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What’s iNext
BMW i4 & iX
IT’S OFFICIAL: the next evolution of the all-electric provide its trademark mixture of driving excitement
revolution is on the way; and it’s boasting a blue and and luxury across seemingly every automotive niche.
white roundel. The i4 will compete as an entry-level option—though
one boasting more than 500-horsepower and range
BMW is following up on the success of the hybrid i8 exceeding 370 miles from its 80kWh battery. The i4 will
sports car and hybrid or all-electric i3 commuter with share the same underpinnings as the current 3 Series,
an expanded EV lineup. The recent announcement of which means there will be plenty of interior room, as
the i4 sedan and iX SUV continues BMW’s mission to well as rear-wheel and all-wheel drive options.
Multiple variants offering different performance and pricing will be available, with the base model expected to
arrive somewhere between $40,000-$50,000. The i4 will offer incredible efficiency at an accessible price, though
some may elect to wait for the rumored M-model—which would open up a totally new realm of performance.
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