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We did two laps of a 16.5m circuit; a mix of M40 motorway (5.3m @ 70mph), A and B road, 50 and 60 mph limits. 1 launch and a couple of aggressive 30mph roll-ons on each circuit. I drove the first lap and my wife the second lap. The climate control was set to 19c. The car had the 20" wheels (285 section rears). At the start there was 65% SOC and at the end 47%. The car is, in the main very familiar to my M340i in terms of steering wheel, cruise control, HUD and driver aids. The iDrive 8 large curved screen is better in the flesh than I thought it would be. Climate controls on the screen isn't really for me, but control everything else was fine. Displaying the map fully size was excellent. In terms of space, I'm 5'10" and when sat behind my driving seat position there were no knee / head room issues as you'd expect. Rear view via the mirror was far more limited than my M340i, but noting that the outside headrest were not fully folded down. I found the steering under launch a tad disconcerting (rather like the Thomas' comments in the Autogefühl review). It reminds me a bit of riding sports bike when the front goes light under power. I can't say I was a fan of this. I couldn't tell if this was the rear air suspension squatting or something else. All driving modes worked as expected and in the main I drove in B (aggressive regen) which as a comparator, is pretty to close the level in the TM3P. So to date, the EV test drives I have been: TMP3 x 2, Volvo XC40, Polestar 2, Jag iPace and now the i4 M50. Purely on driving / cabin, my pecking order is: 1) i4 M50 2) Polestar 2 3) iPace 4) M3P 5) XC40 Hope this helps... |
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01-08-2022, 06:31 AM | #70 | |
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The pricing is really frustrating because the 40 is more than enough but by the time you spec it up you may as well get the M50. Spec for spec the gap is less than 5K. As a driving experience, it's all very familiar, it just feels like a normal car that's battery powered and the interior is solid. I was impressed with the iDrive screen - the anti reflective screen they put on actually works, it was sunny when I took the car out and I could always see it clearly and there was no blinding reflections. You can definitely feel the weight when you chuck it round a corner, it definitely doesn't feel as nimble as something like a Model 3. Don't really understand what any of this means but I took a photo of journey data. Can't tell if it's good or bad. |
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That's no new to the i4. Loaded 540.vs.550, 340.vs.440.....
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I’m betting real world numbers will be more than this. This will be my 4th EV and I appreciate the range advantage. The difference in acceleration is really meaningless to me. Mid 5 seconds is absolutely fine for me.
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01-12-2022, 08:16 AM | #75 | |
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Coming from a RWD 340i I really appreciated the AWD grip and go. I had already decided after 3 RWD BMW's that my next family car would be AWD. My previous RWD 330d was a tyre killer when the dollop of torque came in it often caused unplanned slip. I am personally wary of high torque RWD cars now. My wife will not drive my car out of our driveway. So, another RWD was effectively off the table. So, now to find her a smaller <£40k ~200 mile range FWD or AWD 2nd electric car. Many are RWD on the lower spec more affordable models. Our drive opens onto the apex of a bend a 40mph limit road, and pulling out can be difficult. In my car you must have the steering mostly straight before significant accelerating under all but the best road conditions. Traffic speeding often forces the issue… My wife's FWD Mini Cooper S just grips and goes. Under these conditions the Mini is far easier and quicker to accelerate to 40mph while turning.
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01-13-2022, 06:34 AM | #76 |
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Still waiting for my dealer to get a display model in, they’ve only got 1x 4 gran coupe too, I wanted to see a few to help confirm my colour choice, Im currently portimao blue but am really unsure without seeing the car in the flesh in the various colours.
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02-19-2022, 06:14 AM | #78 | |
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The overall package didn’t wow me though, which I’m a bit disappointed in, was hoping to really really love it. I’m looking at the new C class and it’s interior and just thinking it’s so much better - I’m left wishing Mercedes did a fully electric version of it. In the end I Left the showroom still looking lovingly at the M3 and M4’s….. As for delivery the dealer is still telling me June, and I’m definitely considering changing from portimao blue to Brooklyn grey. |
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02-20-2022, 11:32 PM | #79 |
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Anyone with a UK M50 on order, I ordered back in November and have been told that release on this model won’t be until 3rd quarter 2022 so September at earliest.
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02-21-2022, 02:13 AM | #80 | |
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I hope it doesn't go into September. I will need to Tax, MOT, service and re-warrantee my present 340i as it turns 6… I have never had a car for 6 years before!… Oh well, more chargers on the road and more time with an inline 6 instead of Hanz Zimmer…
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02-23-2022, 12:15 PM | #81 | |
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Have you any idea as to final spec you are thinking of? My basic spec hasn’t changed from the start but colour wise I am bouncing between Sanremo Green and Dravit Grey. |
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02-23-2022, 12:53 PM | #82 | ||
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Option wise, Light pack, tech pack and comfort pack. Oh, and a tow bar, mostly for bikes. Basically replacing what's on my 2016 340i. Though, some extra toys lumped in the packs and lots more cost… Strangely, haven't wobbled much on the spec over the last three and a half months. Family practicality dictates a dark interior and after 3 dark grey BMW's I fancied a change. So, light grey… Or blue, or whatever the the light makes Brooklyn Grey look. The only thing I was wobbling on is a de-badge. I couldn't get it factory deleted this time, so nervous about dealer removal… But, I like to fly below the radar… I think I was the 3rd i4 at my dealer when I ordered on 11/11/2021. How's your spec shaping up?
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02-23-2022, 04:29 PM | #83 | |
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I’m all in for the Tech pack, the comfort pack isn’t worth it in my eyes, I know my M5 has it but it was standard. The lights I like but again the adaptive lights I believe are standard so all you are really gaining is brightness and distance. As for the rest it’s probably black/blue stitching, M seats, carbon trim, heated wheel, debating the shadow line but will get it on the lights, quite fancy the 50 year badging but £300 is nuts. Oh and as I said colours still up in the air, I’m currently Donington grey and want to go darker. Want the keep the extras under check because I’ve my name down for the new Maycan EV for 2024. Last edited by footie; 03-02-2022 at 07:17 AM.. |
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Forget Sanremo Green or Dravit Grey, after seeing the M50 in Tranzanite Blue I am completely smitten.
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I saw an 850 in Tanzanite and was smitten like you. My first BMW was a dark blue with tan interior. The M50 I ordered is Tanzenite and Cognac.
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Same combo as mine. Great minds...!
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It was nice to see the carbon trim too because it was an option I was ticking and it really does set the interior off IMO. |
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