The 2020 BMW X4 M comes with all wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 8-speed shiftable automatic.New high-performance variant of the X4.Turbocharged six-cylinder offers up to 503 horsepower.Adaptive dampers, anti-roll bars and BMW's Active M Differential increase handling performance.
Pros Tremendously powerful six-cylinder engine Unique styling stands out from other compact crossovers
Cons Rear headroom is a bit tight The sloping roofline compromises cargo space Android Auto is not available
Underneath their fastback bodies, the X4 M and X4 M Competition are both packing serious muscle. These hot rods are coming to BMW dealerships this fall to take their place among the rest of the brand's performance SUVs, including the new X3 M, which arrives around the same time.
Pros Balanced power delivery Impressive grip and balance Fun on tap in 4WD Sport setting Transmission refinement
Cons Punishing ride Only subtly different next to regular X4 Not as pointed as a full-fledged M4
The hydrogen-fueled Nexo is Hyundai’s eco-friendly flagship, packed with state-of-the-art tech. Its 95-kW fuel cell and 40-kW battery power an electric motor that makes 291 lb-ft of torque. Although the crossover is slow (a claimed zero to 60 mph in 9.5 seconds), its estimated range is an impressive 370 miles. However, the Nexo will be sold only in California when it launches in late 2018. High-tech features include advanced blind-spot monitoring, semi-autonomous assists, and remote parking.
Pros Quiet operation, usable range, but . . .
Cons . . . nowhere to go because there is no hydrogen refueling infrastructure in the U.S., still expensive technology.
All-new five-passenger hydrogen fuel cell SUV.The 2019 Hyundai Nexo is a five-passenger SUV that uses a hydrogen fuel cell to charge a 135 kW series of lithium-ion polymer batteries. These batteries power a single electric motor (161 horsepower, 291 pound-feet of torque) that drives the front wheels.
Pros Promises 350-plus miles of range from a five-minute hydrogen fill-up Smooth, silent and torquey drive qualities of an electric vehicle SUV-like body style
Cons Only available in select areas of California Hydrogen availability is limited
