BMW has a knack for making great sedans (checkout the 1990 E30 M3 Sport Evolution or the E39 M5). The German automaker is looking to bolster its reputation in the electric vehicle market with the 2022 BMW i4. The new i4 is an all-electric sedan, also called the i4 eDrive40 in basic spec. Supercar Blondie checked out this revolutionary sedan to determine if the German automaker still has what it takes to drive the automotive luxury sedan segment.
The 2022 BMW i4 is a low-slung four-door sedan with a 4 Series Gran Coupe exterior. It’s looking to compete in the EV market with the Tesla Model 3, Kia EV6, and thwe Polestar 2.
First impressions on the i4 might be a turn-off due to its redundant make-up, but according to Supercar Blondie, there’s something special about this new premium EV liftback.
For starters, the 2022 i4 comes with blue highlights on the grille, side skirts, and the rear diffuser. The ‘blue’ outlines signify ‘electric,’ a universally accepted color for efficiency and environmental conformation.
That’s not all. There are three different ways you can get into the 2022 i4. You can open this electric model with a traditional key, the BMW smartphone app, or a BMW card-like easy-to-carry key.
The i4 also comes with a compelling infotainment system. There’s a curved screen integrated with personalized user experience settings unique for each user. BMW is working with renowned composer Hans Zimmer to create the sounds of cars for future BMWs.
There are two versions of the i4. Supercar Blondie’s test unit is the i4 eDrive40, but there’s also an M Performance version - the i4 M50.
The i4 isn’t the first BMW electric model. The German automaker already has two famous sub-brands: the funky-styled i3 and the i8. According to Supercar Blondie, while the market loved the two models, it was still looking forward to an electric version of a BMW ICE model - and the 2022 i4 appealed to that audience.
The 2022 BMW i4 makes 340 HP and can go from 0 to 60 mph (97 kph) in 5.5-seconds.
At the end of the video, Supercar Blondie specs out her BMW i4. She goes for aluminum trim, sky scrapper gray metallic shade with an all-white interior, and 19-inch aerodynamic wheels. This exact spec will be available for the audience soon.
Humphrey is a car enthusiast whose love and passion for automobiles extended into collecting, writing, driving, and working on cars. He got his passion for cars from his Dad, who spent thousands of hours working on his old junky 1970 E20 Toyota Corolla. Years later, he would end up doing the same with a series of lemons he’s owned throughout his adult life. Full profile
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