2021 BMW 4 Series: Why it's so much more than a 3 Series coupe

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  • čas přidán 17. 12. 2020
  • The all-new BMW 4 Series has grabbed attention for its divisive styling. But it's the driving dynamics that really help it to stand out, as Rebecca Jackson discovers in this CarGurus UK review. The 420i uses a turbocharged petrol engine to deliver a strong blend of performance, refinement and economy. Could it be the perfect coupe for 2021?
    Written review: www.cargurus.co.uk/research/B...
    Pros
    Exceptionally good to drive, even by BMW's high standards
    Superb interior quality
    Brilliant infotainment system
    Cons
    Controversial looks, in particular the grille
    Convertible sacrifices some practicality
    Adaptive suspension costs extra
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Komentáře • 162

  • @galaman12001
    @galaman12001 Před 3 lety +19

    I have to admit it looks great in person, ended up loving it, blacked out grill does look much better than the standard one.

  • @harleyrobertson73
    @harleyrobertson73 Před 3 lety +20

    I actually don't mind the grill on this model, it sort of fits unlike other models

  • @IwillBwaiting
    @IwillBwaiting Před 3 lety +42

    Size matters I guess.
    The 2021 4 series is almost as big as the 7 series was in the late 80's.
    Weighs about the same also.

  • @BeachBumsk8
    @BeachBumsk8 Před 3 lety +12

    I believe your review is spot on! Lovely!!!

  • @Barren-MIND
    @Barren-MIND Před 2 lety

    Great review! Most informative one ive seen yet, and ive watched most of them.

  • @trustmeimaphysiologist
    @trustmeimaphysiologist Před 3 lety +4

    I've got the 2016 420i Grande Coupe and I love it. I was thinking about switching to the new model when she comes out, but I just can't quite justify it with that grille. I'm pleased that I'm still not bored of mine or I'd be modding the new one like a chav.

  • @onyxul
    @onyxul Před 3 lety

    Great review!!!

  • @v-gun9735
    @v-gun9735 Před 3 lety +15

    Rebecca - you're wrong about the boot space, the Mercedes C Class Coupe has far less at 380 litres. The Audi does have very slightly more though.

    • @VSS1
      @VSS1 Před 3 lety

      Glad you spotted that as well.

    • @shauryathakur2683
      @shauryathakur2683 Před 3 lety

      Mat Watson from Carwow?

    • @v-gun9735
      @v-gun9735 Před 3 lety +1

      @@shauryathakur2683 What about him?

  • @samibeemer7619
    @samibeemer7619 Před 3 lety +9

    Just a small correction, the 4 series comes 2nd in term of boot capacity not "no where near A5 and C coupe"

  • @lpfinytdec5018
    @lpfinytdec5018 Před 3 lety +6

    Glamour? I've had BMWs for years but never once bought one for that. Handling balance, steering feel, those glorious straight six engines on the other hand.....

  • @andilezuma6469
    @andilezuma6469 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I love the grill so much

  • @campeau29
    @campeau29 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I bought a 420d but the chrome grill had to go. I replaced it with a matte cerulean gray version and it looks good. Very happy with it and the 50 mpg.

  • @BHBeckenbauer
    @BHBeckenbauer Před 3 lety

    Nice review!

  • @smallhatshatethetruth7933

    Haven't been paying attention and didn't realise Rebecca was here on this channel. Got to say, she looking rather classy in that coat.

  • @AllenVisser
    @AllenVisser Před 3 měsíci

    love the car. great review.

  • @21KAVLAS
    @21KAVLAS Před 3 lety +1

    I love the grill and hoping to get the 440 this September

  • @roger1uk676
    @roger1uk676 Před 3 lety

    Great to see rebecca on car gurus!

  • @bojansalmic9811
    @bojansalmic9811 Před 3 lety +1

    beautifull car. But it is good that you warned us about firm suspension-i like it soft and very comfortable.

  • @Schwabz33
    @Schwabz33 Před 3 lety +5

    Wheels are 19inch not 18inch - FYI

  • @graememacdougall2978
    @graememacdougall2978 Před 3 lety

    Good info

  • @davegale50
    @davegale50 Před 3 lety +14

    I love the new 4! I am biased though as I picked up my new 440i last thursday!!!

    • @firstnamesecondname5341
      @firstnamesecondname5341 Před 2 lety

      The only 4 series to have 😁👍, the difference between the 440 and the poverty variants is chalk and cheese, a bmw service centre is on my walk to work and the lads there while chatting to them in the local cafe are quite blunt about the difference between the top of range and poverty spec variants, anything other than a 440 in the 4 series is considered a bit 💩, they also slate the 7’s 🤦🏻‍♂️ reliability issues, anything diesel is a just shut up 🤐 and go away and they’re quite repulsed by the 8 😬..

