Is the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe a good car?
 
The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe was first introduced in 2013 and is still in its first generation. There was an update in 2017 which sharpened the looks, added the latest LED lights and managed to make the engines even more powerful without losing out on efficiency. The 4 Series Gran Coupe is similar in size and price to the Audi A5 Sportback.
 
Sit at the front and you’ll be most impressed by the quality of the build and just how solid everything feels. However, the design is a bit long in the tooth now and you’ll find a smarter-looking cabin in an Audi A5 Sportback for example. Other than the dark and gloomy look, the rest is pretty good – you won’t be hunting for different buttons as much as in a Mercedes C-Class.
 
The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe beats both Mercedes and Audi when it comes to infotainment systems – the iDrive fitted to the 4 Series Gran Coupe, put simply, is the best system currently on sale. You’ll love its speed and colorful graphics, but most importantly the shortcuts and menus are done in a way that would seem intuitive even if you are a self-confessed technophobe.
 
You’ll find that space in the front seats is more than enough, but what’s not so great is trying to fit in the back seats of the 4 Series Gran Coupe – thanks to the sloping roof and front seat positioning, you’re left with little headroom and not quite enough space for your feet so a 3 Series saloon might serve you better if you plan to have rear passengers frequently.
 
If you don’t, you’ll love how practical the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe can be. The boot is the same size as in the 3 Series saloon, but you get a huge hatchback-style opening which makes loading and unloading quicker and easier. Folding the rear seats also opens up as much space as some full-blown estate cars.