BMW i4 2022 in-depth review - Can it really beat a Tesla Model 3? / Electrifying

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Whether petrolheads like it or not, electric cars are the future. But BMW is taking away the fear for drivers who need to be weaned off the petrol pump.
While dedicated electric models such as the Mercedes EQS, an Audi e-tron GT or even the iX from its own ranks promise different and new driving experiences, the old values count with the i4.
The four-door 'coupe hatchback' promises more driving pleasure than any other electric car in this class and feels as much like a combustion engined car as it can.
BMW has not developed its own ground-up design for the i4, but has used the basic structure of the best-selling 3 and 4-Series as the foundation for this car.
With this in mind, can the i4 really take the fight to 'bespoke' EVs like the Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2? Nicki Shields finds out.
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00:00 Intro
01:22 What is it?
02:17 Styling
03:22 Interior & Tech
06:37 Practicality
07:34 Range & Charging
08:54 Driving
11:55 Electrifying Verdict

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@richardkennett4086 2 жыл бұрын

My experience with the i4M50 is that it is nearly as good as a Taycan 4S but costs £40K less. An i4 40 is actually all the car you need and I think it is good value. If you compare against the EV6, Ionic 5 its is comparable on Contract Hire or PCP numbers. The Tesla M3 and Polestar 2 are slightly cheaper. But refinement, ride and range look mighty impressive at first glance. If it can actually give 280 to 300 miles range then this is one of the most interesting steps forward as the 3 series and 4 series are such popular cars for those not wanting a SUV. Sporty handling, conventional saloon with a hatchback make it practical. I think BMW make have just got this right. You will see cheaper versions coming plus a Touring and a Convertable. But there is a long waiting list already! Great review! Thanks Nicki!

@544juanito 2 жыл бұрын

I’m with you, and for me is just quality and the feel of everything that stand out on bmw, Mercedes benz etc, lights, wipers that actually wipe 😄, and little touches that make you feel good driving it which for me Tesla , Koreans cars for example are not close enough. But anyway we all like different things so all good 👍

@GadgetsBoy 2 жыл бұрын

Grill aside, i think the i4 will be the car to attract more ICE users over to EV. It drives and feels like a BMW, it's spot on all round.

@alvadagansta 2 жыл бұрын

Reviewers need to start talking about the half-empty bonnet. It's tall, it's long, and it doesn't hold much of anything (especially in the RWD model). They stick the battery at the bottom, increasing the car height, and they keep the bonnet half empty. It makes no sense. They have 4 body styles for the ICE 3/4 series platform but can't even modify things a bit more for the EV.

@georgeidarraga4006 2 жыл бұрын

apparently not, since it also has a large transmission tunnel.

@alvadagansta 2 жыл бұрын

@@georgeidarraga4006 that is probably more annoying than the bonnet

@heyitsmebee 2 жыл бұрын

It's simple enough. It is built in the same production line as the ICE models. Cost-cutting measure. It makes sense. We just don't like it.

@SunSnowGravity 2 жыл бұрын

Being a BMW driver I'm happy that the i4 continues to give me the feeling that I'm sitting in a BMW. I wasn't expecting otherwise but still happy to see it happening!

@douglaswares8296 2 жыл бұрын

Great review. I have had 2 x BMW 5 series Touring 2 litre diesels in the past in my caravan towing days. I bought the BMW 330e as an intro to the EV world in October 20 and it has reinforced my commitment to EVs in general. Just over 10k miles and over 7500 on battery shows the economy stacks up. Yes the i4 is expensive relative to the ICE 4 series but factor in £0 vehicle tax and zero >£40k value tax £350 per year for 5 years) together with

@bobbralee1019 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely car but £52,000 start price is way too salty for most folk. I bought an used I3 and love it totally agree with your comments on the older car

@torqueofthedevil8145 2 жыл бұрын

BMW's aren't aimed at most folk

@bobbralee1019 2 жыл бұрын

@@torqueofthedevil8145 The BMW 3 Series was always up there with the best selling cars in the UK so I guess most folk might disagree

