BMW M4 Competition 2021 review: is this 503bhp super coupe the best M car yet?

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This is the all new BMW M4. On paper, the latest generation of Munich's hot two-door offers huge promise: the already capable 4 Series is boosted courtesy of a M-Division's 3.0-litre twin-turbo straight six with a thumping 503bhp and 650Nm of torque. So is it the sharpest BMW coupe to date? Steve Sutcliffe gets behind the wheel and gives it a grilling.
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  • @GeordieAmanda
    @GeordieAmanda3 жыл бұрын

    Thank goodness they let the voice of reason do this review. Thanks Steve :)

  • @Jamaica121289

    @Jamaica121289

    3 жыл бұрын

    I was thinking the same thing 😂

  • @goddersgti

    @goddersgti

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, my favorite and possibly the best car reviewer out there.

  • @minimead368

    @minimead368

    3 жыл бұрын

    He’s still up there with the best car journalist/reviewers out there. It’s a shame we didn’t get a longer video like you did with other channels

  • @andyramone8497

    @andyramone8497

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well said. This is experience speaking here.

  • @aklisparta3790
    @aklisparta37903 жыл бұрын

    You sir need to have your own KZread channel

  • @iwillcritiqueyou22

    @iwillcritiqueyou22

    3 жыл бұрын

    right !

  • @minimead368
    @minimead3683 жыл бұрын

    Steve Sutcliffe, still up there with the best car journalist/reviewers out there. Auto Express you need to make these videos longer

  • @margle2699
    @margle26993 жыл бұрын

    The grill works much better with that colour combination

  • @kalan91

    @kalan91

    2 жыл бұрын

    Still looks like a nightmare.

  • @anwarabdullah8581

    @anwarabdullah8581

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@kalan91 agreed.

  • @KandiMan
    @KandiMan3 жыл бұрын

    The looks have grown on me - looks fantastic here.

  • @almac9203

    @almac9203

    3 жыл бұрын

    The darker colors hide the grill better. It looks like an angry beaver.

  • @vesuviusenigma7739

    @vesuviusenigma7739

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ex- hater

  • @antholito

    @antholito

    3 жыл бұрын

    Looks like Darth Vader when it's in black

  • @Mutedx0331
    @Mutedx03313 жыл бұрын

    The grille looks far better in neutral colors.

  • @asb1619

    @asb1619

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's they key; go with a black or Dravit grey and the grille stands out 50% less in my opinion.

  • @Mutedx0331

    @Mutedx0331

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@asb1619 I feel like it’s look good if it was in red too or like a sunrise orange..the showcase green color they debuted with just doesn’t sit well idk why.

  • @peterhammer6915

    @peterhammer6915

    3 жыл бұрын

    I saw today an M3 in Tanzanite blue, looked really really good, did not see that coming...

  • @Mutedx0331

    @Mutedx0331

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@peterhammer6915 yeah I saw one in white, I don’t think it was M-Line tho, but it was a 4 series but it was nice, the black grille actually complimented the white really well.

  • @vesuviusenigma7739

    @vesuviusenigma7739

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Rod2944 when they revealed the prototype months ago and haters started criticism of it I said that they would come around; you don't hear them now !

  • @mukidiaja
    @mukidiaja3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Steve. You're the best for sportier car reviewer

  • @destinationbikeatboxhillin8255
    @destinationbikeatboxhillin82553 жыл бұрын

    The M4 has gained weight but you appear to have lost some! Well done Steve.

  • @dajuice4200
    @dajuice42003 жыл бұрын

    I usually get 3 or 4 new car videos of the same car in my feed. I wait to watch yours first. Steve is the best.

  • @Rodisflawless
    @Rodisflawless3 жыл бұрын

    Funny how every reviewer so far is saying different things about the brakes, the steering or the gearbox. Goes to show how subjective all those reviews are.

