The new BMW 4 Series: photos, specifications and reviews

BMW 4 Series - luxury coupe from the Bavarian company, created to occupy a niche between "three" and Executive of "five." The car was presented in 2013 at the Detroit auto show. The creators then introduced the body and concept of the future model. Tokyo has already been shown version of the M4 convertible. At the moment the car is available in three versions - BMW 4 Coupe, Gran Coupe and Cabriolet. Let's get acquainted with their exterior, interior and technical characteristics of the car.

First generation

This coupe began to produce in 2013 in the back of F32. Gran Coupe and convertible received a body F33 and F36, respectively. In 2017, the BMW company made a restyling of the line, slightly changing the appearance of the car and adding new engines. What about the updated versions will be discussed further.

Appearance

The BMW 4 Series Coupe has a recognizable corporate identity. Because all manufacturers strive to take every class niche market, the Bavarians decided to release a 3-door coupe on the platform of 3-series.

Externally, the most modern BMW much resemble each other. They are characterized expressive headlamps, prominent grille, aggressive design front and rear bumpers. Squat and elongated coupe looks very sporty. The image of a sports car to complement the large wheels with brand design disks. On the front bumper flaunts a single large air intake, made in the style of shark's smile.

If the details are too similar to the third series, the dimensions have been significantly changed. From related platforms remained only the wheelbase. Everything else - the length, width and height are changed. Coupe became bigger, wider and prosemite.

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The Car was 5 inches lower, this creates the impression of a sports car. The Quartet strongly stands out from its competitors in the class from other German manufacturers of the better - adjusted and calm lines, the rapid profile, but the aggressive nature of the behavior on the road.

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is the car that will appeal to fans of a sports coupe, who are forced to carry rear passengers. It would seem that if you need a roomy car, just buy the right model of another class. But the Gran Coupe about a few other things - it still combines the sporty character of the usual Quartet and layout 4+1.

As a result of that, the developers have extended the roof and added two rear doors. The car is not turned into a full fledged sedan is still the same compartment.

Interior

The Inner filling of the BMW 4 definitely will not be a revelation for those who were already familiar with salons and ergonomics from BMW. In this model, the company did not depart from tradition, inside you will see all that there is in other models. While there is more detail in the rear passenger seats and to talk about the differences between the Coupe and Gran Coupe.

As the car was 5 inches below the "Troika" behind seemingly left little room for the comfortable accommodation of passengers. Despite this, the back can quite comfortably accommodate two people. In the back Coupe rear sofa is designed for only two passengers, as evidenced by the shape of the sofa and share a seat armrest. In the version of the BMW 4 Gran coupé, the developers of this model used the formula of 4+1. The back was more comfortable and roomier. If you want you can put a fifth passenger in the middle. To climb on the back row is comfortable because of the extra doors.

The BMW 4 fully copied the interior of the third series. However, at some points it is still different that goes even for the benefit of the Quartet. First, there was "I-Drive" with a large touch screen. Secondly, leather seats coarser than in the sedan. It provides a better grip with the vehicle.

Specifications

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

The Second variant of equipment - 430i AT 252 horsepower. Compartment becomes noticeably faster (5.8 seconds to 100 km/h), but the appetite grows a little bit (6 liters per hundred). The price tag a car in this performance starts at around 2 million 750 thousand rubles.

The Diesel engine develops 190 horsepower (420d AT), accelerates to hundred in 7.1 seconds and consumes 4 litres of fuel per 100 km the cost of the coupe - from 2 million 600 thousand rubles.

Reviews BMW 4 Series

If to collect and analyze a lot of reviews of owners of this car, it is possible to list the main advantages and disadvantages for which people's opinions converge in most cases.

Most owners immediately notice the outstanding design which pushes people to buy this car. First look at the appearance, and then already all the rest. To the list of advantages can be attributed comfort when traveling. However, thisonly applies to front seats. Even with the back of the sofa, the owners rarely carry more than two people.

For technical equipment from the owners of the car and have no complaints. The ergonomics of the BMW has long adjusted and not in need of global revision. The coupe on the road feels confident, gearbox is working properly.

Now for the cons. Many attribute the disadvantages of build quality. You can often find mention of the fact that the details of the panels and overall build quality leave much to be desired. Most owners agree that the standard sound system is no good. Also, drivers are not enough to adjust the rudder and good sound insulation.

If the previous paragraphs may have differences of opinion and popular opinion, then the next, all the owners will be joint and several. This is the cost of maintenance, 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 operation compartment in conditions of the Russian winter is very difficult, if you go beyond the center of large cities.

Conclusion

BMW 4 Series in all variations - the car is ambiguous. Being at the crossroads of full classes, surprisingly, the Quartet has found its audience and is a very successful model of the Bavarian company. Restyling 2017 confirmed it - BMW did not have to radically revise the car, and only make a slight appearance transformation and upgrade the technical part.