BMW 420i 2013 Video Review

The sporting prowess of BMW's mid-sized coupe is coming to the fore. The Bavarian carmaker has altered the nomenclature of its popular two-door range to 4 Series to differentiate it in price and performance from the 3 Series sedans and align it with the even-numbered naming convention already applied to the two-door 6 and 8 Series models.  Beyond the name, the ride and handling have been sharpened to match the coupe's edgier looks.

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The 4 has more bang for the buck than the outgoing 3 Series Coupe, reflecting the changes in the market (read Mercedes-Benz's new C-Class). An eight-speed automatic is now standard (a six-speed manual is an option) in place of the six-cog self-shifter and the array of techno-toys is also up a couple of generations.

Read the full BMW 435i 2013 review.