BMW kicked off the teaser campaign for the 2021 i4
last month and now we’re finally getting a glimpse of the interior. The i4 adopt a parts bin interior that
follows in the footsteps of the 3-Series. This is a bit disappointing, but it
isn’t too surprising as the i4 is essentially an electric 4-Series Gran Coupe.
Getting back to the cabin, drivers sit behind a
leather-wrapped steering wheel and a digital instrument cluster which
presumably measures 12.3 inches. To their right is a familiar center stack with
a 10.25-inch infotainment system and stylish air vents with metallic accents.
The switchgear carries over from the 3-Series and so do a number of other
components.
The exterior is heavily camouflaged, but the model
is expected to have a fully enclosed twin kidney grille and an aerodynamic
front bumper. The car also has a sculpted hood and sweptback headlights. Moving further back, the i4 has a
rakish windscreen which flows into a sloping roof. The latter will likely
impact rear seat headroom, but it helps to give the model a sporty appearance.
The curvaceous bodywork continues at the rear as we
can see a rounded bumper and an integrated spoiler. Since the i4 is fully
electric, the model lacks an exhaust system. However, BMW’s camouflage team
added two rather unconvincing decoys.
BMW hasn’t said much about performance
specifications, but the company has previously confirmed the i4 will be able to
accelerate from 0-100 km/h in four seconds and hit a top speed in
excess of 200 km/h. More importantly, the model will have a range in
excess of 600 km according to the Worldwide Harmonized Light
Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP).
The i4 will be built in Munich and BMW has already
said the four-door coupe will be positioned in the “premium midrange segment.”
The company has also said the car will have a dynamic design, inspiring
performance and a high level of ride comfort.