@torqueofthedevil8145 2 жыл бұрын

@@bobbralee1019 company cars

@lewisjohnston6831 2 жыл бұрын

Another brilliant review NS . I have a question though, why don't you guys have more subscribers, i really can't get my head round that one. Also love the new presentation style

@nickomode7901 2 жыл бұрын

Great Review Nicki, you put the focus of your review on practical aspects that people will appreciate every day and not purely on PERFORMANCE!!!! Which was a very pleasant change of pace. Also kudos for looking at the regular model and not the M model

@sickhcivc 2 жыл бұрын

The i3 definitely aged well, still looks like it's modern unlike alot of cars

@mluu510 2 жыл бұрын

It’s hideous

@xondeez757 2 жыл бұрын

Aged well? Are we seeing the same car? It’s ugly and they did it on purpose

@stever5359 2 жыл бұрын

BMW engineers are in a quandary. They’re having a difficult time getting their EV’s match their ice vehicles excessive engine oil consumption…..but I’m confident they’ll figure it out.

@MrFatknacker 2 жыл бұрын

I got an BMW i3 REX back in January 2017 and drove it for 4+ years 110K+ miles and loved it - I would say with its carbon fibre shell and use of recycled materials it was ground breaking. It brought BMW to a whole new customer base - which appears they do not want, since even back in 2017, BMW were pushing out all sorts of exciting ideas for the i4, but instead all we get is a 4 series with an engine swap… So I am not sure why that took 5 years, and with Mercedes and VAG already producing dedicated EV platforms before you even get into the likes of the Polestar 2 and Kia EV6, it all feels a bit too little too late.

@marc7eleven 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review! And yes, the i3 is an excellent smart car; but exactly what you describe I experienced too when I was driving the i4. And you informed me on the smart features that I even didn’t know! Very nice review!

@craigoneill4504 2 жыл бұрын

Great car, love it. Does it come with automatic indicators?!

@donswier 2 жыл бұрын

Like the i4 form factor👍 (5 door hatch). - Gonna hang onto my i3REx, knowing it will be a future icon. - Range Extenders make so much sense (especially here in American West), but hard to explain to punters. Would love to see a REX version of i4 (not holding my breath). - Glad to see that lessons learned with i3 got passed along.

@siviter 2 жыл бұрын

I like the i4. It's a shame that the i3 is on the way out because technically it's still years ahead of most cars when it comes to material construction and the interior design. I would like BMW to do a heavy refresh on the i3 and make it have more mass appeal, but I don't think they make much money on them so it's unlikely. Not sure if I would pick an i4 over a polestar 2 🤷‍♂️

@dalroth10 2 жыл бұрын

I think the design of the i4 is great and and I'm very pleased to see that BMW, along with a number of other manufacturers, have not given up on saloon cars! Sounds like it is based on the ICE version rather than being built on a dedicated EV platform, but I guess they will address this in the future. My guess is they've rushed this onto the market to avoid losing out to rivals. The i4 is certainly an expensive car, but on par with it's main rivals. It will certainly be on my short list when the lease on my current EV (Hyundai Kona) expires next year. I really like the exterior design and if the front grill was just a little less 'massive' it would be perfect I think! The interior seems to ooze the kind of quality BMW are renowned for and your video demonstrates very well that it's really quiet inside the cabin, even on B roads. Can't wait to get a test drive in one.

@couplandsj 2 жыл бұрын

At least it’s a hatchback, so a fair bit more useful than a saloon.

@allyliddiard7320 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love that green, it would be the choice for me if I was ever the position to get one. God save us from the ubiquitous many shades of grey.

@marcbungener1877 Жыл бұрын

very good review, seen quite a few review but most did not mention the issue of the raised floor on the back seats (and issue the Tesla Model S also has I believe but I only drove the model X). Well spoted

@johnminshall242 2 жыл бұрын

Look forward to seeing more detailed and head-to-head tests, as this i4 should prove to be up there with the best of the £50-60k EVs. Personally, I wouldn’t feel the need to spend more on the dual motored M50… this is powerful and quick enough!

