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January News in Brief
Tue Jan 17 00:59:00 CET 2017 Press Kit
• New BMW 4 Series debuts refreshed styling, upgraded cabin and new interior features. • BMW M4 sports a new look with sharper dynamics and optional new Carbon Package. • Most efficient BMW 5 Series yet, BMW 520d EfficientDynamics Saloon. • BMW 7 Series with additional driver assistance systems and Remote 3D View. • BMW 6 Series with distinctive accents for the exterior and interior.
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BMW 4 Series range completely refreshed.
The
BMW 4 Series Coupé, BMW 4 Series Convertible and BMW 4 Series Gran
Coupé, that continue to blend performance with exclusivity and
elegance, while at the same time still managing to exude totally
distinct characters.
The BMW 4 Series success story dates back to the launch of the
original BMW 4 Series Coupé in June 2013. Since its debut, BMW has
delivered nearly 400,000 units of the 4 Series to customers all over
the world. The biggest single market, racking up approximately a third
of all BMW 4 Series sales, is the USA, followed by Great Britain and
Germany. About half of all BMW 4 Series models are sold in Europe. The
Gran Coupé accounts for some 50 per cent of global BMW 4 Series sales,
while the Coupé and Convertible make up around 25 per cent each.
Now in 2017 these three models have been refreshed. Styling cues
borrowed from the spectacular BMW Concept 4 Series Coupé in 2012 are
clearly visible in the design of the new BMW 4 Series, with the new
models including elements such as a large air intake with eye-catching
bars and LED headlights and rear lights.
The restyled front end of the BMW 4 Series expresses the model
range’s dynamic personality to great effect. Crisp contours alternate
with expansive surfaces to create a broad contoured appearance. The
defining feature at the front of the new BMW 4 Series is an unbroken
central air intake with an aperture that increases in size towards the
outer edges, adding a more imposing presence and greater sense of
width to the entire nose section. On the Sport version, the air intake
is almost entirely bordered by an eye-catching, high-gloss black bar
that is designed to accentuate the vehicle’s wide, powerful stance.
The BMW 4 Series Coupé, BMW 4 Series Convertible and BMW 4
Series Gran Coupé are now equipped with new twin LED headlights as
standard. The headlights are composed of a familiar silhouette:
flat-bottomed headlight tubes encircled by daytime running light
rings, along with a dynamic cropped look, produced by the
characteristic ‘eyebrow’ design. The tubes’ dark-coloured holders give
the interior of the headlight assemblies a clear, cool, but technical,
look. LED front fog lamps also form part of the standard specification.
All models in the new BMW 4 Series are optionally available with
new Icon Adaptive LED headlights, whose highly expressive light
arrangement intensifies the front end’s dynamic and technically
advanced appearance. The headlight units are cropped off slightly at
the top by the LED indicators that form the headlights’ ‘eyebrows’.
This has the effect of making the light arrangement seem wider still,
which in turn gives the impression of an even more powerful stance on
the road.
The rear of the BMW 4 Series has a low, sporty look that follows
the lead of the front-end styling, with the bold horizontal lines and
elongated design of the rear light clusters helping to make the
muscular wheel arches stand out (the widest point of the BMW 4 Series
body is at the rear wheels). Meanwhile, the new rear apron has been
designed to further accentuate the general impression of power.
The redesigned rear lights give the new BMW 4 Series a fresh and
technically sophisticated appearance from the rear. The characteristic
L-shaped styling theme for the lights has been retained, but in a
reinterpreted form. The LED lights are no longer divided into
individual light strips, with a sweeping curve in the outer section of
the light assemblies giving them a perfectly homogenous look.
Interior and equipment: highly detailed
quality
Moving inside the new BMW 4 Series range and an
array of upgraded details add to the cabin’s exclusive, high-quality
feel. Examples include the surrounds for the air vents and the control
panels in the doors now including electroplated inserts, while the
switch for the hardtop roof in the BMW 4 Series Convertible and the
integral belt guides for its front seats also have an electroplated finish.
The air conditioning and audio controls in the BMW 4 Series
models are now bordered by chrome. The centre console makes an even
more elegant impression, thanks to its high-gloss black cover panel,
while new double stitching for the dashboard over the instrument panel
accentuates the interior’s driver-focused geometry. The sports
steering wheel, fitted as standard in the BMW 4 Series, features a new
rim wrapped in high-quality leather, with a modified lining that
offers the driver an even better grip.
