BMW’s Neue Klasse offensive is picking up pace, and having this week been impressed by the price and EPA range of the iX3, we’re now getting a closer, though unofficial look at its coupe brother, which could stretch a full charge even further.

Like its boxier sibling, the iX4 adopts BMW’s new visor-style face that’s becoming a defining Neue Klasse trait. The same design language is also heading to the upcoming electric i3 sedan, helping tie the next generation of BMW cars together visually.

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But beyond the nose, the iX4 starts doing its own thing. The roofline drops lower and flows into a fastback rear end, giving the crossover a sleeker silhouette than the standard iX3. It definitely looks sportier, though very tall rear passengers might not be celebrating the compromised headroom or smaller trunk.

The latest spy shots also reveal colored brake calipers hiding behind the wheels, strongly hinting this prototype wears M Sport trim, or is an M Performance variant. The basic M Sport package of interior and exterior trim is $2,500 on the new iX3 that arrives in US showrooms this fall, but upping the spend to $4,000 gets you the Professional version that adds colored M brakes and the Iconic Glow illuminated grille.

Inside, expect the same tech-heavy minimalist cabin already previewed by the iX3 and since rolled out to the facelifted 7-Series. That means a big 17.9-inch infotainment display, BMW’s pillar-to-pillar Panoramic iDrive setup, a futuristic four-spoke steering wheel, and an updated head-up display system.

40 And 50 Powertrains Planned

Underneath, the iX4 should mirror the iX3 lineup almost exactly. Earlier leaks tied to BMW’s accidentally published US product plans suggested America will get both 40 and 50 variants of the iX3 in rear and all-wheel drive configurations. It’d make little sense for BMW not to offer matching iX4 versions, though it looks like BMW will restrict the electric coupe to all-wheel drive.

That means entry-level models could use the European-spec iX3 40 setup featuring an 82.6 kWh battery and a 316 hp (235 kW / 320 PS) motor. Higher-end 50 xDrive versions should pack dual motors producing 463 hp (345 kW / 469 PS). Both versions will be capable of charging at 400 kW.

BMW recently confirmed the iX3 50 xDrive for America with a surprisingly low $62,850 starting price (including $1,350 destination) and an impressive EPA-rated 434 miles (699 km) of range. Since the iX4 slices through the air more cleanly, it could potentially travel even farther between charges, though expect pricing to climb past the $65,000 mark.

BMW introduced the redesigned iX3 last year, and it’s about to be followed by an iX4 crossover coupe. Spy photographers recently caught up with a prototype and it will closely echo its more conventional counterpart.

While the front end will be instantly recognizable, that’s where the similarities end as the iX4 adopts a rakish windscreen that flows into a gently curved roof. This results in a significantly smaller greenhouse as well as a second row that could be short on headroom.

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Cargo space will also be in short supply as there’s an angular rear window that meets a pronounced spoiler. The model also has an upright rear end, which should largely echo the iX3.

The déjà vu design should continue inside with a 17.9-inch infotainment system as well as a pillar-to-pillar Panoramic iDrive display. We can also expect a minimalist dashboard, a futuristic steering wheel, a 3D head-up display, and an intelligent personal assistant.

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A recent leak revealed that the 2027 iX4 will be offered in 40 xDrive and 50 xDrive guise in the United States. The latter version should mirror the iX3 50 xDrive, which has a 108.7 kWh battery pack that feeds a dual-motor all-wheel drive system developing 463 hp (345 kW / 469 PS) and 476 lb-ft (645 Nm) of torque. This enables the model to accelerate from 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) in 4.7 seconds, hit a top speed of 130 mph (210 km/h), and have a WLTP range of up to 500 miles (805 km).

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The iX4 40 xDrive is more mysterious, but a recent report suggested it could have a smaller 82.6 kWh battery pack. We can also expect less powerful electric motors, although we’ll get a better idea when the iX3 variant debuts later this year.

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