BMW reveals the 2027 iX4, reviving the sloped-roof SUV as an EV

BMW has revealed the 2027 iX4, an electric sloped-roof SUV that revives the now-discontinued X4 in battery form. It joins the recently launched iX3 as the second Neue Klasse EV, offered in a base 50 xDrive trim and a more powerful M60 xDrive variant.

Both versions carry an electric motor at each axle. The 50 xDrive pair combines for 463 horsepower and 475 pound-feet of torque, while the M60 raises output to 603 horsepower and 645 pound-feet. The differential is substantial, and so is the price BMW plans to charge for it.

Two powertrains, one 112-kWh battery

BMW claims the base model reaches 60 mph in 4.7 seconds on its way to an electronically limited 130 mph. The M60 sprints from zero to 62 mph in 3.9 seconds and carries a governed top speed of 149 mph. A finalized zero-to-60 time for the M60 is still pending.

Both trims share a 112-kWh battery, which BMW estimates delivers up to 428 miles of range on the EPA test cycle for the 50 xDrive. An official figure for the M60 has not been issued, though the more powerful variant is expected to travel fewer miles per charge.

An 800-volt electrical architecture lets both models charge at up to 400 kW. That rate adds roughly 184 miles of range in ten minutes, and a charge from 10 to 80 percent takes about 21 minutes. A 15.4-kW onboard charger is standard, as is bidirectional charging.

BMW intends the sloped roof, long wheelbase and short overhangs to balance an athletic stance against a stately design. The front matches the square-backed iX3 closely, while the roofline carries the aggressive rake of the gasoline X4. The result posts a 0.23 coefficient of drag.

That figure is a marginal improvement on the iX3's 0.24 Cd, gained from the wind-cheating profile. The styling comes at a cost BMW is asking buyers to weigh: a raked backlight that cuts rear headroom and trims cargo capacity below what the boxier sibling offers.

The cabin and the premium over iX3

The interior borrows its hardware from other Neue Klasse models. Both trims get the 17.9-inch center touchscreen, the 43.0-inch windshield display and an optional 3-D head-up display. Standard power-adjustable faux leather seats can be swapped for genuine leather, and massaging seats are optional.

A panoramic sunroof and ambient lighting are standard. The M60 gets its own M Sport steering wheel with a red marker at the top, contrast stitching, shift paddles and separate buttons for Boost and M modes. A Harmon Kardon system with Dolby Atmos is optional, standard on the M60.

Standard driver aids include adaptive cruise control, with a hands-free version available as an option. BMW's quoted maximum tow rating is 4,400 pounds, matching the gasoline X4. Mercedes says its GLC400 can tow up to 5,291 pounds when properly equipped.

The iX4 carries the same warranty as BMW's other electrified models: four years or 50,000 miles of basic coverage, more generous protection for EV components, and a three-year complimentary maintenance plan. A digital premium package adds security features, and on the M60 a set of performance data apps.

The rakeback also raises the invoice. The 50 xDrive starts at $67,695 when it goes on sale in March 2027, which is $4,845 above the equivalent iX3. BMW has not priced the M60, which is slated to arrive later in 2027, though it is expected to land near $90,000.

The M60 is not the only newcomer BMW has shown us this year. When the company unveiled the i3 50 xDrive, its first fully electric 3 Series, we noted how quickly the Neue Klasse line was widening. The iX4 continues that expansion into the coupe-like SUV segment.

We cover this field in our coverage of garage, where the iX4's rivals are familiar company. Porsche's 509-hp Macan EV 4S posted a 3.6-second 60 mph run in testing, while Mercedes-Benz claims 5.9 seconds for the GLC300+ and estimates the GLC 4Matic at 4.0 seconds.

BMW positions the iX4 as the sleeker, sportier sibling of the iX3, and the premium it charges is the price of that silhouette. Buyers not ready for an EV can get a similar shape from the gasoline-powered BMW X4, which remains the more familiar reference point.

EPA fuel economy and official range figures remain unpublished, and crash-test results are still to come from NHTSA and the IIHS. The M60 range and price are the two numbers still missing before the full lineup can be compared with its rivals.