The all-new BMW 4 Series Coupé Launches in South Africa
Quick Facts
- Price: From R755 400
- Power/Torque: From 135 kW/300Nm to 275kw/500nm
- Transmission: Eight-speed Steptronic
The BMW that broke the internet earlier in the year because of its grille has officially been launched in South Africa.
In South Africa, the new 4 series coupe will be offered in the following models;
- BMW 420i.
- BMW 420d.
- M440i xDrive.
While the 420i and 420d will be offered in rear-wheel drive, the M440i will become equipped with xDrive. The BMW 420i and 420d are offered in standard base or the M Sport package while the BMW M440i xDrive is offered as an M Performance vehicle.
The BMW 4 Series Coupe will come standard with LED headlights with extremely slim contours while the Adaptive LED Headlights with BMW Laserlight will be available as an option. Stylishly darkened LED rear lights with eye-catching L-shaped light bars.
All model variants are standard with eight-speed Steptronic transmission with new Sprint function for instantaneous and dynamic acceleration manoeuvres. BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive is available for the BMW M440i.
The new interior design centred on the sporty driving experience. The driver-focused cockpit design, new display grouping with up to 10.25-inch Control Display and optional, fully digital 12.3-inch instrument cluster. Control panel with high-quality design on the centre console, new sports leather steering wheel and newly developed sports seats as standard, knee pads on the centre console optional. Two seats in the rear with defined individual-seat character.
Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and now also Android Auto comes standard, information can be viewed in Control Display, in the instrument cluster and in the optional Head-Up Display. Remote Software Upgrade enables over-the-air integration of improved vehicle functions and new digital services into the car.
The new BMW 4 Series Coupé has a sharper character than its predecessor. A precisely optimised body structure and chassis technology ensure characteristic performance attributes. A bespoke package of bracing elements increases body rigidity. The centre of gravity 21 millimetres lower, rear-axle track 23 millimetres wider than on the latest BMW 3 Series Sedan. Weight-minimised body and chassis construction. Finely balanced 50: 50 weight distribution. Targeted optimisation of aerodynamics and reduction in lift at the rear axle.
Model variants:
BMW 420i Coupé:
Four-cylinder in-line petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission.
Power/Torque: 135 kW/300nm
0 – 100 km/h: 7.5 seconds,
Top speed: 240 km/h
Fuel consumption: 5.8 – 5.3 l/100 km (claimed)
BMW 420d Coupé:
Four-cylinder in-line diesel engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission
Power/Torque: 140 kW/400nm
0 – 100 km/h: 7.1 seconds
Top speed: 240 km/h
Fuel consumption: 4.2 – 3.9 l/100 km (claimed)
BMW M440i xDrive Coupé:
Six-cylinder in-line petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission
BMW xDrive
Power/Torque: 275 kW/500nm
0 – 100 km/h: 4.5 seconds
Top speed: 250 km/h
Fuel consumption: 7.1 – 6.8 l/100 km (claimed)
Pricing
BMW 420i STD - R755 400
BMW 420i M SPORT - R800 800
BMW 420d STD - R802 90
BMW 420i M SPORT - R848 300
BMW M440i - R1 117 450