@JoesPhenomenal 2 жыл бұрын

My wife has a BMW i3 in the garage. We just added a Tesla Model 3 Long Range yesterday, so we have finally completely cut the gasoline cord. I like her i3. Cute little car, peppy, fun to drive, and best of all, she got it used with 18k miles on it for only $18000 USD. My Model 3..... well, we will just say I don't want to look at my bank statements right now.. haha... I love it though. Fits my personality perfectly, and it's perfect for me.... Lots of exciting new EVs coming though. The Electric revolution is definitely here to stay this time (Remembering the EV1)

@jnnic8138 2 жыл бұрын

mine is due in april ... ordered in white but looks great in that green... good review

@EVsteve80 2 жыл бұрын

I ordered the i4 40 M sport. I feel much better after your review, since it isn’t available yet in the US to even test drive.

@jamiep61 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. I actually like It as It Is very Sporty looking

@guesswho6625 2 жыл бұрын

I’m very excited. Im a lady and Love BMWs minus the grill. I’ve had lots of different brands of cars but BMW is one of my faves. Might be getting one of this, wasn’t keen on the i3 u o the size. I just got a new electric car and I’m loving it. Now bmw has released this I might switch and get one

@lapin46 2 жыл бұрын

good luck getting one as they will manufacture only about 30000 ix and i4 total in 2022. Making millions of them today would bankrupt BMW as I expect they make zero margin on them while cannibalizing their own 3- and 4-series sales that come with a margin. Manufacturing too many i4 would cost them a lot of earnings.

@SuperCatbert 2 жыл бұрын

wondering how the rear driven wheels only can handle all that weight?

@jamesmccormack3229 2 жыл бұрын

Love the design of the i4, great charging and mile range with a car that looks like a car like a BMW and not a spaceship. The price I think will be the big jump for a lot of people. The tech is really good too, I think it will bring over a lot of company drivers and some die hard ICE drivers too. Might find its more popular as a 2nd hand buy once the price falls a little.

@lapin46 2 жыл бұрын

it won’t as they only will produce 30000 ix and i4 total in 2022.

@milesforrest6920 2 жыл бұрын

On the price point. Yes it's high, but fuel is cheap. Charge overnight on a cheap rate and it can be < £5 for a full battery. Less servicing, less brake wear due to regen braking. No oil, sparkplug etc. So total cost of ownership (depending on your mileage) might be cheaper.

@rg6982 2 жыл бұрын

I love love the I3 and I4!!!! Fantastic review

@buzzofftoxicblog791 2 жыл бұрын

My ideal BMW a a.w.d i3M 😊 We got our first BMW i3 33kw 2018 loved it then in 2021 we bought a BMW i3S we tryed other evs like VW id3 but not as fun. Good to see more electric BMWs i4 mmmm looks good but agree bit conservative thank you 😊

@wleng 2 жыл бұрын

I have always wanted BMW to do a i3M!!! Would have been the perfect car. I also had the early i3 like you.

@henrikprebennielsen4612 2 жыл бұрын

Hej tak for en god præsentations. Den ser hamende godt ud

@shanemcpherson1015 3 ай бұрын

Does it have indicators.😊

@OnlineMD 2 жыл бұрын

Wish you had discussed its Auto Cruise. I test drove an IX a few days ago here in the USA. Well, list price was $92,000. There was NO radar control of the cruise at all...it showed no sign of slowing down as we approached the car in front. The salesman had no idea if that feature was included. Duh.

@TriviaChallenge 2 жыл бұрын

Look forward to seeing this 1inch from my rear bumper soon!

@mizaru84 2 жыл бұрын

The 4s Gran Coupe has been my dream car and I really like the i4 as well. Problem is that its going to cost and arm and a leg in my country, with the Tesla Model 3 being 50% cheaper.

@shawing 2 жыл бұрын

Confused by the massive bonnet when they could have used some of that space for better rear leg room and cabin space overall. That said the styling is clearly aimed at enticing ICE driver to the EV side 🤣 i3 has been on my shortlist for a good while now, I'd love to know what they plan to replace that with eventually!

