BMW has finally unveiled the long-awaited 4 Series Coupe. The car was previewed late last year in concept form, and it looks like BMW have stayed fairly true to the original concept. The most noticeable changes being a slight redesign of the lower grilled and driving lights.
The decision to rename the long-standing 3 Series coupe the 4 Series is not one without controversy. It can take manufacturers decades to build up the respect and appreciation of buyers who instantly recognise a certain model and its heritage. However from a purely logical point of view it does make sense that the 4 Series Coupe is now in line with the larger 6 Series and 8 Series Coupes, and upcoming smaller 2 Series Coupe. In our little poll, 63 percent of you though it was a good idea to rename the 3 Series Coupe. While 37 percent thought it just confused things.
But anyway. It’s here. And from launch (in the US) it will be offered as both a 428i model and as a 435i model. The 428i is powered by a 2.0 litre turbocharged 4-cylinder, while the 435i is fitted with a twin-turbocharged 3.0 litre inline 6-cylinder. Both will be available with a standard 8-speed sport automatic or six-speed manual transmission, and both will be offered with a choice of rear-wheel drive or with BMW’s optional xDrive all-wheel-drive system.
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