BMW X4 concept car makes its global premiere at the Shanghai Auto Show 2013. The front is pictured on April 21, 2013. [Hao Yan / chinadaily.com.cn]

A concept model that shows the carmaker's foresight, the BMW X4 is making its global premiere at the Auto Shanghai 2013 on April 20.

It opens a window into the future expansion of the BMW X family, combining the rugged looks of a BMW X model with the sporty aura of the brand's coupes.

The front-end styling of the car exudes hallmark BMW dynamics with classic features like the grille and circular headlights. It has a coupe-style roofline that sweeps downward elegantly, making the car appear longer.