The Hotly Anticipated 2nd-Gen BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé Makes its Debut

Following the roaring success of the first-generation of the sleek and sporty BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé, the hotly anticipated second-gen model is now being launched in the Middle East. The new four-door coupé captures the imagination with its noticeably enhanced driving dynamics, a sharper design following the BMW brand’s new design language, a refined premium feel for its interior and a host of innovations and state-of-the-art technology.

In addition to the driving pleasure and sporting elegance for which BMW is renowned, modern functionality is central to this gran coupé concept, with comfortable access to the rear compartment and five full-size seats ensuring the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé retains its appeal both in everyday driving and on longer trips.

In perhaps the most exciting news, a high-performance version of the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé courtesy of BMW M GmbH will also be available from the car’s market launch, satisfying automotive enthusiasts looking for that added level of driving dynamics.

Distinctive proportions, elegant silhouette

The standalone character of the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé is clearly expressed in its exterior design, with distinctive proportions combined with dynamically stretched coupé lines. The model-specific body concept results in a versatile interior offering generous amounts of space in the rear.

Bold lines and surfaces with a three-dimensional structure are the defining elements of the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé’s expressive front end. Dropping deep down at its centre is the large and vertically prominent BMW kidney grille that transmits a feeling of assured presence. The slim full-LED headlights come with U-shaped fibre-optic light guides for the daytime driving lights.

Precise lines, doors with frameless windows and flush-fitting handles, and powerful shoulders shape the elegantly sporty silhouette of the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé, while the roofline culminates in a pronounced spoiler lip on the tailgate. The low-slung, muscular stature of the car is also accentuated by a rear apron with vertical aero lips at its outer edges and a Black finish for its lower edge.

Driving pleasure in a premium ambience

Inside the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé, the high centre console and flowing surface structure running from the instrument panel into the door panels surround the driver and front passenger in a cocoon of premium materials, design and technology. Sport seats and a Sport leather steering wheel come as standard, but the list of optional equipment provides extensive scope for individualisation. Driving pleasure and comfort can be enhanced with items such as seat heating and ventilation, Vernasca and BMW Individual leather trim options, Sensatec or leather coverings for the instrument panel, the M Sport package Pro, a large glass slide/tilt sunroof, ambient lighting and the premium Harman Kardon Surround Sound System.

State-of-the-art engines and hybrid technology

The new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé underscores its vividly enhanced sporting credentials with a performance model at the top of the range. The BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupé is powered by a 374 hp six-cylinder inline petrol engine. In the BMW 430i Gran Coupé a new four-cylinder petrol engine makes its debut, which develops 245 hp and has an exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head to further reduce emissions levels. The four-cylinder petrol engine in the BMW 420i Gran Coupé produces maximum output of 184 hp.

In the BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupé, mild hybrid technology further increases dynamism and efficiency. The 48V startergenerator puts an extra 8 kW/11 hp on tap when accelerating off the line or putting in a quick burst of speed. An additional battery helps to further expand the scope for regenerating and storing brake energy.

All the engines team up with an eight-speed Steptronic transmission as standard. Meanwhile, the optional eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission (standard in the BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupé) complements its sharper shift dynamics and shift paddles on the steering wheel with a Sprint function. This prompts the powertrain and shift characteristics to maximise dynamic performance when putting in a sudden burst of speed or overtaking.

Better driving through technology

Around 40 assistance functions designed to enable comfortable and safe driving and parking are available as standard or options for the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé. Highlights include Active Cruise Control with automatic Speed Limit Assist, plus Steering and Lane Control Assistant.

Coming as standard are front collision warning, Speed Limit Info, Lane Departure Warning, Park Distance Control, the Reversing Assist Camera and Parking Assistant with Reversing Assistant. Parking Assistant Plus with Surround View and Remote 3D View can also be ordered as an option.

The driver and passengers in the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé benefit from the extended possibilities provided by BMW Operating System 7 as standard, taking their pick of control interface for the situation at hand: control display touchscreen, familiar BMW Controller, multifunction buttons on the steering wheel, voice control or optional BMW gesture control.

Also coming as standard is the BMW Live Cockpit Plus, which comprises the iDrive operating system with 8.8-inch control display and a 5.1-inch colour display in the instrument cluster, with smartphone integration fitted as standard, enabling customers to use Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via the car’s operating system.