Howdy. I own a 2017 I4 and I can say it's awesome to drive. The reason I chose the I4 was due to my love of driving back roads in South Georgia. It feels super light and gives you confidence when you hit the twisty roads. Sure it does not have the growl of the NPP on a V6/V8, you can still get some great sounds out of it. And of course the turbo sound is a treat. When you step on the gas you do not hear the growl as the engine revs up, what you do get is a blink of the eye you're blasting down the road way faster than you thought. I've included a youtube clip of me doing a cold start so you can get an idea of the sound.