When it comes to the premium mid-size segment, there’s no doubt that BMW always deliver the perfect combination of driving pleasure and elegant, sporty design. The new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4 Series Convertible embody these attributes now even more than ever.
For the past two model generations, BMW has grouped its premium mid-size coupés and convertibles into their own niche model range and it’s the same story now. Yes, there really is a difference between the new 4 Series models and the sibling 3 Series (see here) in terms of design, which can be found not only in their proportions and lines, but also their distinctive front-end visuals. Wider tracks and specific tuning for their chassis technology lay the groundwork for first class dynamic prowess, just as we expect from this prestige German brand.
On The Outside
The modified exterior design of these models underscores their dynamic character and exclusive style. New headlights with an extremely striking design sit astride the famous grille and now optionally available ‘Laserlight’ rear lights augment the rear.
Sporting potency and elegance are the key themes reflected in the design of the BMW 4 Series models. It looks like a fast car. Precise modifications to the model’s exterior visuals enable both the coupé and convertible to stand out from the crowd. The new features sharpen the profile of the two models and provide eye-catching pointers to the dynamics, exclusivity and it goes without saying, technological advances.
With their distinctive lines and clean surface treatment in the brand’s latest design language, the coupé and convertible BMW 4 Series line-up exude driving pleasure and inimitable style. Now that front fog lamps are no longer fitted as standard, the generous surfaces of the front apron on the cars now have even greater visual impact. The features of the M Sport variant add further punch to the cars’ dynamic appearance. These include a diffuser element in the lower section of the rear bumper, which is now painted in Black high-gloss. In addition, the exhaust tailpipes integrated into the rear apron on the left and right have grown in diameter. As an extension to the M Sport package, customers can also order their cars with the M Sport package Pro and M Carbon exterior package. A choice of light alloy wheels complete the picture.
On The Inside
Step inside these sporty two-door models and the new features of the cabin are immediately apparent: the revised design of the steering wheel and instrument panel are notable, the seat coverings, the interior trim elements and the now optionally available ‘CraftedClarity’ glass applications for selected controls. You’ll either love or hate this ‘glass-like’ option.
The cutting-edge cockpit design, including the BMW Curved Display, provides the ideal stage for the latest evolution of BMW iDrive with ‘QuickSelect’, which is based on the new BMW Operating System 8.5. Alongside this, customers can now also choose to add an Augmented View display for the BMW Maps navigation system as an option on new BMW 4 Series.
Standard-fitted sport seats and a newly designed steering wheel feed into the pleasure of the driving experience in this latest 4 Series. The large BMW Curved Display brings a fresh and particularly modern interpretation of the driver focus for which the company is renowned. High-quality, meticulously crafted materials and a new operating concept for ventilation and climate control systems add to the cockpit’s premium allure. The modifications carried out to the interior of both versions ensure those on board can enjoy driving pleasure with progressive style and long-distance comfort in an ambience of carefully honed refinement.
Among the cutting-edge new features is a version of the optionally available seat surfaces that is making its debut in the new BMW 4 Series Coupé and is produced using more sustainable methods. Added to which, new interior trim strips are available for both the coupé and convertible. And standard specification now also includes ambient lighting and electrically folding exterior mirrors. The range of optional equipment has been restructured to enable particularly targeted individualisation. Needless to say, safety features are up to the minute and so numerous now, it has become quite a lengthy list to browse through.
As mentioned, there’s a new steering wheel that further highlights the modern and sporty design. As standard, the driver will find in front of them a newly designed M leather steering wheel in three-spoke design with a flat-bottomed rim and a discreet top-dead-centre marking.
The wheel also features illuminated multifunction buttons and gear-shift paddles. Now fitted as standard, the paddles enable particularly swift manual interventions in the gear selection process and underscore the sharper sporting profile of the new BMW 4 Series models.
On The Road
The line-up of power-trains for the new BMW 4 Series range comprises powerful and highly efficient petrol engines featuring BMW ‘TwinPower Turbo’ technology and electrification in the form of 48V mild hybrid technology. All the drive units deliver an exceptional blend of sporting driving pleasure and fuel economy and all are part of the current modular generation of Efficient Dynamics engines, all paired with an eight-speed ‘Steptronic’ Sport transmission as standard plus of course the aforementioned shift paddles.
Straight-six engines can be found under the bonnet of the M Performance versions in both model series. The line-up also includes a four-cylinder petrol engine developing 184bhp (186.5 PS). The engine’s power is fed to the road via either classical rear-wheel drive or the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system fitted to the M440i models.
Mild hybrid technology optimises power delivery and efficiency. The six-cylinder in-line engine available comes with 48V mild hybrid technology for sharper power delivery and greater efficiency. The auxiliary electric drive takes the form of a 48V starter generator and makes output of 11bhp instantly available in response to the slightest movement of the accelerator. This electric boost enhances the drive system’s dynamic response when accelerating off the line and putting in mid-range bursts of speed. The electric drive unit also assists the engine when travelling at a constant speed, allowing it to operate within an efficiency-optimised load range as often as possible.
The mild hybrid system additionally allows the use of electric power recuperated via ‘Brake Energy Regeneration’ and stored in a 48V battery. The energy harvested efficiently in this way is not only used for the auxiliary electric drive, but also fed to the 12V electrical system with the help of a voltage transformer. This allows the vehicle’s electric consumers to be operated even more efficiently. This new development is worth noting in light of all the functions that create battery drain.
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