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The all-new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé.
Tue Jun 08 23:20:00 CEST 2021 Press Release
• Second-generation model features new BMW design language • Wider, longer, taller with more rear headroom, legroom and boot space • Sleeker profile contributes to improved drag co-efficient • Highly versatile, combining spaciousness and driving pleasure with optimised chassis for improved handling • Mild hybrid technology increases dynamism and efficiency • Enhanced connectivity and additional driving assistant systems • BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé priced from £40,465 OTR*** • Available to order now with first UK customer deliveries from November 2021
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• Second-generation model features new BMW design language
•
Wider, longer, taller with more rear headroom, legroom and boot space
• Sleeker profile contributes to improved drag co-efficient
• Highly versatile, combining spaciousness and driving pleasure
with optimised chassis for improved handling
• Mild hybrid
technology increases dynamism and efficiency
• Enhanced
connectivity and additional driving assistant systems
• BMW 4
Series Gran Coupé priced from £40,465 OTR***
• Available to
order now with first UK customer deliveries from November 2021
The new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé is a car that delivers on so
many fronts, combining sporting elegance with driving pleasure and,
with five full-size seats, a roomy cabin and a versatile luggage area,
it also represents modern functionality that is hard to emulate.
BMW has raised the bar even higher with the new
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé, building on the success of its predecessor.
The latest version offers even sharper looks, improved driving
dynamics, a superior engine line-up and even more interior space.
Like its recently updated BMW 4 Series siblings, the third body
variant in the range adopts the brand’s new design language, along
with a refined premium ambience in the cabin and a wide array of
innovations in the areas of control/operation and connectivity.
Four doors, five full-size seats, a large wide-opening boot and
a versatile luggage compartment also ensures the new
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé retains its characteristic strengths in both
everyday driving and on longer trips.
The new edition of the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé will be built at
BMW Group Plant Munich together with the all-electric BMW i4. Assembly
of both at the company’s home plant will be almost entirely integrated
into the manufacturing process developed for the BMW 3 Series Saloon
and BMW 3 Series Touring models.
The UK market launch of the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé will get
underway in November 2021. The new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé is
available to order now and is priced from £40,465 OTR***.
Distinctive new look: substance underneath the
style
The second generation of the BMW 4 Series Gran
Coupé is based on the technical underpinnings of the new
BMW 4 Series Coupé, which means a far broader set of design and
dynamic performance characteristics now distinguishes it from the BMW
3 Series range, compared with the outgoing model. The car’s
aerodynamics and the rigidity of the body and chassis mountings have
undergone rigorous optimisation, while bespoke tuning of the chassis
technology promises a sporty and stimulating driving experience.
Distinctive proportions
Measuring 4,783mm long, 1,852mm wide and 1,442mm in height, the
new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé has dynamic coupé proportions but it is
143mm longer, 27mm wider and 53mm taller than its predecessor, while
the track widths have also grown to 1,595mm at the front (+50 mm) and
1,623mm at the rear (+29 mm). This is also an increase of 6mm and 19mm
respectively on the track widths of the new BMW 3 Series Saloon. The
wheelbase of 2,856mm is 46mm longer than the predecessor’s and 5mm
more than the 3 Series Saloon.
Expressive front end with strong road presence
Bold lines and surfaces with a three-dimensional structure are
the defining elements of the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé’s expressive
front end. Dropping deep down at its centre is the large and
vertically prominent BMW kidney grille, which features mesh air
intakes. The vertical intakes for the air curtains at the outer edges
of the front apron work to accentuate the car’s width.
Like the bonnet’s character lines, the contours of the extremely
slim headlights zero in on the kidney grille. The new BMW 4 Series
Gran Coupé comes as standard with Adaptive LED headlights, which
include two slender, U-shaped fibre-optic light guides that serve as
the daytime driving lights. There is also the option of BMW Laser
Light including BMW Selective Beam non-dazzling high-beam assistant.
Graceful yet sporty character
Smoothly sculpted surfaces structured by crisp lines combine to
produce a graceful, sporty look when the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé
is viewed from the side. The flush-fitting door handles have a
streamlined design, while the roofline ends in a pronounced spoiler
lip on the boot lid.
