2013 BMW 4 Series Coupe (F32) 420i 8AT RWD (184 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The 4 Series marked the end of the 3-Series Coupe and the beginning of a new series in BMW stable. The new 4-Series Coupe was based on the same platform with the F30 BMW 3-Series.

The 3-Series started its journey as a coupe only back at the beginning of the ’70s. Over the years, it gained new body shapes such as the sedan, station-wagon, convertible, and even a shortened version, the 3-Series Compact. As the coupe-shaped vehicles evolved into 4-doors coupe or shooting-brakes, it was needed that a new coupe-class: the 4-Series.

The 4-Series was launched at the 2013 North American Auto Show in Detroit. Some cues resembled the 3-Series, but apart from its platform, it was a completely different car. The narrow and wide grille, the swept headlights, and raked A-pillars evoked more sportiness. It sits lower and wider than its sibling, with its broadest point over the rear wheel arches. The twin LED headlights (optional) were shaped with a signature lamp. A large air-intake in the front apron was complemented by additional vents to aerodynamically enhance the airflow.

Inside, the bucket seats were fitted as standard, with high bolstering. The dashboard, the center stack tilted toward the driver, and the center console were focused on the driver. A floating screen for the i-Drive system was mounted on top of the dash. In the rear seats, there was seating for two, with a folding backseat in a 40:20:40 way.

The 4-Series was offered in four different trim levels and each of them could be customized for individual equipment variants. For the drivetrain, the 4-Series coupe was offered with a wide choice of gasoline and diesel engines, with rear or all-wheel-drive. For some versions, it was fitted with a manual transmission while others were offered exclusively with an 8-speed automatic.