The 2026 BMW I4 range of configurations is currently priced from $88,900.
The 2026 BMW I4 carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1600 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The BMW i Series I4 2026 prices range from $88,900 for the basic trim level Sedan Edrive35 Gran Coupe Lci to $133,900 for the top of the range Sedan M50 Gran Coupe.
The interior of the 2026 BMW i4 eDrive35 is dominated by the humongous curved display that houses a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch touchscreen multimedia system.
Despite the emphasis on the screen set-up, there is also an iDrive rotary dial controller which allows you to navigate through menus without actually touching the screen.
You can choose from aluminium or open-pore wood dash trim finishes for no extra cost.
The 2026 BMW i4 eDrive35 is available in 'Alpine White', 'Mineral White', 'Fire Red', 'M Brooklyn Grey', 'Cape York Green', 'M Portimao Blue' and 'Black Sapphire' exterior paint colours.
All besides 'Alpine White' cost an additional $2000.
The electric motor in the 2026 BMW i4 eDrive35 is fed by a 70kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
BMW claims this allows for a claimed range of up to 448km, according to ADR 81/02 testing.
The 2026 BMW i4 eDrive35 is claimed to do the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.0 seconds and has a top speed of 190km/h.
The 2026 BMW i4 eDrive35 offers 470L of boot space with the rear seats upright, which expands to 1290L with them folded.
The 2026 BMW i4 eDrive35 is powered by a single, rear-mounted electric motor that produces 210kW of power and 400Nm of torque.
It’s definitely true that the march of new-car technology is making big changes to the cars we’re being offered almost on a monthly basis. So, if your current car is just three years old, it might be worth holding on to it and waiting for the next big thing to arrive in showrooms. Certainly, by trading-in at just three years, you’ll pretty much max out the depreciation you’ll suffer in financial terms.
But by waiting, you might find that you can buy an electric vehicle and be able to tap into newer and better infrastructure that will be in place in another few years, rather than put up with the relatively sparse charging-station network currently in this country.
At the moment, a hybrid or plug-in hybrid is a pretty good way to go, provided you use the vehicle mostly in an urban setting, rather than long-distance freeway journeys where the hybrid tech is less advantageous. A hybrid is not exactly future-proof, but it’s a good next step for a lot of Australian car-owners.
As for what brand is best, the tech is getting better and better as time goes by, so it’s likely to be build date rather than brand that will determine the efficiency of the vehicle in question. That said, car owners can’t hold off forever when it comes to upgrading, so for the moment, a hybrid or plug-in hybrid is a logical next car. We’re particularly impressed by the current-model Toyota Camry which is good value to buy, a classy driving experience and offers hybrid fuel efficiency in the right environment. Such cars will be a lot of Australian families’ first hybrid, and rightly so.
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The 2026 BMW i4 eDrive35 comes standard with 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, power tailgate, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 14.9-inch touchscreen multimedia system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, synthetic leather upholstery and heated front seats.
The M Sport package is now also standard across the line-up, bringing subtle sporty finishes inside and out.
| BMW I4 Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
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Edrive35 Gran Coupe Lci
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Body Type: Sedan | Specs: Electric 1 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
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The 2026 BMW i4 eDrive35 offers a five-seat configuration. Synthetic leather upholstery is standard and can be had in either black or brown finishes.
The front seats offer electric adjustment, a manually extendable thigh support and are heated.
The rear bench is capable of split-folding in a 40:20:40 configuration. There are ISOFIX anchorage points on the outboard seats, as well as top-tether points on all three seats.