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

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  • @GeordieAmanda
    @GeordieAmanda 3 роки тому +121

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

    • @Jamaica121289
      @Jamaica121289 3 роки тому +3

      I was thinking the same thing 😂

    • @goddersgti
      @goddersgti 3 роки тому +5

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

    • @minimead368
      @minimead368 3 роки тому +3

      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 роки тому +2

      Well said. This is experience speaking here.

  • @KandiMan
    @KandiMan 3 роки тому +60

    The looks have grown on me - looks fantastic here.

    • @almac9203
      @almac9203 3 роки тому +5

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

    • @vesuviusenigma7739
      @vesuviusenigma7739 3 роки тому +2

      Ex- hater

    • @antholito
      @antholito 3 роки тому

      Looks like Darth Vader when it's in black

  • @minimead368
    @minimead368 3 роки тому +27

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

  • @aklisparta3790
    @aklisparta3790 3 роки тому +62

    You sir need to have your own UA-cam channel

  • @margle2699
    @margle2699 3 роки тому +42

    The grill works much better with that colour combination

  • @mukidiaja
    @mukidiaja 3 роки тому +21

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

  • @dajuice4200
    @dajuice4200 3 роки тому +6

    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.

  • @Mutedx0331
    @Mutedx0331 3 роки тому +71

    The grille looks far better in neutral colors.

    • @asb1619
      @asb1619 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @Mutedx0331
      @Mutedx0331 3 роки тому

      @@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 роки тому +6

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

    • @Mutedx0331
      @Mutedx0331 3 роки тому +2

      @@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 роки тому +2

      @@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 !

  • @shoeyh5169
    @shoeyh5169 3 роки тому +6

    Can always rely on Steve for a solid review

  • @dimos15
    @dimos15 3 роки тому +12

    The best channel.

  • @destinationbikeatboxhillin8255
    @destinationbikeatboxhillin8255 3 роки тому +33

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

  • @azaboy2
    @azaboy2 3 роки тому +10

    Wow, looks quite good in grey

  • @Jannajx5
    @Jannajx5 3 роки тому +4

    Looks so good in this color

  • @dfernandesish
    @dfernandesish 3 роки тому +2

    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 ....🤩

  • @chandrachurniyogi8394
    @chandrachurniyogi8394 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @Rodisflawless
    @Rodisflawless 3 роки тому +31

    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 роки тому +1

      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 роки тому

      I’ve heard almost the same thing every time

  • @carlrea
    @carlrea 3 роки тому +4

    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.

  •  3 роки тому +3

    Steve. The best voice in this biz

  • @graemes8628
    @graemes8628 3 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @rdab700
    @rdab700 3 роки тому +3

    This is the exact spec I want.

  • @cgtpotomac
    @cgtpotomac 3 роки тому +8

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

  • @mlukubone7134
    @mlukubone7134 3 роки тому +1

    This color suits it better than yellow 🥰

  • @yjasper8411
    @yjasper8411 3 роки тому +12

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

    • @magnustan841
      @magnustan841 3 роки тому +1

      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.

  • @peterbennpan7288
    @peterbennpan7288 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @nunolopes1112
    @nunolopes1112 3 роки тому +2

    Steve we need you! top review

  • @infidel900rr
    @infidel900rr 3 роки тому +2

    Steve Sutcliffe is great!! thanks

  • @jermainejameel8093
    @jermainejameel8093 3 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @Chris-nj1mr
    @Chris-nj1mr 3 роки тому +9

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

  • @JAMY77777
    @JAMY77777 9 місяців тому

    Good to listen to a review without the usual swearing .

  • @ahdi77
    @ahdi77 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you

  • @grahamsalmons2027
    @grahamsalmons2027 3 роки тому

    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

  • @stevenbabe4666
    @stevenbabe4666 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @VuongTrantrade
    @VuongTrantrade 2 роки тому

    that is beautiful color on the m4

  • @sgr995
    @sgr995 3 роки тому

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

  • @santana9537
    @santana9537 3 роки тому +2

    🔥🔥🔥 M3 over anything In class 😍

  • @khaledkhaled-dg3wp
    @khaledkhaled-dg3wp 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @robby8384
      @robby8384 3 роки тому

      You need to go to specsavers

  • @4gosselin
    @4gosselin 3 роки тому

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

  • @donyakusa9187
    @donyakusa9187 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @doctorbashir3497
    @doctorbashir3497 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @sutats
    @sutats 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @lighteningbolt6397
      @lighteningbolt6397 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @carloscostaXX
    @carloscostaXX 3 роки тому

    Brutalist architecture on wheels. Cool.

