the exterior design and features also come unchanged, with all the features like 19" alloy wheels, powered tailgate, sunroof, automatic LED headlights, etc as standard.

This compact crossover SUV retains the 9 exterior colors and multiplied interior and upholstery colors too. When it comes to the interior, the 2021 X4 gets a 10.3" iDrive infotainment system, a 12-speaker audio system, automatic climate control, heated and powered seats, leather upholstery, and many more as standard. The safety and driver-assistance features like forward-collision warning, automated emergency braking, lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assist, etc are offered as standard. However, adaptive cruise control and blindspot monitoring can only be had if you opt for the Executive Package.

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The current generation BMW X4 is not among the most reliable SUVs out there. BMW has always enjoyed a desirable reputation, but this is built on the brand's association with sporty driving manners, excellent residual values, and an aspirational image than an especially keen owner satisfaction record. According to the federal authorities, which you will see in just a bit, the BMW X4 has been a car full of problems in this current generation.

What are the Reliability Ratings and Ownership Cost of the BMW X4?

The 2020 BMW X4 xDrive30i received an overall 85 out of 100 that makes it the highest-rated car in its segment. There is a slight dip in the ratings in the resale category with receiving a score of 74 out of 100. According to NHTSA, the 2nd generation X4 has had six different recalls, as listed below.

• A fractured rod affects the handling of a vehicle and can even result in a crash.
• Improper deployment of airbags
• An airbag deployment could cause damage to the instrument panel hence increasing the risk of injury
• Loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash
• Lack of an image in the back-up camera display
• Broken swivel bearings could cause loss of vehicle control

Most people would want to avoid considering the car has had six recalls, and it's not even two whole years since the first recall was done. It remains to be seen how well BMW has ironed out any potential issues for the 2021 model year, and enthusiasts would surely want BMW to have more focus on the quality of their product now. 

The average annual repair cost for a BMW is $968, which means it has average ownership costs. The other factors contributing to BMW reliability include an average of 0.9 visits to a repair shop per year and a 15% probability of a severe repair. If you buy the 2020 X4, the following will be the costs that will be incurred in a span of 5-years from the date of purchase:

The base price is among the highest in the luxury SUV segment. And the price soars even more if you choose the more upper trim. On average, X4 is priced around 48,000 USD, which is 3,000 USD less than the MSRP. The cost of ownership for X4 spread over five years is around 67,989USD.

While the prices seem to be the highest in Michigan, they will be the lowest in Montana, Delaware, Oregon, Alaska, and New Hampshire due to the exemption of sales taxes levied on automobiles.

What is the Warranty Coverage with the 2021 BMW X4?

The coverage that BMW has is excellent compared to what its non-mainstream rivals have to offer.. But the talking point is the Complimentary scheduled maintenance, which can be described as a feather to its cap considering that isn’t what its rivals can offer.

BMW offers four years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first) bumper to bumper warranty. Unlike other manufacturers offering two different warranties covering basic and powertrain separately, BMW provides an original warranty covering both. 

The automaker also offers a Corrosion warranty that covers damage to sheet metal due to corrosion or rust. For cars manufactured in or after 2004, it lasts 12 years or unlimited miles. For vehicles made in 2003 or earlier, it lasts for six years or unlimited miles.

There is also a wear and tear warranty, in which BMW covers specific wear or tear parts if the damage is due to material or manufacturing defect.

What's the 2021 BMW X4's Miles Per Dollar Cost? 

For every mile you’ll make in your X4, you’ll be shelling out $7 on average. This includes the fuel and maintenance cost of driving the X4 on road, considering an average driving of 16,000 miles per year. This price is still favourable compared with the American rivals when they’re equipped to the same levels.

The 2021 BMW X4 can be had in three trim configurations, which are X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, and X4 M. Of the three trims on offer, we would recommend you to get the regular 2021 BMW X4 xDrive30i since it packs in all the required features like the 19" alloy wheels, automatic LED headlights with LED DRLs, forward-collision warning with automated emergency braking, 10.3" iDrive infotainment system, and 12-speaker audio system. All the interior and exterior colors and the optional packages on offer also help the owners to configure it. This makes it quite a value for money proposition too.

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In the right configuration, the X4 is a track-ready crossover SUV. - Thecarconnection

Even though the 2021 BMW X4  xDrive30i retains the same 2L turbocharged inline-4 motor mated to the 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission, which does the duty in the outgoing 2020 X4 as well. This powertrain helps the compact crossover SUV to put out 248 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. A full-time xDrive AWD drivetrain is also offered. A maximum towing capacity of 3,500 lbs makes it a decently versatile luxury crossover SUV.

The ride and handling have always been one of the biggest USPs of the 2021 BMW X4. It offers excellent body control and very minimal body roll while taking the corners. The steering is lighting quick and offers an excellent feel and feedback too. The 2021 X4 takes the corners with the precision of a sports sedan, mainly due to the stiffer suspension setup. However, this stiff suspension doesn't hamper the ride quality, which is quite comfortable during the slow city speeds. As the speeds rise during the highway riding, the 2021 X4 retains the composure, with no vertical movement. 

