To make another new car, BMW has taken the 3 Series, chopped the doors, added a slightly different body and put new doors on it. Crazy? Maybe, or maybe it's one of their brilliant ideas.
The 4-door version of the 4 Series has been spotted testing in Germany, both on the road and on track. It will be ready to a market launch next summer, meaning it's basically almost ready to be shown. We don't think the car codenamed the F36 is that significant, but it is a welcomed alternative if you thing the 4er Coupe is a sharper dresser than the 3er.
Unlike many 4-door coupes on the market, BMW made this one as practical as possible. It's not swept-back from headlight to taillight just for the sake of design and the cabin is quite spacious as well.
Expect a full range of both four- and six-cylinder engines from BMW. The Germans haven't yet started to develop an M4 Gran Coupe, and there have been no reports that they are planning to. Then again, a 435i or a 434d xDrive will be plenty fast enough for most people.
Check out our own spy video and tell us what you think!
Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida. Full profile
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