    • @PhilYK
      @PhilYK Před 2 lety

      @@firstnamesecondname5341 Depends tho because some of us like me are only able to get the 420i because of being a p plate driver where we cant drive anything quicker sadly.

  • @seanDB1989
    @seanDB1989 Před 3 lety +1

    Grill aside, there’s a lot of metal above the rear wheel.....it just doesn’t look right from the rear three quarter or side.

  • @mikefoerster1560
    @mikefoerster1560 Před 3 lety

    I watched this vid just to listen to your voice. Btw, nice Whip!

  • @m-boy3154
    @m-boy3154 Před 3 lety +2

    Grill is very huge 👍 and sport look😍

  • @lebohangmasooa2030
    @lebohangmasooa2030 Před 3 lety

    I always download your videos, Rebecca! Keep on reviewing!

  • @jamiep61
    @jamiep61 Před 3 lety +1

    I enjoyed watching the Video Review. The new look at the front has grown on me. The Interior Is very nice as well

  • @honestmcgyver
    @honestmcgyver Před 3 lety

    The wheels look bigger than 18” and the infotainment screen was large - were optional extras fitted? Or is a standard car being reviewed?

  • @aarvin1
    @aarvin1 Před 3 lety +5

    This color combo is gorgeous! I dig it

  • @oumaniac
    @oumaniac Před 3 lety +1

    This thing is going to sell like MAD.

  • @mdzaidmushtaque8292
    @mdzaidmushtaque8292 Před 3 lety +5

    firstly I critisized that grill, but after a month it grew upon me and I think it looks really Good......

  • @ekimandersom4478
    @ekimandersom4478 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful, nice car too

  • @adama8570
    @adama8570 Před 3 lety

    WHERE OH WHERE do you put the front number plate??????????

  • @user-qc5nf8zc8j
    @user-qc5nf8zc8j Před 3 lety

    LOVE

  • @ahmadyousuf7926
    @ahmadyousuf7926 Před 3 lety

    nice review 👍

  • @Ajajambo
    @Ajajambo Před rokem

    Actually this car deals with bumps better than an A5 S line. The one thing I found with the 420D M its very heavy and doesn't pull away like an A5 35 TDI does despite having more bhp. Weird

  • @allans911
    @allans911 Před 3 lety

    Nice to see you back, looking lovely as ever.

  • @siddharoodhbiradar2026

    What is the location of the video?

  • @robertmarsh3588
    @robertmarsh3588 Před 3 lety +6

    Great review ! Thank you.
    Lovely car but truly hate the grille. I'd planned to buy a 4 series cabrio but not sure if I will with these looks. Shame, as the interior is gorgeous and every report I've seen rates its driving characteristics.
    Only other negative is size. It really is big now. Perhaps a new 2021 2 series beckons but sadly there is no cabrio planned.

  • @vsboy2577
    @vsboy2577 Před 3 lety +1

    Fantastic quality car

  • @donlaight5943
    @donlaight5943 Před 3 lety +1

    Getting into the rear seats takes a bit of 5'4"1/2 .

  • @richardhill204
    @richardhill204 Před 3 lety +3

    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 .

    • @packetswitch_net
      @packetswitch_net Před 2 lety

      Nice one. Did you build your car? I'm struggling to find a used car with the technology plus pack? Almost all the cars only have the technology pack.

    • @hlogilehlogonolo5438
      @hlogilehlogonolo5438 Před 7 měsíci

      Why want a quiet car??

  • @onlyme6479
    @onlyme6479 Před 3 lety

    3.48 I like the leg room

  • @wolvoman1
    @wolvoman1 Před 3 lety +1

    5' ''4-1/2'' never forget that 1/2''

  • @florinrad4647
    @florinrad4647 Před 3 lety +2

    Stunning looking

  • @CaptainMir
    @CaptainMir Před 3 lety +3

    I love the way Ruby 💝 speaks

  • @Shaggy12321
    @Shaggy12321 Před 10 měsíci

    "Firm suspension"? The suspension in Comfort mode is one of the comfiest i've ever felt, equal with the G20 3-series? Most reviews say its comfier than the Mercedes, and just as comfy as the Audi. I've no idea where the 'firm suspension' idea comes from at all

  • @shnyarkurdgamer4183
    @shnyarkurdgamer4183 Před 3 lety +1

    Can we get a Ford Mustang review please thanks

  • @newbeginnings8566
    @newbeginnings8566 Před 3 lety +2

    wonder how much duty buyers will have to pay after 31 december?

