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All new 4 Series Gran Coupé G26 2022 BMW 420i, 430i, M440i xDrive, 420d, and 420d xDrive

The new 4 Series Gran Coupé follows in the wake of its latest siblings.

NEW 4 SERIES GRAN COUPÉ LAUNCHED

The second-generation BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé is wider, longer, taller and boasts more rear headroom, legroom and boot space than its forebear. Sharper looks, improved driving dynamics, a superior engine line-up and even more interior space is on offer from the new model which follows its recently updated 4 Series siblings, this third body variant in the range adopts BMW's new design language and will be built at BMW Group Plant Munich alongside the all-electric BMW i4.

Based on the underpinnings of the latest 4 Series Coupé, the chassis is said to deliver a more sporty and stimulating driving experience than the outgoing model. It's 143mm longer, 27mm wider and 53mm taller than its predecessor, while the track widths have also grown by +50mm (front) and +29mm (rear). The new BMW 4 Series Gran Coupé offers 470-litres of boot space – an increase of 39-litres, while load space can be expanded to a maximum of 1,290-litres by folding down the sections of the rear backrest, with its standard 40:20:40 split.

A choice of rear-wheel drive or xDrive diesel models will be available at launch across five model options; 420i, 430i, M440i xDrive, 420d, and 420d xDrive – all partnered by the 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission as standard for the UK market.

Mild hybrid technology is a part of the straight-six petrol and diesel engines. A 48-volt starter-generator acts likes an electric drive unit to assist the engine – its offers an electric boost effect that adds an extra 11hp to give greater response. The power used for the electric boost drive is harvested almost entirely through Brake Energy Regeneration and stored in a separate battery that also supplies the electric energy for the 12V on-board power supply.

M Sport trim is standard, M Sport Pro Edition is available as an extension of the M Sport model. Comprising M Sport brakes, 19-inch M light-alloy wheels, M High-gloss Shadow Line with extended features, the M lights Shadow Line and a black M rear spoiler, it delivers striking looks. The M Performance Parts available for the new 4 Series Gran Coupé allow customers to give their car an extra touch. Retrofit items as part of the Genuine BMW Accessory range span 20-inch M Performance forged light-alloy wheels to carbon-fibre exterior styling, the M Performance steering wheel and carbon-fibre interior trim.

The UK launch will get underway in November, but the new 4 Series Gran Coupé is available to order now and is priced from £40,465 (420i) rising to £54,670 for the range-topping M440i xDrive.

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