There are also more options to choose from for the interior
styling. Night Blue Dakota, Cognac Dakota and Ivory White Dakota
leather have been added to the range – three new, very elegant
upholstery colours that come with coordinated contrast stitching and
piping. New choices for the interior trim, meanwhile, include
Aluminium Carbon with Pearl Chrome highlight and Black High-Gloss with
Pearl Chrome highlight.
Building on the existing sporty design and appearance of the BMW
4 Series, the Coupé and Convertible models now start with the Sport
model, with the M Sport model available for all engines or as standard
on the 430i, 430d/430d xDrive, 435d xDrive and 440i models.
The Gran Coupé models start from SE for the 420d/420d xDrive
models moving to the Sport model as standard for the 420i/420i xDrive
models. As with the Coupé and Convertible models, 430i, 430d/430d
xDrive, 435d xDrive and 440i models come as M Sport only.
A wider choice of 18 and 19-inch light-alloy wheels exclusive to
the new 4 Series is also now available. A choice of four new designs
means there is even greater scope for customising the sporty, elegant
exterior of the BMW 4 Series. There are new wheels for each of the SE,
Sport and M Sport variants, ensuring that there are even more sporty
designs than before.
Exclusive new exterior paint finishes have also been added to
the selection. Snapper Rocks Blue, a new shade of turquoise and Sunset Orange.
Driving dynamics: honed and enhanced
The driving
experience in all BMW 4 Series models is rooted in a finely honed
blend of sharp sporting performance and superb ride comfort. The BMW 4
Series has a lower centre of gravity than the BMW 3 Series (Coupé: -40
mm, Gran Coupé: -30 mm, Convertible: -20 mm), a wider track at the
front (+14 mm) and rear (+22 mm), plus specially configured
kinematics, giving it all the ingredients needed for even more agile handling.
BMW’s engineers also have greatly enhanced the cars’ dynamic
handling capabilities by revising the 4 Series’ suspension, but
without compromising on the cars’ impressive ride comfort.
The new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé both
now come with stiffer suspension, featuring more advanced damping
technology and an upgraded steering set-up. These measures have
resulted in a tangible improvement in both lateral and longitudinal
handling properties, regardless of the load on board. The upshot is
reduced roll, more neutral responses when driving at the limit, even
greater straight-line stability and the wonderfully precise steering
for which BMW is renowned. This applies to the standard suspension, as
well as the M Sport suspension and Adaptive suspension.
The new BMW 4 Series Convertible now also offers superior
straight-line stability and steering characteristics. The harmonious
and extremely agile nature of the outgoing cars’ suspension tuning
meant there was no need for more extensive performance-enhancing
modifications. High-performance tyres can be optionally fitted on all
model variants. These have been specially designed to cater to the
needs of drivers with extremely sporty inclinations.
Model | Power ( hp) | Torque (Nm) | 0 – 62mph (Seconds) | Top Speed (mph) | Combined (mpg) | CO2 Emissions (g/km) | OTR prices fom (£) |
BMW 420i Coupé/ Convertible/ Gran Coupé | 184 184 184 | 290 (270) 290 (270) 290 (270) | 7.3 (7.5) 8.2 (8.4) 7.5 (7.7) | 147 143 147 | 46.3 (48.7) 42.8 (45.6) 46.3 (48.7) | 141 (134) 153 (144) 141 (134) |
£32,525 £37,315 £32,525 |
BMW 420i xDrive Coupe/ Gran Coupe | 184 184 | 270 270 | 7.6 (7.8) 7.8 (8.1) | 145 (144) 145 (144) | 40.9 (45.6) 40.9 (45.6) | 161 (144) 161 (144) |
£34,065 £34,056
|
BMW 430i Coupé/ Convertible/ Gran Coupé | 252 252 252 | 350 350 350 | 5.9 (5.8) 6.4 (6.3) 5.9 | 155 155 155 | 43.5 (48.7) 40.4 (44.8) 43.5 (47.8) | 151 (136) 162 (146) 151 (136) |
£37,275 £41,475 £37,275
|
BMW 440i Coupé/ Convertible/ Gran Coupé | 326 326 (326) | 450 450 (450) | 5.2 (5.0) (5.4) (5.1) | 155 (155) (155) | 36.7 (41.5) (39.2) (41.5) | 179 (159) (167) (159) |
£42,985 £48,435 £44,505
|
BMW 420d Coupé/ Convertible/ Gran Coupé | 190 190 190 | 400 400 400 | 7.3 (7.1) 8.1 (8.0) 7.5 (7.3) | 149 (144) 146 (142) 149 (144) | 62.8 (65.7) 55.4 (60.1) 67.3 (70.6) | 119 (114) 134 (124) 111 (106) |
£34,895 £39,780 £33,395
