The BMW i4 gets a new variant joining its range for the United States market, with the addition of the i4 xDrive40. Positioned in the range below the i4 M50, this is also the second i4 model to get a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain after the M Performance variant. Here, the i4 xDrive40 gets 396 hp and 602 Nm of torque from its AWD powertrain, enabling a 0-96 km/h acceleration run in a claimed 4.9 seconds. Drawing energy from a lithium-ion battery pack with 80.7 kWh nett usable content, battery range estimated to be 451 km when fitted with the optional 19-inch wheels, or up to 491 km)with the standard-fit 18-inch aero-optimised wheels.
Pricing for the BMW i4 xDrive40 in the
United States starts from US$ 61,600 before destination and handling charges,
and deliveries for this market will begin in the third quarter of this year,
says BMW. The top of the i4 range so far is represented by the i4 M50, which is
also equipped with a 80.7 kWh nett lithium-ion battery pack that feeds a
dual-motor powertrain for all-wheel-drive; this setup produces a combined 544
PS and 795 Nm of torque, from a 258 PS/430 Nm front motor and 313 PS/365 Nm
rear motor.
