8.2
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 Skoda Octavia Comparison
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Based on the BMW i4 eDRIVE35 GRAN COUPE
Based on the Skoda Octavia SPORTLINE 110TSI
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
NA
45L - 50L
257 to 340 km
Warranty
5 year
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warranty
5 year - 7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$85,900 - $133,900
$31,690 - $53,890
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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
- Segment-busting practicality
- Sharp pricing, well featured
- Mature European road manners
Misses
- Australia still gets old 1.4 TSI donk
- Aisin auto not as sharp as a DSG
- Most people will still choose an SUV
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)
- Premium Paint (+$1,100)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$1,400)
Colours Available
Candy White is standard on the 110TSI Style and Mamba Green is standard on the RS. The following finishes are available for an extra $770:
- Moon White metallic
- Graphite Grey metallic
- Magic Black pearl
- Lava Blue metallic
- Brilliant Silver metallic
Velvet Red Premium is a $1100 option.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 1.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 210kW - 400kW | 110kW - 180kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 6000 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm - 795Nm | 250Nm - 370Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 9.6 - 11.65 | |