|
BMW 420d xDrive Coupé/ Gran Coupé | 190 190 | 400 400 | 7.4 (7.2) 7.6 (7.4) | 147 (143) 146 (143) | 60.1 61.4 (62.8) | 125 121 (118) |
£36,395 £34,895 |
BMW 430d Coupé/ Convertible Gran Coupé | (258) (258) (258) | (560) (560) (560) | (5.5) (5.9) (5.6) | (155) (155) (155) | (55.4) (51.4) (53.3) | (134) (144) (139) |
£41,695 £46,450 £41,695
|
BMW 430d xDrive Coupé/ Gran Coupé |
(258) (258)
| (560) (560) | (5.2) (5.3) | (155) (155) | (52.3) (51.4) | (142) (145) |
£43,210 £46,450
|
BMW 435d xDrive Coupé/ Convertible Gran Coupé | (313) (313) (313) | (630) (630) (630) | (4.7) (5.2) (4.8) | (155) (155) (155) | (50.4) (47.9) (49.6) | (147) (155) (150) |
£46,495 £50,355 £46,495 |
M4 Coupé/ Convertible |
431 431
|
550 550 |
4.3 (4.1) 4.6 (4.4) |
155 155 |
32.1 (34.0) 30.0 (32.5) |
204 (194) 213 (203) |
£57,817 £61,910 |
M4 Comp Pack Coupé/ Convertible |
450 450
| 550 550 | 4.2 (4.0) 4.5 (4.3) | 155 155 | 32.1 (34.0) 31.0 (32.5) | 204 (194) 213 (203) |
£60,815 £64,110 |
( ) = Automatic Transmission
BMW EfficientDynamics: power plus efficiency
All
of the petrol engines and the four-cylinder diesel powerplants offered
for the new BMW 4 Series hail from the latest BMW EfficientDynamics
family and are equipped with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology.
All new BMW 4 Series models are available with three petrol
engines offering the following power ratings: the 420i with 184hp, the
430i with 252hp and the top-of-the-range 440i with 326hp. Combined
fuel consumption is 35.8-51.4mpg, while CO2 emissions range from
127g/km to 185g/km.
There is also a choice of three diesel engines: the 420d with
190hp, 430d with 258hp and 435d xDrive with 313hp. Combined fuel
consumption ranges from 47.9-70.6mpg with CO2 emissions of 106-155g/km.
Depending on the particular model, the BMW 4 Series Coupé, BMW 4
Series Convertible and BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé can be specified with
either a six-speed manual gearbox or eight-speed Steptronic
transmission, which is already fitted as standard on the BMW 430d/BMW
430d xDrive, BMW 435d xDrive, BMW 440i Convertible and BMW 440i Gran Coupé.
All petrol models in the new BMW 4 Series – with the exception
of the BMW 420i Convertible – plus the BMW 420d Coupé/BMW 420d Gran
Coupé and BMW 430d Coupé/BMW 430d Gran Coupé diesel models, can be
specified with the optional BMW xDrive all-wheel-drive system instead
of classic rear-wheel drive.
Besides the inherent benefits of all-wheel drive – such as
optimum transmission of power to the road, supreme handling safety and
unbeatable grip in slippery or wintry conditions – BMW xDrive also
serves to reduce understeer and oversteer through bends, resulting in
more dynamic cornering properties.
Navigation, connectivity and user interface: innovative new
displays
BMW has included a number of new features that
enhance driver convenience for the navigation, telephone connectivity,
display and controls in the BMW 4 Series.
The Professional navigation system, as standard on M Sport trim,
includes a new user interface that features six large, tile-style
icons over two screen pages. Drivers can arrange the tiles as they
please, allowing them to move the menus they use most to the main
screen. These control pads provide direct access to the relevant
functions, as well as a live display of the linked content. The pad
for the entertainment function, for example, shows the song that’s
currently playing, with album artwork, while the route the vehicle is
currently taking appears on the navigation pad. Once inside the menu,
the next operating step is shown as a kind of preview. This innovation
helps make the system enjoyable and intuitive to use.
BMW also offers the Digital Cockpit as an option for the BMW 4
Series, which gives the driver the choice of different digital display
options for the instrument cluster. The fully digital TFT colour
display featuring black panel technology for the cockpit which
provides driving-related information in an individually selectable
design depending on the driving mode selected.
COMFORT mode brings a more classic display layout, inspired by
the traditional analogue instrument cluster, displaying speed, engine
revs, a fuel gauge, engine oil temperature, current fuel consumption
and the gear selected.
