👤 the interface Cars
📅 03.12.2025
⏱️ 26:30 min
👁️ 35.557 vizualizări
💬 41 comentarii
⭐ +1.4/2
TL;DR Summary: The Interface Cars reviews the BMW i4 eDrive35 M Sport Pro, praising its involving rear-wheel-drive handling, impressive 3.6 mi/kWh real-world efficiency, and hatchback practicality, while heavily criticizing software-paywalled adaptive cruise control and the lack of a front boot.
Key Pros 👍
- Highly engaging, fluid rear-wheel-drive chassis dynamics and involving steering response „The handling is one of the main highlights really for me on this vehicle. It's just got such engaging handling. It feels so involving to drive.” ▶️ 00:19:10
- Strong real-world motorway efficiency returning 3.6 miles per kWh even in chilly weather „I've been seeing 3.6 6 miles per kilowatt hour in the last 400 miles or so. So, I've actually been quite impressed with how well this car is doing in terms of the the miles to the kilowatt hour” ▶️ 00:22:05
- Versatile 470-litre hatchback boot with flat-folding seats and practical underfloor cable storage „Once you open the boot, which opens very quickly and very silently, you've got a very good amount of space. So in this section here with the seats up, you do get 470 L.” ▶️ 00:13:01
- Supple, comfortable suspension damping aided by standard 18-inch aerodynamic alloy wheels „This test car actually comes with the smaller alloys available which has likely done a lot for the ride as this one is pretty comfortable.” ▶️ 00:14:14
Key Cons 👎
- Adaptive cruise control is gated behind a £750 software paywall despite buttons sitting on the steering wheel „The fact that this car doesn't have adaptive cruise control, despite having the buttons on the steering wheel, doesn't seem really that great. Um, it's a software locked option for £750.” ▶️ 00:25:10
- Complete absence of a front trunk (frunk) despite a massive bonnet length „While it has got a very decent size boot, it just doesn't have any frunk at all despite having a very very long bonnet and this one being rear wheel drive.” ▶️ 00:02:06
- Base iDrive rotary controller feels uncharacteristically cheap and plasticky for a premium vehicle „One thing I'm not a massive fan of is how cheap this iDrive wheel feels. I mean, considering the price point of this car, you would expect it to have a better quality wheel.” ▶️ 00:08:57
- Rear-right charging flap positioning causes awkward bay-blocking at older V2/V3 Tesla Superchargers „The charging port itself is located on the rear right hand corner of the vehicle which is unfortunately in the worst possible location for using V2 or V3 Tesla chargers.” ▶️ 00:03:48
🎯 Verdict: The BMW i4 eDrive35 demonstrates that the entry-level powertrain retains all the core dynamics, supple highway isolation, and hatchback practicality of the i4 range, though charging customers extra via software paywalls for basic adaptive cruise control is difficult to excuse at £60,000.
👤 Tim Rodie Drives Stuff
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 14:16 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.7/2
TL;DR Summary: Tim Rodie thoroughly reviews the BMW i4 eDrive40, arguing it is the definitive model to buy over the pricier M50 due to its unburdened front-axle agility, superior 365-mile range, benchmark cabin hush, and brilliant predictive regen braking, despite cramped rear passenger toe room and narrow rearward glass visibility.
Key Pros 👍
- Lighter front end without a second motor gives the eDrive40 sweeter turn-in agility and eliminates understeer seen on the M50 „i don't know how much of that is down to the fact this doesn't have a big heavy motor over the front axle like the m50 does but this to me on dry roads at least is the sweeter handling car” ▶️ 00:12:08
- Class-leading cabin refinement with whisper-quiet isolation at high speeds and serene motorway comfort „what impressed me the most is how refined they are bmw i think is now world leading in terms of cabin refinement for electric cars they are so quiet” ▶️ 00:07:01
- Super-intuitive adaptive regenerative braking that anticipates traffic, junctions, and speed limit changes „the adaptive regenerative braking bmw reckons means 90 of the time you need to slow down i'm coming up to traffic lights as a queue of cars i'm not touching the brake the car just knows how much to regen from the brakes” ▶️ 00:08:56
- Superior real-world range of up to 365 miles and £10,000 price savings compared to the M50 „this one has got 365 mile range so that's about 50 miles more than the more expensive m50 which does admittedly do not 62 two seconds faster than this” ▶️ 00:01:31
Key Cons 👎
- Constricted rear passenger accommodation with elevated floor height and limited toe space under front seats „room in the back of the i4 for an adult is actually it's okay rather than amazing the rear seats do feel higher than you would think i wonder if that's something to do with the batteries um i've got room for my knees that's my driving position but foot room” ▶️ 00:04:32
- Slim crescent rear glass aperture and raised rear headrests compromise rearward mirror visibility „that rear window looks like a crescent moon it's quite slim at the back like an old mercedes cls almost and the headrests in the rear you need to flip down so they present a nice thin profile if you flip them up they block quite a lot of that rear view” ▶️ 00:08:37
- Synthetic Hans Zimmer acceleration sound effects feel gimmicky in sport mode „i'd say in sport mode you do get that slightly duff i'm an electric car composed by hand zimmer sound effect but i think you can turn it off if you fiddle through the menus a bit” ▶️ 00:09:56
🎯 Verdict: The rear-wheel-drive BMW i4 eDrive40 is the undisputed champion of the i4 range, delivering sweeter front-end steering agility, world-class cabin quietness, and meaningful range gains over the M50 while proving that a normal, premium electric car can be deeply rewarding to drive.
👤 SytnerTV
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 8:18 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.7/2
TL;DR Summary: SytnerTV tests the facelifted 2025 BMW i4 eDrive40 LCI, praising its fresh styling cues like M4 CSL-inspired laser taillights, tactile flat-bottom steering wheel, tranquil motorway cruising, and punchy 340 hp rear-drive performance, while acknowledging minor rearward visibility compromises.
Key Pros 👍
- Facelifted LCI design updates including sharp new DRLs, M4 CSL-derived laser taillights, and tactile flat-bottom steering wheel „Around the rear, you now have the option to have the fabulous laser lights, which are first seen on the M4 CSL. This particular car does have that option, and it looks great.” ▶️ 00:00:38
- Instantaneous, effortless 340 hp rear-wheel drive acceleration with zero lag „Like most electric cars, when you just hit that throttle, it's instant. all the power, all the torque straight away. There's no waiting for revs to build or turbos to spool up.” ▶️ 00:02:26
- Serene motorway refinement and compliant ride that effortlessly absorbs pitted British asphalt „at 70 mph, it's so quiet, it's so usable, it's so comfortable. I really do think that these cars are vastly underrated.” ▶️ 00:05:09
- Supportive optional M sport front bucket seats offering superb long-distance lateral bolstering „these optional M Sport seats, these M these actually look like they're from an M car are absolutely wonderful. They're so comfortable. You've got a lot of shoulder support as well” ▶️ 00:07:27
Key Cons 👎
- Sloping Gran Coupe rear glass slightly constricts the driver's rearward field of view „The view out's great. The rear window is a little bit smaller than you would probably like, but the visibility is still really good.” ▶️ 00:05:28
- Absence of internal combustion sound and mechanical drivetrain engagement may leave traditionalists wanting „It's just Yeah, it has that BMW feel, but just no transmission. There's no drivetrain sort of sensation. It's just super smooth, super elegant.” ▶️ 00:04:23
🎯 Verdict: The 2025 BMW i4 eDrive40 LCI intelligently enhances an already stellar package with sharper exterior illumination, enhanced interior touchpoints, and unmatched daily refinement, cementing its status as one of the most complete premium electric saloons on sale.
👤 Car and Driver
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 11:07 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.6/2
TL;DR Summary: Car and Driver reflects on a comprehensive 40,000-mile long-term test of the BMW i4 xDrive40, praising its flawless mechanical reliability, communicative chassis steering, and efficient 80-mph cruising, while critiquing tread chunking under hard testing, tight rear-seat family packaging, and eye-watering sensor repair costs.
Key Pros 👍
- Classic BMW dynamics featuring talkative steering, supple damping, and intuitive chassis balance that outshine even ICE stablemates „They all give you the three core attributes that made some of the best driving BMWs of the past. You've got talkative steering, you have supple suspension, and you have intuitive handling.” ▶️ 00:01:45
- Impressive highway cruising efficiency yielding over 3 miles per kWh at 80 mph and 250 miles of highway range „on the freeway at 80 mi an hour, it would regularly, comfortably get over 3 mi per kilowatt in ideal temperatures” ▶️ 00:06:54
- Remarkable long-term reliability and zero scheduled maintenance costs across 40,000 rigorous miles „That was our only service visit in 40,000 mi and it cost us nothing thanks to BMW's complimentary 3-year 36,000 mi service program.” ▶️ 00:07:41
- Practical liftback aperture and 46 cubic feet of cargo volume with rear seats folded „The upside to the setup, though, is you have a wide aperture, or opening, which makes loading easier. And when you drop the second row, you get 46 cubic feet of space” ▶️ 00:03:43
Key Cons 👎
- Tire chunking under aggressive track testing and extreme sensitivity to non-star-spec winter tires causing instability „during normal instrumented testing, the rubber was literally chunking off the tire. That's suboptimal with any vehicle, let alone a sporty sedan like this.” ▶️ 00:05:04
- Compromised rear passenger packaging where fitting rear-facing infant seats or adult occupants creates tight legroom „one of the other new dads on staff reported that fitting the rear-facing infant car seat in the back meant having to move the front seat really far forward just to make that fit.” ▶️ 00:04:10
- Exorbitant repair and replacement costs for front laser headlights and driver-assist radar sensors after minor impacts „Each one of these headlights, these laser headlights, over four grand. Each radar sensor, over $1,200. Now, there's a whole litany of connective tissue underneath all this that needs to be put in as well. Our final bill was about $16,500.” ▶️ 00:08:13
🎯 Verdict: Over 40,000 rigorous miles, the BMW i4 xDrive40 proved that electric propulsion can seamlessly integrate into an authentic sports sedan without diluting communicative steering, ride suppleness, or long-distance touring prowess, standing as a standout daily driver despite rear cabin packaging constraints.
