8.4
2022 BMW X4 review
This is a luxury SUV-coupe so complete in every respect from its masculine stance to its ride and handling performance and excellent comfort.
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Anthony Crawford
2023 BMW X4 vs 2023 Subaru Forester Comparison
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2023 BMW
X4
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2023 Subaru
Forester
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv medium category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.8.
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8.4
7.9
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Based on the BMW X4 xDRIVE30i M SPORT
Based on the Subaru Forester 2.5i-S (AWD) STI SPORT
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
Off-roadingFuel Efficiency
65L
501 to 689 km
48L - 63L
322 to 466 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
$88,600 - $176,500
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CarExpert's Take
Anthony Crawford
Senior Road Tester
Anthony Crawford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Tough, masculine stance
- Superb cabin quality, loads of features and space
- Excellent ride/handling balance with more than enough poke
Misses
- Three-year warranty
- Driver's instrument display not as sharp as rivals
- Some features unavailable due to semiconductor shortages
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Quality, premium-leaning interior
- Sportier handling
- STI appears again...
Misses
- ...like this?
- Hardly a special edition
- Dreary CVT
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
Alpine White is the standard paint colour, with the following metallic finishes optional on the core X4 range:
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- Piemont Red
- Phytonic Blue
- M Brooklyn Grey
- BMW Individual Tanzanite Blue
The palette is slightly different on the M Competition, with the following finishes a no-cost option:
- Alpine White
- Sao Paulo Yellow
- M Carbon Black
- Black Sapphire
- Sophisto Grey Brilliant Effect
- M Marina Bay Blue
- M Toronto Red
- M Brooklyn Grey
The 2023 Subaru Forester is available in the following exterior paint colours, depending on variant.
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Brilliant Bronze Metallic
- Crimson Red Pearl
- Autumn Green Metallic
- Horizon Blue Pearl
- Cascade Green Silica
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
- Sapphire Blue Pearl (NEW)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2998 | 1995 - 2498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.0L, 2.0L | 2.5L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 6, TURBO 4 | FLAT 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM, VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 135kW - 375kW | 110kW - 136kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5000 - 6250 | 5800 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 300Nm - 650Nm | 196Nm - 239Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1350 - 2750 | 4000 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 11 | 12.1 - 12.5 | |
