Overview

What's New for 2019

BMW makes the new 4 Series in two trims: 428i and 435i. Standard equipment on the 428i includes premium vinyl upholstery, sunroof, 17-inch wheels, foglights, xenon headlights, auto dimming mirrors, power adjustable front seats, driver memory settings, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, dual zone automatic climate control, folding rear seats, 6.5-inch display, electronics interface, Bluetooth connectivity, BMW Assist, and a sound system with a USB/iPod interface, CD player, HD radio and auxiliary input jack. Standard equipment on the 435i is almost exactly the same, but with the addition of 18-inch wheels. Three main options packages, called Luxury, Sport, and M Sport, each come with a unique wheel design, interior trim materials, upholstery and colors. Both M Sport and Sport trims come with sport front seats and summer tires. The M Sport package also adds a sport tuned suspension, a sport steering wheel, and adaptive suspension dampers. The Premium package includes leather upholstery, keyless ignition and entry, power adjustable lumbar support for the front seats, and satellite radio. The Technology package comes with an iDrive controller, navigation system, an 8.8-inch display, head-up display, BMW Apps suite of smartphone apps, Bluetooth audio connectivity, and BMW Remote Services. A Lighting package adds automatic high beam control and LED headlights. The Cold Weather package comes with heated front seats and a heated steering wheel. A Driver Assistance package comes with front parking sensors and a rearview camera. The Driver Assistance Plus package comes with the same features, plus blind spot monitoring, a bird's eye view camera system, side view camera system, and speed limit info. The final package is called the Dynamic Handling package, which adds adaptive suspension dampers and variable-ratio sport steering. Stand-alone options include sport brakes, adaptive cruise control, power rear sunshade, automated parallel parking assist, and a Harman Kardon sound system with sixteen speakers. A 4 Series comes with a factory invoice of about $46,000 for a 428i and an MSRP of about $50,000. The 435i adds about $6,200 to the vehicle’s MSRP. Your Certified Dealer will provide you with a hassle-free shopping experience, because you are a member, and a price offer that includes savings in your pocket.

Both trim levels come with an eight-speed automatic transmission, but a six-speed manual transmission is available at no extra cost, except for on the 428i xDrive. Automatic transmission are outfitted with a start/stop system designed to eliminate most idling. Rear-wheel drive is standard, but all-wheel drive is available. 428i models use a turbocharged 2.0-liter four cylinder engine, which produces 241 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The EPA estimates fuel mileage at 23 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 27 mpg combined. 435i models come with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six cylinder engine that makes 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque. The EPA fuel mileage estimates are 22 mpg city, 32 mpg highway and 25 mpg combined.

It shouldn't be a surprise, but the interior of the new 4 Series is straight from the 3 Series. This means the interior comes with a classy look, functional controls and gauges, excellent materials that are soft to the touch, and excellent build quality. The colors and trim materials for the interior vary wildly thanks to the different options packages, allowing buyers to personalize the car to their tastes. The stock display is alright, but upgrading to the larger screen provides a much more luxurious and functional experience. The new iDrive controller has been outfitted with a small touchpad that allows drivers to write out inputs for ease of use. The iDrive system itself is easy to navigate and master quickly, plus the system moves swiftly and features sharp graphics. Still, there are a few competing systems that are even easier to use. While the interior looks a lot like a 3 Series, BMW made some big changes. First off, the entire interior is larger than an old 3 Series coupe. The front passengers are treated to plenty of room to accommodate adults well over average height, plus the front seats feature enough padding and excellent support to make them comfortable to sit in for several hours at a time. Where the extra interior space really shows up is in the backseat area. Average-sized adults can sit comfortably in the rear for hours at a time, thanks to an increased amount of legroom and headroom. The big drawback is that BMW did not include many cubbies, pockets or bins for stashing items.