Road Test
X4 40d is fast and frugal but lacks ‘M’ factor
Diesel SUV from BMW’s MPerformance division delivers impressive numbers if not goosebumps
01 August 2019 - 05:07
There are only four derivatives of BMW X4 currently on sale in SA. The idea is the company’s rationalising of its ranges across the board and so, if you want a diesel powered X4, you have a choice between the small capacity 20d or you can have this luxurious and thundering X4 M40d that’s on test this week.
There’s no middle-spec. The M40d is an SUV that combines luxury appointments and MPerformance seasoning with the low fuel eating habits associated with diesel engines...
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