👤 車之感
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 26:03 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.4/2
TL;DR Summary: Car Sense delivers an in-depth dynamic evaluation of the BMW i4 M50, highlighting its ferocious 3.9-second 0-100 km/h acceleration, intelligent adaptive regeneration, practical fastback hatch opening, and rock-solid high-speed poise, while pointing out unnervingly light steering under boost, cramped rear passenger space, and missing frunk storage.
Key Pros 👍
- Explosive dual-motor launch in Sport Boost mode clocking 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds with a glued low center of gravity „what that was 100 km an hour 60 M hour [Laughter] what holy moly I mean yeah it was SL a little bit downhill that's part but what hell” ▶️ 00:11:44
- Versatile fastback hatchback cargo hatch providing 470 to 1,290 litres of easily accessible luggage volume „what's better here with the I4 than with the model 3 it does have a fast bake opening of the hatch and that you know with one with A6 61 I can s underneath it easy access in and out maybe even putting a bicycle in and so on this of course the more practical approach and this goes 470 to 1,290 L” ▶️ 00:10:17
- Intelligent adaptive regenerative braking that seamlessly alternates between free rolling and automatic traffic deceleration „so when the car sees there's a car in front of me then there's harer recuperation and that's to me a very good um you know very good way not to use a b braking mode like a or one pedal driving feeling because here in that way you kind of have both worlds” ▶️ 00:15:14
- Superb high-speed chassis poise and road holding aided by the floor-mounted battery pack and rear air suspension „slum Wise by the way how the chassis reacts and so on this is really superb... at the same time we have a lower center of gravity because the battery pack is so low and centralized in the vehicle and that again helps the agile driving feeling” ▶️ 00:13:03
Key Cons 👎
- Steering wheel gets unnervingly light and disconnected from the road during full-throttle acceleration „when you have that boost um the steering gets super light and that is a little bit um yeah I'm not sure is it because the car really literally lifts from the ground or something um but that's definitely a little bit irritating” ▶️ 00:16:28
- Cramped rear passenger quarters with negligible legroom for tall adults and central floor tunnel intrusion „here's the biggest problem about this vehicle once again due to the platform yeah I can hardly fit here in the back part headro is quite okay but leg room yeah it's kind of not existent for tall not existent for tall adults and in the middle part I mean I can't even move” ▶️ 00:09:28
- Absence of a front trunk (frunk) under the bonnet due to shared combustion vehicle assembly lines „sadly there is no Frank this one here is going from the same assembly line like the BMW 4 Series Grand cop or the BMW 3 Series so they're not using an EV purpose buil platform this is one of the drawbacks” ▶️ 00:03:49
- Physical climate knobs replaced with screen menus, reducing ease of operation while driving „the thing is then there are no manual dials for the climate Unit H you do not have manual climate dials however at least a manual volume knob in that M50” ▶️ 00:07:07
🎯 Verdict: The BMW i4 M50 is a fiercely capable electric executive gran coupe that delivers authentic M Performance straight-line velocity, exceptional highway composure, and hatchback versatility, although purists will note light steering under boost and compromised rear-seat accommodation.
👤 carwow
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 18:39 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.5/2
TL;DR Summary: Mat Watson tests the BMW i4 M50 from Munich Airport to the Bavarian Alps, highlighting its explosive 3.6-second 0-60 mph sprint matching an M3, superb acoustic isolation, and hatchback versatility, while noting its noticeable heft on mountain switchbacks and high-speed autobahn battery drain.
Key Pros 👍
- Brutal dual-motor launch acceleration matching a petrol BMW M3 with a 3.6-second 0-60 mph time „Christ not to 60 in 3.6 seconds so exactly the same as the M3 wow that is impressive” ▶️ 00:01:50
- World-class cabin hush and acoustic refinement even at triple-digit speeds on the Autobahn „I'll tell you what you notice zooming along the auto bar at highs speed an electric car just how quiet it is in fact it's so quiet I'm really noticing the rain hitting the wind screen that's the only sound I'm getting really” ▶️ 00:02:48
- Supple bump absorption and chassis composure in Comfort mode aided by rear air suspension „in Comfort mode even though this is a sporty model it deals with bumps really well I'm actually seeking out poor surfaces and manhole covers and stuff like to drive over and even then this car is not phased it is comfortable” ▶️ 00:15:35
- Practical 470-litre hatchback boot design offering far superior loading ease over traditional saloon lids „it is a hatchback so the boot capacity is 470 L which is pretty large it may be 10 L less than a BMW 3 Series but the hatchback tailgate really does improve the practicality and it's quite easy to load” ▶️ 00:13:29
Key Cons 👎
- Substantial battery mass limits sharp turn-in agility compared to dedicated combustion M cars „you start to see that this car is quite heavy it disguises its weight really well most of the time but then when you're really pushing it hard it just doesn't have the outright agility of something like an M3 or even an m340i” ▶️ 00:13:07
- Prominent central floor tunnel inherited from the combustion platform restricts middle rear passenger foot room „it shares its underpinnings with the three series and as a result you have this lump in the floor there which is designed for a prop shaft and all exhaust and stuff like that which you get with an internal combustion engine car you don't have a flat floor” ▶️ 00:08:14
- Significant battery drain when utilizing high-speed autobahn cruising and repeated launches „I haven't gone too far and my charge level is decreasing rather quickly” ▶️ 00:02:38
- Physical climate controls replaced with screen-based menus alongside finicky voice control „there's one thing I prefer in the M3 and it's the physical climate control buttons they're now just on the screen there like that not ideal” ▶️ 00:11:00
🎯 Verdict: The BMW i4 M50 is a sensational grand tourer that successfully translates genuine M performance into the electric era with blistering straight-line pace, world-class cabin quietness, and compliant everyday damping, easily earning a top spot on any executive EV shortlist.
👤 Autogefuel
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 25:22 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.5/2
TL;DR Summary: Peter from Autogefuel evaluates the BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe, praising its authentic low-slung driving posture, balanced 340 hp rear-wheel-drive powertrain, and practical liftback boot, while criticizing manual seat controls on a €72,000 specification, buried climate menus, and tight rear headroom.
Key Pros 👍
- Authentic low-slung sports sedan driving position delivering immediate driver confidence and occasion „As soon as you sit in this car, you realize it's a car made for driving... when as soon as you sit down, you feel like, oh, we're about to drive. And that's really nice.” ▶️ 00:17:22
- Well-calibrated 340 hp rear-wheel-drive powertrain strikes the ideal sweet spot for effortless highway overtakes „with 340 horsepower on top, uh, you're always a quick car, but you're not a full-on rocket ship, and I think that is a very nice balance. There's plenty of opportunity to hit full throttle in this car, going on the highway, overtaking people, and it's actually very pleasant in the way the power is delivered.” ▶️ 00:17:49
- Tactile physical controls preserved through the rotary iDrive dial and physical steering wheel buttons „luckily you can operate everything with the rotary dial and the quick access buttons here in the middle... It is very pleasant, especially while driving that you can sort of have your fingertips here going through the menus and with the hotkeys.” ▶️ 00:11:00
- Practical 470-litre hatchback boot with wide square aperture offers superior cargo usability over saloon rivals „it is a solid cover. So, that is good for sound dampening. Uh, it is quite a good opening, very uh, big and square opening, so you can put a lot of stuff in... you do have 470 L of space. So, that is extremely usable” ▶️ 00:03:28
Key Cons 👎
- Manual seat adjustment fitted to a €72,000 test car with electric adjustment limited solely to lumbar support „point of criticism is that they're not electrically adjustable. So, this car is over €7,000 and you don't get electric seats. So, that is a bit of a let down, I think. And the weird part is that the lumbar support is electric.” ▶️ 00:13:33
- Burying HVAC adjustments into touchscreen menus introduces unnecessary distraction over traditional buttons „as soon as you want to do anything else with the KLMa, you have to go to the KLMa menu and then you have to turn it on and then you have to start fumbling with all kinds of settings and individual settings and it gets way too complicated way too fast. Uh so that is not a solution to a problem that didn't even exist in the first place if you would just have a few buttons down here” ▶️ 00:10:22
- Sloping Gran Coupe roofline severely limits rear headroom for passengers exceeding 1.83 m in height „if I move slightly backwards, I'm already wedged between the roof with my head. So, that's not nice. Uh, anybody over 183, which is my length, uh, will not fit back here.” ▶️ 00:14:59
- ICE-derived platform results in no front trunk (frunk) under the long bonnet „nothing really to see except a giant piece of covering plastic for all the gubbins underneath. No frunk or anything cuz that's of course also a consequence of this packaging.” ▶️ 00:01:13
🎯 Verdict: The BMW i4 eDrive40 is a masterclass in how to transition a beloved sports sedan into an EV, providing authentic driving involvement, compliant highway comfort, and hatchback utility that prove a conventional car that happens to be electric is vastly preferable to a clinical gadget on wheels.
👤 BMW M
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 2:46 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.6/2
TL;DR Summary: BMW M showcases the i4 M50 as its premier all-electric performance car, highlighting 544 horsepower, explosive 3.9-second 0-100 km/h acceleration, bespoke adaptive M suspension, driver-focused curved display cockpit, and a claimed range over 500 km.
