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BMW Unveils All-New X4 Concept

BMW has been a pioneer in the Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) since the German automaker premiered the BMW X5 back in 1999.  Now BMW has unveiled the newest addition to its SAV lineup; the BMW X4 Concept, and BMW hopes to continue its successful tradition of high-performing SAVs.

According the BMW’s press release, “the BMW Concept X4… offers a preview of the future of the BMW X family. It takes no more than a first glance to see how smoothly the qualities of a BMW SAV can blend with the genes of a BMW Coupe. The new Sports Activity Coupe concept from BMW is poised to continue the success story of the BMW X6 in a new vehicle class.”

Photos of the BMW X4 Concept have been released leading up to the SAV’s scheduled debut at the Shanghai Auto Show, and the styling is turning heads.  Flaunting the similar, distinct styling of its X6 sibling, the BMW X4 Concept goes a step further with 21-inch light-alloy wheels.

Although the X4 is a concept, BMW has promised that it will become a production model in the near future.  No exact date has been set by BMW, but Perillo BMW will offer availability information for the X4 online, at http://www.perillobmw.com/, when it is released.

Be sure to stop by Perillo BMW in Chicago, IL to check out and test drive any of BMW’s current offerings.

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BMW Announces $900 Million Investment

BMW announced on Thursday that they will invest nearly $900 million over the next three years and create 300 new jobs in 2012 at its South Carolina Plant. The investment will allow the luxury auto maker to create 350,000 vehicles in the mid-term.

The announcement of the investment will allow for the expanded production of BMW X6, X5, and X3 SUVs. The all-new BMW X4 will also be produced at the Spartanburg, South Carolina plant.  

The BMW X4 will be released in 2014 and is said to be a mix of the X3 and the sporty X6. The compact crossover will share powertrains with the X3. The X4 will also receive many fuel-efficient features such as stop-start systems, brake-energy recuperation, and enhanced aerodynamics.

In 2011, this plant produced over 270,000 vehicles for over 130 markets around the world. BMW invested $750 million into the plant between 2008 and 2010 to expand production of the popular BMW X3 compact SUV.