The BMW X4 seems to be a car for people who want an SUV without the practicality, or a sexy coupe that doesn't sit low to the ground, and does have four doors. It's a segment that can create some confusion and yet, looking at the X4 from the kerb, you can see why people might desire one. It's an attractive if unusual beast. But what's it like to live with?

BMW seems to believe that there is simply no car that can't be improved with the addition of an M badge and some serious mumbo, and the mid-size SUV X4 is the latest to get the treatment. The company's sales figures show that Australians can't get enough of this approach, but is the X4 M Competition a giant leap too far?