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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 Renault Arkana Comparison
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2024 BMW
i4
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2024 Renault
Arkana
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Driving the family
City drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
50L
295 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$85,900 - $133,900
$41,000 - $45,000
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still looks sharp
- No price rises with more spec
- Impressive open road refinement
Misses
- DCT still clumsy off the line
- No hybrid option for Australia
- Back seat is a little cosy
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 (+$750)
Colours Available
Solid White is standard on all bar the R.S. Line, with the following finishes a $750 option:
- Universal White
- Zanzibar Blue
- Metallic Black
- Metallic Grey
- Flame Red
- Valencia Orange (R.S. Line only)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1333 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 1.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW - 400kW | 115kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 795Nm | 262Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 2250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
