Set to turn heads on the road, the all new sporty and athletic two-door BMW 4 Series coupe has arrived in the showroom of Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors (MYNM) in Saudi Arabia. The all-new coupe makes its debut in the Kingdom following its unveiling to global audiences at the IAA International Frankfurt Motor Show earlier in October.
Representing the fourth generation of BMW’s mid-size coupe, the all-new BMW 4 Series coupe embodies the sporty nature of the premium segment in every aspect of its design, performance and dynamics. The ‘4’ in its model designation signals outstanding styling and positioning while emphasizing not only its standalone design, but also an even greater technical differentiation from the BMW 3 Series.
The muscular and purposeful design of the BMW 4 Series coupe highlights its dynamic abilities. Exterior features have been developed to highlight the vehicle’s sporting pedigree, starting with a large, wide air-intake in the front apron which accentuates the vehicle’s increased width. This is capped at both ends by apertures for aerodynamically motivated air-curtains, which are complemented by air-breathers located just behind the front wheels. The new model is visibly larger in width and wheelbase than the BMW 3 Series coupe, and its dynamically stretched coupe silhouette sits considerably lower to the road.
Xenon headlights are standard, while Adaptive LED twin headlights are optional - they team up with the slightly forward-slanting BMW kidney grille and twin round circular headlights, which make the new 4 Series coupe instantly recognizable as a BMW.
Toni Yazbeck, marketing director of MYNM, said: “The all-new BMW 4 Series coupe represents the start of an all new generation of motor car for BMW. With its smooth flowing aerodynamic design and its completely redesigned interior that boasts the latest technology while maintaining a luxurious feel, the BMW 4 Series coupe is certain to be a success in Saudi Arabia.”
The sporty character of the BMW 4 Series coupe is equally apparent in the car’s rear. Horizontal lines and L-shaped LED taillights spaced very far apart combine to emphasize the car’s muscular wheel arches and wide track. Another distinctive element in the rear design is the bumper. Its distinctive trim element made of satinated aluminum - echoing the threefold division of the front air inlets - also emphasizes the rear’s width. The two tailpipes are enclosed by the bumper, and are flanked by small upward sweeps for added dynamism and sophistication.
Once inside, the interior of the BMW 4 Series coupe is dominated by BMW Individual colors and materials, which ooze luxury. Black and Schiparelli brown as well as sustainably tanned leather radiate exclusivity and sporting appeal, while the clever use of superimposed design lines and surfaces emphasize the model’s outstanding dynamic ability. In addition to a discreet embossed ‘BMW Individual’ designation on the upholstery and entry sills, the seats have decorative hand-plaited leather elements running along the seat edges that are echoed on the foot mats and leather cup holders. Not restricting user customizations, the BMW 4 Series coupe will have alternate interior options under the sport, luxury and modern lines as well as the M Sport Package.
The new BMW 4 Series coupe deploys a unique combination of driver assistance systems and mobility services - available as standard or as an option under the BMW ConnectedDrive banner - to set the benchmark in terms of safety, comfort and infotainment. These include the latest BMW professional multimedia navigation system, head-up display, driving assistant, active cruise control with Stop & Go, lane change warning system; glare-free high-beam assistant, park assist and dynamic safety. Collectively, these help to keep the driver more alert, reducing the possibility of accidents and minimizing the consequences should one occur.
BMW professional multimedia navigation now includes enhanced 3D graphics, greater functionality, a new iDrive Touch Controller for writing text and a movable cursor in the interactive map.
The driving assistant option uses a camera mounted in the rear-view mirror to detect a possible collision, alerting the driver and initiating autonomous braking if necessary. The same camera is also used by the active cruise control to maintain the gap between the 4 Series coupe and the vehicle ahead, alerting the driver if the car ahead brakes suddenly. The lane change and lane departure warning systems also use a camera and radar sensors to warn the driver of a potential collision when changing lanes.
The new BMW 4 Series coupe will initially be available with a choice of two BMW TwinPower turbo engines - 435i and 428i - and will be supplemented by the 420i in January 2014. The two engines available from launch - the 3-litre six-cylinder 435i and the 2-litre four-cylinder 428i - are both direct-injection turbocharged delivering 306hp and 245hp respectively.
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