BMW M440i Gran Coupè - Still A Rocket - Test Drive | Everyday Driver
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- Опубліковано 9 бер 2022
- Is the BMW M440i Gran Coupè a two-seater with a gigantic hatch, or will it really work for passengers? The guys welcome the high-speed whoosh while comparing the driving character to its competitors.
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This analysis seems off on a few levels.. I paid 67k for full electric seats, blue laser lights, m suspension. Harmon Kardon. You buy this car for the performance aspect without paying a premium for true M car. The x drive is for peace of mind in snow, gravel and wet roads. You’re also underselling the usefulness and utility of the large hatchback. The competitors you mentioned have hideous interiors . Really cheap textures. Regarding the Audi S5, you’re sacrificing reliability. The B58 in the M440i is bullet proof. The Audi S5 engine can’t hold a candle to it. That’s why Toyota chose the B58 for their Supra. THis car in the black or Brooklyn Grey is epic and the grill works for me.. It also adds greater cooling.
Spot on. I was scratching my head through this entire review. Recommending an S5 over the M440i?! Why? Cause you like losing races? Cause you like visiting the mechanic? Cause you like old interiors? Oh you don’t like the grill? That’s ok, you’ll only ever see the BMWs tail lights in an S5 anyways. And I actually like the S5. Strange take by these guys to be sure, but I guess that’s why they say there’s no accounting for taste.
I 100% agree with you, I have the 440i Coupé with every package in Brooklyn grey. The only reason I went with the 440i was for the X-Drive like you. It's a great value M sport car and I still get blown away by its ability to park itself.
I have so many people tell me that they love my car. People love the front, I don't know what all the reviewers keep mentioning the grill in a derogatory way, just because it is different.
@@SirBobbyDazzler The BMW traditionalists hate the grill. The general population loves them. It’s bold and different.
First time BMW owner and I love the car.
I just purchased a used 2022 M440i Gran Coupe. And I have to say the comparison with the 440i coupe is kind of silly. And to suggest that the 440 coupe is a better car is even sillier. First the performance is vastly different. Obviously. If someone likes the 440 platform and wants more performance then the M440i is the obvious choice. But the silliest thing is to compare the coupe with a 4 door hatchback. All performance issues aside these are different animals that meet different needs and desires altogether. So I'm not sure I understand the reasoning there.
Then there is the idea that the xDrive component "kills everything". I can't find any reviews that suggest that xDrive causes any significant loss of performance and in fact BMW specs suggest xDrive models of the M340i are faster off the line. (Of course now the M440i is available in rear drive so the point is moot anyway.) Many reviews in which the car is put through its paces also indicate the the xDrive models will allow a little freedom in the rear. So again, muddy reasoning without any real data to back it up.
The day I purchased this car I also drove a similarly spec'd but rear wheel drive M340i. In terms of comfort and handling I felt no difference whatsoever. No, neither test drives were on the track but most of these M-lite cars are never going to see a racetrack. Mine won't. (I am a track day instructor and have a dedicated track car.
I also don't understand why some reviewers hate on this car simply because it doesn't fit neatly into some imagined 3-4-5 hierarchy. It is a 4 door hatchback. Who cares what model number it has on it? Why does it exist? It offers all the performance of an M340i. It is slightly more practical than an M340i and its overall lines are more elegant than and arguably better looking than the M340i.
Are the looks hurt by the grill? Yes. The grill is ugly. Yes, reviewers parrot this all the time but it is, in my opinion, objectively ugly. Will it grow on me. No. Will I stop noticing it in a few weeks? Yes. Do I care what anyone else thinks about it? No. So no big deal really.
Finally, who is the car for? For me and my wife (she will be the primary driver) we get best in class performance, reasonable luxury and a little bit of practicality. This will make the car a great daily driver and an EXCEPTIONAL long trip GTO.
xDrive helps considerably off the line. This car can 0-60 faster (with launch control) than cars with more horsepower than it due to its ability to put the power down with traction. xDrive in the car is also rear wheeled biased so its much different than your typical awd or 4x4 car.
I like the grill. I wouldn't do non power seats. I am comparing this to the Audi S5. My 10 year old fits the back fine.
Non powered seats are not an option. They are driving an early review version of the car.
When you say "Planet Earth" you must mean yourselves and your immediate social circle. The rest of the world has gotten over the new grill, and I would bet more than half of them have taken a liking to the it. I count myself among the initial naysayers, but I have to admit it has grown on me. Two things matter: seeing the car in person and placing the new 4-series next to the old 4 series.
