2017 BMW 4 Series could lead to hot M4 CS
BMW has updated the entire 4 Series line-up with a new look, upscaled cabin plus a revised suspension. Was that last bit necessary?
It takes a well-trained eye to tell the updated 4 Series apart from the outgoing model. Visually, all variants of the ‘4’ come standard with bi-LED headlights and LED fog lights up front. Selected models also receive a redesigned bumper with a thin strip of chrome trim that emphasizes the 4’s width.
The back end features LED tail lamps and chrome trim on the bumper. Finally, buyers can choose from four new alloy wheel designs and two new additions to the colour palette named Snapper Rocks Blue and Sunset Orange, respectively.
Equally minor, the changes made to the interior are largely limited to new trim elements, additional upholstery colours, and double-stitching on the dashboard. An upgraded sports steering wheel with an available digital instrument cluster round out the updates.
Some of the modifications are invisible to the naked eye. Notably, engineers managed to make the 4’s suspension stiffer without making the ride harsher.
There are no major mechanical modifications to report. The base 430i carries on with 184kW, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, while the 440i (previously 435i) gets a 3.0-liter straight-six rated at 240kW.
An eight-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive come standard. A six-speed manual transmission is offered as a no-cost option, and buyers can pay extra for BMW’s xDrive all-wheel drive system.
At the top of the range, the M4 Coupe and M4 Convertible have received just about the same styling revisions and now come with standard full-LED headlights and taillights. The dynamic duo soldiers on with 316kW in the standard guise and with 331kW if you go for the optional Competition Package.
Should you want more oomph, BMW is expected to take the wraps off a hotter M4 CS in the months to come.
The updated BMW 4 Series will go on sale in the coming months. Pricing information hasn’t been released yet.
