Under the wave of the era of automobile electrification, many performance cars in the traditional luxury brand camp have also begun to "electrocute" one by one, in the BBA product matrix, The Mercedes-Benz brand launched the EQS 53 AMG, Audi took out the RS e-tron GT, BMW brought us the i4, so far, the German troika has completed the initial layout in the field of pure electric performance vehicles.
Recently, the BMW i4 was officially launched, and the new car was launched with two configurations, with a price range of 44.99 to 539,900 yuan. This model was introduced into the domestic automobile market as an import, and was the first to be unveiled at the 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show, so let's take a closer look at its specific performance.
Exterior design
The BMW i4 is the first pure electric 4-door coupe model launched by the BMW brand, built on the CLAR platform. From the appearance point of view, the car and the fuel version of the BMW 4 Series still maintain a high degree of similarity, the whole vehicle into the modern sporty design style, the front part of the face using a large size closed air intake grille, high-end M50 version of the model also inlaid with M logo on the upper end of the grille. The style of the headlight group on the left and right sides of the new car is also consistent with the fuel version of the BMW 4 Series, and the laser headlights support optional installation, and the distance of the high beam lights can reach 500 meters when the starting conditions are met.
In terms of body size, the specific length, width and height of the new model are 4785×1852×1455 mm, and the wheelbase is 2856mm. The new model has an elegant body arc on the side of the body, and the whole car is not deliberately increased because of the increase in battery modules, maintaining the same appearance as the fuel version of the model, but the back door is too short to make the line of the whole car appear to be stretched.
Compared with the front face design, the tail shape of this model is much simpler, and the iconic LED taillights with the M sports kit effectively enhance the sports aura of the whole vehicle. The small rear wing on the trunk cover of the new car is exclusive to the M50 version, which distinguishes it from the 40 model, and the blue sky and white cloud logo outer ring is inlaid with blue edges, indicating that this is an electrified BMW.
Interior design
BMW i4 interior design is still our familiar style, through the center console of the trim plate added carbon fiber pattern, the biggest change in the center console is the rectangular one-piece screen, the one-piece LCD dashboard and multimedia display screen is one of the important elements of the latest generation of BMW car design, added to this set of interiors that have been used for many years, and it does not appear too abrupt. The M steering wheel directly in front of the main driver is a three-panel design, the thick disc body has a good grip, and the rear paddle shift is cancelled, which does not provide the function of the paddle to adjust the power recovery force. The 14.9-inch central control display screen size is not too exaggerated, and the new ID8 operating system inside is smoother and can be operated by touch and knob.
Depending on the configuration, the seats in the new model are wrapped in imitation leather and leather fabrics, and the functions include the electric adjustment of the main passenger seat and the memory of the electric seat of the passenger seat. The M50 model offers one-piece sports seats with moderate internal padding and a backrest that fits into the body for good comfort and lateral support.
BMW i4 looks like a relatively normal rear seat, but the real riding experience is not friendly, first of all, limited by too short a tailgate, the rear passengers on and off the car is somewhat difficult, while the rear seat cushion is short, the higher platform makes the passenger's thigh directly suspended, the comfort performance can only be satisfied with short-distance emergency use.
dynamical system
The BMW i4 40 version of the model has a single-motor layout, with a maximum output of 340 hp, a peak torque of 420 Nm, a battery pack capacity of 83.9 kWh, and a combined CLTC range of 625 km. The M50 version uses dual motor drive, the combined maximum output power is 544 hp, the peak torque is 795 Nm, the 100 km/h acceleration is 3.9 seconds, and the battery pack capacity is also 83.9 kWh, but the CLTC cruising range is only 560 km.
Model configuration and purchase recommendations
As the first pure electric 4-door coupe launched by BMW, the BMW i4 inherits BMW's sports genes well, and integrates sports and technology through new detailed design and multimedia upgrades. The new model has two configurations launched this time, the price range is 449,900 to 539,900 yuan, the price span is 90,000 yuan, and then the car uncle will analyze one by one to see which one is more cost-effective.
2022 eDrive40
Referral Index: ★★
Configuration review: The configuration performance is comprehensive enough, and the overall cost performance is high
The guidance price is 449,900 yuan, the configuration has lane departure warning, lane keeping assist, active braking, front and rear parking radar, 360-degree panoramic image, cruise control, driving mode switching, electric sunroof, frameless doors, electric trunk, keyless start, keyless entry, 12.3-inch full LCD dashboard, main passenger seat electric adjustment, driver's seat electric seat memory, 14.9-inch touch LCD screen, Bluetooth car phone, mobile phone interconnection mapping, voice recognition control, Vehicle Networking, OTA upgrade, automatic headlights, 11-color mood lights in the car, rain sensor wipers, automatic air conditioning, independent air conditioning in the rear seat , rear seat air outlet, temperature partition control, PM2.5 filter device in the car, follow the reverse, etc., the configuration performance is comprehensive enough, and the overall cost performance is high.
2022 M50
Referral Index: ★
Configuration review: Performance improvement, large price span
The guidance price is 539,900 yuan, matching the front and rear dual motors, performance improvement, while the function is increased with adaptive cruise, suspension soft and hard adjustment, variable steering ratio, sports appearance kit, head-up digital display, mobile phone wireless charging, leather seats, HARMAN Kardon speakers, laser high beams, adaptive far and near lights, limited function improvement, and the price span of entry-level models is large, and the overall cost performance is not high.
Uncle Che summed up
In general, the BMW i4 has both heritage and innovation, the dynamic performance of the car can definitely reach the level of performance car, and take into account the good practicality, sufficient endurance also allows the car to easily complete the task of long-distance travel, is a model that takes into account both performance and practicality. However, we must also recognize that the performance of the car in terms of riding space is insufficient, but in any case, in the field of electric vehicles, domestic car consumers have a new choice. From the two configurations mainly analyzed by today's car uncle, the 2022 eDrive40 of BMW i4 has a sufficiently comprehensive functional configuration in the case of a relatively low price level, and the 100-kilometer acceleration performance of 5.7 seconds can also let young people experience a pleasure, relatively speaking, the cost performance is higher, and friends who like it can consider it.