BMW 4 Series Coupe

Overview:

BMW has always presented plush and potent cars that just not only give tough competition to the top guns of automobile world but also sets a timeless impression on the customers across the globe. Introduced in 2014, the 4 Series Coupe has garnered a significant response of customer through its tremendous power, elegant response and suave interiors. The gained response in the segment will help the company to enhance the market share in Malaysia with the introduction of its 4 Series Coupe. Available BMW TwinPower Turbo Petrol engines, the BMW 4 Series Coupe displays spectacular acceleration and remains impressively economical. The straight six-cylinder petrol engine with a capacity of 3.0-litres in the BMW 435i churns out 306 HP and a maximum torque of 400 Nm. The eight-speed automatic transmission sets standards in terms of driving dynamics and efficiency. The design of this coupé radiates a fascinating athletic presence over the road that signifies sheer driving pleasure. The long wheelbase and short overhangs reflects self assured authority in an effective manner. The detailed contours of the elongated bonnet alongwith the elegantly crafted double kidney grille in high gloss black gives the car the aura of classical yet innovative aestheticism. Its convincing design BMW tradition is continued to its interiors. The maximum ergonomics and sporty ambiance are some of the key competencies of the cabin. The different controls are equipped ergonomically around the driver that helps in intuitive access to all the functions. The optionally available Professional Navigation System, which consists of a crystal clear 8.8-inch LCD color display serves as an interface for navigation, communication and audio controls. For safety purpose, it is provided with optimally situated airbags, Dynamic Traction Control, Dynamic Stability Control, Rollover Protection System, all-surround camera and much more.

Mileage and Fuel economy:

BMW 4 Series Coupe effectively keeps a track on your pocket count that can be saved from being levied at the fuel stations. The ECO PRO mode reduces the fuel consumption up to 20 per cent by changing the mechanics as per individual driving style. The Auto Start/Stop function makes sure that fuel is only used when your car is actually driving. Moreover, the Brake Energy Regeneration also works inside the system, delivering a total mileage count of 6 litre/100km in combined cycle for Coupe 420i variant.

Power:

The car surely respects the preciseness of your choice and compliments your individuality with the BMW TwinPower Turbo petrol variants to choose from. The most dynamic 435i variant gulps down life given to it by the 6-cylinder diesel engine integrated with refined injection technologies and turbo charging benefits. This engine burns oil efficiently to squeeze out a maximum power output of 306 HP between 5800 rpm to 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 400 Nm between 1200 to 5000 rpm. The other two variants, 428i and 428i M Sport delivers power output of 245 HP between 5000 to 6500 rpm and high torque of 350 Nm between 1250 to 4800 rpm. Whereas, the BMW 420i and 420i Sport produces a total power output of 184 HP between 5000 to 6250 rpm and total torque of 270 Nm between 1250 to 4500 rpm.

Acceleration & Pickup:

BMW 4 Series Coupe displays spectacular acceleration equipped with the TwinPower Turbo petrol engines. For 435i variant of the car, you get an impressive acceleration figure of 5.1 seconds, breaching a speed mark of 0-100 kmph. The top speed for the car remains in the range of 236 to 250 kmph for the available variants.

Exterior:

The immortal charm of the German automaker BMW 4 Series Coupe is surely a product of the praise filled to the company's treasure. 4 Series Coupe is given a slippery aerodynamic design with a flowing curvaceousness that cannot be resisted easily. Features like the long classy bonnet, the solemnly attractive kidney radiator grille with gloss black slats and the sharp grille extended adaptive LED headlights collectively illuminate the elegance poured in the front look of the car. The sloping roof of the car resembling an air-foil shape particularly hint the aerodynamics injected in the car design. The grace doesn't restricts itself here and mixes with functionality displayed by the frame less windows, the large one-piece automatic tailgate sitting seamlessly at the rear and the customizable spectacular 17-19 inch wheel designs.

