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BMW 4 Series 420i Gran Coupe 2016 review: snapshot

EXPERT RATING
8.0

Likes

One of the most practical BMW passenger cars
Two-litre turbo engine a good match
Good ride quality on 18-inch rims

Dislikes

Misses out on key safety gear that’s optional only
Tim Robson

Contributing Journalist

1 min read

The 420i Gran Coupe is the only four-door 4 Series in the range, and sits below the 430i line. The 420i Gran Coupe starts at a price of $68,900 for either an eight-speed automatic transmission or six-speed manual transmission.

This list price is $2300 less than the 430i Gran Coupe above it. The 2016 update adds new standard features such as Adaptive M suspension, a heads-up display, powered folding exterior mirrors surround-view camera and lane departure warning. 

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

Click here to see more 2016 BMW 4 Series pricing and spec info.

BMW 420I 2016: Gran Coupe

Engine Type Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 6.1L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $18,040 - $22,880

Pricing Guides

$24,770
Based on 9 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$16,990
HIGHEST PRICE
$28,392
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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Pricing Guide
$16,990
Lowest price, based on CarsGuide listings over the last 6 months.
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2016 BMW 4 Series
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