Horizontal lines accentuating the car’s width are the dominant
influence at the rear end. It is an effect reinforced by both the slim
and stylishly darkened full-LED rear lights, which extend well into
the flanks, and the vertical aero lips at the rear apron’s outer
edges. The Black finish for the lower areas of the side skirts and
rear apron has the effect of giving the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé a
very low-slung, powerful stance on the road.
BMW M model with individual design accents
Specific design features give the BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupé
eye-catching looks that reference its sporting character. The front
apron has the signature U-shaped graphic of BMW M models. The BMW
kidney grille surround and the vertical trim around the air curtains
come in Cerium Grey, as do the exterior mirror caps, tailpipe
finishers and model badges, while the air breathers, the side sill
trim strips and lower rear bumper trim including the side trim
elements are painted in High-gloss Black. An M-specific spoiler on the
boot lid rounds off the distinctive appearance of the BMW M440i xDrive
Gran Coupé.
The M Sport trim for all other model variants also sends a clear
message about the car’s dynamic ability. Among the elements at work
here are the powerfully sculpted front apron and the rear bumper trim
and side trim elements in Dark Shadow.
Optimised aerodynamics and intelligent lightweight design
The new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé body includes numerous measures
that optimise its aerodynamic properties and have a beneficial effect
on both driving dynamics and efficiency. An active air flap control
system comprising flaps at the top and bottom, air curtains,
streamlined light-alloy wheels and an almost completely sealed
underbody serve to channel the airflow effectively. The drag
coefficient (Cd) of 0.26 measured for the BMW 420d Gran
Coupé, for example, represents a reduction of 0.02 over its predecessor.
An intelligent mix of materials helps to lower vehicle weight
and combines with optimised load paths to enhance the body’s rigidity
and crash safety. The hot-stamped steels and aluminium alloys used for
the safety passenger cell are supplemented by multi-phase steels for
extra reinforcement.
The front end of the car uses an engine side member made from
extruded aluminium profiles and die-cast aluminium spring struts.
Other advances over the outgoing model have been achieved through the
aluminium construction of the bonnet and front side panels of the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé.
A comprehensive passive safety concept maximises occupant
protection. Besides the extremely rigid passenger cell and highly
resilient load-bearing structures, it also includes integrated safety
electronics that deploy the restraint systems in the right sequence,
at the optimum moment and with the required effect for the specific
collision type and severity. The new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé features
an active bonnet system to optimise pedestrian protection.
Highly versatile interior combining driving pleasure and spaciousness
The interior design is geared squarely towards providing a
richly involving driving experience in the new BMW 4 Series Gran
Coupé. The high centre console and flowing surface structure running
from the instrument panel into the door panels generate a cocooning
feel in the front seats.
Inside the new 4 Series Gran Coupé there is a driver-centric
cockpit design and plenty of space for front and rear-seat passengers.
Soft, raised knee pads on the centre console further accentuate the
car’s engaging driving character. The five seats with standard folding
head restraints are part and parcel of a versatile interior, which
offers generous amounts of space in the rear with three full-size
seats and more legroom and headroom than in both the outgoing model
and the new BMW 4 Series Coupé.
The new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé offers 470 litres of boot space
– an increase of 39 litres. Load space can be expanded to a maximum of
1,290 litres by folding down the sections of the rear backrest, with
its standard 40:20:40 split.
The Start/Stop button for the engine is positioned in a control
panel in the centre console, which also houses the BMW Controller and
the buttons for the Driving Experience Control unit and
electromechanical parking brake alongside the model-specific gearshift
lever. The exclusive trim on the front door panels features in the
rear, too, with the interior trim strips finished in High-gloss Black
as standard.
The cabin also features sports seats with M-specific upholstery,
an M leather steering wheel, doorsill plates bearing the M logo, an
Anthracite-coloured M headliner and M interior trim strips in
Aluminium Tetragon.
