- coupe 34,413
- 45,995 overpriced
- Davenport, IA
- 5 years
- autoshopper.com
- coupe 34,413 gasoline grey automatic
2014 bmw 4 series review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. New 4 series replaces 3 series coupes. introductionit's the dawn of a new era. Previously part of the venerable 3 series lineup, bmw's compact sports coupe has been spun off as the 4 series, an all-new two door with lower, wider proportions, ample power and the bevvy of technology that bmw is known for. Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed automatic; all-wheel-drive bmw 428i xdrive models come with the automatic only. According to bmw, the 428i can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 5. 7 seconds with either transmission on rwd models, or just 5. 6 seconds with all-wheel drive. as with many new vehicles, the automatic transmission used on the 4 series surpasses the manual gearbox when it comes to efficiency. Fuel economy estimates for the bmw 428i are an epa-estimated 22/34 mpg city/highway with the 6-speed manual, 23/35 mpg city/highway with the automatic on rwd models. Fuel economy for bmw 428i xdrive dips slightly to 22/33 mpg city/highway with its awd and automatic. most powerful is the bmw 435i, with a turbocharged 3. 0-liter inline-6 that makes 302 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, two horses more powerful but five pound-feet less than the 335i. Transmission choices are the same 6-speed manual or 8-speed auto. Not only is bmw's 8-speed automatic more efficient; it's also quicker. A bmw 435i equipped with the auto achieves a quick 0-60 mph time of 5 seconds flat. There was talk of a 450-hp twin-turbocharged inline-6 and body panels made of lightweight aluminum and carbon fiber. for 2014, bmw is including its emergency crash notification system, bmw assist ecall, on all its models, along with 10 years of service. interior materials in the 2014 bmw 4 series are similar to those found on the 3 series, though the 4 series cabin design is clearly more driver-oriented. The center stack is slightly canted to the left, and the narrow, tapered center console sits high, cordoning off the driver in her own little cocoon. The idrive controller and a color screen are standard. But we're not convinced the 4 series is exceptional enough to fit into this category, though that's not necessarily a bad thing. It's more evolutionary than revolutionary, and is clearly recognizable as a 3 series coupe successor. Each is available with rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Most variants are available with a choice of 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmission. bmw 428i models come with a 2. 0-liter inline-4 that makes 241 hp and 258 lb.-ft. Of torque and are available with rear-wheel drive 40,500) or xdrive all-wheel drive 42,500). An automatic stop/start feature is also included. bmw 435i models are powered by a turbocharged 3. 0-liter inline-6 that makes 302 hp and 295 lb.-ft. Of torque, and come with rear-wheel drive 46,000) or xdrive all-wheel drive 48,000). Standard features include those listed above plus an anti-theft alarm system; wheels are 18-inch alloys with run-flat, all-season tires. three trim packages are available for 4 series: luxury, sport and m sport. Each has unique wheels, exterior trim, interior styling, wheels and suspension tuning. Other options include the cold weather package 950), which adds a heated front and rear seats, a steering wheel and retractable headlight washers; dynamic handling package 1,000), which adds adaptive m suspension and variable sport steering; a premium package 2,200), which includes leather upholstery, keyless access, lumbar support and satellite radio with one year subscription. The technology package 3,150) adds navigation with real-time traffic information and touchpad control, head-up display, the bmw apps interface and enhanced bluetooth and smartphone integration. Standalone options include leather upholstery 1,450), heated front seats 500), navigation 2,150), harman kardon surround audio system 875) and a variety of wheel options. safety features standard on all 4 series include front-impact airbags that deploy at different rates depending on the severity of impact, front passenger side-impact airbags, full-cabin, curtain-type head protection airbags, abs, stability control, traction control and bmw assist ecall crash notification system. Safety options include a driver assistance package 950) with a rearview camera and park distance control. The driver assistance plus package 1,900) adds side and top view cameras plus several active safety features like blind spot detection, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, pedestrian warning and collision mitigation. All-wheel drive can improve handling stability on slippery surfaces. walkaroundthe styling of the bmw 4 series is more evolutionary than revolutionary, and is clearly recognizable as a 3 series coupe successor. like other bmw models, the 4 series comes in a choice of lines: standard, luxury, sport and m sport. Each gets unique exterior trim, interior trim and wheels. bmw 4 series coupes are wider and sit lower than the 3 series sedans, giving them a bolder, more aggressive stance. The front fascia closely resembles the latest 3 series, but it is not identical. Viewed from straight on, the coupe has a more flowing, aerodynamic appearance. The signature bmw twin kidney grille is ever-so-slightly lower and wider, flowing into headlamp housings that stretch back and wrap around into the front fender. Double-bezel headlamps are ringed and more pronounced, giving it that bmw angel eyes look. Foglamp housings are swoopier and a bit more accentuated. from the side, the silhouette is lower and sleeker, with a curvier, sharper sloping roofline. Short front overhangs leave very little weight hanging over the front axle. A distinctive body crease runs from behind the front wheel, through the door handle, and tapers off over the rear wheel. Side windows are shorter and more stretched back, and a sharper version of bmw's distinctive curve, known as the hofmeister kink, forms the tail end of the side rear windows. also setting the 4 series apart is the side air breather, a vertical vent located on each side behind the front wheel arch that channels air from the engine compartment down the sides of the car for reduced drag. standard wheels on the 428i are 17-inch alloys, while 435i models get 18-inch wheels. Designs vary depending on trim line. in the rear, the shorter back window is evident. Tail lamps look like slightly flattened versions of those found on the 3 series. The rear bumper is more horizontal and uses straight, rather than upwardly curved lines out to the rear fenders. Double exhaust tips remain together on the left side; we would have loved to see one pipe on each side, perhaps integrated into the rear bumper. interiorthe interior design of the 2014 bmw 4 series is clearly more driver-oriented than that of the 3 series. The center stack is slightly canted to the left, and a high, tapered dividing line just to the right of the gearshift cordons off the driver in her own little cocoon. Behind the shifter (and just below the center stack) is a shallow storage tray, which lifts out to reveal two standard-sized cupholders. We think this is an awkward design, since there is no designated place for the tray to go when the cupholders are being used. Up top is the idrive screen, with two air vents below. Beneath are the standard bmw radio a. Cruise Control✔ Climate Control✔ CD Player✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Bluetooth✔ Alloy Wheels
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