Let’s face it. We love our SUVs and Crossovers. So the fact that BMW has filled another niche with an all-wheel-drive, luxury crossover is hardly surprising. In fact, given the way we’re trading in our sedans for these high riding, load hauling, go anywhere vehicles, it makes all the sense in the world. The challenge […]The post First Drive: 2016 BMW X4 M40i appeared first on Pursuitist.

Let’s face it. We love our SUVs and Crossovers. So the fact that BMW has filled another niche with an all-wheel-drive, luxury crossover is hardly surprising. In fact, given the way we’re trading in our sedans for these high riding, load hauling, go anywhere vehicles, it makes all the sense in the world. The challenge comes from those of us who love to drive, who prefer a sports car to a truck, who’d rather drive than ride. And for us, BMW has created the new X4 M40i.Powered by significantly improved twin-scroll turbocharged, inline 6-cylinder engine, the X4 M40i is surprisingly quick. It hustles from 0-60 in well under five seconds making this one fast grocery hauler. The engine has a pleasing sound, though it’s not overpowering. And while it makes its peak horsepower way up between 5,800 and 6,000 rpm, the torque curve is relatively flat, meaning its 343 pound feet of torque is available from 1,350 rpm on up to 5,250 rpm.This means the engine provides a very satisfying driving experience whether you’re hustling around town doing errands, towin...