Introducing the brand-new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé
The first-generation BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé first made its debut in 2013 and has achieved great success in its short time span. But like things, change is always good, and that is why BMW has decided to embrace a second-generation model to the latest 4 Series line-up. The four-door coupé will capture the brand's new design language, offering both a premium interior and a host of new technology functions.
Exterior wise, the 4 Series Gran Coupé will come featured with the very controversial kidney grille. Its features slim full-LED headlights that come with U-shaped fiber-optic light guides for its daytime driving lights. An option to get Adaptive LED Headlights with BMW Laserlight will be available too and will include BMW Selective Beam high beam assistant. The doors will come with frameless windows and flush-fitting handles. The tailgate comes featured with a lip spoiler, with the rear getting a more dominant appeal. Stylish darkened full-LED rear lights will b extended into the flanks as well. The M Carbon exterior package will be available as a specified option and will feature M Performance Parts.
Inside, the 4 Series Gran Coupé’s cabin will come with an elegantly designed centre console and instrumental panel. A Start/Stop button will come standard as well as a rear seat bench with folding head restraints. Both a Sport leather steering wheel with Sports seats will come standard too. The list of optional equipment will be available and will range from enhancements 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 Harman Kardon Surround Sound System.
In terms of technology, the driver and passengers will benefit from the latest BMW Operating System 7 as standard. Its interface will be controlled by hand and will feature a touchscreen, the BMW controller, multifunction buttons on the steering wheel, voice control or optional BMW gesture control. BMW’s Live Cockpit Professional will come featured with a fully digital screen which will consist of a high-resolution instrument cluster with a screen diagonal of 12.3 inches behind the steering wheel and a 10.25-inch control display.
Under the hood, the 4 Series Gran Coupé will get a handful of engine options. First on the list will be the BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupé which will be powered by a six-cylinder in-line petrol engine that produces 285kW. Next, we have the BMW 420i Gran Coupé that comes with a four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 135kW of power. Finally, will be the BMW 420d Gran Coupé which will produce 140kW of power. All engines will come equipped with an eight-speed Steptronic transmission as standard. The eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission will be optional too, with the BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupé coming standard.
The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé is due to be launched in November of this year.
Also worth a look: the BMW Glc and the BMW M3.
FAQ
Q: What does the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé cost in South Africa?
The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé starts from around R850,000 for the base 420i model, with prices climbing to over R1,200,000 for the fully-loaded M440i xDrive variant with all the bells and whistles.
Q: Is the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé worth buying?
Absolutely, if you want a four-door coupé that looks like it came straight from the future and drives like a dream, the 4 Series Gran Coupé delivers premium luxury with proper performance credentials that justify its price tag.
Q: What engine options are available in the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé?
The range kicks off with a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder producing 135kW in the 420i, steps up to 180kW in the 430i, and tops out with the M440i's 285kW six-cylinder engine that'll pin you to your seat.
Q: How does the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé compare to the Mercedes CLA?
The BMW offers more rear space and boot capacity than the CLA, plus that controversial kidney grille actually grows on you, while the Mercedes focuses more on tech wizardry and a slightly lower starting price around R750,000.
Q: What are the main competitors to the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé in South Africa?
Your main rivals include the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class from R750,000, the Audi A5 Sportback starting around R800,000, and if you're feeling fancy, the Genesis G70 that punches well above its weight class.
Should You Buy It?
The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé is a definite yes if you've got R850,000 burning a hole in your pocket and want a four-door coupé that turns heads at the Woolies car park. This is the best premium four-door coupé under R1,000,000 in South Africa, offering that perfect blend of everyday practicality and weekend excitement. The controversial kidney grille might divide opinion at the braai, but the driving experience, premium interior, and latest tech make this a solid investment for anyone wanting to step up from the 3 Series without going full M car crazy. Just budget extra for those optional extras, because the base model will leave you wanting more of those fancy features that really make this car shine.
