2022 BMW 4 Series

　　

2022 BMW 4 Series Convertible Review

byChristian WardlawCorrespondent

　　Christian Wardlaw has worked in the automotive industry since 1994. He has written nearly 10,000 car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 2,000 vehicles over the course of his career. Chris is a correspondent at zzdcar and was the first editor-in-chief of zzdcar.com in the 1990s. He has also contributed to Autotrader, CarGurus, J.D. Power, Kelley Blue Book, NADAguides, New York Daily News Autos and WardsAuto. His mom claims that his first word was “car,” and Chris believes that Miata is always the answer.

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　　If you like the way the 2022 BMW 4 Series coupe and convertible look, chances are you're going to like most everything else about these athletic four-passenger cars. Based on the BMW 3 Series sedan, the 2022 4 Series is broadly appealing aside from its love-it-or-leave-it grille design. Choosing a darker color helps to minimize the bold nose's visual impact, but if BMW wanted to gift Audi and Mercedes-Benz with new customers, it could not have chosen a better method.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 BMW 4 Series 430i 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$163/mo  for 4 Series 430i

　　4 Series 430i

　　430i 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) - $45,800 MSRP430i 2dr Convertible (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) (Most Popular) - $53,300 MSRP430i xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) - $47,800 MSRP430i xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) - $55,300 MSRPM440i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $56,700 MSRPM440i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $64,200 MSRPM440i xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $58,700 MSRPM440i xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $66,200 MSRP

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　　$165/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Car

　　This year, BMW makes minor standard and optional equipment changes to the 4 Series. It's also expanded availability of rear-wheel and all-wheel drive; there's now a rear-drive version of the M440i coupe as well as all-wheel-drive versions of the 430i and M440i convertible. As is true of the 3 Series, the BMW 4 Series is enjoyable to drive, even in base 430i form. If you're shopping for a sport-luxury coupe or convertible, the 4 Series is well worth consideration. Learn more by reading our in-depth Expert Rating below.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

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　　Good

　　7.9

　　out of 10

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　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

8.0/10

　　How does the 4 Series Convertible drive? We tested a rear-wheel-drive M440i convertible. It packs a lot of punch, and in our testing it ripped from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds — a full second quicker than a similarly equipped 430i coupe we also tested. Acceleration is punchy at highway speeds, too. It stopped from 60 mph in 109 feet, which is a few feet longer than that 430i, though the coupe weighed roughly 500 pounds less.

　　Unfortunately, the brakes are grabby at low speeds and require a delicate foot to slow smoothly. The automatic engine stop-start system is also clunkier in the M440i than in the 430i, and it doesn't have a dedicated disable button.

　　The steering is a little vague during truly spirited driving. It's a mild disappointment in a BMW, though the reality is that rivals aren't appreciably better in this regard. Handling is a 4 Series strength, with stable composure around tight bends and a seemingly high limit for traction control intervention. The eight-speed automatic shifts smoothly and always seems to be in the right gear, making this an easy car to live with.

　　

Comfort

8.5/10

　　How comfortable is the 4 Series Convertible? BMW makes some of the best front seats in the business. They are comfortable and feature multiple adjustments — including side bolster angle and thigh extension — that allow you to find an ideal sitting position.

　　The M440i's standard adaptive suspension provides a surprisingly supple ride. Wind and tire noise is kept to a minimum too. The only real misstep is the climate system. We appreciate a tri-zone system in such a small convertible, but the automatic function bizarrely does not adjust fan speed. The sync function is also buried in a touchscreen menu.

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