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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 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Comparison
BMW i4
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
2024 BMW
i4
vs
2024 Mitsubishi
Eclipse Cross
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Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
45L - 63L
86 to 485 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$85,900 - $133,900
$31,490 - $56,490
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Decent EV driving range – if it’s not uphill
- Smooth transition between power sources
- No interruptive safety tech
Misses
- Outdated interior design
- Slower charging than other PHEVs
- Dull to drive
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 (+$2,000)
- Metallic Paint (+$740)
- Pearlescent Paint (+$740)
- Prestige Paint (+$940)
Colours Available
Solid White is standard, with the following finishes optional:
- White Diamond prestige
- Red Diamond prestige
- Sterling Silver metallic
- Titanium metallic
- Black pearlescent
- Lightning Blue pearlescent
These finishes cost $740 except for the prestige colours, which are $940.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1499 - 2360 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 1.5L, 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW - 400kW | 94kW - 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 4500 - 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 795Nm | 199Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 2000 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10 - 12 | |