Key Pros 👍
- Fierce dual-motor output delivering up to 544 hp and blistering 0-100 km/h acceleration in 3.9 seconds „the bmw i4m50 delivers up to 544 horsepower and accelerates from zero to 100 kilometers per hour in just 3.9 seconds” ▶️ 00:01:30
- Bespoke Adaptive M suspension tuning engineered for trademark agility, cornering grip, and road precision „curves are m-typical ultimate fun and very unique for an electric vehicle the adaptive m suspension really makes the difference” ▶️ 00:02:05
- Substantial electric range exceeding 500 km backed by rapid charging that replenishes 140 km in 10 minutes „the electric range is more than 500 kilometers and in just 10 minutes you can charge enough power for 140 kilometers” ▶️ 00:01:54
- Driver-centric curved display cockpit seamlessly integrating sporting M ergonomics with executive luxury „just look at this eye catcher the curved display it integrates you into the driving process thrown in the m sports seat looking at the bmw m steering wheel” ▶️ 00:01:04
Key Cons 👎
- High-end bespoke options like the M Carbon exterior pack and Frozen paint significantly inflate the purchase price „the optional m carbon exterior package individualization is always good to make your aim” ▶️ 00:00:50
- Synthetic acoustic soundtrack substitutes the mechanical induction rumble of traditional petrol M powerplants „m agility m dynamics m looks m precision and a newly created sound for bmw m” ▶️ 00:00:17
🎯 Verdict: The BMW i4 M50 marks a historic milestone for BMW M, demonstrating that dual-motor electric propulsion can deliver genuine high-performance thrills, supreme high-speed stability, and daily Gran Coupe usability without sacrificing the brand's core dynamic DNA.
👤 Remove Before Race
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 31:10 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.7/2
TL;DR Summary: Remove Before Race examines the BMW i4 eDrive40 M Sport, concluding it is a credible, value-packed alternative to the Porsche Taycan with 320 miles of real-world range, agile rear-drive balance, and plush adaptive damping, though the cumbersome digital seat heater controls and shared-platform curb weight are minor grievances.
Key Pros 👍
- Rear-wheel-drive dynamics and lower unladen weight give the eDrive40 cleaner steering feedback and sharper balance than the heavier M50 „i like the fact that you've got the nice steering i like the fact that you've got the playability in the rear and it's not kind of under steering into a hedge i think that extra 150 kg in the m50 would harm this cars really nice balance” ▶️ 00:30:38
- Superb suspension composure and bump absorption making it an exceptional long-distance mile-cruncher „when it comes to the suspension the suspension is absolutely brilliant okay be that in the sport mode that we were just in or in this comfort mode it handles the bumps so well this is a fantastic mile cruncher” ▶️ 00:28:53
- Excellent real-world range displaying 320 miles from the 83.9 kWh battery easily beating rivals like the Taycan „we've got a full car here with a range showing of 320 miles so you know the wltp as i said 365 it was um 320 it's the typical drop-off versus wltp figures and that's pretty damn decent” ▶️ 00:20:58
- Natural brake pedal modulation via the integrated braking system alongside seamless B-mode one-pedal driving in city traffic „the ib or integrated braking system is also really good really good pedal feel on the brake feels really natural so yeah you will enjoy driving faster than this” ▶️ 00:28:34
Key Cons 👎
- Frustrating lack of physical seat heating switches and clumsy voice assistant that fails on basic climate prompts „annoyingly that command for me is really important because there's no heated seat button which is infuriating so you have to go into the system to kind of turn it on and i'd much rather tell it to do it but it can't understand something really quite simple” ▶️ 00:19:53
- Lack of a bespoke dedicated EV platform results in shared body weight and conventional cabin packaging „we are using the same body and white as the standard four series so it sits on that claw platform that the two now the three and the four all use so obviously this platform is quite heavily modifiable the trade-off is that everything together means that the weight might be a little bit higher” ▶️ 00:04:08
- Tacky textured interior decorative trim pieces detract from the otherwise premium cabin feel „i hate this trim here i mean this is just awful like i found in the two series as well we don't need silly trims with ridiculous patterns on them” ▶️ 00:22:38
🎯 Verdict: The BMW i4 eDrive40 M Sport delivers near-Taycan levels of chassis poise, tactile steering engagement, and supreme highway compliance at a fraction of the price, proving that electrifying the proven 4 Series Gran Coupe platform was a masterstroke for everyday usability.
👤 Out of Spec Reviews
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 19:15 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.6/2
TL;DR Summary: Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Reviews tests the BMW i4 eDrive40, preferring it over the flagship M50 thanks to its nimbler front end, authentic old-school BMW rear-wheel-drive balance, smooth power delivery, and nearly 300 miles of range, while noting steep option pricing and the absence of all-wheel drive.
Key Pros 👍
- Lighter, nimbler front end that revives authentic old-school BMW handling agility absent in the nose-heavy M50 „what's cool is it feels so light and Nimble like it wants to turn and have fun so a very different character than the M50... this puts a smile on your face the I4 M50 did not do that for me this is better lighter nimbler” ▶️ 00:13:17
- Smooth, progressive power delivery that eliminates the violent head-snapping drivetrain lash experienced in the M50 „the nice thing is it's not as crazy acceleration as the I4 is um so that you don't get this massive lash like your neck isn't falling out of your body so I am very pleased with this rear wheeel drive I4” ▶️ 00:15:24
- Substantial real-world efficiency gain delivering nearly 80 more miles of range over the dual-motor M50 „this has almost 80 M more range in the EPA cycle and uh I mean that had 530 horsepower this has 330 horsepower that's a big difference but I still think we'll find this will be spicy enough” ▶️ 00:04:00
- Gran Coupe liftback hatchback tailgate paired with superior cabin build quality compared to a Tesla Model 3 „this is my favorite bit about I4 is the hatchback it's based basically on the combustion uh BMW 4 Series Grand Coupe... I love the interior in this car to me A step above a model 3 in terms of fit and finish” ▶️ 00:01:47
Key Cons 👎
- Lack of all-wheel drive limits all-weather confidence for buyers living in cold, snowy climates „The problem is you're going rear wheeel drive instead of all-wheel drive which totally I think knocks it out of possibility for uh Colorado where we live New York Connecticut” ▶️ 00:06:43
- German options tally pushes total price over $65,000, bringing it into direct price parity with the faster Tesla Model 3 Performance „it's about the same money as a model 3 Performance for rear wheeel drive BMW I4 at that point honestly to be totally transparent I I would find it a hard... sell to go for this over model 3 Performance which would be so much faster um and and you get the supercharger Network” ▶️ 00:17:21
- Audible road and tire noise intrusion on coarse pavement compared to flagship executive luxury EVs „now I do hear a lot of road noise coming in it's certainly not nearly as refined as uh you know some of a higher-end EV” ▶️ 00:13:40
- 400-volt battery architecture requires high-amperage 500A / 350 kW fast chargers to reach its 200 kW peak rate „it's one of those weird cars that requires 500 amps at a DC fast charger with low charging power so same with this you have to find the 350 Kow Chargers to get the max speed out of it uh charges about 200 Kow Peak” ▶️ 00:11:30
🎯 Verdict: The rear-wheel-drive BMW i4 eDrive40 is the definitive dynamic sweet spot of the entire i4 family, delivering joyous steering purity, uncompromised hatchback usability, and impressive efficiency that prove lighter electric vehicles are vastly more rewarding than overpowered dual-motor alternatives.
👤 Carbuyer
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 10:35 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.6/2
TL;DR Summary: Carbuyer praises the BMW i4 eDrive40 as one of the best-handling and most refined driver-focused electric cars on the market, offering class-leading 300+ miles of real-world range and a versatile hatchback tailgate, though the lack of physical climate controls, intricate infotainment menus, and tight rear knee clearance are notable drawbacks.
Key Pros 👍
- Class-leading chassis dynamics, communicative steering weight, and composed handling that outshine unruly EV rivals „this is one of the best drivers electric cars we've ever driven you can really tell who's been making cars for over a century compared to those that have been at it for just over a decade” ▶️ 00:03:03
- Impressive long-distance touring range exceeding 300 miles in real-world driving alongside 205 kW DC rapid charging „admittedly that figure is more like 300 to 320 miles in real-world driving but that'll still be more than enough for most even for those more used to diesel economy and long motorway trips” ▶️ 00:04:20
- Superior practicality delivered by the massive liftback tailgate compared to traditional saloon boot openings „the damage that's done by that sloping roofline is quickly redeemed by the hatchback tailgate it is infinitely more practical than the 3 series saloon style opening” ▶️ 00:08:07
- Exceptional ride refinement and tranquil motorway cruising that easily absorbs potholes „i mean it just rides so beautifully it doesn't crash into potholes like some electric suvs that we've driven and actually on the motorway quiet as a mouse” ▶️ 00:03:58
Key Cons 👎
- Removal of physical HVAC buttons in favor of touchscreen controls and convoluted sub-menus „removing the physical twisty touchy climate controls and putting them within the screen that is a black mark from me” ▶️ 00:06:23
- Elevated rear floor due to battery placement creates awkward knee posture and restricted headroom „the weird thing is that because the battery is underneath the floor the floor's up a little bit higher and it feels like my knees are quite high up it's not uncomfortable it just it feels a bit weird” ▶️ 00:07:56
- Absence of a front trunk (frunk) for dedicated charging cable storage „it is disappointing to learn that there's no space under the bonnet to keep the charging cables both the polstar 2 and tesla model 3 offer this functionality” ▶️ 00:08:25
🎯 Verdict: The BMW i4 eDrive40 sets a remarkable benchmark for electric executive saloons, combining genuine BMW driving dynamics, superb cabin hush, and stellar real-world range with practical hatchback utility, easily justifying its place ahead of more spartan rivals despite minor infotainment and rear-seat packaging compromises.