I loveeee that car, and yes, I think the “beaver teeth” sets it apart. They are awesome. I had the coupe model for a loaner, and my neighbor went nuts over it. He ended up buying one.
Looks like Kia hired some “marketing pros” to comment on bmw videos lmao
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This car looks far better and far more distinct than the last generation 4 series in my opinion. This is a gorgeous grand touring car that still has the expected BMW athleticism.
It's basically two side-by-side 1958 Edsel grills.
This car is a bit of an enigma. It is 4-door like the 3 series or 5 series, but it has a hatchback. Here's the kicker though... the front passenger room is wider and it's quieter at speed than the 3 series. It slots PERFECTLY between the 3 series and 5 series. It's slightly nicer than the 3 series without encroaching on 5 series levels of luxury or price.
I guess that I am a genuine, anomaly, because I’m not a BMW fan boy, but I like the styling, kidney grill and all
8:50 Frameless windows are one of the nicest upgrades on a car....
Of course if one reviewer says the grill is ugly then they all jump on the band wagon. I own a 2022 in aventurine Red and I get so many compliments on the car and the look. It is such a beautiful car. BMW certainly hit the mark with this car, it’s different then anything on the road and I love them for it. BMW is in the business to make money not lose it. So trust me they put a lot of research into this. Even better the 4 series for the last few months have been out selling the 3 series… so the people who actually own the car and not just have it for a week loves the look.
Great review Paul and Todd. It’s interesting to see what aspects shift your thoughts on this versus the rwd 430 and lesser extant the M4 from tv. It also makes me curious to see how your think the all electric i4 flavor of this form factor will compare? It seems like most of the electric competition in the price range are CUVs outside of the Model 3 and Polestar 2. It’d be interesting to see if a RWD i4 would hold merit as a (butter-faced) hatch alternative to a Mach E, Volvo C40, Ioniq5, Q4, etc etc that isn’t a crossover.
"contain this glorious power"
lol
anybody still think these Statler and Waldorf are for real? :-))
I think it exists because we dont have the BMW wagons over here anymore and this is more palatable to the US consumer than a wagon would be (I love wagons grrr). Also drives better than a SUV like the x1 or x3 but is almost just as practical
I love the beaver teeth! This will be my next purchase. Other than the cockpit Audi looks dated.
I like it too! The bigger grill gives it a more aggressive look. I was also looking at the g70, but this is bigger, has a liftback for cargo, it's faster, has better fuel economy, has better tech, and doesn't have that garbage half-analog gauge cluster.
Hey guys, love the videos! Curious did you ever get to drive this on something other than winter tires? I had the opportunity to drive my neighbors in the winter and then again in the spring when he switched to msp cups and sheesh big difference sheesh
The manual seats are temporary cuz you got them early. When they’re more available it’ll be electric. A lot of things would change when they’re more available
The whole time I was watching this I was thinking the same thing. Mine has the electric seats.
Hi guys! Dustin from SF. So to give you an insight into the STUPID manual seats in a $67k car it’s from the chip shortage like you suspected. BMW, instead of just not building cars or letting cars sit like Ford, they decided to make cars but lose some features (power seats, passenger lumbar, Harman/Kardon speakers, touchscreens) but you still get the car. A family friend ordered that exact 440i Gran Coupe xDrive but in white over red and he didn’t get power seats. He was quite angry, but what can you do!? Cheers!
I actually prefer manual seats.
@@francisdrelling4060 I don’t mind them being manual, but they should have lumbar at minimum.
You can not buy it, BMW can cut the price accordingly (or do a Ford)
Lack of power seats and other missing equipment were due to chip shortage at that time. The M440 is a direct competitor to the Audi S5.
When the beaver teeth were first released, I thought they were the ugliest thing ever but then a BMW m4 or m3 came flying up behind me 1-2 years ago and it looked sooooo mean; it looked soooo aggressive; I instantly had to have it. It is so good looking in person when its paired with the M styling.
Pretty cool and nice car but I still haven't gotten used to that odd grille.
We have drown the Taos already. Can drown the Beaver Teeff now be a thing?
That middle rear seat is useless with the hump for the awd. It’s a solid 4 seater. Can’t wait to trade in my 430i GC for the 440i m lite. Only problem is I can’t find any used ones with low miles 😢
I have the 2019 version and the way I describe it to people is effortless.
I own the 440i Coupé and people genuinely love the front and the car as a whole. I have more people tell me that they love my car than any other car I've owned. It's a mean and sporty looking car which stands out.
The reviewers have a base model instead of a fully spec model, which is the main negativity in this review. They'd be happy with a fully spec version.
