2014 BMW 4-Series

The premium compact luxury coupe did a revelation with the 2014 BMW 4-Series, offering a perfect mix of performance, luxury, and advanced technology. Drawing from Coupe, Convertible, and Gran Coupe body styles, 4-Series was designed to deliver a spirited driving experience that didn’t sacrifice comfort or elegance at all.

Design and Dimensions
The exterior is leaving its exterior to BMW’s signature styling cues of the sculpted hood, prominent kidney grille, and sleek headlights. Aerodynamic lines make this model hardly claustrophobic, even with the length of 4638 mm and width of 1825 mm on the road. With a total wheelbase of 2810 mm and ground clearance of 140 mm, it boasts stability, which ultimately adds to the most responsive handling on winding roads.

Engine and Performance
The 4-Series is offered with either a 4-cylinder or 6-cylinder engine, for which there is a limited choice of 180 to 300 horsepower for the variants. The turbocharged versions have those pulsating engines with invigorating boosters, promising a maximum torque of 300 Nm for smoother acceleration and good high speed stability. There is the option for all-wheel drive along with the more traditional rear-wheel drive capabilities, so it’s suited to a variety of preferences in how you like to drive and the different road conditions that you will encounter. Standard fare includes the 8-speed automatic transmission; for the purists, there’s an optional 6-speed manual gearbox.

Steering and Handling
The 4-Series features a sharp and responsive rack-and-pinion steering system which assists in electric power assistance to provide precision at various speeds with good feedback. Its double-wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension deliver the best comfort per performance, ensuring optimal balance for reduced body roll during cornering yet a smooth ride. The single front and rear ventilated disc brakes ensure exceptional stopping power, which can boost the driver’s confidence.

Interior and Comfort
The 2014 BMW 4-Series provides a luxurious cabin with leather upholstery and soft-touch surfaces, as well as dual-zone climate control, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and plenty of power-adjustable features. The coupe body style offers enough space to seat up to four passengers in comfort, and the rear seat provided more space than typically found in the coupe configuration. Its new comfort features include an electric parking brake and push-start ignition, taking the everyday usage to a relatively easy peak.

Infotainment and Instrumentation
The infotainment system is intuitive with a 6.5 or 8.8-inch display offering CD and MP3 capabilities, USB, and auxiliary input and sound quality provided by the high-quality front and rear speakers. BMW’s iDrive interface controls these features to make it easy to navigate through music, communications, and car settings. Instrumentation Cluster: An instrumentation cluster combines analog and digital displays of vital information that a driver needs, clearly and in very classy format.

Security
Security is not sacrificed since it is ranked high in the 4-Series as it has many security features. The six airbags, ABS with EBD, traction control, and vehicle stability control are all among the safety features that ensure maximum security for the riders. ISOFIX child seat anchors, speed-sensing auto door locks and with reinforced frame, are other features added to the model to ensure safely superior car performance.

Fuel Efficiency
With an average fuel economy of 26 MPG, the 4-Series certainly balances performance with efficiency, where the 60-liter capacity for its fuel tank supports long journeys by decreasing traffic stops. For city travels, the model attains almost 23 MPG while on highways it can touch up to 33 MPG, making it a convenient ride for daily commutes and longer road trips as well.