👤 Autogefühl
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 11:58 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.4/2
TL;DR Summary: Thomas from Autogefühl presents an in-depth exterior and interior walkaround of the BMW i4, praising its handsome Gran Coupe profile, curved dual-display cockpit, practical fastback hatchback tailgate, and 81 kWh battery with 200 kW fast charging, while highlighting shared-platform space compromises including cramped rear legroom and the absence of a frunk.
Key Pros 👍
- Stunning 4 Series Gran Coupe silhouette with aerodynamic flush door handles and low drag profile „we have a very very stretched roof line as i said more like a four series grand copy integrated door handles for better wind efficiency it comes close to tesla model 3 as for the cd value” ▶️ 00:01:31
- Practical fastback liftback tailgate provides superior cargo access and 470 to 1,290 litres of capacity „since it's like a four series grand copay you also have this fastback opening and i really love that it's also a great advantage if you compared to the tesla model 3 and this is then 470 up to 1290 liters in capacity” ▶️ 00:04:02
- Dramatic curved cockpit display pairing a 12.3-inch driver cluster with a massive 14.9-inch touchscreen „The display is actually completely different so that display here 12.3 inch in the left 14.9 inch in the right and it looks like it would go all the way through” ▶️ 00:05:59
- Substantial 81 kWh net battery capacity supporting rapid 200 kW DC charging capability „as for the battery 81 kilowatt hours net so that's actually quite substantial and recharging 7.4 or option 11 kilowatt ac or 200 kilowatt dc so this will also guarantee a good fast charging possibility” ▶️ 00:03:05
Key Cons 👎
- Shared combustion platform compromises packaging with wasted space, cramped rear legroom, and no frunk „my verdict is they are not using the advantages of an electric vehicle with this one here the driving dynamics which are soon to come on our channel will probably be amazing i'm pretty sure about that but the space you have the interior on all the seats kind of a little bit wasted” ▶️ 00:11:37
- Complete absence of a front luggage trunk (frunk) under the massive hood „well in the front there is no franc just this cover so as you can see we can see nothing” ▶️ 00:03:17
- Physical climate control dials eliminated in favor of lower-convenience touchscreen submenus „i do miss the manual climate knob definitely because they are gone they would be here right there in the three series so here we have the climate controls right there in the screen” ▶️ 00:08:21
- Hollow door-closing acoustic feedback from frameless glass windows without double-pane acoustic glazing „door closing sound is not good at all here but it also has frameless doors you can see it right there no dual insulation glass though see single glass” ▶️ 00:05:11
🎯 Verdict: The BMW i4 delivers an alluring blend of traditional German sports sedan styling, cutting-edge curved display infotainment, and hatchback loading ease, though sharing its assembly line with combustion models denies passengers the packaging efficiency and flat floor of bespoke electric rivals.
👤 carwow
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 11:22 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.5/2
TL;DR Summary: Carwow previews the BMW i4 Concept, highlighting its punchy 530-horsepower output, ambitious 372-mile claimed range, slick aerodynamic packaging, and curved iDrive screens, while questioning its controversial gaping grille, half-ton battery weight, and 124 mph top speed cap.
Key Pros 👍
- Potent 530 hp electric powertrain delivering sub-4.0-second 0-60 mph acceleration without rare-earth materials „don't go thing cannot be slow just because it comes with a single motor though it pumps out a whopping 530 horsepower so it's more powerful than the turbocharged straight-6 in the m2 m3 and m4” ▶️ 00:03:19
- Impressive projected range of up to 372 miles from an ultra-slim 80 kWh battery pack outdistancing Model 3 benchmarks „BMW says the new i-4 shall be able to do 372 miles between charges no know what you're thinking Matt electric cars never go as far as the makers claim they're to be fair this new i-4 was tested and the new stricter testing rules” ▶️ 00:06:53
- Advanced aerodynamic optimization including functional rear diffuser, flat aero wheels, and flush door handles „the alloy wheels use big flat spokes so they don't produce the kind of turbulence you get from a set of 20-inch desk-bound the door handles are flush to the body and like the massive sticky out ones you get on the 3-series well at the back there's a huge rear diffuser” ▶️ 00:06:12
- Curved panoramic glass displays with intuitive rotary iDrive controller and bespoke Hans Zimmer sound compositions „unlike the EQC you get a rotary controller on the center console with a cool crystal finish so it looks nice and should be pretty easy to use while you're driving” ▶️ 00:08:21
Key Cons 👎
- Oversized and unnecessary closed-off front kidney grille design dominating the frontal aesthetics „and the first thing to talk about is the grille let's be honest it's pretty shocking also it's totally unnecessary well I see cars need grilles let Erin to cool their engines electric cars don't have engines so they don't need grilles” ▶️ 00:00:40
- Heavy battery pack weighing over half a ton exceeds the weight of larger battery packs in competitor flagships „the battery pack still weighs more than half a turn in fact it's 10 kilograms heavier than the battery pack in a Tesla Model S” ▶️ 00:05:11
- Top speed restricted to 124 mph trailing high-speed performance EVs like the Porsche Taycan „the i-4 is no any as quick as a Porsche Tyco on you sale top out of 124 miles an hour but that's gonna be fine for most people isn't it” ▶️ 00:04:30
🎯 Verdict: The BMW i4 marks an ambitious Bavarian counterattack against the Tesla Model 3, merging serious 530-horsepower electric punch and 370-plus-mile touring range with quintessential German cabin ergonomics, provided buyers can stomach its ostentatious closed kidney grille.
👤 Autogefühl
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 225:10 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.5/2
TL;DR Summary: In Autogefühl's definitive BMW M shootout, the electric i4 M50 stands out as BMW M's best-selling model thanks to devastating dual-motor punch, a glued low center of gravity, hatchback utility, and corporate tax appeal, despite carrying substantial battery mass and lacking the raw tactile purism of petrol M legends.
Key Pros 👍
- Tremendous commercial success as BMW's top-selling M model, pairing explosive EV torque with massive corporate tax perks „one of the most popular ones just overtaken recently by the I4 M50 because for taxation reasons and so on lot of people go for this m model” ▶️ 03:42:48
- Ultra-low center of gravity from the floor battery pack provides remarkable road-hugging grip and poise „considering that this one here is way heavier than the combustion engine models you don't feel it actually because it also kind of sucks you to the ground due to that low center of gravity” ▶️ 01:03:34
- Standard Adaptive M suspension with rear air leveling provides exceptional everyday road compliance „optionally you can get an Adaptive suspension it's called adaptive mamp suspension that one is also standard and in the M50 but then also with a even stiffer setup” ▶️ 00:51:55
- Practical fastback tailgate opening delivers 470 to 1,290 litres of easily accessible luggage volume „what's better here with the I4 than with the model 3 it does have a fast bake opening of the hatch and that you know with one with a6661 i can sit underneath it easy access in and out” ▶️ 01:00:01
Key Cons 👎
- Lacks the mechanical rawness, lighter agility, and acoustic drama of true combustion M cars like the M3 „however when you think about the true M experience of course the true emeralds they are just stiffer rougher even sportier louder and so on” ▶️ 03:43:01
- Steering wheel goes unnervingly light and vague under maximum launch acceleration „the steering feeling especially while accelerating is very unusual BMW it kind of even feels out of control a little bit H not too happy with that actually” ▶️ 01:02:24
- Shared ICE assembly architecture means no front trunk (frunk) storage is available „sadly there is no Frank this one here is going from the same assembly line like the BMW 4 Series Grand copy or the BMW 3 Series so they're not using an EV purpose buil platform this is one of the drawbacks” ▶️ 00:53:31
- Substantial battery curb weight pushes outward on downhill cornering compared to lighter petrol siblings „that we have more weight so when we're for example going downhill um the car pushes a little bit more to the corn” ▶️ 01:03:14
🎯 Verdict: Within BMW's high-performance M family, the electric i4 M50 justifies its position as the brand's best-selling performance car through ferocious all-weather acceleration, daily hatchback practicality, and great taxation advantages, even if lightweight sports car purists will still crave the raw mechanical engagement of a petrol M3.
👤 Everything Electric CARS
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 17:09 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.8/2
TL;DR Summary: Jack Scarlett from Everything Electric CARS concludes after a month-long test that the BMW i4 eDrive40 is one of the finest EVs on sale, providing unmatched chassis poise, intuitive ergonomics, and genuine 300-mile real-world winter range that outclasses the Tesla Model 3, despite polarizing grille styling and the lack of a frunk or rear wiper.
