These are the first spy shots of the upcoming 2021
BMW i4, which represents the German automaker’s next step in the i range. Perhaps the most surprising fact about
the BMW i4 is the lack of a proper futuristic design, looking more like a
4-Series Gran Coupe and less like a four-door version of an i8.
That’s probably because BMW wanted the i4 to look
more approachable to customers, since this will be one of the first i models
that will actually rely on its commercial success. The four-door
coupe style of the 4-Series Gran Coupe is one of the most successful in the
market, and this test car will definitely gain its own unique design cues, like
bespoke front and rear fascias to appeal more on early EV adopters.
BMW has previously said that the i4 will draw inspiration from the i
Vision Dynamics concept, which was revealed at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. The upcoming BMW i4 will ride on
the company’s CLAR architecture, just like all BMW models from the 3-Series and
above. Some reports say that it will be part of the overall 4-Series range,
which will offer petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid and of course all-electric
powertrains.
The 2021 BMW i4 will offer a choice between rear-
and all-wheel drive. The base version will have an electric motor mounted on
the front driving the rear wheels through a fixed ratio transmission, targeting
to offer a dynamic and pure BMW driving experience. The more expensive, range-topping
model will use two electric motors, each driving their respective axle. BMW’s
target is for the i4 to offer a driving range of up to 700 km, as
well as class-leading 0-100 km/h times.
Cr : Carscoops