  • @DeanoTXR53

    @DeanoTXR53

    3 жыл бұрын

    I mean, it makes sense when each of those individual components can be individually set by the driver to comfort, sport, sport plus. If you don’t get your settings right, you might compromise your experience. It’s insanity to me honestly

  • @rllyhim2621

    @rllyhim2621

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’ve heard almost the same thing every time

  • @shoeyh5169
    @shoeyh51693 жыл бұрын

    Can always rely on Steve for a solid review

  • @dfernandesish
    @dfernandesish3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Steve ... when you did the first review of the M4 comp . I had made up my mind and bought one ... every single day I drive it I have a big smile .... I love the new M4 and the grill is growing on me ....🤩

  • @dimos15
    @dimos153 жыл бұрын

    The best channel.

  • @grahamsalmons2027
    @grahamsalmons20273 жыл бұрын

    You can watch any of the other reviews, but honestly I wait until I see Steve drive the car before I form an opinion. Brilliant summary, can’t wait for the track video

  • @chandrachurniyogi8394
    @chandrachurniyogi83943 жыл бұрын

    the proverbial kitchen sink!!! love the way you put it!!!

  • @Chris-nj1mr
    @Chris-nj1mr3 жыл бұрын

    In the darker colours, with a number plate, these look stunning! In the lighter colours they grill looks too pronounced making it look dreadful

  • @carlrea
    @carlrea3 жыл бұрын

    A fantastic road just not long enough. Car is amazing dynamically and looks better in a dark colour but I just can't get over that grill. Fantastic review by Steve as always.

  • @graemes8628
    @graemes86283 жыл бұрын

    A proper wheelman. In a world of so called car influencers who frankly haven't got a clue, thankfully we still have proper automotive journos like Steve who can actually tell you whether you should buy a car or not. Steve you're more of an influencer to me (I've owned 3 M3's and 3 911's among many others) than all of the new lot (buy a car, wrap it, change the exhaust, drive it round central London a few times, un wrap it, sell it - yawn yawn) put together. Long may you continue.

  • @sgr995
    @sgr9953 жыл бұрын

    This is the best review for the car. Nice seen you again!

  • @jermainejameel8093
    @jermainejameel80933 жыл бұрын

    Steve Sutcliffe is one of the few car guys who reviews cars sensibly, thoroughly and without the comedic nonsense. A car journalist of the highest order.

  • 3 жыл бұрын

    Steve. The best voice in this biz

  • @azaboy2
    @azaboy23 жыл бұрын

    Wow, looks quite good in grey

  • @stevenbabe4666
    @stevenbabe46663 жыл бұрын

    Love your voice and how you describe things. It makes me miss living in London so much. I just got the 2021 M440IX and I love the car. I think this new interior is nice and would love this model.

  • @nunolopes1112
    @nunolopes11123 жыл бұрын

    Steve we need you! top review

  • @peterbennpan7288
    @peterbennpan72883 жыл бұрын

    I'm saving this to watch on my 4k TV with headphones

  • @4gosselin
    @4gosselin3 жыл бұрын

    Steve great work. Keep your amazing insight and talent for the spoken word coming.

  • @cgtpotomac
    @cgtpotomac3 жыл бұрын

    Sutcliffe is one of the most underrated reviewers to ever grace KZread. Technical knowledge and reviews fairly.

  • @JAMY77777
    @JAMY777776 ай бұрын

    Good to listen to a review without the usual swearing .

  • @Jannajx5
    @Jannajx53 жыл бұрын

    Looks so good in this color

  • @infidel900rr
    @infidel900rr3 жыл бұрын

    Steve Sutcliffe is great!! thanks

  • @workspilot.
    @workspilot.2 жыл бұрын

    Excellent work in the content.

  • @rdab700
    @rdab7003 жыл бұрын

    This is the exact spec I want.

  • @MrTyrrell86
    @MrTyrrell863 жыл бұрын

    I may have to purchase , but which one ? M3 or M4 ? And should i wait for xdrive ?

  • @ravichandranguruvalu683
    @ravichandranguruvalu6833 жыл бұрын

    What watch are you wearing Steve, looks great.

