BMW X4 Production Set to End by 2025, Making Way for New Generation X2

BMW's popular luxury coupe SUV, the X4, is nearing the end of its production line and is set to be discontinued by 2025. This decision comes as BMW focuses on reshaping its lineup with newer models like the second-generation X2, which debuted globally in 2023 and has grown significantly in size compared to its predecessor.

Motor1 Italy reported that BMW will not be continuing the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupe rival, the X4, into the next generation. According to sources, BMW has determined that there is no longer a strategic fit for the X4 within its evolving lineup. The larger and more competitively priced second-generation X2 is set to take its place.

The decision to discontinue the X4 also coincides with BMW's strategy to streamline its offerings. With the X2 now offering increased size and narrowing the price gap with its larger siblings, customers seeking a coupe SUV will be directed towards options like the larger X6 or the versatile X3, which offers both rear-wheel-drive and six-cylinder engine options, including the powerful M50 variant.

While BMW has not officially disclosed the reasons behind discontinuing the X4, industry experts speculate that the revamped lineup, including the new X2 and upcoming updated X3, makes the production of the X4 less economically viable.

Despite the imminent end of the internal combustion engine-powered X4, enthusiasts may find solace in rumors of a potential successor. BMW Blog suggests that a fully electric iX4 is in the pipeline, expected around 2027. This future model, based on BMW's Neue Klasse platform, is part of BMW's ambitious plan to introduce at least six electric vehicles by 2028.

The iX4 would mark a significant shift towards electrification for BMW, leveraging advanced technologies and sustainable mobility solutions to meet evolving consumer demands and regulatory requirements.

While the BMW X4 bids farewell to its combustion engine variant, the promise of an electric successor underscores BMW's commitment to innovation and sustainability in the luxury automotive sector.