Video Summary
Here's a summary of the YouTube video review:- It's a 2024 BMW i4 xDrive 40 painted in Alpine White.
- The xDrive 40 version was added to the i4 lineup in 2024, providing more power and better range.
- Standard features include LED headlights with automatic high beams, LED daytime running lights, and LED turn signals.
- The reviewed car is optioned with the Shadowline package ($950), which includes black headlight bezels.
- The car has the M Sport package ($2200), which includes the sport front bumper.
- The BMW logo has a blue outline, signifying the vehicle is electric.
- The M Sport package includes 19-inch M Y-Spoke Bi Color Black Wheels with Hankook Ventus S1 EVO3 Tires (245/40 in front and 255/40 in the rear), and M Sport brakes that come with red or blue M calipers.
- The review car has a $700 Parking Assistance Package, including a forward-facing camera.
- The model features adaptive suspension as standard, which tightens in Sport mode and loosens in Comfort mode.
- It has rain-sensing wipers as standard.
- The Shadowline package features gloss black mirror caps.
- The car features blind spot monitoring.
- It uses memory function for seats and mirrors.
- It’s a grand coupe model.
- The key fob is satin black with M colors.
- Under the hood, there's an 83.9 kWh battery pack (dual electric motors).
- It produces 396 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque.
- It has a direct drive transmission, resulting in a 0 to 60 time in 4.4 seconds.
- Range is 307 miles with 18-inch wheels, and 279 miles with 19-inch wheels.
- Type 2 and CCS charging are supported. The DC fast-charge can charge from 10% to 80% in 31 minutes.
- The interior is noted to be better than Tesla’s and similar to a gas-powered BMW’s interior.
- The car's 14.9" iDrive 8 infotainment system has built-in navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay, and wireless Android Auto connectivity; it’s easy to use thanks to its search bar.
- The test car is equipped with an $875 Harmon Kardon surround sound system.
- Lacking physical climate controls is considered a downside.
- The MSRP, as reviewed, is $69,220.
- The car’s exhaust sounds and torque made driving fun.
- Overall, it's at the top of the list of EVs that the reviewer has driven.
