BMW X 4 Debuts in 2014

BMW has all-but announced the coming of a new medium SUV, with CEO Norbert Reithofer confirming production plans to the German press this week.

The BMW X6 has proven a strong seller for BMW, and it is likely this fact - along with the forthcoming arrival of Porsche's small Cajun SUV - that has motivated development of a sports-focused BMW X4 SUV.

The new BMW X4 may be assembled at BMW's South Carolina plant.

BMW CEO Norbert Reithofer has confirmed the automaker will build the long-rumored BMW X4. European reports say the X4 is likely to be assembled at BMW's South Carolina plant. It will share powertrain with the X3, including a range of four- and six-cylinder gas and diesel engines.

The magazine said the X4 will feature BMW's xDrive four-wheel drive, automatic start-stop, head-up display and voice control.

Speculations have been rife for a number of years of a BMW X 4 crossovers that will be positioned between the BMW X3 and the BMW X6. The forthcoming BMW X4 is anticipated to measure around 4.65 meters (15.25 feet) long and share engines with the X3, including a range of four- and six-cylinder gas and diesel engines.

Meanwhile, there are indications that the 2014 BMW X4 will be assembled at BMW’s South Carolina plant.