This is my first BMW and whilst mine is a full spec car, for me the interior is quality and the features are fantastic. It's more intelligent than my previous car the Polestar 2 Performance and quicker than my previous Audi TT S-Line. Do I wish it was fully Android Automotive? Yes but car manufacturers seem to be as resistant as mobile phone manufacturers were and will hopefully succumb to the better OS.
You mention Kia Stinger, Genesis, Alfa and Acura TLX but NOT the main competition with the Audi S5 Sportback?!!! Which IS the main competition with luxury, tech and performance to the BMW 4dr grande coupe!
Seems like you didn’t watch all of this…
Very biased review, not helpful. Been trying one quite a bit as friend got his delivered, with (power) sport seats in cognac leather. The car feels amazing to drive and agile, it doesn’t feel at all at the wheel like a 5 series, unlike what is said. Thinking of putting a deposit down for one.
I’m in the market for a car like this, a sporty sedan/hatch that can haul an acoustic bass. But after this review and their comparison of the prior gen against the Stinger, I’m putting my down on a Stinger.
Came from a Stinger myself a GT2 and upgraded to this M440i GC. The Stinger was a great car in my 3 years of ownership just not as refined and the power delivery is butter smooth on the BMW. Plenty of cargo space.
Kia Stinger Over the M440 ?
@@masanta Prior gen M440i GC, I'd probably go there, but not with those teef. Stinger looks too good, and the GT1 gives you all the performance but a lot more value.
You’re not easily influenced, that’s good haha
@@daresoner Thats what he said. Is a badge worth 17k more. Be loyal to you're wallet not a brand. The Stinger gives you looks, performance, amazing warranty. So does the other competitors listed.
Ok but where was this filmed?? Is this USA? Canada?
Yep i hate this model too but that is what after market is for 😆...I love my 2019 GC 440i M Performance Exhaust - stage 2 M Power Kit
manual seats are due to chip shortage indeed
Beautiful car especially that color spec
Love this color
sorry if off the subject...but are you guys from SLC, Utah? I assume that's why most of your reviews seem to be in the Park City area.
Yep. The show is based in the SLC/PC area. Thanks for watching!
Looking to buy the rag top end of 2023. I've had 2 different generations of M3, and I need their 6-cyl back in my life. My 2014 428i is nice but...
Don't like the way that car looks at any angle.
I am waiting for my 2024 M440i, I am trading from a 2015 X6. I still want a car that has storage capacity, and I like the profile much better than the 4 series coupe. The manual seats was temporary and due to chip shortage. Power seats are back.
To me this is the best overall car in their line up. Love the hatchback. It woukd be better if they brought over a 340 wagon but we all know that’s never going to happen
My Brooklyn Grey M440i has been built and is on the way. The front didn’t bother me at all. My well equipped car is coming with all options ordered no chip issues
Great review guys, as expected. The best part is that you don't just read off a spec sheet, but rather you take us through the mental dialog that we all go through when looking at cars to buy.
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for watching!
I was looking at this last month when I was in the market to upgrade my car. Ended up getting the M240i instead. It has the same motor but was 10k cheaper. Also it reminded me of my FRS I got rid of a few years ago.
PS: If you guys are looking to do a review on the M240i I’m local in Utah. Just hit me up and we can figure out the details.
I have had 6 BMW's and for anyone considering this car, if you think performance is the reason to buy this type of car... well enjoy. My opinion is this is a luxury car that can perform more then needed for typical driving and even spirited driving. Having said that, whatever your choice BMW M440i GC, Audi S5, Mercedes C43 AMG, you will just be choosing looks inside and out. For me after driving all 3. The Audi was best outside and inside, minus the stuck on tablet on dashboard. The exhaust was real and throaty on the Audi with good crackles on downshifts as well. The other cars not so much, pumped in sound on merc, and the BMW engine sounds nice but the exhaust is all pumped in. Don't worry though, they are all good and you just pick what you like and you will be happy.
Great! now the beaver has braces.
I don't care how it drives, i can't get over the styling.
This car exists only because the M340i exists! This is the 4 door that the M340i should have been! The limited colors both interior/exterior, the wider seating selections, just a better more appealing package than the traditional 4 door sedan of the 3 series. The grill issue is no issue to me. Do I wished it was a bit smaller, perhaps more ascetically appealing? Of course. Yet It's by a far margin, the better 3 series than the standard 340i. Personally, I'd rather own the M440i Xdrive in this shade of green!
Great video as always. If you don’t want AWD, the better alternative would be the M340i, no beaver teeth and you can get it in rear drive or all wheel drive. Exact same car, horsepower, torque, engine, etc. thats what I bought
Makes complete sense, Glenn. Thanks for watching as always!
