When you think of high-quality luxury vehicles, the name that probably pops into your head is BMW. However, BMW doesn’t limit itself to producing only luxury sedans. In fact, this trusted manufacturer has produced one of the finest luxury SUVs in existence, the BMW X4.

The X4 is back in 2017 with improvements that consumers are sure to love, particularly in the technical department. If you’re interested in driving the 2017 BMW X4, it’s a good idea to compare this vehicle to last year’s model and discover exactly what improvements BMW has made to this already amazing car.

Performance Under the Hood

In most technical categories, the 2017 BMW X4 is much the same vehicle as its 2016 counterpart. However, this doesn’t extend to what’s under the hood. The most popular version of the 2016 X4 was the now-discontinued xDrive35i. While this version of the X4 possessed high-level performance with 300-horsepower, it doesn’t hold up to the level of power you’ll get when you choose the 2017 BMW X4.

With the M40i version of the 2017 X4, you’ll get a 6-cylinder engine that is capable of producing a robust 355-horsepower and 343 pound-feet of torque. Additionally, the X4 has a thrilling top speed of 150 miles per hour and can go from zero to 60 in 4.7 seconds. If you’re looking for superior power and performance, the newest version of the X4 is the vehicle for you.

Handling

When you’re purchasing a luxury vehicle, even if you’re considering an SUV, you want to make sure it will provide a premier level of handling. Perhaps the most enticing technical features of the 2017 BMW X4 are those surrounding handling and braking.

Like many other models in the X series, the X4 comes equipped with an intuitive xDrive all-wheel drive system that quickly adapts to whatever the road throws its way. In addition, the X4 provides great features such as gas-pressure shock absorbers, hill descent control, and dynamic brake control. Also, when you choose the M40i X4, you’ll have access to Variable Sport Steering to provide a smooth, jostle-free driving experience.

Fuel Efficiency

A concern of many consumers who are thinking about purchasing an SUV is which level of fuel efficiency they’ll have access to. Although its efficiency level has not changed from the 2016 version, the newest X4 still offers an impressive level of efficiency for this class of vehicle.

The X4 is capable of holding 17.7 gallons of fuel. The EPA estimates that when you’re driving the automatic transmission X4 in the city, you’ll get 19 miles per gallon. When you’re on the highway, your fuel efficiency rating will be 26 mpg. This leads to a combined rating of 21 mpg for the automatic. While not mind-blowing, the fuel efficiency of the newest BMW X4 will get you where you need to go without making too many stops to gas up.

Choose the 2017 BMW X4 as your next vehicle, and you’ll be getting the impressive luxury SUV that you deserve.