Trio of advanced petrol engines
The trio of petrol engines available for the new BMW 4 Series
Gran Coupé feature a twin-scroll turbocharger, a High Precision
Injection system whose maximum pressure has been upped from 200 to
350 bar, VALVETRONIC fully variable valve timing and Double-VANOS
variable camshaft timing, along with cooling and oil supply systems
that are now more efficient. Petrol particulate filters have been
added to improve their system of emission control.
The six-cylinder in-line unit powering the BMW M440i xDrive Gran
Coupé was developed with the racetrack expertise of BMW M GmbH and
comes with weight-optimised pistons and con rods as well as a
twin-scroll turbocharger with indirect charge air-cooling. It
generates maximum output of 374hp from its 3.0-litre displacement with
torque peaking at 500Nm. It can sprint from 0 to 62mph in 4.7 seconds
yet also return more than 35mpg. Its power is complemented by the
distinctive-sounding standard M Sport exhaust system.
Efficient four-cylinder petrol engines in the BMW 430i Gran
Coupé and BMW 420i Gran Coupé
Upgraded BMW TwinPower Turbo technology has also enhanced the
performance of the 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engines. The more
powerful of the duo has an exhaust manifold integrated into the
cylinder head for the first time, resulting in extremely effective
exhaust cooling for even cleaner emissions. It generates 245hp and
peak torque of 400Nm, enabling the new BMW 430i Gran Coupé to
accelerate to 62mph from rest in 6.2 seconds. Its efficiency
translates into fuel economy of up to 41.5mpg.
The four-cylinder engine in the new BMW 420i Gran Coupé produces
184hp and peak torque of 300Nm, giving it a 0 to 62mph time of
7.9 seconds. Fuel economy can be as much as 42.8mpg.
Choice of rear-wheel drive or xDrive diesel models
Two-stage turbocharging and updated common-rail direct injection
technology feature in the 2.0-litre diesel unit in the BMW 420d Gran
Coupé and BMW 420d xDrive Gran Coupé. The engine produces 190hp and
maximum torque of 400Nm, allowing 0 to 62mph sprint times of 7.3
seconds for the new BMW 420d Gran Coupé and 7.6 seconds for the new
BMW 420d xDrive Gran Coupé. The two models post combined fuel
consumption of up to 58.9mpg and 55.4mpg respectively.
BMW xDrive: precise transfer of power increases agility
BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive takes traction,
directional stability and agility to even greater heights. The system
is fitted as standard in the range-topping model BMW M440i
xDrive Gran Coupé and is available for the 420d diesel model as an
alternative to classical rear-wheel drive. Drive torque is split
between the front and rear wheels as required, courtesy of an
electronically controlled multi-plate clutch in the transfer case
interlinked with the powertrain and chassis systems. In all
xDrive-equipped variants, the rear-biased set-up serves up real
driving pleasure in extremely dynamic situations.
Mild hybrid technology optimises efficiency and dynamism
Mild hybrid technology has been included with the straight-six
petrol engine as well as the diesel unit. Here, a 48V
starter-generator acts likes an electric drive unit that assists the
engine, allowing it to operate within an efficiency-optimised load
range as frequently as possible. It also offers an electric boost
effect that adds an extra 11hp to give the power unit an even sharper response.
The power used for the electric boost drive is harvested almost
entirely through Brake Energy Regeneration and stored in a separate
battery that also supplies the electric energy for the 12V on-board
power supply.
Model | Max Power (hp) | Peak Torque (Nm) | Acceleration | Top Speed (mph) | Fuel economy (mpg)* | CO2 emissions (g/km)* | OTR Starting Price*** |
420i | 184 | 300 | 7.9 | 146 | 38.7-42.8 | 166-150 | £40,465 |
430i | 245 | 400 | 6.2 | 155** | 37.2-41.5 | 173-156 | £44,720 |
M440i xDrive | 374 | 500 | 4.7 | 155** | 33.2-35.3 | 193-181 | £54,670 |
420d | 190 | 400 | 7.3 | 146 | 52.3-58.9 | 141-126 | £43,095 |
420d xDrive | 190 | 400 | 7.6 | 145 | 49.6-55.4 | 150-133 | £44,685 |
*Fuel consumption
and
CO2 emission
s
are preliminary figures
calculated using a vehicle fitted with basic equipment in
Germany.