If the super-efficient ECO PRO mode is selected, highlighted by
the change in display to blue, the BMW EfficientDynamics technologies
become the focus. This means that the driver is notified of their
current ‘bonus range’ and brake energy regeneration performance, for
example, which aids the adoption of a more economical driving style.
When SPORT mode is engaged, the display changes to red and
prioritises performance-related readouts, such as vehicle speed,
engine revs or the engine’s current output.
Compatible smartphones can be recharged in the BMW 4 Series
without the need for cables, by means of an optional inductive tray.
The tray is located in the centre armrest, which now slides for
optimum driver and passenger comfort. Additionally, the tray
establishes a wireless connection between the smartphone and the car’s
external aerial for improved telephone reception – particularly in
areas with a weak signal. This option also includes a Wi-Fi hotspot –
which provides high-speed in-car internet access for up to 10 mobile
devices – plus two USB ports in the centre console. Thanks to their
current ratings of 2 amps each, both USB ports are also suitable for
charging tablets.
The Apple CarPlay smartphone interface is available as an
option, allowing optimum integration of an Apple iPhone in the new BMW
4 Series models.
Reflecting the fact that connectivity between drivers, their
cars and the outside world is becoming increasingly advanced, the new
BMW 4 Series models feature BMW Connected, a personalised digital
mobility assistant. BMW Connected, launched in March 2016, is an
all-encompassing digital concept that provides a seamless support
tool, covering all aspects of personal mobility. Designed as a digital
assistant in the form of an app, BMW Connected combines all the
functions necessary for drivers’ day-to-day mobility requirements and
can be used in BMW models with ConnectedDrive Services specified. This
feature comes as standard on the new BMW 4 Series models with the M
Sport package or optionally available with the Professional navigation package.
The BMW 4 Series range is available to order from 19 January
2017 and OTR prices start at £32,525.
The BMW M4: the BMW 4 Series at its fastest
The
BMW M4 Coupé and BMW M4 Convertible represent the epitome of a
high-performance sports car, offering unrestricted everyday
practicality. The six-cylinder engine with M TwinPower Turbo
technology is fitted as standard under the bonnet of both BMW M4 model
versions, generating a mighty 431hp, propelling them to exceptional
performance. At the same time, fuel consumption on the combined cycle
for the M4 Coupé is 32.1mpg, while CO2 emissions are measured at 204g/km.
New for 2017 and the sportiest members of the BMW 4 Series
family also boast a new look. The BMW M4 Coupé and BMW M4 Convertible
now come as standard with LED headlights, the Icon Adaptive LED
headlights with hexagonal graphics being optionally available. New 3D
LED rear lights also freshen up appearances and add technical appeal.
The BMW M3 Saloon also gets this headlight upgrade from March 2017.
Both BMW M4 models feature new-look, illuminated M4 emblems on
the front seats, while chrome and electroplated detailing, along with
double stitching on the instrument panel, add further highly
sophisticated touches in the interior. The list of standard options
for the BMW M4 Coupé and BMW M4 Convertible also includes the
Professional navigation system with new user interface, ConnectedDrive
services and enhanced Bluetooth, complete with inductive charging of
mobile phones and a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Since spring 2016, BMW M GmbH has also been offering a
Competition Package for both M4 body variants that brings out their
dynamic character to an even greater degree. As well as measures to
hone their handling properties and a variety of exclusive equipment
features, the package also includes a 19hp power hike to 450hp.
Combined fuel consumption for the BMW M4 Coupé is 32.1mpg), with CO2
emissions of 204g/km: the BMW M4 Convertible’s fuel consumption,
meanwhile, is 31.0mpg, with CO2 emissions of 213g/km.
With the BMW M4’s extra power comes even sharper dynamics. When
the optional seven- speed M Double-Clutch Transmission is specified,
the BMW M4 Coupé races from zero to 62mph in just 4.0 seconds (4.2
secs with the manual gearbox), while the BMW M4 Convertible takes 4.3
seconds (4.5 secs) to hit the same mark. The model variants with
six-speed manual transmission also shave 0.1 seconds off the time of
the same model without the Competition Package.
As part of the model update measures, the Competition Package is
now available with the option of new forged 20-inch light-alloy wheels
in Star-spoke 666 M style, in black, which complement the high-gloss
black exterior components that form part of the Competition Package.
BMW M Performance Accessories are also now optionally available
for the first time for the M4 Coupé and Convertible, as well as the M3
Saloon. Customers can now select four individual packages, adding key
styling components that bring an even sportier dynamic appearance to
both the inside and outside of their vehicle.
