BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

Overview:

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) is one of the most celebrated German car personage with a prominent stand among the luxurious cars around the globe. The veteran car maker surely knows its way to schism the rivals and always comes out with a latitude to own something exclusive and expedient.

Taking care of the less prodigal lovers of 6 series Gran Coupe, the company came out shining escalating its model range with a 4 door 4 series coupe, monikered as BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé, giving a valid reason to commemorate the carmaker. BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe can be defined as a 5 door version of the 2 door version of the 4 door saloon, Yes its something like this. The all new Gran Coupe is the perfect amalgamation of dynamic driving characteristics with a flavour of panache and comfort. This tourer is distanced away from the earlier 3 series 4 door saloon by addition of a sporty spark and highly mutated engines. BMW 4 Series Gran coupe was unveiled at the 84th Geneva International Motor Show in 2014 followed by 2014 New York International Auto Show and at the 13th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition 2014. And after performing well all across the globe, the coupe is all set to rule the Malaysian automarket with same panache and serenity.

The car is available with the BMW TwinPower Turbo Petrol engines displaying a spectacular acceleration and remains impressively economical. The straight four-cylinder petrol engine with a capacity of 2.0-litres whisks out 245 HP and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. The design of Gran Coupe sustained the aristocracy of the German automaker representing a perfect silhouette with elegant coupe line sliding through the four doors and frameless windows. The combination of such aesthetics and athletics with dynamic functionality can be seen in the new Coupe. The car features a longer wheelbase and short overhangs which reflects the self assured authority in an effective manner. The uniqueness of the car is aptly described by its elongated bonnet alongwith the elegantly crafted double kidney grille. The interiors of the car can heed your bored soul allowing a whole new world of pleasure to explore with its convincing designs and high quality materials. The automaker being meticulous on every end, loaded the controls ergonomically around the driver for the intuitive access to all the functions. The car is also way ahead on its infotainment part owing to its 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. BMW's safety is another praiseworthy addition to the car 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 is widely acclaimed for its fuel efficient vehicles and the 4 Series Gran Coupe is just an another example in addition to that fame. The car 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 depending on the individual's driving style by changing the car mechanics. Apart from it the auto Start/Stop function makes sure that fuel is only supplied to the engine, when the car is actually moving. Also the BMW's Brake Energy Regeneration system works in coherence proffering a decent fuel economy of 6.4 litre/100km in the combined cycle.

Power:

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe represents pure power complimenting its TwinPower Turbo Petrol engines, which is a synonym for the ideal combination of dynamics and efficiency. The dynamic 428i variant gulps down a concentrated dose of petrol to rotate its 2.0 litre 4-cylinder engine integrated with refined injection technologies and turbo charging benefits. This engine whisks out a maximum power output of 245 HP between 5000 rpm to 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 350 Nm between 1250 to 4800 rpm.

Acceleration & Pickup:

Owing to its next generation turbochargers efficiently loaded to its TwinPower Turbo petrol engine, the BMW 4 Series Coupe displays a whooping acceleration. The 4 Series Grab Coupe 428i gets catapulted to a 100 Km/h from standstill in just 6 seconds and continues to escalate on the speedometer until it reaches a top speed mark of electonically limited 250 kmph.

Exterior:

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe represents a dynamic marriage of charisma and elegance making it a head turner wherever it goes. The car represents an impeccable blend of sports coupe and a luxury sedan elegantly crafted with four door silhouette. The front features a long classy bonnet embossed with a solemnly attractive and neatly crafted BMW kidney grille with chrome blades attacked by the glazing xenon LED headlights. The unique uphill appearance of the long bonnet gives the car a wide and staunch appearance. The steep roofline with flat window graphics and expressive lines extends to a muscular rear creating a mesmerizing effect of a Gran coupe. The finesse does not stalls here as the functionality displayed by the frame less windows with the large one-piece automatic tailgate sitting seamlessly at the rear. The 4 Series Gran Coupe is accentuated in looks by the marvelous 19” light alloys.

Exterior Measurements:

The overall dimensions of the car measures 4638 mm X 1825 mm X 1389 mm (L X W X H) and the wheelbase measures 2810 mm that makes provision for amble cabin space and stability.

Interior:

The euphoria of the exteriors continues with the same pace towards the interiors as well. The car revamps the interior with the similar spirit which are no less bestowed by the Bavarian automaker making it functional and aesthetic. The cabin is ergonomically designed and inclined towards the driver for better vision and functionality. The leather upholstered seats is just another benevolent addition by the German carmaker. The trim lines on th inside flows from the instrument panel to the doors and extends to the doors and all the way towards the rear cabin. The BMW 4 Series Coupe proffers a leather wrapped power steering with cruise control switch and audio controls switches mounted over it. The frame less doors provides a more distinguished view and makes the interiors appear bigger.

Interior Comfort:

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe delivers an abstract sense of luxury with its organized 8 way adjustable heated seats and automatic climate control. The jewel addition to the luxury of this car is the meticulously arranged storage cabin space provided to carry small handy things with you on-board. This includes door compartments with space for a 1-litre bottle and a storage compartment with lid in the front centre console. The integrated headrests coupled on comfortable seats towards the rear seat depicts the real meaning of luxury making the interiors of the car a delightful place to live in. Apart frrom it the car is loaded with a highly intuitive 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.

Interior Measurements:

The Gran Coupe owing to its longer wheelbase allows a five seater capacity with a praiseworthy boot space ranging from 480 liters to 1300 liters in 40:20:40 split, which is well shaped and allows decent access, adding significant practicality to the car.

Engine and Performance:

The engineers working at the BMW manufacturing facility should be praised whole heartedly for their craftmanship, as the 4 Series Gran Coupe displays an epitome of power and performance. The car is animated to life owing to its TwinPower Turbo technology which has long been a synonym for the ideal combination of dynamics and efficiency. The engines in the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé offer an impressive amalgam of power and astoundingly low fuel consumption. BMW TwinPower Turbo technology combines a TwinScroll turbocharger with Valvetronic, including Double-VANOS and High Precision Injection. The 428i variant is pumped-up by the revolutionary 2.0 litre 4 cylinder 16 valve TwinPower Turbo engine, which burns oil to pour down a reservoir of maximum power output of 245 HP between 5000 to 6500 rpm and a maximum torque of 350 Nm between 1250 to 4800 rpm.

Stereo and Accessories:

When you are riding in a epitome of luxury then its evident that there will be ample of features to keep you entertained with the comfort provided. The car is been provided with highly intuitive controls inside the car which have been positioned ergonomically to give you a swift access to all the features. 4 Series Gran Coupe is a treat to ride for the audiophiles as the car features a Harmon Kardon Surround Music system. Apart from it there is an 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 18 inch available in many alluring designs. The tyre size is kept as 225/45 R18 both on the front as well as rear.

Braking and Handling:

BMW is highly eulogized across the globe , because it is possibly one of the most easy to handle cars you will ever get to drive. The car features the unconventional power steering which uses a hydraulic system. BMW uses a unique technology, where its 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 car is employed with an efficient braking system which consists of inner-vented disc brakes on the front and rear wheels.

Safety and Security:

BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe can be cruised to high speeds, without being formidable of the safety as the car seem to have an artificial brain which ensures its occupants a dependable safety. BMW 4 Series boasts safety 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 which looks of a sedan and works like a hatchback
Powerful engines with good fuel economy.
Desirable performance

Cons

Overpriced tag
No manual transmission
Tough competition from its German rivals