For further information, please see the Notes to Editors.
**
Electronically governed.
*** Preliminary on-the-road
pricing, subject to confirmation of VED band.
Eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission as standard on all models
All the engines available for the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé
team up with an eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission as standard
in the UK. Featuring shift paddles on the steering wheel and a Sprint
function that facilitates bursts of mid-range acceleration, the latest
version of this automatic transmission stands out with its sharper
shift characteristics, improved efficiency, remarkably fast gear
changes and very smooth operation.
Optimised aerodynamics and perfect weight distribution deliver
a sublime driving experience
The driving experience in
the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé is typified by the car’s agile
handling and precise steering on the one hand and its impressive ride
comfort in everyday use and over longer trips on the other. The body’s
high rigidity combines with specially tuned chassis technology that
has been purpose-developed for the models in the new BMW 4 Series
range to provide the ideal basis for the car’s sporting character. The
optimised aerodynamics, wide tracks, perfectly balanced 50:50 weight
distribution, low centre of gravity and the integrated application of
all powertrain and chassis combine to deliver exceptional handling qualities.
The front utilises a two-joint spring strut front axle and a
five-link item at the rear. Their design principle is a key factor –
alongside the standard lift-related dampers – in the car’s blend of
precisely controllable handling in dynamic driving situations and
excellent comfort on long journeys.
To enhance the driving experience, M Sport suspension is fitted
as standard across the range with the exception of M440i xDrive and
Pro Edition models, where the M Adaptive Suspension is offered in the
standard specification.
Adaptive M suspension spans an extremely wide spectrum between
sportiness and comfort
The Adaptive M suspension offers the widest possible range of
driving experiences, from sporty through to comfortable. Standard-fit
on M440i and M Sport Pro models, and optionally available on the wider
range, it combines the characteristics of M Sport suspension with
electronically controlled dampers. Switching between the various
Driving Experience Control switch modes produces a clearly perceptible
variation in the damping characteristics – from the well-balanced
long-distance comfort of COMFORT mode through to the highly dynamic
set-up activated in SPORT.
An extra mode can be selected using the Driving Experience
Control switch on models with Adaptive M suspension. In the ADAPTIVE
setting, the steering, damping and accelerator responses along with
the transmission’s shift characteristics are automatically adjusted to
suit the driving style.
The standard M Sport variable sport steering system for the new
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé makes it exceptionally precise, while the
addition of 18-inch M light-alloy wheels further enhance the handling ability.
M Sport brakes with customised set-up
Powerful lightweight braking systems with a bespoke
configuration also play a part in the car’s precisely controllable
performance. The optional M Sport brakes (standard on the new
BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupé) provide excellent braking performance and
intuitive feel, whether negotiating city streets or pushing hard
around a circuit. They feature a different hydraulic configuration
with four-piston fixed callipers at the front and single-piston
floating callipers at the rear.
The functions provided by the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
system include not only anti-lock braking (ABS) and Dynamic Traction
Control (DTC), but also a variety of stabilising functions and the
drive-off assistant. The Performance Control function gives the car
even more agile handling by varying the distribution of drive torque
to the rear wheels according to the situation at hand.
M Sport differential optimises directional stability and
cornering dynamics
Traction and directional stability are further improved with the
M Sport differential, as are agility and cornering dynamics. The
electronically controlled, fully variable locking function in the rear
differential forms part of the standard specification for the new
BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupé. It is available as an option for the new
BMW 430i Gran Coupé as part of the M Sport Pro Pack.
The DSC system optimises the transfer of power to the road. The
increase in drive torque finding its way onto the road allows the new
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé to accelerate with ease when exiting corners
or when changing lanes at the same time as braking.
Five seats offering increased comfort
The flush-fitting control unit in the front section of the roof
and new arrangement of the displays optimise the impression of space.
Headroom in particular has increased in the front of the cabin, while
passengers in the rear enjoy significantly more legroom and knee room.
Isofix attachments situated at the outer edges of the rear seats,
meanwhile, make it easier to fix child seats in place.