  • @mlukubone7134
    @mlukubone71343 жыл бұрын

    This color suits it better than yellow 🥰

  • @VuongTrantrade
    @VuongTrantrade Жыл бұрын

    that is beautiful color on the m4

  • @doctorbashir3497
    @doctorbashir34973 жыл бұрын

    I’m sure it’s a fantastic drive. But even in Grey, the grille is horrible

  • @JurisKankalis
    @JurisKankalis3 жыл бұрын

    How is it a single clutch box? Don't automatic boxes at this amount of gears (9) have at least 3 clutch packs?

  • @carloscostaXX
    @carloscostaXX3 жыл бұрын

    Brutalist architecture on wheels. Cool.

  • @prabhugautham
    @prabhugautham3 жыл бұрын

    Just perfectionist and an excellent review video. No nonsense review video and the voice is just awesome to hear also helps me to watch the video without any disturbance too.

  • @santana9537
    @santana95373 жыл бұрын

    🔥🔥🔥 M3 over anything In class 😍

  • @AP-rj5gr
    @AP-rj5gr3 жыл бұрын

    Well done steve, looks like its moved a class above again, bigger, heavier, more power. Cant wait for an e30 style M car a new 0.5 series maybe??

  • @agungbuana6796
    @agungbuana67963 жыл бұрын

    Whats bhp? Whats the coversion rate to metric hp?

  • @peterhammer6915
    @peterhammer69153 жыл бұрын

    Thnks for a really good review! I find it funny that most here comment about the front and about the weight knowing nothing about how it drives. 1. The grill looks considerably better live, I hated it in pictures but actually liked it when I saw an Tanzanite blue G80 today 2. The weight is zero problem if the chassis is engineered well. I have driven several times an Taycan 4S. That car weights about 2300 and is still nimble as a 911. And no I am not joking. 3. Biggest issue for me is missing of the DCT, but maybe the ZF is better here than in the F90, where it sucks

  • @khaledkhaled-dg3wp
    @khaledkhaled-dg3wp3 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely a masterpiece WoW !! I mean look at it.

  • @robby8384

    @robby8384

    3 жыл бұрын

    You need to go to specsavers

  • @ryb2189
    @ryb21893 жыл бұрын

    I hear Steve I start to tune in more great review.

  • @Eyeball1980
    @Eyeball19803 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant review and awesome footage, stunning BMW 🔥🔥🔥👌🏻

  • @tbirdboy
    @tbirdboy3 жыл бұрын

    That voice I recognize within a second. I just stopped, download the video, setup my Bluetooth speakers then go!

  • @ahdi77
    @ahdi773 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @VAYBACHkhan
    @VAYBACHkhan3 жыл бұрын

    Best done video/review ! Professionally .

  • @tonywencil8450
    @tonywencil84503 жыл бұрын

    Steve is a boss

  • @donyakusa9187
    @donyakusa91873 жыл бұрын

    I like the front-end. I don’t see what all the fuss is about regarding the grill.

  • @gmonsen
    @gmonsen3 жыл бұрын

    Not sure what this is other than a heavy, turbocharged 4 wheel computer. I own an original E30 M3 and there is simply no connection with these in any way. Completely opposite cars. This one does nothing for me, but the Game-Boy crowd should love it.

  • @tumimokoena4404
    @tumimokoena44043 жыл бұрын

    I like how he didn't mention the grille and focused on what matters. The stories about that grille are tired and besides, the looks are subjective!

  • @carsandcountries4898
    @carsandcountries48983 жыл бұрын

    Good review as always sir i understand ur review and accent very nicely nd very well put together

  • @WhiteMouse77
    @WhiteMouse773 жыл бұрын

    My bi-fuel MPV with both 50litres fuel tanks fulled up weighs 1800kg….no matter how much you make car pushed down to the road its overweight always makes you feel the immense side force that is strongly worrying experience when cutting corners...and all the tweaks masking it make you deaf to lethal risk and closer to point of no return.... Genuine feature of real sport car is agility and nimble handling giving you experience of organic connection with the machine that essentially whispers where are its limits ..

  • @jamiep61
    @jamiep613 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed watching the Video 😊

  • @Tracertme
    @Tracertme3 жыл бұрын

    My wife's Z4 with the 1M engine has 500Nm but it's limited until in third gear and I fixed that by removing the terrible run flat's with some Michelin 4s now it sticks like glue... and improves the ride 10 fold... The dual clutch box is still the cream for a drivers car.. its a shame BMW reduced costs by sticking in the ZF box in this new M4 model.