  • @Shaggy12321
    @Shaggy12321 Před rokem +2

    The boot it bigger than the C-Class coupe, by far

  • @davewatts7444
    @davewatts7444 Před 3 lety +3

    I drive a E class coupe, the 2013 model now in my opinion the latest E class interior is better than the 4 but its marginal

    • @TroyHR123
      @TroyHR123 Před 3 lety +1

      The E class is equivalent to a 5 series/6 series. the 4 series is C class sized. the 4 series is currently a generation ahead, so hard to compare. The Mercedes C class is due a significant update, i imagine very shortly.

  • @ahlapski
    @ahlapski Před 3 lety +2

    If you go back ... way back, you will found the double kidney grills are even bigger than it is now. If anything, this is a tribute to BMW of old; personnally BMW has more reasons to make their grills bigger than any other car manufacturers.

  • @mindofmission
    @mindofmission Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you, Rebecca! The grill seems like an acquired taste, quit the departure from the old, but sometimes risk delivers unexpected reward. I prefer the nomenclature of old though, series number followed by litre designation of the engine. The overall design seems a bit lazy, a regurgitated Pontiac G6 or 8, or 2-door Nissan Altima. Falls a bit flat for a coupé of BMW’s respected caliber.

  • @Houndzable
    @Houndzable Před 4 měsíci

    Can you please review all cars, or start reading audio books…… at the risk of sounding strange. Your annunciation and voice is wonderful…..

  • @hugomiguel8007
    @hugomiguel8007 Před 3 lety

    Miss Rebecca! You are so splendorouse as the s560 cabrio.. My dream car.. Keep your perfect reviews :)

  • @brettooops7663
    @brettooops7663 Před 3 lety +6

    Stunning motor, BMW are really shining right now. Love Rebecca's reviews, honest and on point

  • @shanjanusman9974
    @shanjanusman9974 Před 3 lety +2

    Love this car

  • @paultaylor9652
    @paultaylor9652 Před 3 lety

    Lovely Jubbly Rebecca, hope your looking after yourself in these odd times, in and out of so many cars.

  • @andywilkins6657
    @andywilkins6657 Před 3 lety

    Great review. Is the colour Arctic Race blue?

  • @johnnycage3673
    @johnnycage3673 Před 3 lety +1

    If you can't stand the grill (like every normal person), don't worry, Prior Design comes for rescue. They offer 2 different front bumper models that make this car look damn fine.

    • @jeffthornock8671
      @jeffthornock8671 Před rokem

      Pretty sure I’m “normal” and I love the new aggressive grill design!

    • @johnnycage3673
      @johnnycage3673 Před rokem

      @@jeffthornock8671 OK. Moving on. ...

  • @ianmush6278
    @ianmush6278 Před 3 lety +9

    I mean the car is amazing but I’ll take one for the team and say that this woman is absolutely stunning

  • @MrVoayer
    @MrVoayer Před 3 lety

    I think I would tolerate all the bumps and pot holes if Rebeca gave me a ride on some twisty country roads ! That's what BMW 4 is made for: twists and turns !

  • @jeffthornock8671
    @jeffthornock8671 Před rokem

    Love the new grills… until you put a US style license plate smack in the center! EU plates actually aren’t quite as bad, but no plate is far and away the best!

  • @bauerjack1978
    @bauerjack1978 Před 3 lety +1

    It doesn’t look aggressive

  • @paulroper4847
    @paulroper4847 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice coat - very elegant

  • @JoseSilva-ep2ww
    @JoseSilva-ep2ww Před 3 lety +5

    A nice looking BMW (rarer these days)... I like the side profile, I like the rear. I don't like the front, looks like somesort of swine (a boar?). Not as bad as Lexus' though.

  • @stephenjones6902
    @stephenjones6902 Před 3 lety +4

    I like the shape Rebecca an improvement in my opinion

  • @carlosmiguel4756
    @carlosmiguel4756 Před 3 lety +1

    This car deserves a proper 6 cylinder either diesel or petrol. Don't go for any less than that lol...

  • @enru8413
    @enru8413 Před 3 lety +4

    Stop about the grill, audi has the same grill, ford is doing it too, and honestly i like it. Look at what the car offers and see it will win all other similar models

  • @lash9400
    @lash9400 Před 3 lety +2

    Where is the manual gearbox option? I’ve had 3 series coupes before with manuals and the lack of this option feels like a serious omission.

    • @joebloggs4191
      @joebloggs4191 Před 3 lety

      Hardly anyone buys manuals these days hence the omission.

