New BMW 4 Series review – even better than a 3 Series? | What Car?

Don't like the looks? Fair enough. But you should LOVE everything else about this car. Watch our review to find out why it's easily better than the Audi A5 and Mercedes E-Class Coupe




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[whatcar]

So, that grille

I love it 👍
I hate it 👎

[MrEMIT]

The smaller grills now look quite old fashioned.... I’m definitely a fan of the larger grill!

[raghuveer]

Am I the only one who likes the design?

[TheKamrenB]

The grill is a good change. The old small BMW grill is classic, but it has been looking dated with new car designs these days.

[ErikMello]

My girl and I are going in on a 4 Series convertible and we couldnt be more excited!

[hugothebear]

I love the looks... it actually annoys me that the number plate goes right across that big grille and ruins the looks ....

[richardhill]

I bought a 420D M sport Plus with tech plus pack . I like it as much as the 840D. Simply brilliant. Comfortable, fast, quiet, looks stunning ( my mate thought it was the 8 series) .... and 60mpg / 600mile range from a 65L tank .

[jimthompson]

The grill has grown on me. I like it. Ive owned a few BMW coupes since 1992, all bought new. Plus a dozen other miscellaneous middle class cars.

[crstothard]

Love his 1987 Casio wristwatch! 2:19 So hipsterific! Greetings from NYC!

[kimmurphy]

Love the new grill. In a few months, you will get used to it.

[BHBeckenbauer]

I like the grille with the dark surround like the one in this video. Not so keen when it has a thick chrome edge to it

Nice review as always!

[cestrian]

If you don’t like the grill on the new 4 series, then you certainly cannot like the grill on an Audi. It will grow on us and in a year, nobody will care.

[thezanzibarbarian]

From it's "Marmite" nose, I hate marmite but I like this nose, to its tail end, the new 4 series is a damn good looking car. And it continues inside too.
Would I buy one? Definitely :-))...
Will I buy one? Not yet. A private pension doesn't compensate for a car like this :-((...

As for practicality. I drive the cars I own so I never sit in the back of them. As such, I'm not bothered about rear seat leg or head room ;-))...

[Reaper]

Front grille of today’s cars just keep getting bigger and bigger

[AndrewKNI]

Big grill or not, the 4 series does look great overall. The grill can look better in darker exterior colours. Merry Christmas to you Doug and hopefully many more reviews in 2021. :-)

[damiancps]

It looks great & refreshing. I got hyped up with it. It's much better off than others that looks more feminine around. I wonder why majority don't pick apart on a particular model from other luxury automobile around that harsh? Anyway, it's out of sight.

[chokpiti]

430i is very cheap in Europe. But the price in Thailand is 130, 990 $. It is very expensive because of the import tax.

[Jack_Callcott_AU]

I think the grille looks really beautiful if it's in black, better than the old grille, however at first I didn't like it, but now I think it's great.

[alber.a]

QUESTION: do you prefer combustion engine cars with bigger grills, or electric cars without grill?

[rhondareid]

My partner purchased 4.20i model, he finds it amazing and value for money. it is loaded with technology, looks sexy and is definitely a head turner. Artic blue colour is a good look. smooth drive no complaints so far.