[ynguldyn]

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i4 updates from the Future BMW Model Information Thread:

• G26 i4 will get an update for EMs and/or batteries in 07/25 for the worldwide models and 11/25 for the US.
• We will probably see that hardware first in the updated i5 since it will start production 4 months earlier.
• With that, i4 models will match i5, and i4 M50 will become i4 M60 xDrive with the same 590hp offered in the i5 M60 xDrive.

[Kief]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

i4 updates from the Future BMW Model Information Thread:

• G26 i4 will get an update for EMs and/or batteries in 07/25 for the worldwide models and 11/25 for the US.
• We will probably see that hardware first in the updated i5 since it will start production 4 months earlier.
• With that, i4 models will match i5, and i4 M50 will become i4 M60 xDrive with the same 590hp offered in the i5 M60 xDrive.

So much for those of us looking for a bump in power with the 07/24 LCI builds...I was cautiously optimistic of an improvement for the LCI, so I wouldn't have to consider a Model 3 Ludicrous...

[///M TOWN]

Needs more range not power 💥

[psuibmw]

590hp

That’s way more than the actual M car

[VANOS]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

Needs more range not power 💥

Agreed!

More range, but keep the power loll more power more fun 😁

[HP Autosport]

Originally Posted by psuibmw

590hp

That’s way more the the actual M car

It's also around 900 lbs heavier.

[Hassan1490]

It is better for them to add the new drivetrain with the upcoming face-lift.
Why would anyone buy the facelifted i4 with the old powertrain?

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by Hassan1490

It is better for them to add the new drivetrain with the upcoming face-lift.
Why would anyone buy the facelifted i4 with the old powertrain?

What, in your opinion, is the percentage of BMW buyers who read Bimmerpost or the media that repost from it?

[Scrapula]

Originally Posted by Kief

So much for those of us looking for a bump in power with the 07/24 LCI builds...I was cautiously optimistic of an improvement for the LCI, so I wouldn't have to consider a Model 3 Ludicrous...

I wouldn’t consider it at all. I really don’t enjoy a car with one big screen. Too much distraction with touch screens for everything.

[hotrod182]

Originally Posted by HP Autosport

It's also around 900 lbs heavier.

Car and Driver actually says the i4 M50 is 1243lbs heavier. As heavy as it is, the i4 still pulls .97g on the skid pad, and ran a quicker time in a track comparo than the much lighter M240i. So its not like the i4 is horrible in the handling department. On the other hand, it rides better and smoother than the previous 5 series, and has almost 600lbs of effortless and instant torque for 98% of your street driving needs rather than going after Nurburgring numbers. I find the immensely practical hatchback configuration to be irreplaceable.

I ran a 11.48 sec 1/4 mile on the Dragy at over 121mph, and 3.4 sec w/o roll out. 3.2 sec without. If it really gains 55HP, then it could possibly dip into the 10's and high 2 sec 0-60 times.

[eddiehaug]

I have the i4M50. I can't imagine under which circumstance you would need more power. I'd rather take a charging infra in the car that doesn't throttle the charging speed after X number of relatively continued DC charging sessions, more range, faster AC charging, power-to-grid, a better AWD system, and other actually useful advances and features. More power, however, is not one of them.

[VANOS]

Originally Posted by Scrapula

I wouldn’t consider it at all. I really don’t enjoy a car with one big screen. Too much distraction with touch screens for everything.

It’s not even that, I love the drama you get with an ICE car; the rumble, sound, drive, feedback from the wheel, etc…

EVs are definitely fun, but not as fun and dramatic as ICE cars.

[VANOS]

Originally Posted by hotrod182

Car and Driver actually says the i4 M50 is 1243lbs heavier. As heavy as it is, the i4 still pulls .97g on the skid pad, and ran a quicker time in a track comparo than the much lighter M240i. So its not like the i4 is horrible in the handling department. On the other hand, it rides better and smoother than the previous 5 series, and has almost 600lbs of effortless and instant torque for 98% of your street driving needs rather than going after Nurburgring numbers. I find the immensely practical hatchback configuration to be irreplaceable.

I ran a 11.48 sec 1/4 mile on the Dragy at over 121mph, and 3.4 sec w/o roll out. 3.2 sec without. If it really gains 55HP, then it could possibly dip into the 10's and high 2 sec 0-60 times.

https://youtu.be/4lZXqnGqU_4?si=_pbLq5iD8pBu_qc4

Crazy! EVs are just beasts man, ICE cars can’t and will not be able to keep up.

[VANOS]

Tbh as much as I dislike that stupid beaver look, I would love to lease one out and see how BMW EVs are, especially the i4 M50

[M_GmbH TG8]

Originally Posted by eddiehaug

I have the i4M50. I can't imagine under which circumstance you would need more power. I'd rather take a charging infra in the car that doesn't throttle the charging speed after X number of relatively continues DC charging sessions, more range, faster AC charging, power-to-grid, a better AWD system, and other actually useful advances and features. More power, however, is not what of them.

Could you elaborate more better awd system? Thx.

T
G8

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by HP Autosport

It's also around 900 lbs heavier.

You’re not wrong, but instant torque is instant torque… 💨

[kgelfen360]

Only number general public care about is 0-60. They don’t care it comes in at 1000 pounds heavier. They just want to say 0-60 in 3 seconds and under.

[eddiehaug]

Originally Posted by M_GmbH TG8

Could you elaborate more better awd system? Thx.

T
G8

The car is mostly RWD, the AWD system is not permanent and, under certain circumstances, in the winter mostly, you feel the rear of the car slide more than what you'd expect it from an AWD car, and certainly a lot more than my previous G20 xDrive. When it's slippery it can react relatively quickly, but still, it doesn't feel as stable as an xDrive car.

When you hammer it, it engages all wheels as well. You can kind of force it also uaing the ESP menu, but still, it's very much computer-controlled. Engaging Sport mode doesn't engage it either, unless you accelerate hard and the computer decides that it needs the additional grip.

I'm not 100% sure about how it's actually programmed to behave. I once asked a mechanic at the dealership and even he didn't know for sure. It's very opportunistic and therefore I feel you gotta be more careful than in a petrol xDrive car. Curious about whether the i5 is the same or not. BMW has never said that the i4 is xDrive, but they do with the i5.

[Scrapula]

I have driven an i4 eDrive40, i4 M60, and i5 M60. The eDrive40 with only RWD was the most fun out of the 3. The M50 wasn’t great on turns. The i5 with the rear wheel steering does a much better job. There is definitely something lacking in the i4, but there are a lot of people who just want that straight line performance. I live in a crappy weather area and AWD is a requirement for me, unfortunately.

[spuntyb]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

Needs more range not power 💥

Bingo

[Ramos]

Why are they keeping the I4 once the Neu Class I3 is introduced?

[MaC-N54-E82]

Currently in an i4 M60 2 day loaner. It is undoubtedly fast in a straight line, but it’s far to easy to out drive the suspension and tires. IMHO the last thing it needs is more HP. I’m already looking forward to getting back in my G82.