Key Pros 👍
- Exemplary driver engagement and balanced chassis dynamics that prove electric vehicles can preserve sports saloon soul „what i do have is a beautifully balanced and trustworthy chassis i've got perfectly weighted controls and the perfect driving position i've got a usable but satisfying amount of power” ▶️ 00:10:25
- Ergonomic and intuitive cabin featuring high tactile build quality, responsive touchscreen, and physical rotary iDrive control „this cabin is just so intuitive everything is where you think it's going to be the things that you want real physical buttons for my driving modes my volume knob my d mist the stuff on the wheel gets physical buttons” ▶️ 00:06:10
- Outstanding real-world efficiency and range approaching 300 miles even in cold English winter conditions „it's been pretty cold in england for most of the last month shock and i've been seeing range just shy of 300 big range on this car” ▶️ 00:07:44
- Rear-wheel-drive eDrive40 offers far better ride comfort and usable road performance than the stiffer, costlier M50 „don't bother with that m50 this is the one you want i've driven both i prefer this one the amount of power i have at my disposal in this car is more usable the suspension is set up slightly softer” ▶️ 00:08:31
Key Cons 👎
- Polarizing front kidney grille aesthetics carried over from the combustion 4 Series „there are those grills again uh do you know what i was so rude about these in the ix review i don't have the heart to do it again i'm just going to say this this time they're not for me” ▶️ 00:05:05
- Omission of a rear window wiper hampering visibility in wet British weather „where's the rear windscreen wiper why is this a thing like on high-end cars that they they just decide not to give you a rear what i want to be able to see at the back of this car” ▶️ 00:11:19
- Absence of front trunk under the elongated bonnet despite ICE-derived packaging „what does continue to bother me is the big long bonnet without any frunk underneath it what's going on there where's my frunk” ▶️ 00:12:40
🎯 Verdict: The BMW i4 eDrive40 masterfully proves that electrification does not mean the demise of the engaging sports saloon, combining sublime chassis balance, premium cabin ergonomics, and long-legged touring range into a profoundly complete daily driver that easily overshadows its Tesla and Polestar competition.
👤 carwow
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 8:54 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.5/2
TL;DR Summary: Carwow pits the BMW i4 M50 against the Tesla Model 3 Performance across drag and rolling races, showing that while the lighter Tesla launches harder off the line and stops shorter from 100 mph, the 544 hp BMW edges it out in the quarter-mile (11.9s vs 12.0s) and dominates beyond 105 mph with Autobahn-bred top-end muscle.
Key Pros 👍
- Relentless top-end power delivery tuned for Autobahn speeds that reels in and overtakes the Tesla past 105 mph „That Tesla takes off quicker doesn't it but then this BMW catches it up and then starts gapping it it's got the lead up until about 105 and then you just sail past” ▶️ 00:07:01
- Wins the standing quarter-mile drag race in 11.9 seconds thanks to sustained 544 hp dual-motor pull „the BMW won completing the standing quarter mile in 11.9 seconds while the Tesla took 12 seconds” ▶️ 00:05:41
- Acoustic Hans Zimmer electric sound profile adds emotional drama under full acceleration „what I liked about this BMW as well it made a noise when I was accelerating which is absolutely annoying on the road but for the drag race it did add to the experience” ▶️ 00:05:18
Key Cons 👎
- Substantial 400 kg weight penalty lengthens high-speed emergency braking distance compared to the lighter Tesla „no they're not better Tesla won that um it's lighter is it I had full region on and everything like that to help me out but I guess that's the effect of almost 400 extra kilos” ▶️ 00:07:51
- Slower instantaneous step-off acceleration from low speeds compared to the hyper-responsive Model 3 „Tesla all about the low down punch BMW you know they used to building internal combustion engine cars and I think they've made sure that their electric car keeps on delivering power as you get faster” ▶️ 00:04:46
- Battery temperature management occasionally inhibits launch control engagement „hopefully my BMW will engage its launch control cuz sometimes it won't let you do it if it thinks it batter is too hot” ▶️ 00:03:51
🎯 Verdict: The BMW i4 M50 edges out the Tesla Model 3 Performance in a standing quarter-mile duel, proving its German high-speed Autobahn engineering pays off with sustained top-end acceleration above 100 mph, despite carrying a 400 kg weight disadvantage that hurts emergency braking.
👤 Electrifying
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 13:55 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.7/2
TL;DR Summary: Electrifying analyzes the BMW i4 as a standout used electric car, arguing that its timeless styling, mini-Porsche Taycan handling dynamics, driver-focused cabin craftsmanship, and practical hatchback boot make it well worth the price premium over a used Tesla Model 3.
Key Pros 👍
- Exceptional chassis tuning offering playful, precise handling reminiscent of a scaled-down Porsche Taycan „This is actually all about the handling, and that's why it's special. It's precise, but it's also playful. It doesn't feel like it's a sort of big four-door saloon-y sports car. It's more like a mini Porsche Taycan” ▶️ 00:05:30
- Top-tier interior material craftsmanship and driver-focused cockpit that clearly outclasses minimalist rivals „What I love is that this is it's a traditional interior. It's about the driver. It's not all paired back, it's not just about the technology, it's not just about a gigantic screen in the middle of the car. It's got that traditional look and feel and setup.” ▶️ 00:08:50
- Proven battery pack durability and dependable real-world range reaching up to 330 miles on 40 models „The 40 models will do more like 220 to 330 mi, obviously depending on the condition and how you're driving it. Charging speeds peak at 180 kW for the 35 or 205 kW for the rest of the lineup.” ▶️ 00:08:10
- Versatile 470-litre hatchback boot opening with flat-folding seats offering excellent family utility „The boot's also going to help with family life because you've got a 470 L of space, a big hatchback boot opening... you can fold the seats flat and there is loads of space for a set of golf clubs or a chunky bike.” ▶️ 00:11:13
Key Cons 👎
- Strong brand desirability keeps second-hand values higher than equivalent Tesla Model 3 or Polestar 2 cars „The i4 was always quite a bit more expensive to buy than the Polestar and the Tesla, but there were plenty of people who are happy to pay the premium. And the what-one factor of the i4 remains strong, and it's kept its used values fairly high.” ▶️ 00:02:42
- Base specifications lacked key driver assistance gear, necessitating cars optioned with the expensive Tech Plus pack „Now, if you're a fan of adaptive cruise control, well, actually that was only standard on the M cars. So you're going to want to look for cars with the tech plus pack. Yes, I know. I can hear it already. The Polestar 2, the Kia EV6, the BYD Seal, and the Tesla Model 3 defenders are reaching for the comment section right to tell me that the BMW i4 was, well, expensive and not well equipped.” ▶️ 00:10:03
- Standard three-year manufacturer vehicle warranty looks meager compared to 5-to-7 year competitor coverage „the 3-year vehicle warranty, bit underwhelming, I'd say. It used to be industry standard, but things are changing. I mean, I would say you get longer vehicle warranties from Tesla, BYD, Hyundai, Kia, MG” ▶️ 00:12:15
- Compromised middle rear passenger seating due to a narrow cushion and floor tunnel intrusion „Whoever the fifth person is though is going to have to have a small bum. It's a bit narrow.” ▶️ 00:11:12
🎯 Verdict: On the pre-owned market, the BMW i4 is arguably the finest compact executive EV money can buy, justifying its modest price premium over Tesla with superior road manners, peerless cabin refinement, and proven real-world durability.
👤 carwow
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 9:32 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.4/2
TL;DR Summary: Carwow tests the dual-motor BMW i4 M50 against the rear-drive M3 Competition in standing and rolling drag races, showcasing the EV's devastating instantaneous low-speed roll-on acceleration, superior brake-test stopping power, and lower price tag, though its 2.2-ton heft and tapering high-speed pull see it edged out by the M3 at the quarter-mile trap.
Key Pros 👍
- Instantaneous twin-motor torque delivering ferocious real-world roll-on overtaking punch from 30 and 50 mph „instant instant response from the electric car but as soon as the m3 winds up it just you know takes off” ▶️ 00:05:47
- Superior deceleration performance in emergency stops thanks to aggressive friction braking and regenerative combination „good brakes on that car maybe it's something to do with the regen so you've got regen and brake and it just helps you out” ▶️ 00:08:52
- Strong price-to-performance ratio offering 544 hp and all-wheel drive for £12,000 less than an M3 Competition „starts from 76 000 pounds it's more expensive than that new i4 m50 i guess that isn't a full fat m car though is it however despite that it puts out 544 horsepower from its twin electric motor” ▶️ 00:00:43
Key Cons 👎
- Significant 2.2-ton curb weight and aerodynamic limits cause top-end acceleration to taper off at higher speeds compared to the M3 „it's the typical thing with internal combustion engines they just pull harder for longer don't they we look pretty neck and neck off the line there but as soon as that m3 gets going it just leaves us behind” ▶️ 00:04:37
- Front wheel slippage during standing launches before all-wheel drive traction logic fully stabilizes „your car i looked across as i launched with no wheel spin on my side but you had wheel spin over there on your front axle like a little bit of wheel spin off the line” ▶️ 00:02:54
🎯 Verdict: The BMW i4 M50 demonstrates blistering everyday performance, obliterating the M3 Competition in real-world 30-to-70 mph roll-ons and emergency braking for substantially less money, even if top-end quarter-mile dominance and sensory acoustics still belong to pure combustion M cars.
👤 savagegeese
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 23:55 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.3/2
TL;DR Summary: savagegeese tests the BMW i4 M50, praising its reassuringly normal luxury car feel, smooth non-nauseating throttle calibration, Hans Zimmer acoustic theater, and hatchback cargo versatility, while critiquing clunky iDrive 8 touchscreen climate menus, front-to-rear axle disconnect at cornering limits, and questionable value over BMW's B58 inline-six.
