The new BMW 4 Series Coupé
The new BMW 4 Series Coupé

The new BMW 4 Series Coupé has been revealed, and will receive its market launch in October 2020 making it a likely 2021 car in Ireland. It launches with a dramatic new look and a model-specific chassis builds on technology from latest 3 Series Saloon.

Mild hybrid technology will feature on all diesel engines and straight-six petrol unit of the flagship BMW M440i xDrive Coupé.

The new 4 Series Coupé is longer and wider than the car it replaces, with a longer wheelbase improving space inside. Boot space that has been increased to 440 litres.

The BMW trademark kidney grille has been given a modern twist with its upright elements connected in the centre. Full LED lights will be fitted as standard across the new range. Frameless windows feature adding exclusivity. Inside there’s a brand new interior with LED ambient lighting standard across the range.

The BMW 4 Series Coupé two-door model is also the first BMW to be made available with the new M Sport Pro package. This option includes all the elements of the M Sport model and adds the Sprint function for additional bursts of speed and a sporty engine soundtrack in the cabin when SPORT mode is activated. M Sport brakes are featured on the BMW 420i Coupé, BMW 420d Coupé and BMW 420d xDrive Coupé, as well as 19-inch M light-alloy wheels, a rear spoiler in High-gloss Black, BMW Individual High-gloss Shadowline trim with extended features and BMW Individual lights Shadowline and M seat belts.

The interior of the new BMW 4 Series Coupé
The interior of the new BMW 4 Series Coupé

The range will be spearheaded by a new BMW M440i xDrive Coupé model, which features a powerful six-cylinder in- line petrol engine. The new BMW 4 Series Coupé will also be available with a choice of two four-cylinder petrol units and a four-cylinder diesel from launch. The line-up is set to expand further with the arrival of two straight-six diesel engines scheduled for March 2021. All engines come as standard with the eight-speed Steptronic transmission, which can now be specified with the new optional Sprint function. BMW xDrive is also available on the four-cylinder diesel model, while the intelligent all-wheel-drive system features as standard on all six-cylinder variants.

The new BMW 4 Series Coupé utilises an enhanced version of the BMW 3 Series Saloon chassis to offer improved handling and reinforce its sporting character.

Indicative Irish pricing for the new BMW 4 Series Coupé has been released by BMW Ireland. The petrol range is expected to kick off at €53,930, diesel from €56,320.

We are likely to see the new 4 Series Coupé in Ireland in 2021
We are likely to see the new 4 Series Coupé in Ireland in 2021