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BMW has been incredibly smart with its electric vehicle (EV) offerings in Australia to date.
Ever since the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemption was introduced for novated lease buyers of EVs under the Luxury Car Tax (LCT) threshold, the German brand strategically introduced versions of its EVs that qualify.
The BMW i4 eDrive35 electric liftback, which is based on the locally defunct 4 Series Gran Coupe, is one of these cars.
It recently received a mid-life update that brought more range and features, while remaining under the LCT threshold for fuel-efficient vehicles.
However, the plot thickens. BMW is soon set to launch its new i3 electric sedan which is based on the company’s Neue Klasse dedicated electric architecture.
BMW hasn’t given the i4 an official production end date, however overseas reports indicate it’ll end as soon as next year to make way for the new i3.
Should you hold out for this new-generation car, or does the i4 still hold up? Read on to find out.
Remember when MG’s first convertible sports car came out? I don’t, I’m 30. But I remember when the most recent one came out.
It’s got a weird name and it’s very hard to avoid drawing attention to yourself when you get out of it at the shops… but should you buy one?
I’ve been getting about in the new MG Cyberster to answer exactly that question.
The BMW i4 balances a solid, old-school feel with the beauty and stunning looks of high-end technology. It feels like the end of an era for the German brand before it leaps into the screen-heavy age of software-defined vehicles.
While BMW hasn’t publicly announced an end-date for i4 production just yet, the new i3 is bound to overshadow it once it arrives. It offers more than double the claimed range and will likely address a number of this car’s flaws.
In the meantime however, the i4 is definitely worth considering if you value driving dynamics and a quality feel in a car that you can drive daily.
The Cyberster is certainly an impressive thing in a lot of ways, but if you were expecting a perfect sports car from MG, you'll be a bit disappointed.
It's quite expensive if you're looking for a nice EV, but on the flip side it's quite cheap if being fast is your main concern.
If anything, the Cyberster is an exciting look at what the brand is capable of, even if it's a bit rough around the edges.