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Motoring

for easy or elegant entry or egress.
Yet, once seated in your ideal
position, every control falls perfectly
to hand and the special M features
stand out. The red M1 and M2 levers
on the steering wheel act as shortcuts
to engaging the manic modes with
each changing the 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.
A trip along our favourite route
through the twisties to Hartebeespoort
is what this car is built for. The sheer
agility, the instant response to the
tiniest input to the steering wheel and
the overall feeling of power combine to
creating a great driving experience.
The M4 Competition would certainly
deserve a place in my dream garage as
one of my cars reserved for Sunday fun.
With a base price of R1 998 million
before any options, it may not be
cheap, but I consider it to be excellent
value for money.

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