BMW M4 2017 review
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What we like
- Brilliant engines
- Dual character for road and track
- Practical daily drivers
What we don't
- Value equation between CS and Pure is questionable
- Steering still not class leading
- Staggered tyre size for CS
BMW continues to expand its range of hot-to-trot sedans and coupes, with the company adding three new variants across its M3 and M4 ranges.
At one end is the Pure, a stripped-down version of the regular M3 and M4, while at the other is the new M4 CS, which is designed to appease potential buyers who may have missed out on the potent but limited – and expensive – M4 GTS.
We had a brief drive in both variants in Victoria, and it’s clear that one variant is a lot better than the other. And not necessarily the one you might think…
Verdict
The CS is a rocketship, no doubt, and it looks pretty incredible up close. Honestly, though, I’m struggling to see the value in an $82,000 leap from the Pure.
Factor in more expensive tyres – and different sizes at each end! – and little things like less robust interior trim, and the Pure starts to look like very good buying.
If you missed out on the GTS, the CS is a good substitute. If you’re looking for a BMW M4 that offers most of the bang for far fewer bucks, then the Pure is for you.
Would you go for the BMW M4 CS or the Pure?
BMW M4 2017 review
What we like
- Brilliant engines
- Dual character for road and track
- Practical daily drivers
What we don't
- Value equation between CS and Pure is questionable
- Steering still not class leading
- Staggered tyre size for CS
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