Great video, but I do have to disagree with your Audi vs BMW assessment. I recently traded in my S5 sportback for the M440 Gran Coupe and the difference in handling is significant. The Audi was extremely nose heavy and you could really feel the weight of the front end in corners. The BMW feels much more balanced. The ride is better as well.
Totally agree with your assessment. I test drove the Audi and the handling was sub par. People don’t get how amazing and reliable the B58 is… Shame. The grill is great! It flows with the contours on the hood lines. It’s menacing but not evil. Definitely not for everyone , but neither is BMW .
Looks much better in person (compared to how it looks on screen/videos and picture) - really cool car.
You can still get the 3 series, 340i, with RWD, Turbo 6, and high performance cooling and tire + adaptive sport suspension for 60K. Still too much, but a lot more palatable, and no stupid grille. Either that or get the stinger/G70. Or get a Cadillac CT4 Blacking. Just some thoughts.
tldr- expensive bmw is fast and good, surprise
We’re guessing you didn’t watch much of this review.
I actually like the front end lol. I’ve seen these in the metal and they look very expensive and ‘aggressive’ but not in a bad way. And I’m a diehard BMW fanboy too. I actually liked them when they first unveiled them!
It’s weird because in video and pictures it doesn’t look as good but in person-seeing it in 3D brings out the nuances of the design, especially the grille. It doesn’t look “flat”, it has some depth to it.
I’m starting to suspect the enthusiasts that don’t like them are the ones that spend a lot of time online on Reddit or forums just mimicking each other’s opinions. 🤣 Same thing happened when Bangle started going for it!
I was like... no mention of Audi S5? But then I was happy :D
I love the grill 😊
Hi earthman. I am from planet Upong. I just want to tell U that I like this beaver grill. ( I own a M440i cabriolet) Nice vid, thanks.
By the way, mine is rear wheel drive with all the available options, electric everywhere. 7.5 liter for 1000km after 3000km. It pull like mad. Don’t let it stand on a restaurant parking, people will stop and admire it. I feel young again like in the time I bought my first car, a 1965 Mustang with a 289 engine. Time has past but the feeling of power is still the. Cheers.
Dude people buy what they like or what they can afford Full Stop. Move on with the grill already.
Sorry guys. Bold styling is in and it’s not going away. There are used Corollas for sale if you aren’t into cars that look aggressive. 😁
I must agree, BMW manual seats are near on impossible to get comfy in and only a few of the adjuster things have labels so no one knows how to adjust it
Can you imagine taking your friends for a drive and having to explain the manual seats? Ouch....
You mean my friends that are waiting at the bus stop?? 😂
Just ordered the 2024 model of this car. Personally, love the grill design. Yes, it's not "classic" BMW, but subjectively, I think it looks great.
Unfortunately for those that hate it, I can say there is a huge backorder for this car. I ordered last week (late Feb 2023) and my build date isn't until April due to orders in front of me.
My wife likes the "teef," and pretty much all the huge grills across brands. But she isn't a car person. I don't like the "teef," but my dislike is nowhere near the vehement disdain the rest of the car community seems to have.
I wonder if most non-car people like that look and the manufacturers know most people buying even fast or luxurious cars aren't car people. Because we are in an era of oversized grills.
Don't they have a rear-wheel drive variant of this car?
Sit in an s5 sportback… it is so small up front. The headliner is super low. And the engine doesn’t compare to the b58.
So here's a kicker: the i4 M50 which is a faster and more powerful vehicle that slots between M3 and M440i in capability is the same price...fully loaded it's just a few grand more but it also costs much less to own, and if your lifestyle can accommodate an EV it isn't the logical choice to go with the M440i over the i4 M50.
Aren’t the beaver teef going to disappear for the same reason they appeared - stylistic design evolution?
(Sept 2022) I am a reformed hater, I now actually like the front end. I really like the lines of this car, I love the big power, and I appreciate that the exhaust sound does not pop and crackle. Trade the xDrive for some electric seats and you will have a true classic BMW.
How do you forget how this competes with the more beautiful Audi S5 Sportback till the end of the video? Boggles my mind and in 2024 now you can get this without X drive. In addition my neighbor took his family of 4 to Utah from Los Angeles on a road trip with comfort for their kids in the back (11 and 15 yr old). Agree the front is so ugly that I will likely buy the Audi S5 Sportback.
I haven’t seen them in person but the grill is growing on me, still would prefer without them but I won’t mind them.
The Beaver Teeff have to go. I would consider BMW but not until the teeff go!