@chillout1109 2 жыл бұрын

I think slowly and gradually enticing and transition ICE customers is exactly the point of these cars - the iX3 and the i4. BMW don't want to drop their customers into the full-blown BEV deep-end right from the word go. They will ease everyone into the electric world with these "conversions" first, before introducing clean sheet, ground up electric vehicles. If rumours are true, there will be a 5 Series based EV in the next 2-3 years when BMW introduces the current 5 Series replacement. The electric version of that car will perhaps be called the i5 in keeping with the current naming convention. Rumours also say the next 7 Series will introduce an electric version of its own based on the 7 Series ICE platform. Personally, I doubt the 7 Series ICE based EV rumor. I think the next 7 Series EV will just be based on the CLAR Modular Platform instead. The CLAR platform big enough, and is already being used in the BMW iX anyway, a big heavy luxury SUV. I think that platform can accommodate the next 7 Series EV comfortably. Sorry, I'm waffling.

@abraxastulammo9940 2 жыл бұрын

So what's under the bonnet? 🤔

@mmistermusic 2 жыл бұрын

@@abraxastulammo9940 huge bolts to attach the enormous grill. :-)

@johnmckay1423 2 жыл бұрын

@@abraxastulammo9940 They saved money by reusing the under pinnings of their ICE cars. Not as adventurous as the i3, but more likely to be bought and much more likely to be profitable. The purist in me is disappointed as I know BMW could make a better engineered car (more interior space, less weight), but the pragmatist just wants more EVs to be bought, so whatever it takes.

@gentlestorm 2 жыл бұрын

The front is almost half of the car and still no frunk...

@DjTonioRoffo 2 жыл бұрын

If you want excellent use of car volume, I recommend the Nissan Cube :o)

@kingsterre 2 жыл бұрын

the famous USP get dirty hands open frunk

@broondog1 2 жыл бұрын

Nice looking car and ordered one in Dec-21, end of Feb-22 I'm still waiting for a production date. So don't build your hopes up if you are looking for one any time soon

@kw02djo Жыл бұрын

I’ve now had the i40 for 3 weeks and I’m chuffed to bits with it. In my view there is nothing negative to mention. Best car I’ve ever owned

@rorzf1butler781 2 жыл бұрын

Love the green colour.

@seancotter4610 2 жыл бұрын

Love it and I plan to trade up from my 330e M Sport next year.

@OmahaBeachBand 2 жыл бұрын

BMW's are fantastic cars to drive for the most part. Arguably, they have been that way since the 70's with very few exceptions. However Chris Bangle took the company down a design path from which the company still has not recovered. It is very doubtful that Domagoj Dukec is going to help the company re-find its identity. In fact it looks like their designs are getting even worse. There are other great cars that don't make you cringe when you look at them.

@PK-gs3xo 2 жыл бұрын

I did a test drive i4 m50. It feels like a ice BMW unlike any others electric car. So far , I can say this is the best driving experience of electric car but it’s is too expensive. If you want to pay a little bite more you can get the M3

@antimatter4733 2 жыл бұрын

Not really more expensive when you consider how much you save in the long run, more of an investment

@karihautala3037 2 жыл бұрын

M3 costs almost the double, 130 kEUR vs 70 kEUR M50. A bit different taxation for ICE here :)

@mrmawson2438 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice

@anglosaxonmike8325 2 жыл бұрын

The crash pads for the high-voltage battery may not have been assembled. This can cause damage to the high-voltage battery in the event of a serious side crash and may cause a short-circuit increasing the risk of a fire. The BMW i4 vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between 15 September and 30 November 2021. BMW recall code: 61430600 Affected models: i4.

@anthonyc8499 2 жыл бұрын

i4 M50 would be my first choice if budget was no object over Polestar 2 and Model 3

@TheophilusPWildbeest Жыл бұрын

Just got mine, in the same san remo green but with oyster (light cream) coloured interior, it's fabulous inside and miles better to be in than any Tesla. I'm still not happy with the nose and might get the silver outline painted black to hide it. The other thing to note is that I didn't bother with the adaptive suspension for £2600, I don't need it, the standard is lovely anyway. PS the gear selector handle has now changed to a much smaller switch.