The new-generation sport seats fitted as standard provide
optimal support for the driver and front passenger, while electric
adjustment including a memory function can be added as an option as
part of the Comfort Plus pack.
The standard Sport leather steering wheel comes with
particularly high-quality multifunction buttons in its latest version.
Model-specific functionality for everyday driving and longer journeys
The large, wide-opening boot plays a major role in the
model-specific versatility of the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé. It
comes as standard with an automatic opening and closing mechanism and
– if the optional Comfort Access is specified – also features
hands-free opening and closing.
Enhanced acoustic and thermal comfort, glass slide/tilt
sunroof with larger transparent surface
The new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé is fitted as standard with
acoustic glazing for the windscreen and three-zone automatic climate
control. The optional pre-heating function can be activated through
the BMW iDrive operating system or by smartphone via the My BMW App.
An automatically dimming rear-view mirror and exterior mirrors that
can be electrically adjusted and heated are likewise part of standard specification.
The new version of the optional glass slide/tilt sunroof has a
transparent surface that stretches 102mm further back than in the
outgoing model. Its electric drive system allows the moving glass
section to either tilt up or slide open.
Personalised interior light moods and audio experience
The standard LED lighting for the cabin includes reading and
interior lights in both the front and rear, as well as lighting for
the glove compartment, the storage compartment under the centre
armrest, the footwells, the mirrors in the sun visors and the boot,
plus the courtesy lights in the doors.
The BMW Live Cockpit Plus fitted as standard in the new BMW
4 Series Gran Coupé includes an audio system with DAB+ tuner and six
speakers with an output of 100 watts. Opting for the hi-fi speaker
system increases the number of speakers to ten and the amplifier’s
output to 205 watts. For those looking for the ultimate feast for the
ears, there is the Harman Kardon surround-sound system, which is
included as part of the optional Technology pack, complete with
16 speakers and a digital seven-channel amplifier delivering 464 watts
of audio power.
M Sport trim, M Sport Pro Edition and model-specific M
Performance Parts
The standard M Sport trim fits out the interior with distinctive
design and equipment features that emphasise the car’s dynamic
character. The performance experience in the BMW M440i xDrive Gran
Coupé is enhanced by a specific cockpit design. The M Sport Pro
Edition is available for all other model variants, as an extension of
the M Sport model. Comprising M Sport brakes, 19-inch M light-alloy
wheels, M High-gloss Shadow Line with extended features, the M lights
Shadow Line and a black M rear spoiler, it delivers optimised driving
dynamics and particularly striking looks. A sporty drive sound in the
interior, the eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission, the hi-fi
speaker system and M seat belts also increase the driving pleasure.
The M Performance Parts available for the new
BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé allow customers to give their car an extra
sporting touch, according to their personal tastes. Retrofit items as
part of the Genuine BMW Accessory range span 20-inch M Performance
forged light-alloy wheels to carbon-fibre exterior styling, the M
Performance steering wheel and carbon-fibre interior trim.
Around 40 automated assistance functions
The new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé enhances safety and
comfort with a significantly expanded selection of driver assistance
systems, compared with its predecessor. Around 40 automated assistance
functions are either fitted as standard or included on the options
list. They support and relieve stress on the driver in monotonous
driving situations, such as in tailbacks, stop-start traffic and
parking manoeuvres.
The right speed for every situation – automatically
Among the highlights of the range of assistance functions on
hand are the automatic Speed Limit Assist and route monitoring
available when using Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function.
With automatic Speed Limit Assist, the system controls the car’s speed
by both maintaining the desired safety distance to vehicles travelling
in front and observing speed restrictions along the route. It takes
into account speed limit signs detected by Speed Limit Assist or by
looking ahead along the route using data from the navigation system.
Front-collision warning, Speed Limit Info and Lane Departure
Warning as standard
The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé is fitted as standard with
front-collision warning. This system includes Collision Warning with
braking function and pedestrian and cyclist warning with braking
function. Speed Limit Info with no-overtaking indicator is also part
of the standard equipment, as is Lane Departure Warning with lane
return. The system now analyses the road conditions at hand even more
precisely and on extremely narrow roads, the course correction
assistance is suppressed so that if a vehicle is approaching from the
opposite direction, the driver can easily move more to the side of the road.
