When you set eyes on the 420i Gran Coupe, it definitely looks sporty — with its wider stance, longer wheelbase and elongated lines. The long bonnet and flowing roof line help give it an athletic look, while keeping BMW’s famous design language intact. This is highlighted by the traditional twin headlights at the front end. These are in fact bi-LED headlights that now come as standard.
The BMW 4 Series has been upgraded and is now bigger and better
BMW has been busy upgrading its 4 Series models by making them bigger and, hopefully, better. In total, there are now nine models in the newly revamped 4-Series stable, each powered by a turbocharged, four-cylinder petrol engine and a super-slick eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission. On top of this, comes sharper styling and a new suspension.
My first taste of this new breed of Beamers came in the form of the 420i Gran Coupe. In BMW’s world, even-numbered models (2 Series, 4 Series and 6 Series) are sporty coupes. However, the 420i Gran Coupe is also a four-door model, so most people will consider it a sedan. In fact, it is closely related to the 3-Series sedan. But with the boot lid incorporating the rear glass, this makes it a hatchback. So you could say the 4 Series Gran Coupe is actually a coupe, sedan and hatchback all rolled into one. Confused? Don’t be.
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