According to a recent report from L’Automobile, BMW is planning to unveil the i4 at the Los Angeles Auto Show in November.
The French magazine also says that the i4 would be based on the i3, essentially a sportier version with two seats and two doors. Just as like the other i cars, this new concept will adopt CFRP technology and is expected to have the same size as the i3.
The i4 could use the same hybrid drivetrain as the i3, including a rear axle-mounted plug-in system with a compact electric motor. It draws energy from the battery to provide drive to the rear wheels via a single-speed transmission. However, most likely the i4 will be more powerful than the i3 which has 168 hp and 250 Nm of torque.
If the BMW i4 goes in production, it is expected to cost around $50,000.
Via Greencarreports