  • @thomascole9308
    @thomascole93083 жыл бұрын

    Looking trim there steve!

  • @venom5809
    @venom58093 жыл бұрын

    How did someone present this design and not get immediately fired? How the hell did this thing get approved? 🤦‍♂️

  • @bto7779
    @bto77793 жыл бұрын

    Haven’t seen one instance of true enthusiasm from all the KZread reviews of this car so far. Like they all grudgingly arrive at ‘it’s an okay M car’.

  • @yjasper8411
    @yjasper84113 жыл бұрын

    honestly, i have zero problems with the new grill, don't know whats all the fuss is about

  • @magnustan841

    @magnustan841

    3 жыл бұрын

    BMW is deeply rooted in the hearts of many car enthusiasts and we are shallow people for the most part, not the most technical. So when they change their design language, fans go up in arms.... I didn’t like it at first, but it’s growing on me quite okay, get it in Isle of Man Green, and you have a beauty! Bottom line, fans hate change, that’s the reason for all the fuss.

  • @sutats
    @sutats3 жыл бұрын

    Sweet ride. Would be cool to have a manual option.

  • @lighteningbolt6397

    @lighteningbolt6397

    3 жыл бұрын

    There is a manual version available but not in uk 🤦‍♂️

  • @powwow60
    @powwow603 жыл бұрын

    I like the front end of the car. I have trouble with the area above the rear wheel arches. Looks a bit dull there. I don't like how the rear window slightly stray upwards near the back end of it. Looks dull and makes the area between the wheel arches and the rear window too big. In that regard the M3 looks better. Really nice car though!

  • @jamespink4202
    @jamespink42023 жыл бұрын

    The nose looks spectacular in that colour... there, I said it!

  • @maxmustermann318
    @maxmustermann3183 жыл бұрын

    Love it!

  • @Onestopgas1
    @Onestopgas13 жыл бұрын

    Steve dear man, as always the 🥜🥜🥜

  • @nasrjibril3307
    @nasrjibril33073 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful car

  • @m420xx5
    @m420xx53 жыл бұрын

    What is this colour called?

  • @jamesbarbato2192
    @jamesbarbato21923 жыл бұрын

    Yes 👏 I’m getting older, but that is a crazy amount of money for a car 🚘 My first BMW 3 series $28,000! I don’t think that car would make me happier in the long run.

  • @stephentilley6645
    @stephentilley66453 жыл бұрын

    Will it sound any good from the outside?

  • @MKitson

    @MKitson

    3 жыл бұрын

    Nope

  • @QBIX04
    @QBIX043 жыл бұрын

    Steve! You lost some weight due to heavier new M4? You look better!

  • @moiggc
    @moiggc3 жыл бұрын

    And no cringeworthy comments of the grill... Steve, you're my new favorite auto journalist!

  • @stevehall99
    @stevehall993 жыл бұрын

    Your fave track is Llandow over Anglesey? Seriously? :D

  • @vladsta3833
    @vladsta38333 жыл бұрын

    Anyone know the name of the colour? Dravit Grey?

  • @jjdonegan2468

    @jjdonegan2468

    3 жыл бұрын

    Correct!

  • @jimcolless6931
    @jimcolless69312 ай бұрын

    That watch is hurting my eyes.Get yourself a Rolex mate.

  • @rideswithseb
    @rideswithseb3 жыл бұрын

    Restricted the torque in the lower gears? That’s so frustrating. I’d rather buy one and put semi slicks on and make it stupid fast. I don’t want any power restrictions...

  • @TheAboriginal1
    @TheAboriginal12 жыл бұрын

    Cannot control my hate for this new grille

  • @gavinarber8802
    @gavinarber88023 жыл бұрын

    The most beautiful thing in that video was your watch Steve . Which make and model are you wearing ??