  • @peterhammer6915
    @peterhammer6915 3 роки тому +1

    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

  • @WhiteMouse77
    @WhiteMouse77 3 роки тому +1

    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 ..

  • @venom5809
    @venom5809 3 роки тому +3

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

  • @tumimokoena4404
    @tumimokoena4404 3 роки тому +1

    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!

  • @workspilot.
    @workspilot. 3 роки тому

    Excellent work in the content.

  • @tbirdboy
    @tbirdboy 3 роки тому

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

  • @jamiep61
    @jamiep61 3 роки тому +4

    I enjoyed watching the Video 😊

  • @gmonsen
    @gmonsen 3 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @Tracertme
    @Tracertme 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @Tony_miata
    @Tony_miata 3 роки тому

    Steve is a boss

  • @carsandcountries4898
    @carsandcountries4898 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @powwow60
    @powwow60 3 роки тому +1

    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!

  • @AP-rj5gr
    @AP-rj5gr 3 роки тому

    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??

  • @VAYBACHkhan
    @VAYBACHkhan 3 роки тому +1

    Best done video/review ! Professionally .

  • @ravichandranguruvalu683
    @ravichandranguruvalu683 3 роки тому +1

    What watch are you wearing Steve, looks great.

  • @ryb2189
    @ryb2189 3 роки тому

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

  • @Eyeball1980
    @Eyeball1980 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @jamesbarbato2192
    @jamesbarbato2192 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @prabhugautham
    @prabhugautham 3 роки тому

    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.

  • @replica00000
    @replica00000 3 роки тому +5

    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 роки тому +3

      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 роки тому +2

      If you are planning on selling, PLEASE let me know

  • @ciaranburke3243
    @ciaranburke3243 2 роки тому

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

  • @thomascole9308
    @thomascole9308 3 роки тому

    Looking trim there steve!

  • @petercavellini3232
    @petercavellini3232 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @moiggc
    @moiggc 3 роки тому

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

  • @nasrjibril3307
    @nasrjibril3307 3 роки тому

    Beautiful car

  • @jryalls
    @jryalls 3 роки тому +7

    The grill looks far better on the M models than the standard cars.

  • @TheAboriginal1
    @TheAboriginal1 3 роки тому

    Cannot control my hate for this new grille

  • @superchargedturbo
    @superchargedturbo 3 роки тому +1

    It has a torque converter

  • @Mexxx65
    @Mexxx65 3 роки тому +4

    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 роки тому +3

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

  • @SCYorks
    @SCYorks 3 роки тому +2

    Rather have a proper car which I have a Lotus Evora Gt410 sport which sounds better and looks better and easily out handles the new BMW M4.

  • @Onestopgas1
    @Onestopgas1 3 роки тому

    Steve dear man, as always the 🥜🥜🥜

  • @bto7779
    @bto7779 3 роки тому

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

  • @sly9263
    @sly9263 3 роки тому

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

  • @maxmustermann318
    @maxmustermann318 3 роки тому

    Love it!

  • @Jonathan-dl4nb
    @Jonathan-dl4nb 3 роки тому +16

    Absolute pig of a car. From the grill to the weight!

    • @ChrisParayno
      @ChrisParayno 3 роки тому

      Adding lightness??🤣

    • @peterhammer6915
      @peterhammer6915 3 роки тому +4

      looks amazing live. Its funny how most of the comments about the front are from trollers never even seen the car in flesh.

    • @Jonathan-dl4nb
      @Jonathan-dl4nb 3 роки тому +2

      Looks are subjective. I have seen one in the flesh next to the previous gen M4 and the new one looks like a pig in comparison. I'm not even trolling. But whatever helps you sleep better at night..

