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MOTORING

levers on the steering wheel act as
shortcuts to engaging the manic
modes, with each changing power,
suspension and transmission
settings as well as switching out
the numerous electronic 'nannies'.
Full Track mode can be configured
to rear wheel drive only, something
reserved for the brave and perfect
circumstances only.
The centre console houses the
M-Division gearshift, to be used in
conjunction with the long aluminium
paddles affixed to the steering column.
The M4 is a mixture of practical,
such as the large boot and even
the excellent space for rear seat
passengers, and then the impractical,
such as the constant feeling that
the car is being strangled when
subjected to day to day driving.
Before you ask, I did not even bother
to monitor fuel consumption on this
short three-day test. It’s simply not
that kind of car. input to the steering wheel and the one of my cars reserved for Sunday fun.
overall feeling of power combine to
A trip along our favourite route through create a great driving experience. With a base price of R1 998 million
the twisties to Hartebeespoort is what before any options, it may not
this car is built for. The sheer agility, The M4 Competition would certainly be cheap, but I consider it to be
the instant response to the tiniest deserve a place in my dream garage as excellent value for money.
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