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    BMW BMW Reviews BMW 4 Series BMW 4 Series Reviews BMW 4 Series 2016 BMW 420d BMW 420d Reviews BMW 420d 2016 Convertible Best Convertible Cars BMW Convertible Range Prestige & Luxury Cars Car Reviews
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    EXPERT RATING
    6.0

    Likes

    • Stylish drop top disguises diesel economy
    • Four-seater convertibles are rare

    Dislikes

    • Misses out on some safety gear that’s been moved onto options list
    • Rear seats are a bit squashy
    Tim Robson
    Contributing Journalist
    23 Jun 2016
    1 min read

    The BMW 420d Convertible is one of three diesels on offer in the 4 Series range, itself a spin-off of the 3 Series. It’s priced at $88,200 for either an eight-speed automatic transmission or six-speed manual.

    This list price of 420d Convertible is $2,300 more than the 420i Convertible that sits underneath it, though the specs remain the same across both. The 2016 update adds more equipment including Adaptive M suspension, a heads-up display, powered folding exterior mirrors surround-view camera and lane departure warning.  The 420d model features BMW’s 140kW/400Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine mated to an eight-speed ZF automatic transmission. A six-speed manual gearbox is a no-cost option.

    Is the 420d Convertible your pick of the new 4 Series range? Tell us why, or why not, in the comments below.

    Click here to see more BMW 4 Series pricing and spec info.

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    BMW 420D 2016: Sport Line

    Engine Type Diesel Turbo 4, 2.0L
    Fuel Type Diesel
    Fuel Efficiency 4.8L/100km (combined)
    Seating 4
    Price From $30,800 - $37,070

    Pricing Guides

    $19,250
    Based on third party pricing data.
    LOWEST PRICE
    $19,250
    HIGHEST PRICE
    $37,510
    See all BMW 4 Series 420d pricing & specs

    Range and Specs

    Vehicle Specs Price*
    420d Luxury Line 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL $31,130 - $37,510
    420d Modern Line 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL $31,130 - $37,510
    420d Sport Line 2.0L, Diesel, 6 SPEED MANUAL $31,130 - $37,510
    See all 2016 BMW 4 Series in the Range
    *Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price
    Tim Robson
    Contributing Journalist
    Tim Robson has been involved in automotive journalism for almost two decades, after cutting his teeth on alternative forms of wheeled transport.  Studiously avoiding tertiary education while writing about mountain bikes in the 1990s, Tim started with Motor magazine in 2001, moving on to edit Auto Action and Motor before joining Top Gear Australia in 2010. Tim formed his own company, 032Media, in 2014, building up a freelance business that supplies leading news outlets like CarsGuide and GoAuto, as well as Evo Australia, Motor, 4x4 Australia and The Robb Report. He's also a skilled photographer, practicing videographer, presenter and editor. He’s also recently returned to his roots, currently editing Australia's oldest and most prestigious mountain bike magazine, Mountain Biking Australia. Tim lives in Wollongong, NSW, and is married with three double-digit age kids… two of who are learning to drive. One’s already learned to race, with 16-year-old Max helping Tim to build and run his only car – a track-registered Honda Civic EG. You can check out Tim’s bike collection, race car failings and more on his Insta feed or Facebook.
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