BMW X4 http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/x4/63405/...nveiled-la SD4 HSE Lux Orkney Grey,Full size spare tyre,Ugly kid glass.

I've always liked the X6, there I've said it

But it's never really took sales away from LR, maybe a different story with a smaller one. 21MY Defender 90 S 3.0 D200

I have also always liked the X5 and X6 although the X6 's hatch makes it a bit awkward for large items and dog crates, the X4 looks like a pumped up hatch and the slope makes it look like you lose allot of boot space. HSE TD4 Stornoway Grey ★ Rear Spoiler ★ Black Leather Interior ★ Panoramic Roof ★ Navigation with Bluetooth ★ 19 " Alloys ★ Alpine Stereo 10 Disc Auto changer and Ipod connection and lots of other nice toys ★

Nice looking car but very impractical. I just cant see the point, and i'm not knocking BMW i've owned a few.
I don't think it will hurt Freelander sales much as most FL2 owners want a practical 4x4 that doesnt cost the earth to run and is also capable off road regardless as to wether they will use them off road.
Still no doubt they will sell well as there does seem to be a large market for this type of thing.

Might have some impact on the RRs but it is an inferior product compared to that in my opinion  MY2014 SD4 XS
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