The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe has landed in South Africa as a more practical alternative to the current two-door offering. The new model is available with three different engine options and a vast catalogue of optional extras.
Kicking off the range of the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is the turbopetrol 2,0-litre four-cylinder 420i at a price of R903 852. This delivers 135 kW to the rear wheels via an eight-speed torque converter which gives it a 0-100 km/h time of 7,9 seconds and a claimed fuel consumption of 6,5 L/100 km.
Next in the range is the 420d which sports the brand’s turbodiesel 2,0-litre four-cylinder mill with a price-tag of R944 830. This delivers 140 kW to the rears with a claimed acceleration time of 7,5 seconds. Fuel consumption for this model has not been declared by the brand.
At the top of the range with an asking price of R1 312 696 sits the M440i xDrive. This employs the B58 twin-scroll turbocharged 3,0-litre straight-six unit delivering 285 kW which results in a 0-100 km/h time of 4,7 seconds. As per the brand’s claims, it will consume 8,2 L/100 km of fuel.
Three model lines are available for the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe. The fittingly named standard model is the standard offering for the package. At an additional R40 000 you can spec the M Sport package which adds parking assist, seat width and lumbar support adjustment with memory functions and a glass sunroof along with select styling enhancements including a set of 18-inch alloy wheels.
With this selected, the R20 000 leather upholstery becomes a requirement. For a more distinctive look, three special metallic paint options are available at a price of R32 100. This consists of Dravit Grey, Tanzenite Blue and Aventurine Red.
An array of trim finishers are available for the cabin. At R2 650, you can select one of the fine-wood trimmings or for R13 600, the BMW Individual finishers.
From the exterior, the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe can be had with a fully electrical trailer tow hitch at R12 700., satin aluminium trimmings at R6 800, Shadow line lights for R6 200 and sun protecting glazing for the windows at R5 500. Those who need improved illumination can opt for the BMW Laserlight package at R16 500.
Further enhancements to the cabin include the comfort access option at R9 400, steering wheel heating for R3 050, Seat heating for the driver and passenger at R6 100, the Sensatec instrument panel for R9 800 or leather for R9 600 and active seat ventilation for R11 000. If you want the front and rear seats to be heated, you’ll have to fork out R12 200.
For R12 500 you can fit your BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe with the adaptive M suspension and variable sport steering. Additions to the infotainment system and ConnectedDrive consist of the gesture control for R4 000 and the drive recorder for R3 300.
Safety and convenience in the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe includes the standard driving assist package for R14 200 while the more advanced driving assist professional boasts an asking price of R38 000. Parking Assist Plus at R17 600 and the head-up display for R18 700 further provides a more comprehensive package. Lastly, active seatbelt protection is available for R5 500.
In total, based on what we could add on the configurator, the total value of options comes to R266 550 which brings the overall price of the 420i to R1 170 402 and the 420d to R1 211 380. Select options are standard on the M440 xDrive Gran Coupe with the total cost of options amassing R240 044, bringing the flagship model up to a total price of R1 410 446.
