BMW Serie 4 Gran Coupé, presentation and road test in Madrid

It’s time to get behind the wheel of one of the most eye-catching BMW models of recent times. We are talking about the 4 Series Gran Coupé, the 5-door version of the 4 Series Coupé.

At Highmotor we already had the opportunity to try it and drive it over a day in which we could see that the BMW DNA is still present in this model.

Exterior and dimensions

The exterior design of the Gran Coupé is one of its most eye-catching features. At first glance, and if we come across one in passing, we will probably have to look twice to realise that we are not looking at the coupé version, as the rear design is so well executed that the rear doors have been very well concealed.

The front end is exactly the same as that of the Coupé and Cabrio versions, so there is not the slightest difference to be found. The rear is similar, since, apart from the fact that it is a five-door version in which the tailgate includes the rear window, the differences are minimal.

In terms of dimensions, the 4 Series Gran Coupé is slightly longer than the two-door version, reaching an overall length of 4,638 mm. Height is another parameter that varies, increasing by 5 mm compared with the coupé.
The boot of the Gran Coupé has exactly the same dimensions as that of the 3 Series saloon, with a total capacity of 480 litres, expandable to 1,300 if the rear seatbacks are folded down.

Interior

As for the interior, the Gran Coupé shares the dashboard and front seats with the Coupé and Cabrio versions, so we have at our disposal a well-finished centre console, with quality materials and carefully considered fit and finish. Overall, it is a very pleasant place to spend time. The basic seats are somewhat snug, with few adjustments and lateral support below average, something that can be remedied by choosing the optional sport seats.

The rear seat is considerably roomier than that of the Coupé version, with the added advantage of accommodating 3 passengers, instead of the two accepted by the Coupé and Cabrio versions. Both legroom and headroom are sufficient.

Equipment

The equipment of this BMW model stands out in a good way, since the brand has decided to fit the Gran Coupé with an electric tailgate, bi-xenon headlights, 17-inch alloy wheels, rain sensors and lights, or an advanced emergency call system, in addition to the standard equipment of any model in its segment. Furthermore, up to 4 different equipment lines can be fitted, namely: Sport (€2,250), Luxury (€2,250), Modern (€2,250) and M Sport (€4,150). Each one gives the Gran Coupé a distinctive and personal style.

At launch, the BMW will offer the choice of two packs at a reduced price with which to expand the equipment of the Gran Coupé. They are the Premiere Edition and M Sport Edition, each costing €990.
The equipment options for the 4 Series Gran Coupé are almost endless, with features such as active cruise control or self-adaptive LED headlights, both optional.

Driving

The 4 Series Gran Coupé is a true BMW when it comes to sitting behind the wheel. Always showing sporty and dynamic behaviour, this model remains stable at all times, offering great levels of composure. It is also really comfortable on long motorway journeys, although with the M suspension it becomes somewhat firm when dealing with imperfections in the road surface.

Our test car had the 2.0 diesel engine producing 184 CV (420d), paired with an 8-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. Although the engine can feel a little rough when pushed hard, it is genuinely impressive how it maintains high-speed cruising with fuel consumption often below 5 litres, figures typical of vehicles with lower performance.
We also tried a 420d with a manual gearbox, which, as always, has a precise and firm feel typical of BMW transmissions.

In slow traffic, the consumption of our 420d hovered around 7 litres, although on the motorway at 120 km/h the average dropped to 4.8 litres, a really good figure for a vehicle 4.5 metres long, weighing around 1,500 kg and producing 184 CV.

Source | Highmotor and BMW

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