Targeted increase in comfort and safety: Driving Assistant and
Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go
The functions included in the optional Driving Assistant include
Rear Collision Prevention and rear crossing traffic warning that
reduces the danger of a collision when reversing towards roads with
poor visibility. Lane Change Warning increases safety in overtaking
manoeuvres on multi-lane roads.
The standard-fitted Cruise Control with brake function helps
make driving over longer distances more relaxing. The optional Active
Cruise Control with Stop&Go function offers even more extensive
assistance by using sensor data from cameras and radar to not only
maintain the preferred speed, but also automatically to keep a safe
distance from vehicles travelling ahead.
Providing assistance according to the situation at hand:
Driving Assistant Professional
Active Cruise Control is available as an individual option which
is also included in the Driving Assistant Professional Option. The
system features improved functionality in the city, intersection
warning with additional city braking function, emergency lane
assistant and the improved steering/lane guidance assistant. The 3D
environment visualisation in the instrument cluster provides an
overview of which Driving Assistant Professional assistance systems
are activated and what functions they offer. Lane Control Assistant
ensures that the driver continues along their current course by
providing smooth correcting steering inputs. Active Navigation is also
one of its functions and helps the driver to keep to the route
calculated by the navigation system on multi-lane roads.
Reversing Assist Camera, Reversing Assistant, Parking
Assistant Plus
Drivers of the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé also benefit from
effective assistance when parking and manoeuvring thanks, for example,
to the Reversing Assist Camera which is integrated into the BMW badge
on the tailgate and the Parking Assistant including Active Park
Distance Control (PDC), which uses visual and acoustic alerts and
automatic brake inputs to help avoid collisions with obstacles to the
sides and rear of the vehicle. All these features are included as standard.
Added to which, the latest version of the Parking Assistant
offers an even wider range of uses. It helps the driver to select and
use parking spaces either parallel or perpendicular to the road and
can also be used for pulling out of spaces parallel to the road. The
Reversing Assistant is also an element of the Parking Assistant and it
offers the highly convenient option of automated reversing in confined
spaces or situations where the driver does not have a clear view, such
as multi-storey car parks or entrances to courtyards, over a distance
of up to 50 metres.
The BMW Drive Recorder, available on cars with the option of
Parking Assistant Plus, uses the driver assistance systems’ cameras to
record video images all around the vehicle, so these can be stored and
later either played back on the control display when the vehicle is
stationary or exported via the USB interface.
The BMW Operating System 7 in the new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé is
fitted as standard and it offers individually configurable display
content and intelligent connectivity to allow seamless interaction
between driver and vehicle. The new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé also gives
customers on-board access to a range of highly advanced digital
services, including the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, BMW
Digital Key, Connected Music und Remote Software Upgrades.
The standard-fit BMW Live Cockpit Professional comprises the
iDrive operating system with 10.25-inch control display and a Touch
Controller, a high-resolution instrument cluster behind the steering
wheel with a screen diagonal of 12.3 inches, plus a multimedia and
navigation system and two USB ports for data transfer and a WiFi
interface. A built-in SIM card with 4G LTE connectivity and the
likewise standard Connected Package Professional enable the use of
digital services such as BMW TeleServices and intelligent Emergency
Call, Real Time Traffic Information including hazard alert and Remote
Services via the My BMW App.
Fast, accurate, informative: the BMW Maps navigation system
The cloud-based BMW Maps navigation system boasts significantly
enhanced performance and excellent accuracy along with a simplified
method of destination entry. The new-generation navigation system
offers extremely fast route calculation carried out dynamically and
based on precise real-time traffic data transmitted at short intervals.
BMW Maps also uses Connected Parking to provide assistance when
searching for a parking space close to the destination, highlighting
the parking situation for their estimated time of arrival and then
closer to the end of their journey.
