BMW's revived badge for its "particularly sporty" models won't be expanded to the new 4 Series, instead staying exclusive to the 1 Series hatch.
BMW has no plans to rollout its reborn ‘ti’ badge to model lines beyond the 1 Series hatchback for the time being.
“Ti will be exclusive to the 1 Series for now,” said Andreas Ederer, project manager for the 4 Series model line.
Revived for the new 128ti hot hatch – due in Australia during the first quarter of 2021 – the badge signifies “particularly sporty members of a model range”, according to BMW.
It gets unique features such as a 195kW 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine, a Torsen front limited-slip differential, specially tuned lowered sports suspension, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 performance tyres, and M Sport brakes.
Such a badge would make sense for the 2 Series and 4 Series coupes, given these model lines are both the more sporting of BMW’s line-up – 230ti and 430ti, anyone?
The latest BMW 4 Series is now on sale in Australia from $70,900 before on-road costs, with the launch range comprising of the base 420i, mid-spec 430i and flagship M440i xDrive.
In 2021 the range will be bolstered by the hi-po M4 and M4 Competition, with prices starting at $149,900 before on-roads.
Stay tuned to CarExpert for our Australian launch review of the new 4 Series on December 9.
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BMW has no plans to rollout its reborn ‘ti’ badge to model lines beyond the 1 Series hatchback for the time being.
“Ti will be exclusive to the 1 Series for now,” said Andreas Ederer, project manager for the 4 Series model line.
Revived for the new 128ti hot hatch – due in Australia during the first quarter of 2021 – the badge signifies “particularly sporty members of a model range”, according to BMW.
It gets unique features such as a 195kW 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine, a Torsen front limited-slip differential, specially tuned lowered sports suspension, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 performance tyres, and M Sport brakes.
Such a badge would make sense for the 2 Series and 4 Series coupes, given these model lines are both the more sporting of BMW’s line-up – 230ti and 430ti, anyone?
The latest BMW 4 Series is now on sale in Australia from $70,900 before on-road costs, with the launch range comprising of the base 420i, mid-spec 430i and flagship M440i xDrive.
In 2021 the range will be bolstered by the hi-po M4 and M4 Competition, with prices starting at $149,900 before on-roads.
Stay tuned to CarExpert for our Australian launch review of the new 4 Series on December 9.
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MORE: BMW 4 Series pricing and specs
MORE: BMW news and reviews
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