@544juanito 2 жыл бұрын

I love my i3 but I’m afraid I can’t afford the i4, but I’m hopping soon bmw or Mercedes’ Benz will come up with a small hatchback car 🙏🙏🙏🙏

@Bikerbug2020 2 жыл бұрын

As a BMW owner (R1200GS), I like the looks of the car, always have like the looks of BMW from way back 1986 BMW 3 series… like the looks, just wish they wouldn’t ask for so much money, wish it was the same as a Tesla M3P… with the same array of features.

@tooflesstesla 2 жыл бұрын

Is the *YAWN* car plate intentional? 🤔🤣 The only noticeable thing I like about this car is the green colour. I will be interested to see how it compares with its competitors. Thank you.

@NickiShields 2 жыл бұрын

Haha can’t believe I spent weeks with this car and didn’t notice! Clearly I’m the one that needs more sleep!

@annemelchiorjensen1112 2 жыл бұрын

I think it is beautiful and I have been waiting for this car for EVER, it seems. Still waiting and longing.

@tobydeane2066 2 жыл бұрын

i was hoping for more of the DNA of the i3 to be in the new bmw electric cars. yes it’s in the ix but that is so expensive. just looking for something more whacky and progressive. ……. like the ionic 5 which is simply stunning with great design inside and wow outside.

@CarFinanceSimplified 2 жыл бұрын

Love that green!

@Petelmrg 2 жыл бұрын

Is this a dedicated ev platform? - if so, why does it have a huge 'transmission' tunnel?

@Brian-om2hh 2 жыл бұрын

No, it's developed from the 4 series.... But dedicated platforms are on the way from BMW.

@aneebaba06 2 жыл бұрын

I have a pre-order the i-l4 M50 so I'm excited but it's not going to get here till the end of the year.

@andrewmarsden1970 2 жыл бұрын

On my list. That colour as well.

@amigatommy7 2 жыл бұрын

Does look good in that color.

@toninocars 2 жыл бұрын

This ev has a perfectly rounded steering wheel and this is a good job done , not I can say same for the grill though

@andytaylor97 2 жыл бұрын

I love that it’s number plate reads ‘Yawn’. What are the DVLA or BMW trying to say??!!

@FormulaWhine 2 жыл бұрын

I really like this car (if I blur my eyes while looking at the grill) and would choose one over the Model 3. But is that personal assistant really any use or just another case of technology for technology's sake? If it only "suggests" that it puts the window down for you then it's actually adding a step in to the process that doesn't need to exist. It's like asking your smart speakers to turn the lights on at home - it's often quicker to just flick the switch yourself.

@antimatter4733 2 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure it'll ask if you'd like to roll the windows down or close the air vents every time you're at a particular spot, then automatically do it without asking from then on

@FormulaWhine 2 жыл бұрын

@@antimatter4733 and then on the day it's raining and you don't want the window to go down...

@antimatter4733 2 жыл бұрын

@@FormulaWhine uhh, you gonna use a card scanner without putting your windows down?

@FormulaWhine 2 жыл бұрын

@@antimatter4733 imagine it's chucking it down and you're say behind another car, maybe two, waiting for them to go through first, and your car goes "oh yeah, when you're here you put the window down..."

@antimatter4733 2 жыл бұрын

@@FormulaWhine yeah, in that crazy specific scenario you'd have to put the window back up, or just don't use the feature if it bothers you, I know, this is end of the world stuff

@Kinergetics 2 жыл бұрын

In Australia: Tesla model 3 $59,990 (300 miles range) Model 3 Long Range $73,200 BMW i4 $99,900 In Europe the price difference may be less. 300 miles is enough range for most people, so the i4 is $40,000 more. A Tesla model S has travelled over 1,500,000 kms, the battery was swapped at 400,000 kms, so it has since travelled over 1 million kms on the battery. It has 2 new electric motors in that time. This is OLD batteries and OLD motors! Great that BMW has a good alternative for those that can afford it.

@richwhite5738 2 жыл бұрын

The title reads "BMW i4 2022 in-depth review - Can it really beat a Tesla Model 3? / Electrifying" I hung on for 13 minutes and at the very end was referred to watch another video for a comparison. Perhaps a better title for this video would be, BMW i4 2022 in-depth review .