The 2021 BMW X4 xDrive30i managed to do the 0-60 mph in 6 seconds and offered a quarter-mile time of 13.4 seconds. With front and rear brake rotors that are sized at 13", the 2021 BMW X4 offered precise braking performance, with very minimal nose dive and brake fade. However, the 60-0 mph braking distance hasn't been measured yet. The 2021 BMW X4 M40i, which is available for a base MSRP of $61,700, did the same 0-60 mph and quarter-mile in a much lower 4.4 seconds and 13.6 seconds, respectively.

The 2021 BMW X4 turned out to be decently powerful and fast. However, the 2021 Mercedes Benz GLC Coupe did the same 0-60 mph in a slightly lower 5.8 seconds, due to the more powerful 255 hp motor under the hood. The 2021 BMW X4 and the 2021 Audi Q5 Sportback did the 0-60 mph in an identical 6 seconds, even though the 2021 Q5 Sportback is more powerful. The 2021 Porsche Macan turned out to be the slowest of the lot, with a 0-60 mph time of 6.3 seconds.

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The EPA estimates the xDrive30i gets 25 mpg combined, which is a bit better than other four-cylinder luxury SUVs. - Edmunds

The 2021 X4 xDrive30i gets an EPA-rated 23 MPG in the city and 28 MPG on the highway. Available for a base MSRP of $51,600, the 2021 BMW X4 also retains the combined gas mileage of 25 MPG, which is identical to the outgoing X4 xDrive30i. However, in comparison to the more powerful and more expensive 2021 X4 M40i, the 2021 X4 xDrive30i managed to be 2 MPG better in terms of combined gas mileage.

The 2021 BMW X4 xDrive30i also offered a superior 395.6 miles of city range and 481.6 miles of highway range, both of which are better than the 2021 X4 M40i, which offers a lower city and highway gas mileage of 21 MPG and 27 MPG, respectively. The 2021 BMW X4 xDrive30i also offers a decent 17.2 gallons of fuel tank capacity, which helps it to come out with a good tank range.

The 2021 BMW X4 xDrive30i and the 2021 Audi Q5 Sportback turned out to be the most fuel-efficient offering of the segment, with combined gas mileage of 25 MPG. The 2021 Mercedes Benz GLC Coupe returned a slightly lower combined gas mileage of 24 MPG and the 2021 Porche Macan turned out to be the least fuel-efficient, with combined gas mileage of 21 MPG. 

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Clean modernity is the name of the game within the X4's premium cabin. - Caranddriver

The interior of the 2021 BMW X4 might be a bit more vanilla and watered down than the exterior, but it is still decently attractive and ergonomic. The design language of the cabin is clean and quite modern. It also comes forward with the same high-quality materials used in the 2020 BMW X4, including soft-touch plastic, aluminum, and synthetic leather strewed across the cabin, and many more to give it an upmarket feel. The legroom of 41.7" for the front seat is the best in class. Even though the X4 is not the best when it comes to the headroom and shoulder room, it is not poor by any means.

Being a 5-seater compact crossover premium SUV, the 2021 X4 also offers many features like leather upholstery, heated and powered seats, automatic climate control, sunroof, and many more as standard. The rear seat of the 2021 BMW X4 is where things start to fall apart. Coming with three trim configurations, all of them offer a mediocre headroom of 37.5", which is much lesser than the rivals. The legroom and shoulder room are also not as good as the rivals. However, the cargo capacity of 18.5 cu ft offered by the 2021 BMW X4 turned out to be quite good for the segment.

The 2021 BMW X4 turned out to be the worst of the segment in terms of interior space on offer and the 2021 Audi Q5 Sportback turned out to be the best. The 2021 Mercedes Benz GLC Coupe also offered a better front row space. Both the monikers turn out to be better in terms of rear row space as well. However, the 2021 Porsche Macan's interior space dimensions haven't been revealed yet. When it comes to the cargo capacity, the 2021 GLC Coupe offered the best space of 19.4 cu ft, followed by the 2021 X4 with 18.5 cu ft. The entertainment duties of the 2021 X4 are handled by the 10.3" infotainment system and the audio is handled by the 12-speaker audio system.

This iDrive 7.0 infotainment system accepts multiple inputs like voice, touchscreen, and iDrive touchpad Controller. Gestures also work great, and they are not as distracting as was the case before. This infotainment is quite intuitive with no lags, excellent display quality, and an easy interface. The learning curve is minimal too. Many connectivity features like Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth, and many more are offered as standard. The audio output through the 12-speaker audio system is quite satisfactory for the segment. Some of the infotainment and interior features on offer are:

• 10.3" iDrive Infotainment System
• 3-Zone Climate Control
• Heated and Powered Leather Seats
• HiFi Sound System with 12-speakers and a 205-watt digital amplifier
• Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Compatibility
• Bluetooth
• Wi-Fi Hotspot
• SiriusXM Radio
• Panoramic Sunroof

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The X4 is a stylish crossover SUV, though it won’t appeal to everyone. - Thecarconnection

In comparison to the 2021 BMW X3, the 2021 BMW X4 has a tapered roofline that slopes toward the rear liftgate more dramatically. When it comes to the front view of the 2021 BMW X4, it still retains the same design language of the outgoing 2020 model, coming with the beautiful looking all-LED automatic headlights with neatly integrated LED DRLs, quintessential BMW kidney grilles, wide air dams, and a wide 245/50R19 all-season tires. The excellent ground clearance of 8" also helps this compact crossover SUV to do light off-road trails without much difficulty.