Key Pros 👍
- Authentic luxury car build quality and acoustic isolation that avoids the sterile glass-roof echo chamber of a Tesla „i love the way that it feels i love the balance of it the solidness of it it's not an echo chamber like the model 3 with the glass roof uh it still has great balance and suspension and body control” ▶️ 00:19:10
- Thoughtfully calibrated throttle smoothing delivers explosive thrust without violent, motion-sickness-inducing whiplash „there is like smoothing that it does on the throttle so when you jam on it foot to the floor it doesn't like snap your head it it has that like millisecond delay of smoothing before the throttle goes full so what it does is it does not upset the car as much it doesn't upset you or me it's a far less nauseating experience” ▶️ 00:17:49
- Multi-layered IconicSounds acoustic composition by Hans Zimmer adds genuine emotional theater without sounding artificial „i think compared to what porsche just did on their tycon and what hyundai has done this does not annoy me at all and in fact in some ways it adds to the experience you're right there's a sense of like i i know it's cliche theater to it like it really does add something to the experience” ▶️ 00:15:10
- Gran Coupe liftback tailgate provides immense cargo practical utility without needing to step up to an SUV „because this is a hatchback following that grand coupe you could put down the rear seats and there's plenty of storage space back there and you take off that little kind of hide tray that kind of hides your cargo stuff once that hatch is up there's a lot of room back there i fit all my gear” ▶️ 00:02:43
Key Cons 👎
- Ergonomic regression in iDrive 8 with climate controls and physical shortcut buttons relegated to distracting screen submenus „they've moved all your hvac to the touchscreen which means you're constantly having to do this there's no more muscle memory for hvac control you have to go into a sub menu have to tap there's no like sliding or swiping here so that's really a it's it's a frustrating thing you're going to get used to but it's far less usable” ▶️ 00:04:14
- Dynamic disconnect between front and rear electric axles causing front-end washout and hesitation exiting corners at the limit „also there's a lot of front end like wash out so it's hard to get this you know like it grips and it it puts you in the intended direction but there is a disconnect between the front and the rear axle far more than you would get in a normal 3 series or even like a model 3.” ▶️ 00:19:54
- ICE platform adaptation leaves wasted packaging under the bonnet with no front trunk (frunk) storage „under the hood basically it's a huge chasm of wasted space for the electric motor where that engine would go so when we say it's been modified if this was a clean sheet design this front half of the car they'd think about okay we can integrate storage we can integrate all that stuff which is not here” ▶️ 00:07:59
- At over $70,000, BMW's stellar B58 turbo inline-six combustion engine remains a superior performance value proposition in America „i don't see the advantage in america where gas is still relatively inexpensive uh of this drivetrain versus the b-58 that drive train is so good so smooth relatively fuel efficient that the price delta you are paying for this which is about 10 grand i don't necessarily see the benefit” ▶️ 00:21:04
🎯 Verdict: The BMW i4 M50 is an impressively refined, solid, and normal electric grand coupe that excels at daily executive cruising, though keen driving enthusiasts pushing at tenth-tenths will find that BMW's lighter B58-powered combustion models still offer superior chassis balance and value.
👤 What Car?
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 12:55 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.5/2
TL;DR Summary: What Car? evaluates the BMW i4 eDrive40 as a superbly built, supple-riding electric grand coupe that surpasses the Tesla Model 3 in cabin luxury and hatchback versatility, though compromised rear headroom and public charging infrastructure friction prevent a total knockout victory.
Key Pros 👍
- Superior cabin build quality and plush materials that clearly outshine the Tesla Model 3 „in terms of actual build quality and looking at the quality of materials that are used it's the i4 that's a bit better than the model 3. so it feels really plush throughout very well put together” ▶️ 00:02:51
- Comfortable, well-damped suspension that eliminates the harsh jitter found in many rival EVs „it's comfortable so it doesn't have that really firm harsh edge that a lot of electric cars have feels really well controlled very smooth it's good at absorbing the worst of the bumps on the road” ▶️ 00:07:58
- Practical wide-aperture hatchback tailgate facilitates loading bulky items much easier than saloon rivals „the i4 has got a pretty decent boot and like the polestar 2 it has a hatchback opening so you can see it's got this big wide tall opening that means if you're putting bulky stuff into the boot you'll find it easier to do so in this than a model 3” ▶️ 00:06:53
- Natural brake pedal modulation paired with an intuitive one-pedal B-mode driving setting „the brake pedal is very consistently weighted you can also increase the effect of regenerative braking by putting it in b mode which effectively gives you a one pedal driving function” ▶️ 00:08:18
Key Cons 👎
- Restricted rear headroom and elevated rear floor bench due to the floor battery pack „compared to the 4 series the floor and the rear bench is actually higher in the i4 because you've got batteries underneath here so if you're six foot you've got quite a lot of leg room but headroom isn't great and your head will be stuck against the roof” ▶️ 00:05:17
- Absence of a front trunk (frunk) under the bonnet for cable storage „the i4 doesn't have a front boot at all this plastic covering here is just over the electric motor that's underneath it there's no extra storage” ▶️ 00:06:51
- Moving physical climate dials into submenus adds unnecessary distraction „what a shame that bmw is now putting the climate controls on the touch screen itself so if you want to change the temperature and if you want to do anything more complicated than change the temperature then you have to dive into a climate menu” ▶️ 00:04:15
- Public third-party charging network variability makes long-distance touring more stressful than in a Tesla „the fact is that right now on average a long journey in a model 3 will be far easier far less stressful than a long journey in an i4 and that for electric car buyers is a big consideration” ▶️ 00:10:32
🎯 Verdict: The BMW i4 eDrive40 is an exceptionally polished and dynamically sorted electric saloon that trumps the Tesla Model 3 in comfort, interior craftsmanship, and driving finesse, although buyers heavily reliant on public long-distance motorway charging networks still face slight infrastructure disadvantages.
👤 Albert And Cars and Grand Touring With AlbertC
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 10:22 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.6/2
TL;DR Summary: Albert delivers an insightful 3-month, 10,000 km owner report on the 2025 BMW i4, praising its planted highway manners, gentle B-mode regeneration, minimal running costs, and stress-free reliability during 200 km daily commutes, while noting cosmetic peeling on the shifter toggle and steep options packages.
Key Pros 👍
- Rock-solid highway composure and reassuring wet-weather road holding despite rear-wheel drive „When you drive it, it feels really planted. Mine's just a rear wheel drive, but honestly, just been raining, something like that. I've never slipped or anything like that because of the weight of the car.” ▶️ 00:05:24
- Smooth and progressive B-mode regenerative deceleration that eliminates motion sickness „So the B mode is kind of like the Tesla like regenerator braking mode. Only main difference is even when I release the the accelerator, which I'm doing right now, it doesn't really break that much cuz I know Tesla when you release it, you're actually breaking and it will make a lot of people sick, especially me. So this in the B mode, it's a really gradual in between.” ▶️ 00:02:53
- Reliable real-world highway range delivering 350-360 km even at sustained highway speeds „getting 350 range with my driving is actually really really good if you're more in town driving I'm sure you're 100% you will get more than a 400 km range.” ▶️ 00:03:40
- Tremendous hatchback boot space and versatile flat-folding utility for bulky cargo „And then the trunk, it is huge. So, if you drop your back seats, if you go to IKEA, you can fit a lot of stuff.” ▶️ 00:06:14
Key Cons 👎
- Early cosmetic degradation with the gear shift toggle peeling within 10,000 km „One thing about the interior though, there is a slight flaw. It's right over here. This uh shift toggle is starting to peel, which I did call BMW. It will be replaced under warranty.” ▶️ 00:01:28
- Essential cold-weather amenities and blind spot detection require an expensive $7,000 options package „there's no heated steering wheel. There's no heated seats. Does come with a sunroof, but there's no blind spot monitors, too. I asked if I add those options, it comes bundled in a premium package which is around I think 7,000 Canadian” ▶️ 00:04:33
- Noticeable battery range drop in extreme summer heat above 35°C with heavy climate control demand „Another thing to keep in perspective is if it's too hot, if it goes over 35° C, your range dropped like drastically. There was one day it was like 38° and then 100% I was like 300 or 320 km range.” ▶️ 00:03:52
🎯 Verdict: Covering 10,000 km across three months of grueling daily highway commutes proves that the BMW i4 is an exemplary long-distance cruiser, providing serene isolation, dependable real-world efficiency, and painless ownership that easily eclipses rival electric sedans.
👤 カー フィーリング
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 11:58 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.4/2
TL;DR Summary: Car Feeling reviews the BMW i4 Gran Coupe, praising its attractive exterior proportions, practical fastback hatchback cargo access, curved dual displays, and 200 kW charging capability, while pointing out shared-platform compromises including cramped rear legroom, missing frunk storage, and touchscreen-only climate controls.
Key Pros 👍
- Stretched 4 Series Gran Coupe silhouette with flush aerodynamic door handles and sleek low-drag styling „we have a very very stretched roof line as i said more like a four series grand copy integrated door handles for better wind efficiency it comes close to tesla model 3 as for the cd value” ▶️ 00:01:31
- Practical fastback hatchback tailgate offering 470 to 1,290 litres of versatile luggage volume „since it's like a four series grand copay you also have this fastback opening and i really love that it's also a great advantage if you compared to the tesla model 3 and this is then 470 up to 1290 liters in capacity” ▶️ 00:04:02
- Striking curved dual-screen dashboard linking a 12.3-inch instrument cluster with a 14.9-inch main display „The display is actually completely different so that display here 12.3 inch in the left 14.9 inch in the right and it looks like it would go all the way through” ▶️ 00:05:59
- Large 81 kWh battery pack supporting up to 200 kW DC fast charging and standard rear air suspension „recharging 7.4 or option 11 kilowatt ac or 200 kilowatt dc so this will also guarantee a good fast charging possibility... air suspension for the rear axle is standard actually” ▶️ 00:03:09
Key Cons 👎
- Internal combustion platform roots waste interior space, creating cramped rear legroom and a tall center tunnel „my verdict is they are not using the advantages of an electric vehicle with this one here the driving dynamics which are soon to come on our channel will probably be amazing i'm pretty sure about that but the space you have the interior on all the seats kind of a little bit wasted” ▶️ 00:11:37
- Absence of a front trunk (frunk) under the bonnet due to shared factory production lines „well in the front there is no franc just this cover so as you can see we can see nothing” ▶️ 00:03:17
- Elimination of dedicated physical climate dials creates unnecessary operational friction while driving „i do miss the manual climate knob definitely because they are gone they would be here right there in the three series so here we have the climate controls right there in the screen” ▶️ 00:08:21
- Frameless door design yields an unrefined, tinny closing sound without double-pane acoustic glass „door closing sound is not good at all here but it also has frameless doors you can see it right there no dual insulation glass though see single glass” ▶️ 00:05:11
🎯 Verdict: The BMW i4 Gran Coupe delivers an alluring executive EV package with gorgeous sports sedan aesthetics, hatchback utility, and cutting-edge cockpit technology, though packaging compromises from its shared combustion architecture limit rear passenger space compared to dedicated EV rivals.