@kartografist 7 ай бұрын

What color of i4 is that?

@BogeyTheBear 7 ай бұрын

San Remo Green. A dark green with gold metallic flake.

@tribalypredisposed 2 жыл бұрын

Hump in the back courtesy of BMW using a shared platform instead of a dedicated EV platform. Just not competitive with Tesla or other dedicated platform EVs that can offer better back seat room and comfort and more storage space and better performance stats.

@heyitsmebee 2 жыл бұрын

It is competitive in a different way. I want a German car, for example. There are no other currently available German EVs here in the US with this performance AND price range.

@tribalypredisposed 2 жыл бұрын

@@heyitsmebee pretty narrow decision parameters there. I don't think there are a lot of people like you who want specifically to buy a German car with those performance numbers at that price point. I bet sales the first year are no higher than 10% of the number of enthusiastic comments about the cars on social media.

@heyitsmebee 2 жыл бұрын

@@tribalypredisposed I think you keep missing the point though. Simply put, there IS a market for it. I don't think BMW IS expecting to sell Tesla numbers lol. They don't need to for EV, but their competitive edge is they can sell both - and will only get better. I know many people locally in Texas who want just that: a German EV that doesn't scream EV and who are long-time BMW drivers. My dealership has sold every one they were able to get and a nice number of orders for both the ix and the i4, meaning there is a market for those who want that straight up EV car, or the latter. Obviously you're not in either category, but there IS a nice market in the right cities. 😉

@tribalypredisposed 2 жыл бұрын

@@heyitsmebee I think you and BMW are missing the point. EVs were nine percent of sales in Europe last year, eight plus percent of sales worldwide. That number is rising rapidly. BMW if they start to develop a dedicated EV platform now at best has ramped cars based on that new platform to full production in 2027, by which time easily 50% plus of worldwide sales will be EVs. So until 2027 at best, BMW has locked themselves into rapidly falling ICE car sales, which all legacy automakers will have, and not very good EV sales as every year sees still more significantly better competition in EVs and everyone else has dedicated EV platforms. Both the dealership and BMW face potential bankruptcy now because BMW has missed the point.

@heyitsmebee 2 жыл бұрын

@@tribalypredisposed OK, you win bc it seems you apparently know it all and even better than car manufacturers who have been in the industry for decades 😜 We are and will be enjoying our German autos and hope you enjoy whatever you like to enjoy too ✌️

@arnoldtabor3767 2 жыл бұрын

Why did VW have to go with the ID branding ... It's just stepping a bit too close to BMW seen as they were here with electric cars first

@astroplutonium 2 жыл бұрын

Ordered one today, i4 40 fully packed. I wanted the 4WD but the range and better price was better. Can't wait to change my model 3 to that!' I forgot to say: The charging port of the i4 is on the wrong side. All EVs have it on the other side. That was very weird and impractical.

@TheElectricMan 2 жыл бұрын

love the new i4 electric

@ollyalme 2 жыл бұрын

She tells me there is a lot here I don't need. Well, when I receive my M50 (in waaay too many months) I'll decide that myself, thank you very much ;)

@NickiShields 2 жыл бұрын

Haha lucky you!!! Very good choice. Do tell us how you get on!

@wowwow4942 2 жыл бұрын

the problem is BMW will not give you the performance as good as a M3/P, hence they have to consider the price/performance compared to a normal 3/4 series

@Tek2121 2 жыл бұрын

It's a wonderful car! Great design, feels like a BMW, still sporty, and it'll get folks to transition to EV. I love it, and I want to turn in my 4-series Gran Coupe for this one. I'm happy BMW went this route: Showing they're serious about EVs.

@paoloquirici5975 Жыл бұрын

The i3S even today is a super modern car. I have moved to the i3S following a series of Audi A2. The new i4 sure is nice but nothing new so the usual or conventional are to be considered correct descriptions.

@BogeyTheBear 7 ай бұрын

'Conventional' and 'traditional' are just another way to say 'time-tested' and 'proven'. Innovation is one thing, but using your customer base to beta-test change just for changes' sake is an entirely different prospect.

