2021 BMW 4 Series: Why it's so much more than a 3 Series coupe
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2024
- The all-new BMW 4 Series has grabbed attention for its divisive styling. But it's the driving dynamics that really help it to stand out, as Rebecca Jackson discovers in this CarGurus UK review. The 420i uses a turbocharged petrol engine to deliver a strong blend of performance, refinement and economy. Could it be the perfect coupe for 2021?
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Pros
Exceptionally good to drive, even by BMW's high standards
Superb interior quality
Brilliant infotainment system
Cons
Controversial looks, in particular the grille
Convertible sacrifices some practicality
Adaptive suspension costs extra
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I have to admit it looks great in person, ended up loving it, blacked out grill does look much better than the standard one.
Size matters I guess.
The 2021 4 series is almost as big as the 7 series was in the late 80's.
Weighs about the same also.
I actually don't mind the grill on this model, it sort of fits unlike other models
@a b that's what a grill is supposed to do 😄
I mean the car is amazing but I’ll take one for the team and say that this woman is absolutely stunning
Glamour? I've had BMWs for years but never once bought one for that. Handling balance, steering feel, those glorious straight six engines on the other hand.....
I believe your review is spot on! Lovely!!!
Rebecca - you're wrong about the boot space, the Mercedes C Class Coupe has far less at 380 litres. The Audi does have very slightly more though.
Glad you spotted that as well.
Mat Watson from Carwow?
@@shauryathakur2683 What about him?
Just a small correction, the 4 series comes 2nd in term of boot capacity not "no where near A5 and C coupe"
Haven't been paying attention and didn't realise Rebecca was here on this channel. Got to say, she looking rather classy in that coat.
It’s not the coat that makes her classy, she just is classy
@@berniesutton7277 aye, true
I love the new 4! I am biased though as I picked up my new 440i last thursday!!!
The only 4 series to have 😁👍, the difference between the 440 and the poverty variants is chalk and cheese, a bmw service centre is on my walk to work and the lads there while chatting to them in the local cafe are quite blunt about the difference between the top of range and poverty spec variants, anything other than a 440 in the 4 series is considered a bit 💩, they also slate the 7’s 🤦🏻♂️ reliability issues, anything diesel is a just shut up 🤐 and go away and they’re quite repulsed by the 8 😬..
@@firstnamesecondname5341 Depends tho because some of us like me are only able to get the 420i because of being a p plate driver where we cant drive anything quicker sadly.
I've got the 2016 420i Grande Coupe and I love it. I was thinking about switching to the new model when she comes out, but I just can't quite justify it with that grille. I'm pleased that I'm still not bored of mine or I'd be modding the new one like a chav.
I bought a 420d but the chrome grill had to go. I replaced it with a matte cerulean gray version and it looks good. Very happy with it and the 50 mpg.
I love the grill so much
firstly I critisized that grill, but after a month it grew upon me and I think it looks really Good......
Wheels are 19inch not 18inch - FYI
Grill is very huge 👍 and sport look😍
This thing is going to sell like MAD.
beautifull car. But it is good that you warned us about firm suspension-i like it soft and very comfortable.
I love the grill and hoping to get the 440 this September
Grill aside, there’s a lot of metal above the rear wheel.....it just doesn’t look right from the rear three quarter or side.
This color combo is gorgeous! I dig it
Stunning motor, BMW are really shining right now. Love Rebecca's reviews, honest and on point
A nice looking BMW (rarer these days)... I like the side profile, I like the rear. I don't like the front, looks like somesort of swine (a boar?). Not as bad as Lexus' though.
Most BMW front are bad these days
Great review! Most informative one ive seen yet, and ive watched most of them.
5' ''4-1/2'' never forget that 1/2''
If you go back ... way back, you will found the double kidney grills are even bigger than it is now. If anything, this is a tribute to BMW of old; personnally BMW has more reasons to make their grills bigger than any other car manufacturers.
I drive a E class coupe, the 2013 model now in my opinion the latest E class interior is better than the 4 but its marginal
The E class is equivalent to a 5 series/6 series. the 4 series is C class sized. the 4 series is currently a generation ahead, so hard to compare. The Mercedes C class is due a significant update, i imagine very shortly.
If you can't stand the grill (like every normal person), don't worry, Prior Design comes for rescue. They offer 2 different front bumper models that make this car look damn fine.
Pretty sure I’m “normal” and I love the new aggressive grill design!
@@jeffthornock8671 OK. Moving on. ...
The boot it bigger than the C-Class coupe, by far
"Firm suspension"? The suspension in Comfort mode is one of the comfiest i've ever felt, equal with the G20 3-series? Most reviews say its comfier than the Mercedes, and just as comfy as the Audi. I've no idea where the 'firm suspension' idea comes from at all
Getting into the rear seats takes a bit of 5'4"1/2 .
I love the way Ruby 💝 speaks
Great to see rebecca on car gurus!
Actually this car deals with bumps better than an A5 S line. The one thing I found with the 420D M its very heavy and doesn't pull away like an A5 35 TDI does despite having more bhp. Weird
Can you please review all cars, or start reading audio books…… at the risk of sounding strange. Your annunciation and voice is wonderful…..