  • @squelch079
    @squelch079 Před 2 měsíci

    The grill only looks good on shadow line

  • @JB-oo3cw
    @JB-oo3cw Před 3 lety

    I think Rebecca is a great car reviewer. Very concise, knowledgable and authoritive but she is always 5 foot 4 1/2, just for once mix it up and be 5 foot 4 and 3/4! ;-)

  • @holidayusa098
    @holidayusa098 Před 3 lety

    The exhaust sound could be better
    The M340i exhaust is better

  • @MichelOM1995
    @MichelOM1995 Před 3 lety +1

    I like the front, but in black I dont know, with chrome looks better in my opinion, has more volume.

  • @nervo6321
    @nervo6321 Před 3 lety +1

    I think its beautiful...

  • @gannet58555
    @gannet58555 Před 3 lety +2

    I have a 6 series 640d Msport.....450ilbs torque 350hp 0-60 5.3 1 years tax 160.00 45-60 combined mpg. the best combo I believe

  • @kamlall9722
    @kamlall9722 Před 3 lety +1

    The grill is growing on me !

  • @arshpreeetmaan1522
    @arshpreeetmaan1522 Před 3 lety

    Grill looks awesome

  • @saurabhanandesha
    @saurabhanandesha Před 3 lety

    Hi! Rebeca good to see you

  • @ashleyconraduk7320
    @ashleyconraduk7320 Před 3 lety +1

    The front looks like an Alfa Romeo

  • @grayone321
    @grayone321 Před 3 lety +1

    At last a car with individuality at a reasonable price for what you get. Like the slightly lower look, cabriolet should be good!

  • @GoodEvenings
    @GoodEvenings Před 2 lety

    shes so cute omfgggg

  • @rcheliguygb
    @rcheliguygb Před 3 lety

    369hp or 374 or 382

  • @meryuk
    @meryuk Před 3 lety +1

    Because of the plates I somehow don't see the whole grille, and it looks to me just like the classic bmw from 80/90

  • @vitusyu9583
    @vitusyu9583 Před 3 lety +2

    stylish & unique, just like the host - Rebecca!

  • @elormcoffie745
    @elormcoffie745 Před 3 lety

    Love her voice 💕🤗

  • @swanblake
    @swanblake Před 3 lety +1

    Wow first reviewer to say it gives feedback on the wheel. Interesting

  • @dianvandermerwe
    @dianvandermerwe Před 3 lety +1

    I think in this spec its beautiful, in basic spec is hideous.

  • @anitawong437
    @anitawong437 Před 3 lety

    Hi your coal looks good, where can i buy >

  • @David-ej1ps
    @David-ej1ps Před 3 lety +3

    I drive the e92 which is the model that the 4 series is based on and damn,they really RUINED it... the F generation is fine and looks good and that is what I will upgrade to ..but this one is a hard pass 🙈🙈

  • @ChrisWoodhead2811
    @ChrisWoodhead2811 Před 3 lety +1

    Didn’t mention the M440D

    • @chriseon598
      @chriseon598 Před 3 lety

      Not out yet, I think.

    • @ChrisWoodhead2811
      @ChrisWoodhead2811 Před 3 lety

      @@chriseon598 only the 420i and d are available at the minute I think, watch the carwow one and you’ll see what I mean

  • @daveb1433
    @daveb1433 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful car but front grill would look great if it didn’t have the registration plate across it

  • @sanghoonlee5171
    @sanghoonlee5171 Před 3 lety +1

    In my home country Korea, we have a saying that perfectly describes this car: "its belly button is bigger than the belly." Or alternatively we say: "I bought a grille, and they threw in the car."

  • @jrs9264
    @jrs9264 Před 3 lety +2

    Rebecca looks and sounds terrific, as usual. The car looks like a copy of the older Hyundai Tiberon, with the kidney grill added. Whether you buy with American dollars or British pounds, it is no value for money.

    • @joebloggs4191
      @joebloggs4191 Před 3 lety

      Yeah best buy a Hyundai for value for money! But if you want a bit style luxury driving dynamics and some prestige well............

  • @lexden1
    @lexden1 Před 3 lety +1

    Not very exclusive these days.....

  • @omsval1485
    @omsval1485 Před rokem

    “5ft9 or 6ft”

  • @mkdavo
    @mkdavo Před 3 lety

    Read bumper slightly different colour from body, extremely annoying for £40k car.

  • @heneedsomemilk942
    @heneedsomemilk942 Před 3 lety

    Marry me. I have empty bottles to exchange

  • @prakashnarismulu3332
    @prakashnarismulu3332 Před 3 lety +9

    This is a drivers car . Grille or no grille

  • @silenthunter6318
    @silenthunter6318 Před 3 lety

    you really should stop boring us about that "huge kidney grille" that is not that huge when you see it in reality

  • @florinrad4647
    @florinrad4647 Před 3 lety +1

    She's is definitely better then matt Watson, thank you for telling the truth about this new stunning BMW