2020 BMW 4-Series (2nd Generation)

REVIEW: BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe just begs for the open road

VERDICT

Overall the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe left me impressed. It offers something different to the 3 Series, it feels a bit more special. All I wanted to do was drive one of them back to Johannesburg from Durban. It is a car begging for the open road and to be honest, I think it is indeed the diesel that will get you further.

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé Pricing

420i Gran Coupé M Sport R937 452

420d Gran Coupé M Sport R984 830

M440i Gran Coupé M Sport xDrive R1 312 696

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REVIEW: BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe just begs for the open road

The new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe yearns for the open road. But which version is best? Let’s take a spin:
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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (2022) Review

Fast Facts

  • Model tested: 420d Gran Coupe M Sport
  • Price: R984 830 (Before options)
  • Engine: 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel
  • Power/Torque: 140 kW/400 Nm
  • Transmission: 8-speed automatic
  • Economy: 4.9 L/100 km (claimed)
  • Range: 1 204 km (claimed)
  • 0-100kph: 7.5 seconds (claimed)
  • Luggage capacity: 470–1 290 litres
How much does the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe cost in SA?

The prices of the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe range from R937 452 to R1 312 696. The 420d M Sport sits in the middle of the range at R984 830, which includes a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.

Verdict

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is the sheer embodiment of a niche model, but it has its merits. Around the globe, sales of coupes, convertibles and sedans are slumping due to the rising popularity of SUVs – of all shapes and sizes. Don’t believe us? Count the number of X models in BMW’s line-up! Despite a shrinking market, however, BMW still champions the excellent driving dynamics offered by models such as the oddball Gran Coupe. Remember that phrase, “Sheer Driving Pleasure?”, you don’t really quite get that in an SUV – even a potent one, despite what the marketing material says.

Should you buy a 4 Series Gran Coupe, though? Well, if you’re considering a BMW sedan, there are some excellent products that have been overshadowed by the high-riding brigade. This is a good-looking and well packaged 4-door offering that also happens to offer a great blend of luxury and engaging dynamics. It’s a joy to drive, even when powered by an economy-biased turbodiesel engine.

Having said that, those self-same positives can easily be attributed to 3 Series derivatives, which brings us to the only major negative of the Gran Coupe; you pay dearly for the good looks – the equivalent 320d M Sport is almost R100k more affordable than the 420d Gran Coupe M Sport. For many buyers, however, “a better-looking and exotic/exclusive 3 Series” will be exactly what they’re looking for… That explains why the 4-door version has been the most popular variant of the 4 Series ever since the former was launched in 2014. It’s as they say: “Style never goes out of fashion!”

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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe (2022) Review

The new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is likely to resonate with buyers again, but can it justify its price premium over its 3 Series equivalent?
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BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe In-Depth 2022 Review - The BEST 4-Door Bimmer? - OSV​

BMW's second-generation 4 Series Gran Coupe offers a more flexibly stylish choice in the profitable sector for premium-badged Gran Turismo-style mid-sized executive cars.

For once, two rear doors don't compromise the visual appeal of a model of this kind, nor does their extra weight dilute the handling purity.

Of course, there are more practical choices in this segment - and certainly cheaper ones. After trying this BMW though, you might not be quite so attracted to them. For brand enthusiasts, there's certainly plenty to like.

 
The BMW M440i Gran Coupe Shows There Is More To Life Than A Pretty Face

The BMW M440i Gran Coupe shines when you look beneath the sheetmetal

I’m gonna get this out of the way right from the get-go. You know the old saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover?” Well, that’s what I had to keep in mind when I first laid eyes on my 2022 BMW M440i Gran Coupe. I, like most of you I’m sure, am not a fan of the front end looks of the new 4 Series. But this bad boy proves that looks aren’t everything.

After all, when it comes to cars, looks really don’t matter. My take on the styling is irrelevant. It’s purely opinion based. If you like it, good on ya. If you don’t, good on ya, too. We here in the car community tend to be far too judgy of each other’s likes and dislikes; our brand choices, or styling preferences. Put all those aesthetic concerns aside, and you have one hell of a good car with the BMW M440i Gran Coupe.

In the M440i Gran Coupe, BMW perhaps has created the most “everything for everyone” car ever. I mean, it just does everything quite well. It stops fast, it goes fast, it seats four(ish) comfortably, and it can keep itself straight down a highway. It is exactly what you come to expect from a BMW that costs as near as makes no difference $70,000.

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The BMW M440i Gran Coupe Shows There Is More To Life Than A Pretty Face - Jalopnik

I’m gonna get this out of the way right from the get-go. You know the old saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover?” Well, that’s what I had to keep in mind when I first laid eyes on my 2022 BMW M440i Gran Coupe. I, like most of you I’m sure, am not a fan of the front end looks of the new 4...
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Rumour: BMW 4 Series Facelift To Ditch Giant Grille

All BMWs received a Life Cycle Impulse (LCI) which basically means a facelift and the 4 Series range is due to be updated next year.

We know how everyone received the oversized grille on the 4er and while some of you loved it, we could say a majority hated it.

BMW‘s vice-president of group design Adrian van Hooydonk mentioned to Autocar last year that they “deal with [social media criticism] in the same way we do with customer clinics.”

Fresh reports and rumours coming out of Japan claim that the large grille could be axed for the facelift and replaced with something a lot sleeker and sexier.

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Rumour: BMW 4 Series Facelift To Ditch Giant Grille

We know how everyone received the oversized grille and while some of you loved it, we could say a majority hated it.
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REVIEW | Practical and frugal - BMW 420d GC a wolf in sheep's clothing

• The BMW 420d Gran Coupé M Sport is one of three models making up the 4 Series GC line-up.

• The 420d GC is both practical and light on fuel, making it an ideal travel companion.

• The Gran Coupé is a more user-friendly offering to the 4 Series Coupé and Convertible.

The ideal long-distance partner

Recently, we spent time with the German automaker's 4 Series GC in diesel guise. It's not as fast or as intense as the 3.0-litre petrol, but it shines on the open road - even if it is packed to the brim. Heading up the N7 out of Cape Town, the 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine purrs along quietly at 120km/h, with engine revolutions ticking around the 1 500rpm mark.

In Eco mode and the automatic transmission in eighth gear, the rear-wheel driven 420d GC never gives the impression that it needs to be hurried. Scaling a hill, the 'box will cog a gear or two down and make small work of the 'challenge' without decreasing the speed set on the (optional) adaptive cruise control.

While the 140kW delivered by the engine is more than adequate, the torque figure of 400Nm is the real star of the show. Available between 1750 and 2 500rpm, the engine never feels or sounds under strain, making any long-distance trip worth it for those coming along.

BMW claims a fuel return of 4.9-litres/100km for its 420d GC, resulting in a theoretical range of 1 204km when the 59-litre fuel tank is filled.

Priced at R938 197, the car is sold with a two-year or unlimited km warranty and a five-year or 100 000km maintenance plan.

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REVIEW | Practical and frugal - BMW 420d GC a wolf in sheep's clothing | Life

The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé is something of a Jack of all trades, but in 420d M Sport guise it's an even bigger surprise.
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