2022 BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe Is Bigger And Handles Better Than Its Predecessor

BMW has just unveiled the second-generation 4-Series Gran Coupe prior to its U.S. launch in August.

Compared to its predecessor, the new 4-Series Gran Coupe is 5.9-inches longer, 1-inch wider, and 2.1-inches taller. The track has also grown by 1.6-inches in the front and 0.7 inches in the rear while the wheelbase is 1.8-inches longer than before. Those in the U.S. will be able to buy it in 430i Gran Coupe and M440i xDrive Gran Coupe variants.

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Power for the 430i Gran Coupe comes courtesy of a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that is rated at 255 hp and 296 lb-ft of torque, allowing the car to hit 60 mph (96 km/h) in 5.8 seconds. The M440i xDrive Gran Coupe offers up much more performance than this thanks to the use of a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder that works alongside a 48-volt starter-generator. It produces a combined 382 hp and 369 lb-ft and sends this flagship model to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds. Fitted as standard to the M440i is an M Sport exhaust system.

Both variants utilize an 8-speed Sport Steptronic automatic transmission. Both have launch control and the M440i xDrive Gran Coupe also includes a Sprint function designed for bursts of mid-range acceleration.

The German car manufacturer is promising that the new 4-Series Gran Coupe will handle better than its predecessor. For example, it features wider tracks, a near 50:50 weight distribution, a lower center of gravity, and incorporates a shear brace connecting the front shock towers to the bulkhead. Additional underfloor bracing also increases stiffness in the rear suspension area while the two-joint spring strut suspension and five-link rear suspension have been designed to reduce weight while increasing rigidity. Also fitted as standard are Lift-Related shock absorbers that improve body control over large bumps. Adaptive M suspension is also available with electronically controlled shock absorbers.

The M440i xDrive Gran Coupe also comes standard with an M Sport differential that can be added to the 430i Gran Coupe through the Dynamic Handling Package.

A plethora of safety systems come standard or are optional with the new 4-Series Gran Coupe. These include Speed Limit Assist, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Frontal-collision warning, City collision mitigation with braking, Lane Departure Warning, Active Blind Sport detection, Rear-cross traffic alert, and rear collision preparation. Customers can also option the Driving Assistant Professional that adds extended traffic jam assistant for limited access highways, active lane-keeping assistant with side collision avoidance, and an Assisted View feature in the instrument display that shows the vehicle and its surroundings.

All 2022 BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe models come standard with the BMW Digital Key and support remote software updates.

Pricing for the BMW 430i Gran Coupe starts at $44,800 plus $995 destination while the M440i xDrive Gran Coupe is available from $58,000 plus $995 destination.