The all-new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé
The BMW that initially broke the internet with its grille has now been given extra doors. The all-new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé was revealed and I think it looks great. The new 4 Series Gran Coupe is 143 millimetres longer, 27 millimetres wider and 53 millimetres taller than its predecessor making it more spacious than the outgoing model.
Those who love the BMW 4 Series and have families can now get the four-door coupé.
The all-new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé is said to be renowned for its modern functionality which is central to this gran coupé concept for the premium midsize segment. There is comfortable access to the rear compartment, five full-size seats, a large tailgate and a variable-usage load compartment ensure the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé retains its model-specific skillset in everyday driving and on longer trips.
In terms of practicality which most will looking at, the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé has 470 litres of boot space, while the Load capacity can be expanded to a maximum of 1,290 litres by folding down the sections of the rear backrest, with its standard 40: 20: 40 split.
Looks
The all-new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé is expressive at the front end, with the grille that people love to hate which is prominent at the front first seen on the new 4 Series Coupe, the large and vertically prominent BMW kidney grille sits at the forefront of the new model. Buyers will also find slim full-LED headlights that come with U-shaped fibre-optic light guides for the daytime driving lights and can also option the model with Adaptive LED Headlights with BMW Laserlight including BMW Selective Beam non-dazzling high beam assistant.
At the side, precise lines, doors with frameless windows and flush-fitting handles, and powerful shoulders shape the elegantly sporty silhouette of the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé, while the roofline culminates in a pronounced spoiler lip on the tailgate.
Interior
Inside the all-new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé, there is a high centre console and a flowing surface structure running from the instrument panel into the door panels to generate a cocooning feel in the front seats. The Start/Stop button for the engine is positioned in a classily designed control panel in the centre console, which also houses the BMW Controller and the buttons for the Driving Experience Control unit and electromechanical parking brake alongside the model-specific gearshift lever. The rear seat bench with folding head restraints allows three child seats to be fitted.
The standard BMW Live Cockpit Professional features a fully digital screen grouping including a high-resolution instrument cluster with a screen diagonal of 12.3 inches behind the steering wheel and a 10.25-inch control display.
Sport seats and a Sport leather steering wheel come as standard. The dynamic style of the interior is accentuated in the BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupé and in M Sport cars. The list of optional equipment provides extensive scope for individualisation. Driving pleasure and comfort can be enhanced with items such as seat heating and ventilation, Vernasca and BMW Individual leather trim options, Sensatec or leather coverings for the instrument panel, the M Sport package Pro, a large glass slide/tilt sunroof, ambient lighting and the Harman Kardon Surround Sound System.
Engines
The new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé will come in the following ranges:
- A BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupé powered by a six-cylinder in-line petrol engine and produces 285 kW.
- A BMW 420i Gran Coupé powered by a four-cylinder petrol engine and produces 135kW.
- A BMW 420d Gran Coupé powered by a four-cylinder diesel engine and produces 140 kW
All the engines team up with an eight-speed Steptronic transmission as standard. Meanwhile, the optional eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission (standard in the BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupé) complements its sharper shift dynamics and shift paddles on the steering wheel with a Sprint function. This prompts the powertrain and shift characteristics to maximise dynamic performance when putting in a sudden burst of speed or overtaking.
Pricing
The all-new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé models are expected to launch in the fourth quarter of 2021. Pricing will be announced closer to the time.