  • @Mexxx65
    @Mexxx653 жыл бұрын

    FACT; 2021 BMW M4 Competition's 3.0L 6 cylinder twn-turbo engine has the exact SAME torque output as the NA 6.1L BMW V12 engine in the original McLaren F1 road car.

  • @bighands69

    @bighands69

    3 жыл бұрын

    Now imagine if the same technology was applied to the V12. What sort of performance could it have?

  • @ciaranburke3243
    @ciaranburke32432 жыл бұрын

    It is over priced and over complicated and will go spectacular wrong, probably the best bmw out there, love it 🤩

  • @shakesnbake
    @shakesnbake3 жыл бұрын

    In grey, suddenly that beaver tooth grill becomes acceptable. Great review as always from the master!

  • @GTI_CHHA

    @GTI_CHHA

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dravit grey to be precise :-)

  • @Paul_Holman
    @Paul_Holman Жыл бұрын

    Removed a couple of doors from the M3??? What?

  • @nasosnasos8054
    @nasosnasos80543 жыл бұрын

    Love

  • @replica00000
    @replica000003 жыл бұрын

    The car in this spec awakens feelings of want in me I didn't know were possible. At some point in the not too distant future I will replace my e92 M3 Competition with this car.

  • @jurassicjai9055

    @jurassicjai9055

    3 жыл бұрын

    I wouldn't sell an E92 M3, it's one of the best cars I've ever had the pleasure of driving. Keep it and add this beast to your collection if possible - pretty sure they'd compliment each other. Cheers :)

  • @pokegan52

    @pokegan52

    3 жыл бұрын

    If you are planning on selling, PLEASE let me know

  • @sly9263
    @sly92632 жыл бұрын

    if BMW can ever reliably fix their oil consumption issues, which plagues many of their engines, the S55 would be great

  • @seanoconnor8135
    @seanoconnor81353 жыл бұрын

    Single clutch gearbox?? It's a torque converter auto is it not?

  • @seanoconnor8135

    @seanoconnor8135

    3 жыл бұрын

    PS not surprised by the fuel consumption when it weighs that much...

  • @petemayes1940
    @petemayes19403 жыл бұрын

    A brand new Alpina B3 Conv in 2004 was £40k dead......£62k in todays money......these prices are nuts

  • @dchck4769
    @dchck47693 жыл бұрын

    What is the name of the color?

  • @paulmac007

    @paulmac007

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dravit Grey BMW Individual colour spec

  • @superchargedturbo
    @superchargedturbo3 жыл бұрын

    It has a torque converter

  • @petercavellini3232
    @petercavellini32323 жыл бұрын

    Autocar are doing it the other way round, either way, this is all the performance you need on the Road.

  • @yugas147
    @yugas1473 жыл бұрын

    Watch? I like it

  • @jamesbarbato2192
    @jamesbarbato21923 жыл бұрын

    Give me a Giulia GTA!! Sexier with a deep soul not as mechanical ⚙️

  • @peterbennpan7288
    @peterbennpan72883 жыл бұрын

    Yes yes yes........Stevie boy.........😁😁😆😄😃😀

  • @MrCalvous
    @MrCalvous3 жыл бұрын

    Best M car, e46 M3 all day!

  • @mattgraver3604
    @mattgraver3604 Жыл бұрын

    This bloke sounds like Chris Harris, cool review though

  • @Marthy27
    @Marthy273 жыл бұрын

    Lovely car. Something BMW needed to catch up with Audi. Nice response to RS5. Improved the sound as well, doesn't sound like farts in the previous generation any more and some nice power figure as well. Well done BMW!!

  • @ronaldoromi1022

    @ronaldoromi1022

    2 жыл бұрын

    The RS5 is a response. The M4 is the benchmark.

  • @ziggyfreud5357
    @ziggyfreud53573 жыл бұрын

    No comment on appearance ?

  • @MATASSAN07
    @MATASSAN073 жыл бұрын

    Hi Steve...you looked slimmer now. Awesome..🖐️👍👍👍👍🇲🇾🇲🇾

  • @velavanlaack9134
    @velavanlaack91349 ай бұрын

    It’s fast, but the seat hurts my back. M440xi feels better

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