Smartphone linking and integration of third-party services
BMW Live Cockpit Professional – comprises optimised smartphone
integration, including via Apple CarPlay and now Android Auto™. This
allows customers to access an array of digital services and smartphone
functions, such as music, media and messaging apps during a journey.
The additional integration of Amazon Alexa means customers can now use
the voice assistant from Amazon in their car in exactly the same way
they already do at home.
Installing Amazon Alexa can be achieved in only a few steps
using the My BMW App. The app is available in more than 40 countries
for both iOS and Android operating systems and can be downloaded free
from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. It acts as a new
universal interface to the car, providing information on the vehicle’s
status at any time.
Depending on the equipment fitted, it also enables remote
operation of functions, such as vehicle locating, locking and
unlocking the doors or monitoring the car’s immediate vicinity (Remote
3D View). Functions also include the ability to send destination
addresses from the smartphone to the vehicle’s navigation system. The
My BMW App makes it even easier for customers to log in to any current
BMW model with their personal BMW ID.
The optional BMW Digital Key enables customers to lock and
unlock their new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé via Near Field Communication
(NFC) with their Apple iPhone. Holding the smartphone up to the door
handle opens the car. Once inside, the engine can be started as soon
as the phone has been placed in the wireless charging tray.
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant with extended functions
The latest generation of the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant
provides a particularly close connection between driver and car in the
new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé. Activated by a spoken prompt (for example
“Hey BMW”) or at the touch of a button, this digital companion
acquires new capabilities all the time. Naturally formulated spoken
instructions can now also be used to adjust the air conditioning. In
addition, the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is also capable of
learning routines that increase both convenience and driving pleasure
in specific situations. For instance, the driver’s window can be
opened automatically when the vehicle reaches a chosen location
entered using GPS coordinates, such as the entrance to a garage or
multi-storey car park.
Always up to the minute: Remote Software Upgrades for
over-the-air updates
The Remote Software Upgrades function keeps the BMW 4 Series
Gran Coupé right up to date with the latest software. The content of
the upgrades ranges from new services to improved vehicle functions.
All updates can be imported over the air, either on a smartphone via
the My BMW App or directly into the car using its built-in SIM card.
The intelligent connectivity technology also makes it possible
to incorporate additional vehicle functions at a later date. The
optional features that owners can retrofit via this digital channel
include the High Beam Assistant, the Drive Recorder and Active Sound Design.
Ends
*
Fuel consumption, CO2 emission figures and power were measured
using the methods required according to Regulation VO (EC) 2007/715
as amended. The figures are calculated using a vehicle fitted with
basic equipment in Germany, the ranges stated take into account
differences in selected wheel and tyre sizes as well as the optional
equipment. They may change during configuration.
The details marked * have already been calculated based on the
new WLTP test cycle. For further details of the official fuel
consumption figures and official specific CO2emissions of new cars,
please refer to the "Manual on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions
and power consumption of new cars", available at sales outlets,
from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1,
73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at https://www.dat.de/co2/.
The BMW Group
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Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW Group is the world’s leading
premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles and also provides
premium financial and mobility services. The BMW Group production
network comprises 31 production and assembly facilities in 15
countries; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.
In 2020, the BMW Group sold over 2.3 million passenger vehicles
and more than 169,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in
the financial year 2020 was € 5.222 billion on revenues amounting to
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CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.
BMW M440i xDrive Gran Coupé
fuel consumption combined: 33.2 – 35.3 mpg WLTP; CO2
emissions combined: 193 – 181 g/km WLTP.
BMW 430i Gran Coupé
fuel consumption combined: 37.2 – 41.5 mpg WLTP; CO2
emissions combined: 173 – 156 g/km WLTP.
BMW 420i Gran Coupé
fuel consumption combined: 38.7 – 42.8 mpg WLTP; CO2
emissions combined: 166 – 150 g/km WLTP.
BMW 420d Gran Coupé
fuel consumption combined: 52.3 – 58.9 mpg; CO2
emissions combined: 141 – 126 g/km WLTP.
BMW 420d xDrive Gran Coupé
fuel consumption combined: 49.6 – 55.4 mpg WLTP; CO2
emissions combined: 150 – 133 g/km WLTP.
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