Review Makes a Case for BMW’s 4 Series Gran Coupe

If, in the case of the 2 Series Coupe, for example, we see exactly which car was replaced and what role it plays, in this case, it’s a lot harder to draw a clear line. That’s because most people assimilate the 4 Series Gran Coupe with the 3 Series. Well, things are not exactly as they seem at first.

The guys from Auto Trader reviewed the 4-door coupe and actually made a pretty good case for it, explaining exactly what it is and who it’s destined for.

The Gran Coupe is basically a 4 Series with two extra doors at the back for more practicality. If you find the regular Coupe’s shape annoying, considering you have to get out every time more than 1 person has to travel with you, but still love the way it looks, this is the car for you.

It’s basically addressed to those people that like the way the 4 Series handles, looks and feels but want two more doors at the back for those people in the back. To keep things in the same shape as the Coupe, the designers had to compromise in the back. That’s how those doors became extra small and the head and leg room is rather limited. However, they do open, allowing you to get in a lot easier than in the 2-door coupe, which is definitely a game changer for some people.

That’s basically the only notable difference between the 3 cars. Inside the cabin, the usual BMW interior welcomes you with its pros and cons. The iDrive system works flawlessly and, if you can afford it, some of the best leather in the business can be used in the cockpit. There are some hard plastics at play as well that have to be noted as the only downsides.

As far as powerplants go, the choice is rather varied if you live in Europe, ranging from 418d diesel models that are aimed at fleet buyers and the top of the range 435i. In the US, you can only get the 428i and 435i models with their xDrive alternatives as well, prices starting at $40,300, $300 cheaper than the 2-door version.