The side view of the 2021 X4 retains the same coupe-like design language, following the ethos of the outgoing moniker. The massive 19" alloy wheels coupled with the blacked-out pillars, sharp body lines, and blacked-out heated and powered side mirrors add character to this crossover SUV. We also like the coupe-like sloping roofline, making the 2021 X4 look more sporty than most of the rivals. When it comes to the rearview, the 2021 BMW X4 gets the LED taillights, a shark fin antenna, and silver skid plates. However, the impressive exterior dimension doesn't translate to a better interior space, which is a downer.

The 2021 BMW X4 is dimensionally bigger than most of its rivals. It offered a decent ground clearance along with one of the best width and height for the segment. However, the curb weight of 4,147 lbs makes it the heaviest offering of the segment. The 2021 Audi Q5 Sportback turned out to the lightest of the lot, which is followed by the 2021 Mercedes Benz GLC Coupe. The 2021 Porsche Macan offered a slightly superior height too. Some of the exterior features on offer with the 2021 BMW X4 are:

• 19" Y-spoke alloy wheels
• Power folding heated side mirrors
• Chrome garnishing and tailpipe finishers
• Satin Aluminium exterior trim
• Dual glass-pane Sunroof
• Adaptive LED headlamps with LED DRLs
• LED taillights

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The X4's included driver assistance systems are nice, but unfortunately they don't include blind-spot monitoring. - Edmunds

The 2021 BMW X4 hasn't been crash-tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) yet. The 2021 X4 offers you plenty more standard safety and driver-assistance features this time around, which were optional earlier in the 2020 model. Moreover, the 2020 X4 also scored an overall 5 out of 5 stars in the safety crash test conducted by the NHTSA, the results of which will remain unchanged for this 2021 iteration.

Available for sale at a base MSRP of $51,600, the 2021 BMW X4 offered a decent list of standard safety and driver-assistance features like forward-collision warning, automated emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, and many more as standard. However, the driver-assistance features like adaptive cruise control and blindspot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert system can only be had with the optional packages like the Executive Package and Convenience Package. Some of the features on offer are:

• Head Protection System (HPS) front and rear
• Front Side Impact Airbags
• Front and Rear Park Distance Control
• Forward Collision Monitoring
• LED headlamps with cornering lighting
• Automatic Locking Retractors(ALR) on all passenger seats
• Front Safety Belts with Automatic Pre-tensioners
• Adaptive Brake Lights
• Active Guard with Frontal Collision Warning
• Automatic City Collision Mitigation and Braking
• Pedestrian Detection

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2021 BMW X4 Vs 2021 Porsche Macan

The 2021 Porsche Macan is a compact SUV that is available for a base MSRP of $52,100. Being slightly more expensive than the 2021 X4, it is also slower, offers a slightly lower performance figure from the 2L turbocharged motor, and also lacks many interior and infotainment features that are offered as standard in the 2021 X4. The gas mileage is lower than the X4 too. However, the 2021 Porsche Macan is quite a looker and offers slightly more fun to drive experience.

2021 BMW X4 Vs 2021 Audi Q5 Sportback

With an excellent list of interior and infotainment features coming in as standard coupled with a more powerful motor under the hood, the 2021 Q5 Sportback is quite a value-for-money proposition for the compact crossover SUV segment. It is also cheaper, coming in at a base MSRP of $47,800. However, when it comes to the driving experience, the 2021 BMW X4 trumps the Q5 Sportback, due to the better steering and a tauter suspension that makes it a better corner carver.

2021 BMW X4 Vs 2021 Mercedes Benz GLC Coupe

The 2021 Mercedes Benz GLC Coupe, which is available for a base MSRP of $51,650, turned out to be in the same ballpark as the 2021 X4 in terms of price. However, it is slightly faster in terms of 0-60 mph and quarter-mile times. The cabin space is much superior too. However, the combined gas mileage and tank range are slightly lower than the X4. The same is the case with the driving experience on offer, in which the X4 turned out to be in a different league. 

The 2021 BMW X4 is the perfect example of a luxury compact SUV that ticks most of the boxes for buyers. It is a fun-to-drive moniker due to its composed handling and unmatched driving dynamics. We also like the 2L turbocharged inline-4 motor and the impressive ride quality on offer. However, the interior space is quite mediocre, especially for the rear seat occupant and that will be a deal-breaker to many family buyers. Hence, if you are alright with the mediocre rear-seat space, the 2021 BMW X4, which is available for a base MSRP of $51,600, should be on your shortlist, if you are in search of a capable, versatile, and fun to drive compact luxury SUV.

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