A very good review. The only thing missing for me is a rear wash wipe but it has not stopped me ordering one which is due in June. It is just like an ordinary car and I don’t want a SUV.
@@Diggler569 I have been told today that mine does not have a build date and there is a problem with a part which was being produced in Ukraine and BMW have to make alternative arrangements.
Looks like a good quality EV option. Too bad our local bmw dealer is clueless when they can get an order slot and really clueless when a delivery would be :(.
I ordered mine with some basic options, leather, parking assistance, laser lights, Brooklyn grey, carbon fibre trim… the car was booking at just under $80,000
Hi Tim, this i4 doesn’t have the shadowline package equipped, which personally I wish it did because the champagne colored accents really makes the kidney grilles stand out.
I reserved this in mid march and somehow it’s just gone into production. They must’ve significantly ramped up production due to the incredible demand generated by this video no doubt.
Very detailed review. Thank you. Love the car, but one complaint is that the vehicle you are driving is not sold at the price you indicated. Color is extra, wireless charger is extra, rims extra, leather extra, driving assist extra, technology package is extra, comfort package is extra. If you want to compare it to prices of other vehicles, you should compare the price "as equipped". Build quality is without a doubt better, in my opinion, than tesla, jury is still out with regard to comparison to the Polestar 2. The bigger price gap may be worth it for some but not for others. And don't forget dealer markups in these hard times.
Idc what anyone says, this car looks so badass. Total head turner. Personally, teslas are cringey and embarrassing to the max, wouldn’t even be seen as a passenger in one. So it’s nice that there are so many nice EV options these days.
I would get the BMW I4 M40, cheaper and lighter. Tesla reminds me of Apple they are getting too comfortable the competition is catching up fast, wait until the Chinese EVs come to the US.
I own one of those big Tesla screens and although it works well, I am really liking the look and outstanding quality of this BMW. What Tesla has done with their screen layout lately and its lack of customization is really starting to piss me off.
BMW should stop using "Ultimate driving machine" on i4 as it build as half ass crap :( Share platform with gas car is just a joke, they could at least, remove rear seat bump and add frontk. Especially the USA version which they STRIPPED Welcome Door wing light and Automatic Tow. USA car dealers always like to strip car parts :( how greedy
Too bad they made it so ugly with that puke grill. The range is bad and this thing is no M car as it's way to heavy. Harry's Garage did a more honest unsponsored review of this exact car, check it out. In real life under 200 mile range. No thanks BMW, I'll hang onto my 2018 M3 for awhile longer.
You're right. It's not a dedicated M car and it won't compete on handling or in the corners. It wasn't built for that. Also, you're incorrect about the range. It will easily do 250 miles or more depending on conditions and tire package. Current European owners have already proven that. There is no better EV sedan right now for the price. And this is BMW's first shot at it. It will only get better.
This is so ugly and the front end is cringe! For a BMW M this is embarrasing to the max. Range sucks and Im sure it will be unreliable as a BMW since they want to ensure the techs will remain busy. I'll take Ioniq5, EV6 or even a Tesla over this overpriced garbage all day long.
excellent summary as usual
Such a balanced, intelligent and forward looking review. Great pictures!
Great review! I love my m240i, but the new i4 m50 is definitely looking good
Great review and on point. I have test driven the M50 and it is so much feels like a conventional car that you almost forget it’s an EV. ❤
Well done review. Thank you.
A very good review. The only thing missing for me is a rear wash wipe but it has not stopped me ordering one which is due in June. It is just like an ordinary car and I don’t want a SUV.
I get mine in July and so far I am really digging how well the car has been received
@@Diggler569 I have been told today that mine does not have a build date and there is a problem with a part which was being produced in Ukraine and BMW have to make alternative arrangements.
@@alanmachin3054 Damn.... is that gonna delay your delivery date?
Mine is still scheduled for production.
@@Diggler569 Yes, it won’t be the 1st of June.
Looks like a good quality EV option. Too bad our local bmw dealer is clueless when they can get an order slot and really clueless when a delivery would be :(.
