These are the first spy shots of the upcoming 2021
BMW i4, which represents the German automaker’s next step in the i range and
targets to give Tesla a genuine headache once it arrives in the market. 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.
Things like a set of BMW i-specific kidneys for the
front grille and unique door handles are just some of the expected design
features. 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
0-62 mph times.
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