👤 cinch
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 9:31 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.7/2
TL;DR Summary: Sam from cinch hails the BMW i4 eDrive40 as his favorite real-world electric car, celebrating its traditional rear-wheel-drive engagement, low seating position, and supple adaptive suspension, while observing limited on-center steering feedback and an interior architecture that may age quickly compared to bespoke EV platforms.
Key Pros 👍
- Authentic rear-wheel-drive dynamics delivering 340 hp and playfulness that feels like a true BMW 4 Series „this is an all-wheel drive like the sporty m50 this is a proper hairy chested rear-wheel drive sporty bmw i can't wait to drive it” ▶️ 00:00:25
- Superb chassis balance, compliant adaptive damping, and sharp front-axle turn-in that mask EV curb weight „i turned so nice and sharp it's so quick on the front axle it's really really nice” ▶️ 00:05:01
- Natural seating position set low in the chassis despite the floor-mounted battery pack „the steering's nice the seating position is low i have a battery underneath me but i'm still sat quite low in the car and i feel totally totally like i'm driving a 4 series” ▶️ 00:03:17
- Excellent real-world value around fifty thousand pounds offering near-370 miles claimed range „this at just over fifty thousand pounds starting it feels like a really good value car to me in terms of performance the way it feels like a proper bmw” ▶️ 00:02:30
Key Cons 👎
- Numb steering feel on center that lacks the organic feedback of combustion M-badged models „there's not tons of steering feel definitely definitely lacks the steering feel you get in other sporty booms of your models with petrol engines doesn't quite feed back until you've got a bit of load on” ▶️ 00:05:33
- Transmission tunnel and switchgear layout risk looking dated rather than futuristic as full digitization spreads „i guess one of the biggest risks about this car is that in a few years time it might not feel well it definitely won't fill that cutting edge because this is this interior has been in bmw's this center console here” ▶️ 00:07:07
- Immediate high torque can easily induce rear-wheel slip on damp cold asphalt „because it has so much torque because the torque delivery is so rapid you feel the car start to kick about and slide around even with the esp and traction control systems all switched on” ▶️ 00:03:51
🎯 Verdict: The BMW i4 eDrive40 is arguably the most convincing electric car for traditional enthusiasts, artfully preserving the low-slung driving position, balanced chassis poise, and rear-drive adjustability of a petrol 4 Series while delivering effortless zero-emission performance.
👤 Downshift
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 8:13 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.6/2
TL;DR Summary: Downshift highlights the top strengths and key compromises of the 2023 BMW i4 eDrive40, praising its liftback cargo versatility, whisper-quiet cabin insulation, and intuitive iDrive 8 curved displays, while noting shared-chassis packaging drawbacks including the lack of a frunk and tighter rear foot space.
Key Pros 👍
- Versatile Gran Coupe liftback hatch provides superior cargo loading capability over conventional sedans „all i4s are built off the 4 Series Grand Coupe body style which means they're all lift backs like this which translates to Max practicality and it is the cargo space here is pretty big” ▶️ 00:02:40
- Seamless, well-calibrated power delivery paired with exceptional acoustic hush free of wind or tire roar „it's really smooth coming on power they've calibrated it really well and the damping is really great so it does feel nice and solid and you get great cabin isolation with like right now coming down the road I don't hear any wind noise I don't hear any Tire Roar” ▶️ 00:03:25
- Modern cockpit tech featuring crisp curved dual displays running iDrive 8 and clever reverse assistant „you get things like iDrive 8 and a totally new Dash design with massive dual screens for your cluster and infotainment they are curved and they're kind of tacked into the dash but they look clean” ▶️ 00:04:33
- Compelling entry pricing at $56,000 undercut genuine luxury EV competitors while delivering true BMW build quality „Mercedes has their eqe but that's bigger and way more expensive and I'm not even going to begin to pretend that Teslas are luxury cars and the Hyundai ioniq 6 is not really in the same segment... so with all that in mind suddenly the 56 000 starting price and the sixty one thousand dollar as tested price start to seem kind of reasonable here” ▶️ 00:06:50
Key Cons 👎
- ICE-adapted platform leaves wasted space under the hood with no frunk and retains a center tunnel hump „as you adapt a gas chassis to an EV you inherently leave some wasted space like under the hood there's no frunk so no additional storage and your center console is maybe more cramped and tight than it would otherwise need to be and the rear seats do still have a drivetrain tunnel hump” ▶️ 00:00:34
- Single-motor 301-mile EPA range trails dual-motor Tesla Model 3 Long Range and Hyundai Ioniq 6 figures „range here is rated about 301 miles again not bad on the face of it however the Tesla Model 3 long range does about 333 miles of range and it gets there with all-wheel drive or dual motor and the Hyundai ioniq 6 361 miles of range” ▶️ 00:01:23
- Floor battery pack elevates floor height, cramping rear-seat passenger foot and under-thigh support „when they put the batteries in they put them in the floor which raises the floor and makes the rear seats a little less spacious than they already were however they're still pretty reasonable for myself at six one I don't have a lot of feet room” ▶️ 00:02:07
🎯 Verdict: The BMW i4 eDrive40 strikes a brilliant balance between authentic German luxury, refined rear-wheel-drive cruising composure, and practical liftback packaging, easily justifying its price premium over mass-market EV competitors despite modest rear-seat packaging compromises.
👤 Bumble's DIY
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 35:49 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.5/2
TL;DR Summary: Bumble's DIY provides an extensive multi-month owner report on the BMW i4 eDrive40, detailing 240 to 280 miles of real-world range, seamless home wallbox charging, and clever reverse assistance, alongside warnings regarding charging flap solenoid failure, winter heating drain, and expensive software downloads.
Key Pros 👍
- Consistent real-world range delivering between 240 and 280 miles across changing UK seasons „So, my real life experience has been that the range has fluctuated between around 280 mi during milder weather with no heating being used to as low as 243 mi uh with a bit more heating being used” ▶️ 00:03:16
- Intuitive B-mode one-pedal driving with perfectly calibrated progressive deceleration to a full stop „So when driving the car, I find the B mode to be excellent. One pedal driving, you essentially don't need the brake. And it's got to the point now where I kind of can judge the traffic in front of me and I know when to let go of the accelerator pedal and the car comes to a complete stop by itself.” ▶️ 00:19:15
- Highly practical 50-yard automated reversing assistant that effortlessly navigates tight parking lots „all you have to do is touch the accelerator and the car will backtrack through the last 50 yards or so. It's far enough of your journey in so you don't really have to worry about navigating out. Especially at night in the rain, there's curbs and stuff around you. The car will back out itself” ▶️ 00:29:40
- Convenient preheating functionality accessible remotely via key fob shortcut and the My BMW app „the diamond button on the car key can be used to preheat the cabin and that works flawlessly. Just literally hold it in for a couple of seconds and you can hear it spooling up and it starts to preheat the cabin that way.” ▶️ 00:13:50
Key Cons 👎
- Well-documented charging flap release solenoid failure requiring physical pry-tool intervention „The charging flap failed to open. I have a video on my channel about how I got the flap open. It appears that sometimes if it refuses to open after you've tried all the usual... the only way to get it open is just to break it open, which I used a pl or a little rubber uh air pump tool to do.” ▶️ 00:31:10
- Frequent short journeys and cabin heating demand cause heavy battery draw and range drops „I've definitely noticed that short trips wipe out the range significantly. And the use of the heating wipes it out even further. In fact, the gesso meter on the dash, which gives you your range, changes instantly sometimes whenever I turn the heating on and off.” ▶️ 00:04:37
- Assisted cruise control with stop-and-go is locked behind a pricey £750 post-purchase software paywall „I downloaded the assisted cruise control with stop and go feature. I think it was around £750. My experience that's ridiculously expensive.” ▶️ 00:15:47
- Tall driver seating positions leave very little rear legroom for rear-seat passengers and child seats „Although being quite tall, I do have the seat back as far as as I can put it, which does not leave much room for the passengers, even the children in the back. Definitely can struggle.” ▶️ 00:22:01
🎯 Verdict: The BMW i4 eDrive40 proves to be an exceptionally refined and reliable electric grand coupe over thousands of real-world miles, offering true 240-280 mile range and superb one-pedal drivability that comfortably justify the transition from petrol cars.
👤 CAR INSIDER
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 9:35 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +0.8/2
TL;DR Summary: CAR INSIDER delivers a pragmatic ownership reality check on the 2026 BMW i4, praising its benchmark cabin isolation, intuitive conventional ergonomics, and smooth power delivery, while cautioning buyers regarding hefty curb weight, motorway range decay, steep luxury depreciation, and public charging headaches.
