BMW 4 Series coupe heading here in October
The BMW 4 Series coupe will have a myriad of enhancements. Photo: BMW Group
BMW Group New Zealand will introduce the all-new BMW 4 Series coupe, which was unveiled via live webcast today, to the local market this October.
The official reveal comes two days after photos were accidentally leaked of the coupe.
The new model features a myriad of enhancements over the existing 4 Series coupe, headlined by its expressive design and under-the-skin revisions to dramatically advance its dynamic potential.
BMW NZ will launch with 420i and M440i xDrive variants, with pricing and specification detail to be announced ahead of introduction.
The striking front end of the new BMW 4 Series coupe shines the spotlight on its standalone character and endows the car with significant presence.
The large, vertically emphasised BMW kidney grille angles forwards and extends down almost to the lower edge of the front apron. A horizontal mesh structure, similar to what has appeared on other recent BMW M models, features within the kidney grille.
The coupe gains a new grille that is dominant. Photo: BMW Group
As a defining element of the front end, the grille stands confidently at its centre. With its upright kidneys connected in the centre, the car reprises a design feature from the company’s past – namely the BMW 328 and BMW 3.0 CSi – while adding its own modern twist.
The slim headlights of the new BMW 4 Series coupe reach well into the front wheel arches.
The 4 Series coupe features changes to its proportions that are designed to provide distinct differentiation from the 3 Series sedan, while also aiding the driving experience.
Length has increased by 128 millimetres to 4768mm, width by 27mm to 1852mm and the wheelbase by 41mm to 2851mm compared with the previous generation model.
Vehicle height is up by just 6mm, to 1383mm, making it 57mm lower than the new 3 Series sedan.
Its tracks have increased in width over its predecessor – by 28mm at the front and 18mm at the rear – and are also 23mm wider than those of the 3 Series sedan.
The new coupe is longer and wider than the previous model. Photo: BMW Group
The interior design of the new 4 Series coupe is characterised by cleanly designed surfaces, high-quality materials and a driver-focused cockpit.
Sport seats and a newly designed M leather steering wheel come as standard, while the coordinated design of the instrument panel and door panel trim in combination with the high-set centre console generates an enveloping environment for the front seat occupants.
The standard acoustic glass for the windscreen also further improves comfort over long distances.
Two engine variants incorporating enhanced BMW TwinPower turbo technology will be available to customers in New Zealand when the new 4 Series coupe arrives here.
These include a four cylinder engine for the 420i delivering 135kW/ 300Nm and a six cylinder unit for the M440i xDrive that develops 285kW/ 500Nm.
Both engines are matched with a fast-shifting eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmissions, which can be controlled by steering wheel-mounted shift paddles.