I like the shape Rebecca an improvement in my opinion
I have a 6 series 640d Msport.....450ilbs torque 350hp 0-60 5.3 1 years tax 160.00 45-60 combined mpg. the best combo I believe
Great review!!!
3.48 I like the leg room
love the car. great review.
Nice review!
I enjoyed watching the Video Review. The new look at the front has grown on me. The Interior Is very nice as well
Where is the manual gearbox option? I’ve had 3 series coupes before with manuals and the lack of this option feels like a serious omission.
Hardly anyone buys manuals these days hence the omission.
Fantastic quality car
This car deserves a proper 6 cylinder either diesel or petrol. Don't go for any less than that lol...
Love the new grills… until you put a US style license plate smack in the center! EU plates actually aren’t quite as bad, but no plate is far and away the best!
I think I would tolerate all the bumps and pot holes if Rebeca gave me a ride on some twisty country roads ! That's what BMW 4 is made for: twists and turns !
wonder how much duty buyers will have to pay after 31 december?
None
Stunning looking
Thank you, Rebecca! The grill seems like an acquired taste, quit the departure from the old, but sometimes risk delivers unexpected reward. I prefer the nomenclature of old though, series number followed by litre designation of the engine. The overall design seems a bit lazy, a regurgitated Pontiac G6 or 8, or 2-door Nissan Altima. Falls a bit flat for a coupé of BMW’s respected caliber.
Love this car
Can we get a Ford Mustang review please thanks
I like the front, but in black I dont know, with chrome looks better in my opinion, has more volume.
Nice to see you back, looking lovely as ever.
I always download your videos, Rebecca! Keep on reviewing!
The grill only looks good on shadow line
This is a drivers car . Grille or no grille
What is the location of the video?
Because of the plates I somehow don't see the whole grille, and it looks to me just like the classic bmw from 80/90
Good info
Beautiful, nice car too
At last a car with individuality at a reasonable price for what you get. Like the slightly lower look, cabriolet should be good!
The front looks like an Alfa Romeo
Nice coat - very elegant
The grill is growing on me !
I think in this spec its beautiful, in basic spec is hideous.
stylish & unique, just like the host - Rebecca!
Wow first reviewer to say it gives feedback on the wheel. Interesting
The exhaust sound could be better
The M340i exhaust is better
LOVE
She's is definitely better then matt Watson, thank you for telling the truth about this new stunning BMW
Lovely Jubbly Rebecca, hope your looking after yourself in these odd times, in and out of so many cars.
Rebecca looks and sounds terrific, as usual. The car looks like a copy of the older Hyundai Tiberon, with the kidney grill added. Whether you buy with American dollars or British pounds, it is no value for money.
Yeah best buy a Hyundai for value for money! But if you want a bit style luxury driving dynamics and some prestige well............
I think its beautiful...
I drive the e92 which is the model that the 4 series is based on and damn,they really RUINED it... the F generation is fine and looks good and that is what I will upgrade to ..but this one is a hard pass 🙈🙈
nice review 👍
I find the front of this car absolutely beautiful.
Great review. Is the colour Arctic Race blue?
Yes
shes so cute omfgggg
369hp or 374 or 382
In my home country Korea, we have a saying that perfectly describes this car: "its belly button is bigger than the belly." Or alternatively we say: "I bought a grille, and they threw in the car."
Your review is just as beautiful as you...
Not very exclusive these days.....
Beautiful car but front grill would look great if it didn’t have the registration plate across it
Didn’t mention the M440D
Not out yet, I think.
@@chriseon598 only the 420i and d are available at the minute I think, watch the carwow one and you’ll see what I mean
I find only one pretty object in this review... and it isn't this car... ;-)
A BMW 3 series seems like a far much better proposition. Spec it well and it is loads cheaper with the same equipment. Suspension tune is less harsh while still being good to drive. Also it is among the last standing without that hideous grille...well, save for the M3.
Read bumper slightly different colour from body, extremely annoying for £40k car.
Nearly all reviewers remark at how the interior is better than Mercedes and Audi interiors. Strange you should say they're similar quality.
Except it isn't, the BMW's quality is just a notch above the rest of them. Hence why all reviewers comment about this.
you really should stop boring us about that "huge kidney grille" that is not that huge when you see it in reality
“5ft9 or 6ft”
Love her voice 💕🤗
It's growing on me lol. It's awful. The classic BMW curve is gone on the rear pillar. The front grille looks like it was just stuck on. The car looks overweight like a puffer fish. BMW overshot here. Only this car in black can hide the sins somewhat but, its not enough. There is no way I could walk up to this car every morning and convince myself I made a good decision.
Marry me. I have empty bottles to exchange
Rebecca looks fantastic, the grill looks hideous.
From a side or back it looks good, but that face. =/
You don't see the face when you are enjoying the drive!
Hi your coal looks good, where can i buy >
Hideous grille. Ruins the car.
the ugliest BMW i ever seen. I will never understand what BMW designers are thinking.. these types of ugly front grills will definitely reduce BMW royal customers just like me.
Gorgeous interior, but HIDEOUS nose. Laughable grill, hate it!