Key Pros 👍
- Exceptional cabin acoustic insulation and progressive, linear electric powertrain calibration „The steering still feels connected, the cabin insulation is excellent, and the power delivery is smooth instead of overly aggressive.” ▶️ 00:01:06
- Intuitive luxury interior layout that feels like a genuine automobile rather than an experimental tech gadget „It's quick, it feels expensive, the interior looks modern without trying too hard. And unlike some EVs, it still feels like a real car instead of a rolling tech experiment.” ▶️ 00:00:25
- Refined suspension damping and executive cruising composure tailored perfectly for home-charging commuters „The i4 is still one of the most complete luxury EVs currently available. The interior feels premium, the ride quality is excellent, the performance is impressive” ▶️ 00:07:43
Key Cons 👎
- Substantial curb weight compromises braking feel and dilutes traditional lightweight BMW cornering agility „The i4 is fast, very fast, but it's also heavy. And sometimes that weight changes the character people expect from a BMW sports sedan. You feel it during aggressive cornering. You feel it during hard braking.” ▶️ 00:05:31
- Rapid battery consumption during cold weather and sustained highway speeds diminishes real-world range „Cold weather absolutely affects EV range, and the i4 is no exception. Highway speeds drain battery faster than many buyers expect. Aggressive driving, which is tempting in a BMW, also cuts range noticeably.” ▶️ 00:02:56
- Public third-party charging network unreliability creates friction during long-distance American road trips „The real problem is the charging experience in the United States. Public charging networks are still inconsistent depending on where you live. Some stations are broken, some are painfully slow, some are crowded” ▶️ 00:01:46
- Severe luxury EV depreciation and potential financial exposure from out-of-warranty high-tech hardware repairs „Electric vehicle values have been unpredictable lately. Price cuts across the industry, rapid battery improvements, and changing incentives have all affected resale values. And luxury EVs can depreciate brutally.” ▶️ 00:06:33
🎯 Verdict: The 2026 BMW i4 succeeds brilliantly as an insulated, beautifully appointed luxury commuter for drivers with dedicated home charging, but traditional enthusiasts seeking agile lightweight dynamics and frequent long-distance travelers face noticeable compromises.
👤 Nobby On Cars
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 10:52 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.6/2
TL;DR Summary: Nobby On Cars enthusiastically recommends the rear-wheel-drive BMW i4 eDrive40 as the sweet spot of the lineup, praising its 340-horsepower punch, authentic BMW dynamics, and premium cabin quality that outclasses Tesla, while noting moderate wind noise at motorway speeds and energy consumption hovering in the low-20 kWh/100 km range.
Key Pros 👍
- Authentic rear-wheel drive BMW driving dynamics delivering 340 hp that make stepping up to the costly M50 unnecessary „actually don't buy the M50 cuz this is all you need it's absolutely fantastic and we going to have a little look around it today” ▶️ 00:00:31
- Class-leading cabin craftsmanship and high-grade materials that vastly outclass Tesla build standards „like you have to get into Audi and the likes to get an electric car of this caliber with this kind of interior Tesla just don't come anyway near this kind of interior” ▶️ 00:04:24
- Instantaneous, back-of-the-seat acceleration delivering proper performance thrills „the steering is a little bit light but if you floor it it's proper back of your seat stuff and in lots of ways petrol BMWs haven't been made with this level of performance in quite a few years” ▶️ 00:06:01
- Well-judged suspension compliance and balanced handling despite the significant battery mass „even the weight of the batteries included it still handles well hasn't quite got that 5050 balance I think they've done their best to achieve it anyway” ▶️ 00:06:46
Key Cons 👎
- Elevated energy consumption rarely dipping below 20 kWh per 100 km during typical driving „energy consumption I don't really see it dipping below 20 kilowatt hours per 100 km at any point I think there was one day where I saw at 16 but generally it's living in the low 20s” ▶️ 00:09:18
- Noticeable wind rustle around the A-pillar at sustained motorway cruising speeds „I'd love a little bit less wind noise to be coming into the car over the a pillar when you're driving a Motorway speeds you can kind of hear a bit too much of the wind going by” ▶️ 00:09:30
- Battery weight becomes noticeable when pushing hard into tight corners „yes there are are points when you're really going into a corner and the weight of the back battery sort of lets itself be known” ▶️ 00:07:53
🎯 Verdict: The BMW i4 eDrive40 triumphantly translates the quintessential BMW sports saloon ethos into the electric era, offering engaging rear-wheel-drive dynamics, impeccable cabin build quality, and effortless punch that makes the more expensive M50 feel redundant for daily motoring.
👤 Leasing.com
📅 01.10.2024
⏱️ 8:08 min
👁️ 1.850 vizualizări
💬 32 comentarii
⭐ +1.7/2
TL;DR Summary: Leasing.com reviews the BMW i4 eDrive40, praising its addictive cornering agility, massive company car tax savings of £206/year BIK, versatile hatchback cargo room, and Hans Zimmer soundscape, while noting that essential driver aids demand costly option packs.
Key Pros 👍
- Flawless cornering composure, direct steering, and addictive instant acceleration that redefine sheer driving pleasure „every corner is beautifully flat in fact every corner is quite addictive the acceleration is obviously instant and very much fun and the steering is lighter and more direct than anything else I've driven” ▶️ 00:06:33
- Massive company car tax advantage with Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) of only £206 per year saving thousands over petrol saloons „company car tax on one of these is only 206 pounds a year I'll say that again benefit in kind is 206 pounds a year that means you'll save the equivalent of 3414 pounds on say a 420i” ▶️ 00:05:14
- Clever hatchback tailgate offering superior flat-folding cargo space that beats Model 3 and Polestar utility „because of this clever hatch I mean the size of that window is huge because of this and the seats that go down completely flat look at all that space you get” ▶️ 00:05:57
- Classy interior ambiance, multi-modal iDrive rotary input, and Hans Zimmer bespoke EV soundscape „inside it feels like a car not like the inside of a fridge and it's made by the people who were arguably the first people to make an electric car” ▶️ 00:00:40
Key Cons 👎
- Crucial driver assistance systems and premium audio require expensive optional packages like the £4,000 Technology Plus Pack „if you want the best automation systems the driving assistance the drive recorder the surround camera and Harman Kardon you are going to need to add a technology Plus Pack and I wouldn't get one without it but it is another four grand” ▶️ 00:04:22
- Public EV charging network dependencies require lifestyle adjustments and route planning compared to ICE refuelling „every Journey will turn into a little bit more of an adventure it adds a new dimension and detail to travel like as if you were a Pioneer you'll meet lots of new friends if you happen to charge it on the move” ▶️ 00:07:49
🎯 Verdict: The BMW i4 eDrive40 proves that transitioning to electric power does not mean surrendering sports saloon character or interior luxury, pairing addictive flat cornering with colossal business lease tax savings and real-world hatchback usability.
👤 Autogefühl
📅 12.10.2021
⏱️ 26:04 min
👁️ 233.286 vizualizări
💬 437 comentarii
⭐ +1.4/2
TL;DR Summary: Thomas from Autogefühl puts the BMW i4 M50 through its paces, praising its explosive 3.9-second 0-100 km/h sprint, versatile fastback hatchback tailgate, and Autobahn quietness, while critiquing its unnervingly light steering feel under full boost, front-to-rear suspension dissonance, and restricted rear legroom.
Key Pros 👍
- Explosive acceleration in Sport Boost mode rocketing to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds with a glued low center of gravity „what that was a hundred kilometers now 60 miles an hour what holy moly i mean yeah it was slide a little bit down in that part what the hell” ▶️ 00:11:45
- Versatile wide-aperture fastback tailgate offering 470 to 1,290 litres of easily accessible luggage space „what's better here with the i4 than with the model 3 it does have a fast back opening of the hatch and that you know with one with a6661 i can sit underneath it easy access in and out maybe even putting a bicycle in and so on this is of course the more practical approach and this goes 470 to 1290 liters” ▶️ 00:10:17
- Intelligent adaptive regenerative braking that seamlessly switches between free coasting and predictive deceleration „so when the car sees there's a car in front of me then there's harsha rig operation and that's to me a very good um you know very good way not to use a b braking mode like a one pedal driving feeling because here in that way you kind of have both worlds” ▶️ 00:15:11
- Exceptional high-speed chassis rigidity and acoustic tranquility up to 200 km/h on the highway „that's 200 kilometers an hour 125 miles an hour for this traffic situation definitely enough and still good noise insulation and really stable on the road so yeah i mean the surplus in weight is in this case maybe even a good thing” ▶️ 00:24:37
Key Cons 👎
- Steering wheel goes unnervingly light and loses front-end feedback during full-throttle acceleration „when you have that boost um the steering gets super light and that is a little bit um yeah i'm not sure is it because the car really literally lifts from the ground or something um but that's definitely a little bit irritating yeah to me overall the steering is a little bit too light” ▶️ 00:16:30
- Cramped rear passenger quarters with virtually non-existent legroom for taller adults and large transmission tunnel intrusion „here's the biggest problem about this vehicle once again due to the platform yeah i can hardly fit you in the back part headroom is quite okay but legroom yeah it's kind of nordic system for tall not existent for tall adults and in the middle part i mean i can't even move” ▶️ 00:09:26
- Suspension setup mismatch combining stiff front steel coils with softer rear air suspension „i feel that the rear is a little bit softer it's actually quite good and that the front is a little bit stiffer sportier i don't think that's a good it's a good mix either go for the smooth setup both front and rear or go for a stiff setup front and rear” ▶️ 00:19:29
- No front luggage trunk (frunk) due to ICE shared architecture assembly line constraints „sadly there is no franc this one here is going from the same assembly line like the bmw 4cs grand copy or the bmw 3 series so they are not using an ev purpose purpose-built platform this is one of the drawbacks” ▶️ 00:04:01
🎯 Verdict: The BMW i4 M50 is a fiercely rapid and refined electric grand tourer that successfully preserves the executive character and hatchback versatility of the 4 Series Gran Coupe, although synthetic steering feel under full boost and compromise-laden rear passenger room prevent an unreserved triumph.