I considered the s5 sportback but the car isn't as balanced as the m440i or even a Kia Stinger
You solve the M440i beaver teeth issue by buying a M340i. Thank god they kept the "regular" kidney grille on that car.
The 430 engine is awful compared to the b58. I own both…you guys are insane to think the 430i invokes the same driving joy as the b58 in the m440i
I’m going with the m440 over the m340 because of the hatch.
Yes $70K is far too much; manual seats is due to chip shortage; have seen it mentioned in the news a few times but even with them that is too much. Beaver face grille looks A LOT better if you get the blackout package (because it turns the border of the grille black, eliminating the "nostril" look). In 430i guise with the upgraded leather and M Sport pkg, you can walk out with this for $50K - $52K. 35mpg, superior dynamics, build quality far better than any rival near the price, and you still can rip off a 0-60 in 5.2 (if you go X-Drive). Ughhh, that is a SLAM DUNK, imho.
And I picked the 4 series and S5 BECAUSE they are hatchbacks. The 5 series is less appealing in its lines.
The 5 series drives like a boat compared to this car. These guys don’t know what they are talking about.
With gas prices the way they are I'm glad that thing can just naw on a log in the morning so I can get to work...
In Europe we cand order RWD , 25% discount so the car is great value
Todd.. owned classic bmws for a long time. Been in the bmw club a long time. Let me say that you get a parking lot full of e30 e36 e46 e90 m3s and m5s everywhere.. and half the talking is how none of those people would buy the ugly cars with sewer cover grate grill. So todd.. there is hope.
Too bad the ship that burned down was not full of bever teef.. but the burned vw products cheered me up.
#drownthetaos
@@seavixen125 #drownthebeaverteeff
Love hearing opinions. Hate opinions presented as facts.
That grill was initially "suspect" but I quickly came to love it. Super aggressive, super cool.
I just looked it up, towing capacity for the 440 is over 3500lbs... Hmm... Any other sport sedans able to tow that much?
I can forgive the grille but a 70k car where I have to manually adjust the seat! Give me a break BMW 😪
If one does not need the hatch, please consider the m340i or m340i x-drive. The 3 series gains the advantage of a more rigid chassis (as it does not have a hole for a hatch), lighter curb weight in rwd or x-drive form, better subjective front end styling, and maybe most important for the cost conscious; more affordable pricing.
Some strong points there - although the competition m4 convertible is my favorite.
RWD purists exhaust me...
xDrive has a massive RWD bias.
Beaver teeth is an homage to the old BMW grill. It's neat and unique.
Car reviewers complain that "everything looks the same today!!" and when it's different, they screech.
This is a perfect example of why automobile manufacturers hate car reviewers.
This is coming from an Audi fanboy, not a BMW fanboy, I might add.
Terrible, terrible review. All subjective. No objective.
I'm half tempted to buy this car just because of these reviewers. I might trade my Audi in.
I still bought the car, there is simply no other competitier in 4 door midsize performance sedans that matches it. The teeth is becoming tolerable.
The new ones have electric seats
This one should have too… but chip shortage kept this car from having them.
beautifull car, specially in this green color...but manual seats ??
My car didn’t come with MANUAL seats adjustments. You guys got the cheap version. Probably because your car reviewing & don’t have the fully specked out one.
Who wants a pretend rocket that is really just a hatchback ?
I want a green car and I can’t get m340i in green, so I have to decide if the teeth are worth the color.
What the hell does BMW think ? $60 and up without power seats ? So No memory seats . Forget it . I am thinking about trade in my 2019 Infiniti Q50S for this Baby at the end of the year , no way for a luxury car without memory seat and but manual . I do not want to spend $50k and up for a car with 4 cylinders , no way . 4 cylinders is so boring after 2- 3 years cause it is weak ….
I love the 440 gc!!!
The s5 is nowhere near as fast as the m440. Don't fool yourself. S5 is 350hp. M440 is on paper 380 but really 430
Teeeeefffffffff
I hated to hear you say that "it might as well be the 7." The way a car "feels" to drive is important. Not just straight line speed. #conflicted
yes that grill is still fugly. and those wheels too.
These reviews where all you see is a guy or guys recording themselves chatting
This car exists because if you'r carrying cargo more often than passengers it's far more practical than the M340i sedan. On the flip side, you lose backseat space. The REAL dream would be if BMW brought the M340i Touring to North America. THAT car makes the Gran Coupe irrelevant in almost every respect except for the coupe styling.
I was about to upvote you until you mentioned ugly ass station wagons. No thanks Clark Griswold.
BMW being cheap marketing, USA doesn't have cool TOW BAR