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2024 BMW i4 review
The BMW i4 eDrive35 has been brought to life in a bid to qualify for Federal subsidies, but it's more than a box-ticking exercise.
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Scott Collie
BMW i4 vs Mazda MX-5 Comparison
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2024 BMW
i4
vs
2024 Mazda
MX-5
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Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
FunFuel Efficiency
NA
45L
275 to 410 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$85,900 - $133,900
$36,090 - $56,140
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Plenty of performance for a base model
- Wants for very little on the spec sheet
- Real-world efficiency is competitive
Misses
- Smaller battery eats into usable range
- Heated seats are an option
- Rear packaging shows ICE origins
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun to drive anywhere, anytime
- RF brings coupe looks, flexibility
- Compliant ride
Misses
- Tan interior exclusive for auto
- Limited passenger legroom
- Steering lacks feedback
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Metallic Paint (+$3,900)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$495)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1496 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW - 400kW | 97kW - 135kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 7000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 795Nm | 152Nm - 205Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 4000 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 13 | |
