2022 BMW i4 M50 Review: Bavarian bullet train

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Hit the accelerator, hard! All the power comes instantaneously and throws you in to the back of the seat, squishing your body like pizza dough. The M50 i4 provides immense thrust at any speed and in any given moment. Moreover, the i4 is a stylish fastback hatchback. And one that will keep you quite comfortable inside, assuming you can afford the options required.

In this video, I take you through the car, show you what features are offered and how they work. And then I take you on a drive to get a sense of how well it handles, the quality of the ride, and the overall experience.

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Video Chapters
0:00 Drive review – Overview/Trims/Price
2:07 Walkaround
4:56 Cargo space
5:20 Does it have a frunk?
5:56 Second row comfort and features
7:14 Front seat comfort and features
9:51 Adjustable energy recovery
11:06 Drive modes
12:00 Drive review – Powertrain
13:51 Drive review – Fuel Economy and Range
15:41 Drive review – Powertrain Feel
16:30 Drive review – Decelerating energy recovery test
18:05 Drive review – Acceleration Test
21:54 Drive review – Handling Test
24:12 Drive review – Ride/Comfort/Highway Test/Safety
26:00 Drive review – Conclusion

Specifications:
2022 BMW i4 M50
Base price: $66,895
Price as tested: $82,820

Powertrain:
Front axle electric motor:
Power: 255 horsepower
Torque: na
Rear axle electric motor:
Power: 308 horsepower
Torque: na
Total System Outputs:
Power: 536 horsepower
Torque: 586 lb-ft
Transmissions: single-speed drive-down gears
Battery pack: 83.9 kWh gross, 81.5 kWh net
Drive: all-wheel-drive

Fuel Economy
City 79 mpge
Highway 80 mpge
Combined 80 mpge

Dimensions
Length: 188.5 inches
Width: 72.9 inches
Height: 57.0 inches
Wheelbase: 112.4 inches

Weights and Capacities
Curb weight: 5018 lbs.
Interior volume: 90 cu ft (according to fueleconomy.gov)
Trunk volume: 10 cu ft

Calculated weight to power: 9.4 pounds per horsepower
Mfr’s claimed 0-60 mph: 3.7 seconds
Mfr’s claimed Top Speed: 130 or140 mph (depending on spec)
Government classified size: subcompact car

Options: Frozen Portimao Blue metallic paint, $3600; M Carbon exterior package, $2800; high performance package, $2500; driver assistance pro package, $1700; BMW curved display with HUD, $1000; icon adaptive LED with laser light, $1000; premium package, $950; Harman Kardon surround sound, $875; parking assistance package, $700; carbon fiber trim, $300; personal eSIM 5G, $300; wireless charging device, $200;

Recorded
7th of October 2022

Who is Robin Warner? – Brief description and bio:

Robin spent five years of his adult life as an engineer. Four years at a Tier One supplier, TRW Automotive (now ZF TRW Auto), working as a traction and stability control calibration engineer, and little over a year as a vehicle dynamics engineer at Ford Motor Company.

Furthermore, he spent 15 years of his adult life holding different editor positions at various magazines, including Associate Technical Editor at Car and Driver, Road Test Editor at Road & Track, and Managing Editor at Autoweek.

Robin also spent several years racing. He started in autocross, then bought a go-kart and then another one. Having a lot of success, including a Great Lakes Sprint Series championship in 2002, he moved to single-seaters, racing in the 2003 Skip-Barber Midwest Championship, the 2003-2004 Skip Barber Southern Championship, and the 2004 Formula Dodge National Championship.

In addition to making videos, Robin hosts a podcast about major road racing series across the globe, with a focus on Formula 1. Find the show at http://funwithcars.com/

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