The BMW i4 electric four-door grand tourer has made its official debut at the Auto Shanghai 2021, and it’s shown for the first time wearing an M Sport kit. BMW said sales of the EV will begin in China sometime this year, before it is launched in other markets.
Compared to the first set of photos the
automaker released in March, the M Sport package isn’t all that over-the-top.
Up front, it gets a very familiar bumper redesign, while retaining the air
curtains at the edges and the full-height mesh kidney grille with blue
surrounds.
Over to the side you’ll find a black
graphic strip that runs along the bottom (the regular i4 has this in blue),
dual-finned fenders with an M badge, and a new set of 19-inch M lightweight
five-spoke alloy wheels. There’s also blue outlined hub caps with matching
brake callipers front and back. As for the back, changes are most subtle here.
The rear bumper design is new, replete with a reprofiled diffuser. The blue
strips that outline where the exhaust exits typically sit have been retained as
well.
Unfortunately, there are still no photos
to show the i4’s interior. However, you can expect the usual M Sport treatment
such as black headlining, nicer steering wheel, new upholstery material with
contrast stitching, and maybe even a fancier seatbelt design. Also, expect the
cabin to be similar to the regular 4 Series.
No performance figures have been revealed
yet, but BMW said the i4 will offer the perfect balance between sporty driving,
long-distance comfort and sustainable performance that is “unique” in this
segment. Its battery pack will offer up to 590 km of range on a full charge
(WLTP cycle), and the electric motors is capable of producing 530 PS. The
century dash is done in four seconds.
