New BMW 4 Series: photos, specifications and reviews

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

BMW 4 Series is a prestigious coupe from the Bavarian company, created to occupy a niche between the "troika" and the representative "five". The car was presented in 2013 at the Detroit Auto Show. Then the creators presented the body and the very concept of the future model. A version of the M4 and a convertible have already been shown in Tokyo. At the moment, the car is available in three versions - BMW 4 Coupe, Gran Coupe and Cabriolet. Let's get acquainted with their appearance, interior and technical characteristics of the car.

First Generation

This coupe began to be produced in 2013 in the back of the F32. The Gran Coupe and Convertible received F33 and F36 bodies, respectively. In 2017, BMW carried out a restyling of the line, slightly changing the appearance of the car and adding new engines. It is about the updated version that will be discussed further.

Appearance

BMW 4 Series Coupe has a recognizable corporate identity of the company. Because all manufacturersseeking to fill every class niche in the market, the Bavarians decided to release a 3-door coupe on the platform of the 3 Series.

Outwardly, most modern BMWs are very similar to each other. They are characterized by expressive headlights, a convex grille, aggressive design of the front and rear bumpers. Squat and elongated coupe looks very sporty. The image of a sports car is complemented by large wheels with a corporate disc design. The front bumper features a single large air intake designed in the style of a shark smile.

If the external parts are too similar to the third series, then the dimensions have been significantly changed. Only the wheelbase remained from the related platform. Everything else - length, width and height - has changed. The coupe is bigger, wider and stockier.

The car has become 5 centimeters lower, because of this it gives the impression of a sports car. "Four" strongly stands out against the background of its competitors in the class from other German manufacturers for the better - verified and calm lines, a swift profile, but at the same time an aggressive character in behavior on the road.

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is the kind of car that fans of sports coupes who have to carry rear passengers will love. It would seem that if you need a roomy car, then just buy a suitable model of another class. But the Gran Coupe is somewhat different - it still combines the sporty character of the usual "four" and the layout of 4 + 1.

As a result, the creators pulled out the roof and added two reardoors. The car has not turned into a full-fledged sedan - it is still the same coupe.

Salon

The interior of the BMW 4 will definitely not be a revelation for those who were already familiar with interiors and ergonomics from BMW. In this model, the company did not deviate from tradition - inside you will see everything that is in other models. At the same time, it is worth dwelling in more detail on the rear passenger seats and talk about the differences between the Coupe version and the Gran Coupe.

Since the car has become 5 centimeters lower than the "troika", it would seem that there is little space left behind for comfortable accommodation of passengers. Despite this, two people can comfortably accommodate two people in the back. In the back of the Coupe, the rear sofa is designed for only two passengers, as evidenced by the shape of the sofa and the armrest separating the seats. In the version of the BMW 4 Gran Coupe, the model developers applied the 4 + 1 formula. Behind it has become even more comfortable and spacious. If desired, you can put a fifth passenger in the middle. Climbing into the back row is convenient due to additional doors.

The interior of the third series is completely copied in the BMW 4. However, in some moments it is still different, which even benefits the Quartet. First, there was "I-Drive" with a large touch screen. Secondly, the leather of the seats is rougher than in the sedan. This provides improved grip between the person and the car.

Specifications

The car is sold with 2 petrol and 1 diesel engines. Basic versionThe 420i AT is equipped with a 184 horsepower petrol engine and an automatic transmission. The car accelerates to hundreds in 7.5 seconds and "eats" 5.5 liters of fuel per 100 km. The cost of this version starts from 2 million 600 thousand rubles.

The second equipment option is the 430i AT with 252 horsepower. The coupe becomes noticeably faster (5.8 seconds to 100 km / h), but the appetite also grows a little (6 liters per hundred). The price tag of a car in this design starts at around 2 million 750 thousand rubles.

The diesel unit develops 190 horsepower (420d AT), accelerates to hundreds in 7.1 seconds and consumes 4 liters of fuel per 100 km. The cost of the coupe is from 2 million 600 thousand rubles.

BMW 4 Series owner reviews

If you collect and analyze a lot of feedback from the owners of this car, you can make a list of the main advantages and disadvantages on which people's opinions agree in most cases.

Most owners immediately note the outstanding design, which pushes people to buy this car. First look at the appearance, and then everything else. Comfort during the trip can also be safely attributed to the list of advantages. However, this only applies to the front seats. Even with a rear sofa, owners rarely carry more than two people.

The owners of the car also have no complaints about the technical equipment. Ergonomics BMW has long been verified and does not need global improvements. On the road, the coupe feels confident, the gearbox works properly.

Now let's move on to the cons. Many refer to the shortcomings of the build quality. It is often mentioned that panel details and the overall level of build quality leave much to be desired. Most owners agree that the standard audio system is no good. Drivers also lack steering adjustment and good noise isolation.

If in the previous paragraphs there may be disagreements and dissenting opinions, then in the next, all owners will be in solidarity. This is the cost of maintenance, the price of the car itself and spare parts. Also, the BMW 4 Series is too sensitive to the road surface, so due to the low landing, the operation of the coupe in the Russian winter is very difficult if you travel further than the center of large cities.

Conclusion

BMW 4 Series in all variations - the car is ambiguous. Being at the junction of full-fledged classes, surprisingly, the "four" has found its audience and is a very successful model of the Bavarian company. The restyling of 2017 confirmed this - BMW did not have to radically rework the car, but only made a slight external transformation and updated the technical part.