    • @peterhammer6915
      @peterhammer6915 3 роки тому +1

      @@Jonathan-dl4nb agree looks are subjective. I thought I would hate the car as I did in pictures and videos but it was so much better looking, at least in that Tanzanite blue color. If you have seen the car in flesh you are probably the one per cent who has seen it commenting about the looks.
      I can tell you also that the weight is a zero problem with a great chassis. I have ordered a Taycan 4S (will come in June) and that thing weights almost 2.3 ton with the larger battery. It still drives almost like a 911, yes believe it or not.

  • @rideswithseb
    @rideswithseb 3 роки тому

    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...

  • @jamesbarbato2192
    @jamesbarbato2192 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @jimcolless6931
    @jimcolless6931 5 місяців тому

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

  • @nasosnasos8054
    @nasosnasos8054 3 роки тому +1

    Love

  • @QBIX04
    @QBIX04 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @shakesnbake
    @shakesnbake 3 роки тому

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

    • @GTI_CHHA
      @GTI_CHHA 3 роки тому

      Dravit grey to be precise :-)

  • @petemayes1940
    @petemayes1940 3 роки тому

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

  • @Paul_Holman
    @Paul_Holman Рік тому

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

  • @MrTyrrell86
    @MrTyrrell86 3 роки тому

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

  • @yugas147
    @yugas147 3 роки тому

    Watch? I like it

  • @carlosmiguel4756
    @carlosmiguel4756 3 роки тому +2

    1800Kg and 503hp is a lot of horsepower too but imagine what it'd be if it weighted 1500Kg? Wouldn't that be better? Why are these cars getting heavier and heavier we're reaching 2 tons for god's sake man...i know more comfort equipment etc but jeez...2 tons? c'mon...

  • @gavinarber8802
    @gavinarber8802 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @Toyota4Life
    @Toyota4Life 3 роки тому +2

    This car can smell you from a mile away

  • @veronicianyveronica5290
    @veronicianyveronica5290 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful car. It looks like a hyper car.

  • @jasonproos3331
    @jasonproos3331 3 роки тому +2

    I worry about the haters. Will they ever stop reflexively spouting off about the grill every time they see one one these? Will they soon not leave their house for fear of seeing one in the flesh?

  • @henzo7087
    @henzo7087 3 роки тому +2

    Alfa has no chance. Previous model BMW beats it and this one is a true weapon

  • @joelozzy9083
    @joelozzy9083 3 роки тому +1

    So it has fake enhanced exhaust sounds in the cabin, fake defuser, fake air vents on doors, a lower cost transmission and a face like a pig, yeah I’m sure it’ll be a popular M car, unbelievable how BMW have lost the plot with the new generation cars.

  • @JurisKankalis
    @JurisKankalis 3 роки тому

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

  • @velavanlaack9134
    @velavanlaack9134 Рік тому

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

  • @stevehall99
    @stevehall99 3 роки тому

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

  • @WIGGYDON1
    @WIGGYDON1 3 роки тому +1

    Yeah!! Steve!!! I really hate bmw's (merc guy) but it's Steve so I watch🤷🏾‍♂️

  • @carrier7676
    @carrier7676 3 роки тому +1

    The New ///M *Pig snout*. Theres an old saying that "you know you bought the right car when you walk away and cant stop looking at it".
    As nice as these cars may drive, after seeing it in person, I still don't like it. Any car that you have to defend its looks is not worth buying.

  • @hq5105
    @hq5105 3 роки тому +3

    Still not sold on the looks. But all petrol cars feel like dinosaurs now, not sure it’s worth buying them anymore

    • @JeepCherokeeful
      @JeepCherokeeful 3 роки тому

      What electric car do you drive?

    • @hq5105
      @hq5105 3 роки тому

      @@JeepCherokeeful none, I’m shopping for my first. Debating between Polestar 2 or model 3... leaning to the Tesla but just worried about the build quality

    • @JeepCherokeeful
      @JeepCherokeeful 3 роки тому

      @@hq5105 interesting

  • @jonathank4416
    @jonathank4416 3 роки тому

    11 mpg. Wow