2022 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe

　　

2022 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe Review

byCameron RogersManager, News

　　Cameron Rogers has worked in the automotive industry since 2013. He has tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Today, he leads the news team in developing cutting-edge news articles, opinion pieces and sneak peeks at upcoming vehicles. Favorite cars that he's driven during his tenure at zzdcar include the 991-era Porsche 911 Turbo S, Rolls-Royce Ghost and several generations of Honda Odyssey (really).

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　　Nick Yekikian has worked in the automotive industry since 2019. He has written close to a thousand car-related articles and tested and reviewed more than 200 vehicles over the course of his career. Nick is the News Editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to MotorTrend, Automobile Magazine and Super Street. When Nick isn't zipping around town in his latest used-car find, he's probably making digital art in Photoshop or playing disc golf with friends.

　　The 2022 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is the latest coupe-style four-door from BMW. The company takes the standard 4 Series coupe — itself a two-door version of the 3 Series sedan — stretches it slightly, adds a set of rear doors and replaces the trunklid with a hatch. That's really it. The 4 Series Gran Coupe gives you a sharp coupe-like profile with the utility and space of a traditional sedan. It also retains the 4 Series' controversial new grille, a good or bad thing depending on your perspective.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe 430i 4dr Sedan (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 Gran Coupe 430i

　　4 Series Gran Coupe 430i

　　430i 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A) (Most Popular) - $45,200 MSRPM440i xDrive 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $58,200 MSRP

　　vs

　　$165/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Car

　　On the upside, the cabin is handsome and well appointed, and it will be instantly familiar to anyone who's driven a BMW recently. We like that BMW still uses buttons for major controls, and the driving position makes everything easy to see and reach. And as required for a luxury car in this day and age, the 4 Series is available with a wide range of tech features, from everyday safety items like forward collision warning to more exotic add-ons like an automated parking system or hands-free driving at low speeds.

　　Overall, the 4 Series Gran Coupe is a solid pick for people who want a fun-to-drive small luxury sedan with the inherent practicality of a hatchback.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

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　　Good

　　7.7

　　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 Gran Coupe drive? The 430i is the base version of the 4 Series Gran Coupe, and as such it is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that makes 255 horsepower. The engine isn't what you'd call inspiring, and a 6.2-second run in our testing from 0 to 60 mph makes it quicker than a C-Class but slower than its little brother, the 230i Gran Coupe. The engine revs freely and the transmission swaps gears smoothly, though, so pulling away from stops and driving at low speed is comfortable and easy.

　　And while all-out acceleration was just OK, braking was impressive. Summer-rated Pirelli tires helped the 430i Gran Coupe stop from 60 mph in just 104 feet. It also pulled 0.97 g on our skidpad, besting other 430i models we've tested that were shod with less sticky Michelin rubber. On the street the brake pedal can be a touch too sensitive, but all in all the 430i is well sorted and easy to drive. It's a naturally balanced, confident machine that's easy to control in corners. It just isn't as fun as we'd like, and we're going to say that hang-up is mostly due to its breathless engine. If you want fun, you'll have to opt for the more powerful M440i model.

　　

Comfort

8.0/10

　　How comfortable is the 4 Series Gran Coupe? Despite looking like a low-slung sport sedan, the 430i Gran Coupe is surprisingly comfortable. Our test car's optional adaptive dampers make the 4 Series comfortable in all drive modes, especially Comfort mode. That addresses one of our main gripes with this car's sedan sibling, the 3 Series: its harsh ride. That the Gran Coupe delivers more comfort is a welcome surprise that we think elevates it over the sedan.

　　Other than the ride, the 430i is quiet and does a commendable job of insulating passengers from the outside world. Big wheels and summer tires do allow road noise to make its way into the cabin, but it's nowhere near unbearable. That said, the 430i's seats could be more comfortable. The padding was firm, suggesting the seats will require a lengthy break-in period before they become truly comfortable. Plus, these seats were manually adjustable, and we think some basic luxuries, like power seats, should be standard equipment at this price point. It's worth noting BMW's dedicated screen for climate control information means there's no digging through menus to change the temperature, and that's something we really appreciate about BMWs at the moment.

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