@paulwinter9672 2 жыл бұрын

Great looking car that will appeal to all mainstream buyers.

@scotthooten5967 2 жыл бұрын

I think I am one of the only people who like the grill. Looks wise, the BMW is 🔥. Drive wise, it is light years better than the tesla 3. The BMW is a car you want to drive while the tesla 3 is a car you want to drive you around.

@BogeyTheBear 7 ай бұрын

Working around fighter jets, big nose intakes aren't as jarring to me. And a Tesla will get you to where you're going-- but the problem then is you're showing up in a Tesla...

@craig2100 2 жыл бұрын

The i4 is simply brilliant

@tiagoliu3434 2 жыл бұрын

Happy new year 2022

@DaraM73 2 жыл бұрын

So it’s a petrol car minus the engine?

@matthewwiemken7293 2 жыл бұрын

yep..

@maxs50 2 жыл бұрын

I3?

@user-og2hz8yw7p 2 жыл бұрын

The color of this BMW is great.

@keirreeves766 2 жыл бұрын

Fun video, awkward looking car, real world range on a cold day will be barely 200 miles, I'll take my diesel X6 any day (beauty is in the eye of the beholder of course).

@fraso2000 2 жыл бұрын

The i4 is a great car! Looks gorgeous, drives fast, and is practical for everyday use. What would you want more?

@acvelo5963 2 жыл бұрын

my wife loves her i3!

@paulvandenende1168 2 жыл бұрын

Beaty of a car and an extreem powerfull onze

@stefanhaffner 2 жыл бұрын

Licence plate says YAWN. Is that a hint ?

@calc1588 2 жыл бұрын

Love the green - the only thing to not like is their lead times :(

@dmomcilovic9185 2 жыл бұрын

Ohhh that grille ???

@joemartino6976 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great review. My default choice for our upcoming EV purchase is a Tesla Y. That said, I am search of an alternative and the I4, primarily because of its strength in the driving experience, is a serious contender. As for the front grill.....let's say it's growing on me and, besides, it looks much better than the featureless Tesla Y front end.

@polinicasio 2 жыл бұрын

Wait for the NIO ET7 and ET5 to come to Europe. Then you have to make a comparison in equipment, finish, driving range, power, and the price for which you have all this. I expect that the German car manufacturers will have a hard time. NIO is coming to Germany in 2022, so wait and see.

@padrino1 2 жыл бұрын

Can I ask WHY you are not wearing your seatbelt while driving? Do you think that this is acceptable?

@Electrifyingcom 2 жыл бұрын

Nicki was absolutely wearing her seat belt, and always does.

@NickiShields 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alex.. It is there, hiding under my jacket, tucked above my huge bump! I would never drive without it… Safety when driving is always the priority (possibly even more so at 7 months pregnant). Sorry you can’t see the belt. Will keep that in mind for future reviews so it’s clear.

@fatboy19831 2 жыл бұрын

Had BMW made this car back in 2015 based on the 2011 3 series Tesla would not be were they are today. Still BMW refuses to give its electric cars ICE performance. Making this car today in 2022 is just sad. BMW is truly the ultimate marketing machine. This can’t be the same company that made the excellent 2006 BMW 3. Or the 2011 1 series.

@matthewwiemken7293 2 жыл бұрын

it's not

@karihautala3037 2 жыл бұрын

They totally lost EV momentum, and they know it by now. They were forced to rush this one. Sad.

@simonreeves2017 2 жыл бұрын

As an enthusiastic i3 owner, I welcome the fact that BMW have re-engaged with their electrification program. However I am disappointed that this is not a ground up EV, that it is expensive, and that it doesn't utilise the amazing materials technology BMW developed for the i3. The i3 isn't perfect, but it is fantastic and inspirational. BMW should use what they learned from the i3 to get creative and with the EV future. Let's see Carbon Fibre Reinforced Plastic, aluminium and plastic panels instead of boring old 'steel cans' like the competition make. In the electric age, makers need their unique selling point, because China is waiting to capture the 'boring steel box EV' market. Come on BMW, show us how amazing you can be with what you learned from the i3 materials development process. Would I swap my i3 for an i4? No, sorry BMW, it's too expensive and too boring compared to the radical i3.