Exterior Measurements:

The overall dimensions of the car measures 4638 mm X 1825 mm X 1377 mm (L X W X H) and the wheelbase measures 2810 mm that makes provision for amble cabin space and stability.

Interior:

Just heed your bored soul into the interior cabins and you will get a whole new world of pleasure to explore. One step in the cockpit will buy the driver an immense joy in the form of authority and power with the features like the uncluttered instrument panel, navigation system professional, driver oriented center console, free-standing control display located exactly in the driver's line of vision and the optional head-up display. The new cabin is equipped with sports seats evolved with fine Dakota leather that turn agile driving into the purest of elegance. The rear too has a sporty sensation, kudos to the integrated headrests coupled on comfortable seats. Know the real meaning of luxury with the automatic climate control system, which purely makes the interiors of the car a delightful place to live in.

Interior Comfort:

Organized storage cabins are provided within BMW 4 Series Coupe so that you can carry small handy things with you on-board. This includes, compartments in the doors, with space for a 1-litre bottle, a storage compartment with lid in the front centre console, an open compartment under the front centre armrest and in the rear centre console, as well as two cup holders in the front and rear, the storage tray and the glove compartment provide room for convenient storage.

Interior Measurements:

The car has a significant boot space measuring 445-litres, which is well shaped and allows decent access, adding significant practicality to the car. This standard cargo volume is expandable to a total of 1300 litres on rear seats folding.

Engine and Performance:

The company whole heartedly extends the preciseness of your choice by allowing you to choose between the 5 equally desirable sub variants for BMW 4 Series Coupe. These variants are the 420i Gran Coupe variant, 420i Sport variant, 428i variant, 428i M Sport variant and the 435i variant. Your individuality is further complimented with the available engine and all-wheel drive choices according to the variants. The highest performance variant, 435i is pumped-up by the revolutionary 2979cc 6cylinder 24 valve TwinPower Turbo engine, which burns oil to pour down a reservoir of maximum power output of 306 HP between 5800 to 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 400 Nm between 1200 to 5000 rpm. This purely refined engine collectively with the 8-speed steptronic transmission catapults the car to establish a speed.

Stereo and Accessories:

All the controls inside the car have been positioned ergonomically which gives you swift and intuitive access to all the features. The car has been equipped with plenty of high quality infotainment and audio features, the most notable of them being the advanced iDrive Touch Controller which consists of an 8.8-inch LCD color display that serves as an interface for navigation, communication and audio controls with 20 GB memory space. In addition, with the Last Navigation function and the Vehicle Finder you can reach the destinations set in the navigation system of your BMW even when you are outside of the vehicle.

Wheels:

The car comes employed with alloy wheels of rim size 17 inch, 18 inch and 19 inch available in many alluring designs. The tyre size is kept as 225/50 R17 for 420i variant, 225/45 R18 for 420i Sport, 428i and 428i M Sport variant and 225/40 R19 for 435i variant.

Braking and Handling:

BMW 4 series is possibly one of the most easy to handle cars you will ever get to drive. Unlike the conventional power steering which uses a hydraulic system, BMW steering uses an electric motor which not only provides a superior handling but also results in a lower fuel consumption. The chassis of the car has been fabricated from ultra high strength multiphase steel which results in a light weigh body and also prevents the transfer of force to the passengers' body in case of a collision. The adaptive M suspension deployed in BMW 4 series offers optimum handling with even more flexibility while electronically dampers adjust to the terrain. The efficient braking system employed in the car consists of inner-vented disc brakes on the front and rear wheels.

Safety and Security:

The executive car seems to have an artificial brain which ensures its occupants a dependable safety with features like the driving assists including the Lane Departure Warning and Approach and Pedestrian Warning with the City Brake Activation, braking assists like the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), parking assists with an all-surround camera system. In addition, active safety features are also provided with the car, including automatic per-tensioning of seatbelt and automatic braking during over and under steer or while critical conditions.

Pros

Enchanting exterior design
Definite handling proportions
Desirable performance

Cons

Customizable features costs more
Tough competition from its German compirates