Good review 👍
thanks for this great review !
Very nice review! Thanks for taking the time. Have you driven the e-tron s? Interested to see how this compares.
Etron weighs so much more, drives like a tank, and range is not competitive.
I-Pace is a good luxury option that’s much less than 100K. It gets overlooked by many for sone odd reason.
One year ago today! Might try to get it bro.
Awesome review. Do you happen to know what the dealer markup on this vehicle is?
Since this was their demo, final pricing wasn’t given. As of right now they’re only taking preorders
No markup here in Canada I paid msrp, but 18 months wait
In NJ the mark up is $5k
I ordered mine with some basic options, leather, parking assistance, laser lights, Brooklyn grey, carbon fibre trim… the car was booking at just under $80,000
My dealer essentially told me no markup on apre-order.
Does this have the shadowline package? The outline of the grille looks lighter than other videos ive seen of the car
Hi Tim, this i4 doesn’t have the shadowline package equipped, which personally I wish it did because the champagne colored accents really makes the kidney grilles stand out.
Ahh right on! Is this the regular Portimao Blue or is it Frozen?
@@timmilgram Not the flat Frozen
I reserved this in mid march and somehow it’s just gone into production. They must’ve significantly ramped up production due to the incredible demand generated by this video no doubt.
Why does "the nose" have to be so big?? It's an electric vehicle
Very detailed review. Thank you. Love the car, but one complaint is that the vehicle you are driving is not sold at the price you indicated. Color is extra, wireless charger is extra, rims extra, leather extra, driving assist extra, technology package is extra, comfort package is extra. If you want to compare it to prices of other vehicles, you should compare the price "as equipped". Build quality is without a doubt better, in my opinion, than tesla, jury is still out with regard to comparison to the Polestar 2. The bigger price gap may be worth it for some but not for others. And don't forget dealer markups in these hard times.
Idc what anyone says, this car looks so badass. Total head turner. Personally, teslas are cringey and embarrassing to the max, wouldn’t even be seen as a passenger in one. So it’s nice that there are so many nice EV options these days.
I would get the BMW I4 M40, cheaper and lighter.
Tesla reminds me of Apple they are getting too comfortable the competition is catching up fast, wait until the Chinese EVs come to the US.
I really don’t understand why anyone would buy an ugly beetle looking Tesla when this exists
You do not get it. Most people love the big screen in Tesla.
I own one of those big Tesla screens and although it works well, I am really liking the look and outstanding quality of this BMW. What Tesla has done with their screen layout lately and its lack of customization is really starting to piss me off.
BMW should stop using "Ultimate driving machine" on i4 as it build as half ass crap :( Share platform with gas car is just a joke, they could at least, remove rear seat bump and add frontk. Especially the USA version which they STRIPPED Welcome Door wing light and Automatic Tow. USA car dealers always like to strip car parts :( how greedy
The Model 3 isn't a luxury car
BMW calling themselves"Ultimate Driving Machine" but come out with this half ass shit:( They could make this car way better!!!!!!!!!!
Too bad they made it so ugly with that puke grill. The range is bad and this thing is no M car as it's way to heavy. Harry's Garage did a more honest unsponsored review of this exact car, check it out. In real life under 200 mile range. No thanks BMW, I'll hang onto my 2018 M3 for awhile longer.
You're right. It's not a dedicated M car and it won't compete on handling or in the corners. It wasn't built for that. Also, you're incorrect about the range. It will easily do 250 miles or more depending on conditions and tire package. Current European owners have already proven that. There is no better EV sedan right now for the price. And this is BMW's first shot at it. It will only get better.
This is so ugly and the front end is cringe! For a BMW M this is embarrasing to the max. Range sucks and Im sure it will be unreliable as a BMW since they want to ensure the techs will remain busy. I'll take Ioniq5, EV6 or even a Tesla over this overpriced garbage all day long.
Ha! Go talk to Tesla owners about fit and finish and quality. Talk about over priced. Love to hear how many "garbage" BMW's you've owned?
This is ugly? And Tesla is what, Brad Pitt.