The Exterior Carbon package, priced at £3,000 for the M3 Saloon
and M4 Coupé, comprises carbon styling components such as front and
lower trims, rear diffuser and spoiler, all formed with unique carbon
fibre for a true motorsports appearance. The Exterior Carbon package
is also available for the M4 Convertible (£2,500) with the front and
lower trims, as well as the rear diffuser.
Customers can also specify the Carbon Mirror package (£400),
which adds unique carbon fibre mirrors, while the Black Exterior
Package (£500, standard models only) adds black kidney grilles, side
bars and exhaust tips.
The interior also gets an upgrade with the Carbon Interior pack
(£850), featuring an Alcantara steering wheel with carbon fibre
inlays, plus a gear surround and selector that feature the same carbon
fibre finish.
The BMW 4 Series range is available to order from 19 January
2017 and OTR prices start at £57,817.
New BMW 520d EfficientDynamics.
As from March
2017, the BMW 5 Series range gets a new eco champion in form the 520d
SE EfficientDynamics. This latest model will offer the lowest fuel
consumption and emission levels in this vehicle segment.
The BMW 520d SE EfficientDynamics is powered by a 2.0-litre,
four-cylinder diesel engine featuring BMW TwinPower Turbo technology,
delivering a maximum power output of 190hp and a peak torque of 400Nm.
The Saloon accelerates from zero to 62mph in 7.5 seconds and achieves
a combined fuel consumption of 72.4mpg and CO2 emission levels of
102g/km (figures as per EU test cycle, depending on selected tyre size).
The power unit of the BMW 520d SE EfficientDynamics features a
turbo charger mounted on anti-friction bearings, high pressure exhaust
gas recirculation, a map-controlled oil pump and further developed
common rail direct injection technology, the solenoid injectors of
which ensure precise fuel dosing with a maximum pressure of 2,000 bar.
In addition to the optimised efficiency of both the engine and
the standard 8-speed Steptronic transmission, the enhanced aerodynamic
characteristics as well as a reduction in weight contribute towards
achieving the favourable fuel consumption and CO2 emission levels.
Moreover, in order to optimise emission behaviour, the BMW 520d SE
EfficientDynamics is equipped with BMW BluePerformance technology,
which in addition to the particulate filter, an oxidation catalyst and
a NOX storage catalyst, also features an SCR catalytic converter with
AdBlue injection technology reducing nitrogen oxide emissions even further.
The BMW 520d SE EfficientDynamics Saloon goes on sale from
March, 2017, and is priced at £37,220 OTR.
BMW 7 Series with additional driver assistance systems and
Remote 3D View.
From the March 2017, there will be an
even broader choice of driver assistance systems to ensure even
greater driving pleasure, comfort and safety in BMW 7 Series models.
The systems will be included in the optional equipment package Driving
Assistant Plus and will offer the driver effective assistance in many
different situations, ultimately leading the way to automated driving.
A further addition to the range of Driving Assistant Plus
functions is the ActiveAssist Collision Avoidance system. Should a
rapid lane change become necessary in order to avoid a suddenly
appearing obstacle, it provides steering assistance at speeds of up to
100mph. The Cross Traffic Alert function, also included in the
equipment package from March, provides visual and acoustic signals if
the traffic signs identified by the stereo camera should indicate that
the driver has overlooked a road with right of way.
The new Driving Assistant Plus features are complemented by the
Wrong-Way Driving Alert feature. This system analyses navigation data
in order to provide information on hazardous situations. It intervenes
when the vehicle is driving in the wrong direction into one-way
streets, roundabouts or motorway entrances.
In conjunction with the Surround View system, a feature that
provides assistance with a combination of camera images taken from
several different perspectives when the vehicle is manoeuvring in
tricky situations, drivers of a BMW 7 Series will in future also have
access to the Remote 3D View feature, the Surround View system of
which provides them with permanent access to a three-dimensional live
image of their vehicle and its surroundings, this being transmitted to
their smartphone via the BMW Connected feature.
BMW 6 Series with distinctive accents for the exterior and
interior.
New and attractive special equipment features
are coming to the BMW 6 Series range in March. These options, offer
exclusively for the BMW 6 Series Coupé, the BMW 6 Series Convertible
and the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé, underscore the sporting character of
the three models. The choice of body colours will be complemented by
the brand-new variant Sonic Speed Blue metallic. M Sport models will
see new 20-inch, M bicolour light alloy wheels boasting an M-specific
double spoke design will be available, including mixed tyres with
run-flat properties and a new Carbon Fibre interior trim.
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