BMW’s sleek-roofed sibling to the X3 is officially driving off into the sunset—at least in its current, gas-powered form. The Bavarian automaker has confirmed that production of the second-generation X4 is ending, closing the chapter on one of Munich’s more polarizing SUV designs as the brand pivots toward its all-electric future.
No More Gasoline X4s
Customers browsing BMW’s online configurator in Europe may have already noticed something missing. The gasoline-powered X4s have quietly vanished, replaced by a note redirecting buyers to “a similar model.” Translation: the X4 xDrive30i and M40i are no longer part of the European lineup.
According to BMW, production of gasoline variants ended on September 30, 2025, while diesel versions—20d, 30d, and M40d—will stick around until the end of November before they too call it quits.
Interestingly, the U.S. configurator still lists the X4 xDrive30i and M40i—for now. But their days are numbered too. Once the final units roll off the line, the X4 nameplate will go on hiatus until its electric successor arrives.
The End of the G02 Era
The outgoing X4, internally coded G02, has been around since 2018 and shares its bones with the previous-generation G01 X3. Even the high-performance X4 M (F97) rides on the same platform, which makes the model feel increasingly dated next to BMW’s recently launched G45 X3, a completely new vehicle built for both ICE and EV powertrains.
While the X3 gets a new generation, the X4 won’t. Not yet. BMW hasn’t issued any official statement on a direct replacement, but industry chatter has already filled in the blanks.
Enter the iX4: A Neue Klasse Reboot
The next act for the coupe-SUV will reportedly be the all-electric BMW iX4, internally known as NA7, set to debut in 2027. The model will ride on BMW’s Neue Klasse platform—an architecture designed from the ground up for electric propulsion, improved efficiency, and the kind of digital cockpit tech that’ll make iDrive 9 look ancient.
Production is expected to begin in November 2026 at BMW’s brand-new Debrecen plant in Hungary, which will serve as the launch site for several Neue Klasse models.
If rumors are right, the iX4 lineup will mirror that of the iX3, offering 40 sDrive, 40 xDrive, and 50 xDrive versions, with an M Performance iX4 M60 potentially joining the range in spring 2027. A full-blown iX4 M (ZA7) could follow later, providing a proper electric successor to today’s X4 M.
A Pause Before the Plug
For now, the X4 joins a growing list of BMW models taking a break as the company realigns its portfolio around its electric future. In typical BMW fashion, the shift isn’t abrupt—it’s strategic. The brand is pruning older ICE products while letting its new generation of EVs take shape.
So, while you can still snag an X4 in the U.S. if you hurry, the writing’s on the wall: the coupe-SUV era is going electric. Expect the next X4 to ditch the exhaust pipes, add some sharp new edges, and carry the iX4 badge into BMW’s next decade.
Until then, the G02 X4 exits the stage with a quiet fade-out rather than a loud sendoff—a fitting end for one of BMW’s more stylish niche players.
Source: AMS