@nolibtard6023 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah a touring version would be nice

@nicholashills6972 2 жыл бұрын

Be interesting to see it compared to the Mustang, you know the one,... Mach E

@mmistermusic 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect car for people that want the latest, greatest and exciting technology packaged in an old-fashioned, conservative, (and a bit boring) exterior. On the positive side: it is at least a nice color. Not yet another black or grey bmw sedan. We have enough of those on the roads.

@number1Schumacherfan 2 жыл бұрын

Way better looking to me than Tesla’s nonsense.

@heyitsmebee 2 жыл бұрын

@@number1Schumacherfan 👏👏

@vitavacek3483 2 жыл бұрын

Cannot wait for their sales #, I already have a guess if they will beat Tesla 3 :)

@Brian-om2hh 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think that's actually the plan. BMW have always been acutely aware of their desirability factor, and they market their cars to suit that market. With BMW the slightly higher price actually forms part of the appeal. It's a clever marketing ploy. Price something slightly out of reach, and potential buyers will strive that bit harder to get it....

@vitavacek3483 2 жыл бұрын

@@Brian-om2hh I wonder whether their desirability factor will suffer with Tesla comparison. Just look at the Bjørn motorway range test. Even basic Tesla 3 with 60kWh LFP battery has longer range than the 80.7 kWh M50.

@heyitsmebee 2 жыл бұрын

@@vitavacek3483 But the desirability factor goes beyond range. They offer something Tesla doesn't: heritage, German engineering, luxury, quality, etc. As a BMW fan (that can afford them), range doesn't matter because I never travel more than 50 miles a day and can charge at home at night. I think the target audiences are different.

@arnoldtabor3767 2 жыл бұрын

I wish BMW would do a cheaper 250 mile range dual motor (2 150 or 120 HP motors)

@esm7708 2 жыл бұрын

If they did no one would buy their ICE cars.

@arnoldtabor3767 2 жыл бұрын

@@esm7708 they would still just a reasonably priced electric car with a decent amount of power but not flagship moving would probably make Volkswagen scared especially of it was slightly below the ID3

@esm7708 2 жыл бұрын

@@arnoldtabor3767 they need to produce a mk2 i3. I love the mk1. It has aged well but the range isn't where it should be.

@amigatommy7 2 жыл бұрын

Is the 'butt ugly' an option?

@SilentSalad 2 жыл бұрын

First impression. What a beautiful color. 2nd impression; change the title if you don't actually compare it to the M3.

@leeebbrell9 2 жыл бұрын

No brainer for me, I spend 420 quid a month on petrol. So I'm after a 4 series, the new 4 looks the same as i4 so guess which I'm getting .. yeah i4 please

@Brian-om2hh 2 жыл бұрын

Jeez, that's frightening. Get your EV sorted, download ZapMap or A Better Route Planner to your phone, and it'll make life on the road a little easier. Your "fuel" bill should easily be halved.... Begin your day after an overnight charge at home if you can....

@tonyn3227 2 жыл бұрын

Nice try from bmw, using ice platform. But for me is tesla model 3 anytime.

@amigatommy7 2 жыл бұрын

Better breakes than the VWs is a plus.

@hachuljeong957 2 жыл бұрын

02:00 80.7kWh + RR wheel drive give you 365 mile. Still can't beat Model 3.

@antimatter4733 2 жыл бұрын

All those panel gaps give it an aerodynamic advantage

@milesforrest6920 2 жыл бұрын

@@antimatter4733 all the European model 3 now come from China where there build quality is much much better than American made teslas. I have a model S and yes the gaps are bad in a few places. Take a look at a current model 3 and it's very good.

@Brian-om2hh 2 жыл бұрын

But some buyers just won't be bothered about *beating* a Tesla Model 3. They might just want something that *isn't* a Tesla....

@amigatommy7 2 жыл бұрын

800 volt would be better but the range is good.