BMW X4 News

Another Takata airbag recall has been issued, this time by BMW Australia with more than 60,000 vehicles affected from the 1 Series to X5 SUV.

Get ready to pour one out for a car you probably don’t think about very often, but actually sells more than you might expect: the BMW X4.

The BMW Australia range has been subjected to a significant pricing increase for the second time in 2023, with only a few variants managing to escape the bump.With some models’ pricing increased by as much as $9000, the pricing adjustments have been applied to almost every model except for the non-M 4 Series, which had its pricing adjusted quite recently, as well as the brand’s electric SUV iX models.Also excluded from the pricing adjustments are the updated BMW X5 and X6 SUVs, which had new prices confirmed in February this year to reflect a change in specification.At the time, the increased pricing for the X5 and X6 range was bumped up by $8000 over the old model (to start from $134,900 before on-roads for the X5 xDrive30d). Electrification and tech updates are the main changes for the new 2023 models.The only model in this round of pricing updates to have a feature or specification change is the X7 xDrive40d which gains a light-up 'glowing' kidney grille.In January, BMW Australia adjusted pricing across the range by thousands of dollars for each model, with some up by as much as $11,500, though models that had increased prices were also subject to updates like the addition of head-up displays in some variants or heated steering wheels in M models.A spokesperson for BMW Australia told CarsGuide the adjustments still aim to ensure competitive pricing for its customers.“BMW constantly reviews its pricing structure throughout the year, taking into consideration a number of different factors,” they said.“However, we always aim to ensure our products remain appropriately positioned and represent a competitive pricing proposition in the market for our customers.”A full list of pricing updates can be found below.2023 BMW 1 Series pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW 2 Series pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW 3 Series pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW 4 Series pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW 5 Series pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW 7 Series pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW 8 Series pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW X1 pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW X2 pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW X3 pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW X4 pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW X5 pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW X6 pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW X7 pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW Z4 pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW iX pricing before on-road costs2023 BMW XM pricing before on-road costs

BMW Australia has put into effect a price adjustment across many of its new cars, with popular model prices up by thousands.

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BMW Australia will introduce two special-edition versions of its X3 and X4 M40i performance SUV pair, dubbed Frozen Edition due to their Frozen Deep Grey metallic paint finishes.Limited to 37 examples - split 17 and 20 for the X3 and X4 - the Frozen Editi

A new plug-in hybrid is the headline new addition to the updated 2022 BMW X3 line-up that will go on sale by the end of the year.It will be just part of an overhauled X3 and X4 range that both feature a raft of styling changes and specification tweaks to keep the mid-size SUVs appealing against rivals including the Audi Q5, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Volvo XC60 and Lexus NX.The addition of the plug-in hybrid, known officially as the X3 xDrive30e, will come at around the same time as the all-electric X3-based iX3 hits Australian showrooms, giving the Bavarian brand a much stronger electrified range. It features the same powertrain as the existing 330e and 530e, a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine paired with an electric motor. It makes 215kW/420Nm and has a claimed fuel economy return of 2.8L/100km with up to 55km of range on electric power only.The PHEV will get unique styling elements, including its own front bumper, as well as blue rings on the BMW logos and an ‘electrified by i’ badge on the flanks.All new X3 models will get some styling tweaks, including a new larger kidney grille (in keeping with the brand’s recent trend) as well as thinner headlights, new front and rear bumpers and redesigned rear lights.A major change for both the X3 and X4 is an overhaul of the interior, with the 4 Series centre console now used in both SUVs.Key new equipment upgrades that are standard across the range include adaptive LED headlights, high beam assist, keyless entry, remote software updates and reversing assistant, plus models previously available with partial cloth trim now get Sensatec faux leather.The X3 xDrive30e will be priced from $104,900, which puts it at a $10,000 premium over the similarly equipped xDrive30d (from $94,900) and significantly more expensive than the petrol-powered xDrive30i (from $87,900). The rest of the X3 range will continue with a variety of petrol and diesel engines, beginning with the xDrive20i at $73,900 and stretching all the way to $115,900 for the high-performance X3 M40i. The range-topping model gets several performance parts including 21-inch M Sport alloy wheels, M Sport differential, adaptive M suspension and new-for-2022 BMW Laserlights as standard.An M Sport package will be fitted as standard to the xDrive30i, xDrive30d and xDrive30e.As for the X4, it too gets similar styling changes with the larger grille but to set it apart the coupe-style SUV gets mesh inserts in the grille. Both the X4 xDrive20i and xDrive30i get M Sport packages included now, which feature new-look 19-inch alloy wheels as well as the option for 20- or 21-inch rims.The X4 M40i, like its X3 counterpart, gets a BMW M kidney grille with chrome frame and high-gloss kidney bars, as well as new exterior mirrors and a new rear bumper.Then there's the range-topping M Competition versions of the X3 and X4, which get similar changes and are priced from $160,900 and $167,900 respectively. They're once again powered by a 3.0-litre twin-turbo petrol inline six-cylinder engine that produces 375kW of power, although torque has gone up 50Nm, to 650Nm, helping to trim their zero-to-100km/h sprint time to a scant 3.8 seconds.2022 BMW X3 pricing*X3 sDrive 20i - $73,900X3 xDrive20d - $76,900X3 xDrive30i -  $87,900X3 xDrive30d - $94,900X3 xDrive30e - $104,900X3 M40i - $115,900X3 M Competition - $160,9002022 BMW X4 pricing*X4 xDrive20i - $85,900X4 xDrive30i - $95,900X4 M40i - $115,900X4 M Competition - $167,900*All prices exclude on-road costs

BMW has revealed the facelifted versions of the related third-generation X3 wagon and second-generation X4 ‘coupe’, with the mid-size SUVs due in Australian showrooms in the fourth quarter of this year with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) surprise

BMW Australia has adjusted the pricing of its two mid-size SUVs, the X3 wagon and X4 coupe, by up to $4000

BMW has upgraded its popular X3 and X4 mid-size SUV pair for the 2020 model year, adding more technology-focused equipment and rising prices $1000 across the line-up, barring the flagship M Competition grades.As such, the X3 range now kicks off at $63,900