Video Summary
- The review covers the exterior and interior of a 2022 BMW i4 M50.- The M Performance models feature bronze accents around the grill and lower studs.
- I series models have a light blue backing for the BMW badge.
- It has LED laser light headlights.
- Functional air channels are present to cool the front wheels and brakes.
- The high-performance pack upgrades standard 19-inch wheels to 20-inch Pirelli P Zero tires.
- It’s painted in Brooklyn Gray Metallic.
- Functional air curtains on the front are accented in black.
- It has M-style door mirrors with bronze accents.
- It features a fastback design with a cabin reaward, long hood, and blacked-out window trim.
- Taillights are thin LEDs with a body-color matching lip spoiler.
- The rear has a black diffuser with more bronze accents.
- The rear has good design, giving visual menace without exhaust ports.
- The interior features Tacora Red leatherette.
- Aluminum trim is present.
- The Harmon Kardon sound system is an option.
- It features power one-touch up/down windows.
- Entry to the car through door cutouts is not large, with tall folks needing to duck to avoid hitting the roof.
- Seated behind his own seat at 6’ tall, the reviewer’s knees cleared with non-huge foot pockets, and his knees were pitched up at an angle.
- When the seat is all the way back, the reviewer can’t get his head on the headrest.
- The third-zone climate is here.
- It’s equipped with two USB-C ports.
- A driveshaft hump is here in an EV due to the i4 sharing its platform with the 3 and 4 series.
- An armrest that comes down includes deploying cup holders, but is sometimes annoying.
- Rear seats are cramped, but there’s ambient lighting.
- Doors are loud, but without a deep “chunk.”
- The premium package adds heating and lumbar.
- It has a large sunroof.
- Aluminum plating is present for pedals.
- The mirror features power folding and power adjustments.
- 10 cubic feet of storage are present; this lift-back design offers easy access.
- Storage includes cubbies and underfloor space.
- Folding down the rear seats requires pressing tabs from inside the cargo area, and is not as convenient as levers would be.
- Power close and locks feature are included on the tailgate.
- Its profile and rear is good, front not as much.
- There is no front trunk; just a plastic cover.
- The premium package models add heating to a leather wrapped wheel, small diameter wheel, with red stitching.
- It uses a dual AC synchronous electric motor and 81.5 KWH battery; 536 hp and 586lb ft of torque.
- D-mode and B mode both offered strong regen but the tester could barely tell the difference.
- Initial start is slow to boot, a slight hesitation was noticeable in infotainment.
- The reviewer also discussed the steering and said if it’s something like the performance model then its very engaging.
- For his performance test he placed the car in Sport Boost.
- Did a quick full force 0-60 and got 3.5 seconds.
- With traction DSC off in this model you are getting a lot of wheel spin
- But in straight line breaking its very good to just about 50/60
- The ride was smooth.
- Adaptive dampers are present in that car.
- Steering is good but with zero feedback from the road.
- If someone wanted a BMW over a Tesla it is a strong contender.
- The M340i is more engaging overall
- It has less power (385 hp/4.1 seconds to 60), gas engine and better range and the styling was superior.
- Charging: About 31 minutes to charge at a DC outlet. Level 2 was an overnight charging.
- The i4 M50 is priced at $66,895. The tested vehicle is $76,670.
- The Tesla Model 3 performance is about $63,440.00.
- A Polestar 2 Dual Motor at $51,200
