RE: BMW 4 Series: Review

[EK993]

Here's some with M Sport bits on them

[Urban Sports]

Estoril looks awesome.

[LuS1fer]

BMW really need to sort out a styling guru. The last one seems to have died some time ago.

Pass.

[dinkel]

Djeez . . . this 4 actually looks like a Volvo.

I liked the last 3 series Coupe.

[V8A*ndy]

folos said:

I welcome the M4 purely because it'll bring down E92 M3 prices. Which is good for everyone (except current owners)

That is if the M4 is actually any good.

I'm sure the upcoming M4 will perform rather well but like the M5 I fear it might be become as dull as dish water.

I hope i'm wrong but i'll admit i'm not that excited about the M4s arrival.

We shall wait and see.

[TNH]

It pains me to say it, but after the concept, this just leaves me feeling disappointed.

ETA: actually it looks completely different (better) in M Sport trim

[Axionknight]

It looks quite cool in M Sport trim, I actually prefer the front end to the 3 series coupe it replaces, not hard to beat, mind you.

trunks82 said:

I have literally never heard of this so called electic presentation arm.is it a new thing?

Nah it's not that new, I drove a 59 plate 320i coupe with it, only for a week though, but I never had any issues with it.

Edited by Axionknight on Friday 19th July 22:56

[cerb4.5lee]

EK993 said:

Here's some with M Sport bits on them

Thanks for posting those pics I actually think it looks quite purposeful in M sport spec.

[FisiP1]

There's something about BMW interiors that makes me feel extremely uncomfortable, it is a kind of claustrophobia caused by the central area of the dash, but I can't quite put my finger on it.

On that basis, Audi interiors are a million miles ahead of BMW for me.

As for the car overall, I think it is quite ugly and it has nowhere near the presence of the concept in photos, but I'd wait to see one in the flesh before completely disregarding it.

[Timbola]

Leaves me feeling a little underwhelmed, and I'm normally a fan of BMW's understated styling. Need to see it in the flesh really.

Anyway. Yawn. Where's the 235i?

[matthewcornish]

EK993 said:

Here's some with M Sport bits on them

Thank you starting to look much better there! But then this should be how it is... and is why I have the M Sport trim (in Estoril... and with xenon headlamps) over the others for my series.

[DLovett]

FisiP1 said:

There's something about BMW interiors that makes me feel extremely uncomfortable, it is a kind of claustrophobia caused by the central area of the dash, but I can't quite put my finger on it.

On that basis, Audi interiors are a million miles ahead of BMW for me.

As for the car overall, I think it is quite ugly and it has nowhere near the presence of the concept in photos, but I'd wait to see one in the flesh before completely disregarding it.

BMW interiors are so incredibly drab and flairless these days and that thing they name leather would pass for grit 700 at your local B&Q.

[mwstewart]

Thanks God the Bangle era is over - the M Sport kit looks fantastic!

[jerrytlr]

I think it looks good in an understated sort of way, but a shame if it is dull to drive.

The name change makes sense, yes it seems odd for now but I think BMW know what they are doing - the public will see '4' as more prestigious than '3', so BMW will be able to charge a premium for a car that probably costs no more to make than the equivalent 3 series.

Chris - this is a really well written article - the car has confused you, making it difficult to draw firm conclusions about it - which people expect. You have handled that dilemma really well!

So - is a gap opening up in the market for some really fun yet practical cars, as an antidote to the increasingly dull stuff from the 'premium' german brands? Perhaps Mercedes have started turning the corner with the A45AMG??

Honda and Subaru should have seen this coming, and now be jumping in to fill the void.


Cheers,

Jerry

[dinkel]

Looks so much smaller than the BMW Coupe.

[joebongo]

For me the 4 series seems to be trying to take the company diesel "not big but not small" market that VAG have so successfully taken away from them.

It also looks too much like an Audi with a beamer front end for my liking.

But then I'm a po' boy and don't think I will ever be in the market for a new car in this (or any) price range.

[irish boy]

I wonder will the official "power upgrade" on the 35i be available for other cars sharing the same engine?

[philmots]

Not sure why people are surprised it looks bland, and say why that the M Sport looks so much better?

Back through from E46's the boggo models always look crap compared to the M Sports.. That's why you hardly see any of them about.

[Ozzie Osmond]

DLovett said:

BMW interiors are so incredibly drab and flairless these days and that thing they name leather would pass for grit 700 at your local B&Q.

And what is Sir driving? Ah yes, I see.

People in glass houses and all that.

[PunterCam]

So it's dull on the road eh? Right.

I've been saying it for years - turbos and automatics are ruining all cars.