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

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]

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

[aklisparta]

You sir need to have your own YouTube channel

[minimead]

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

[margle]

The grill works much better with that colour combination

[KandiMan]

The looks have grown on me - looks fantastic here.

[Mutedx]

The grille looks far better in neutral colors.

[mukidiaja]

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

[dajuice]

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.

[shoeyh]

Can always rely on Steve for a solid review

[Rodisflawless]

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.

[destinationbikeatboxhillin]

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

[dfernandesish]

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 ....🤩

[chandrachurniyogi]

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

[carlrea]

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.

[yjasper]

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

[graemes]

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.

[Chris-njmr]

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

Steve. The best voice in this biz <3

[jermainejameel]

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.

[cgtpotomac]

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