Video Summary
Here is a summary of the YouTube video review of the electric car:- The BMW i4 has been a great success for the brand and is their best-selling electric vehicle.
- The powertrain gets no changes, but now there is an xDrive40 all-wheel-drive version available.
- The xDrive40 produces almost 400 horsepower and about 450 pound-feet of torque, and zero to 100 kilometers per hour happens in about five seconds.
- The car is heavy, weighing almost 2.3 tons.
- The floor-mounted battery provides 84.3 kilowatt-hours of energy.
- Depending on which version you choose and what size wheels it has, the range will vary from 365 kilometers to 512 kilometers; the i4 xDrive40 with 18-inch wheels is estimated at 462 kilometers.
- There are low, medium, and high regenerative modes, including one-pedal driving.
- The brakes feel normal with no weird transition between regen braking and the physical brakes.
- The suspension is on the soft side, allowing some body roll, but balanced for spirited driving and daily comfort.
- The rear of the i4 sits on air springs, but there is no driver adjustment.
- Steering is balanced for daily use and spirited driving.
- The I4 shines as a commuter car for traffic.
- New LED daytime running lights and tweaked grill are exterior updates.
- The leatherette upholstery, the Apple CarPlay, and the curved dual-screen layout are all notable.
- A physical volume knob and a wireless phone charging pad also exist.
- Rear seat visibility is tight due to the sloping roof.
- Space in the back seats is tight for taller people.
- Under the hood, there is an empty space, unlike other EVs.
- The base i4 starts at $54,990 (CAD), whereas the xDrive40 starts at $63,990 (CAD).
- Overall, it's a very comfortable car to use every day for all purposes, with all the latest gadgets.
