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                        <title>The new BMW 4 Series Coupé, the new BMW 4 Series Convertible.</title>
                        <link>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/emea/en-ie/the-new-bmw-4-series-coupe-the-new-bmw-4-series-convertible-en-ie/</link>
                        <guid>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/emea/en-ie/the-new-bmw-4-series-coupe-the-new-bmw-4-series-convertible-en-ie/</guid><pp:caseid>801638</pp:caseid><pp:summary><![CDATA[• Refreshed sporty exterior with striking new headlights and optional Laserlight rear lights  • The latest infotainment technology as standard with BMW Operating System 8.5 and BMW iDrive with QuickSelect • New interior design elements including steering wheel design and instrument panel • Customer deliveries starting in spring 2024 with pricing from €61,530 for the Coupé and €78,530 for the Convertible]]></pp:summary><description><![CDATA[<div class="imported-article"><p>The modified exterior design of these models underscores their
  dynamic character and exclusive style. New exterior paint finishes and
  headlights with an extremely striking design and, the now optionally
  available, Laserlight rear lights showcase the latest advances in the
  exterior of the two models.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Step inside these sporty two-door models and the new features of the
  cabin are immediately apparent: the revised design of the steering
  wheel and instrument panel, the seat coverings, the interior trim
  elements and the now optionally available CraftedClarity glass
  applications for selected controls. The cutting-edge cockpit design,
  including the BMW Curved Display, provides the ideal stage for the
  latest evolution of BMW iDrive with QuickSelect, which is based on the
  new BMW Operating System 8.5. Alongside this, customers can now also
  choose to add an Augmented View display for the BMW Maps navigation
  system as an option on their new BMW 4 Series.</p>
<p> </p>
<table align="left" border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 708.0px;">
  
    <tr>
      <td style="width: 120.25pt;" valign="top"><p>Model </p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>Max Power
        (hp)<sup>*</sup></p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>Peak Torque (Nm)<sup>*</sup></p></td><td style="width: 63.8pt;" valign="top"><p>Acceleration
          <br />(0-100km/h) (secs)<sup>*</sup>
          <br />
          <br /></p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>Top
          Speed (km/h)<sup>**</sup></p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>CO<sub>2</sub>
          <br />Emissions<br />(WLTP) (g/km)<sup>*</sup></p></td><td style="width: 70.85pt;" valign="top"><p>Fuel Consumption
          Combined (WLTP) (L/100km)<sup>*</sup></p></td><td style="width: 49.65pt;" valign="top"><p>Retail Price from</p></td></tr>
    <tr>
      <td style="width: 120.25pt;" valign="top"><p>BMW 420i M Sport
        Coupé </p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>184</p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>300</p></td><td style="width: 63.8pt;" valign="top"><p>7.5</p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>239</p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>48.7 – 53.3</p></td><td style="width: 70.85pt;" valign="top"><p>8.5 – 4.8 </p></td><td style="width: 49.65pt;" valign="top"><p>€61,530</p></td></tr>
    <tr>
      <td style="width: 120.25pt;" valign="top"><p>BMW M440i xDrive
        Coupé </p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>374</p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>500</p></td><td style="width: 63.8pt;" valign="top"><p>4.5</p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>249</p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>39.8 – 41.5</p></td><td style="width: 70.85pt;" valign="top"><p>8.5 – 7.7</p></td><td style="width: 49.65pt;" valign="top"><p>€98,820</p></td></tr>
    <tr>
      <td style="width: 120.25pt;" valign="top"><p>BMW 420i M Sport
        Convertible</p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>184</p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>300</p></td><td style="width: 63.8pt;" valign="top"><p>8.2</p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>234</p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>46.3 – 49.6</p></td><td style="width: 70.85pt;" valign="top"><p>8.7 – 5.2 </p></td><td style="width: 49.65pt;" valign="top"><p>€78,530</p></td></tr>
    <tr>
      <td style="width: 120.25pt;" valign="top"><p>BMW M440i xDrive
        Convertible</p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>374</p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>500</p></td><td style="width: 63.8pt;" valign="top"><p>4.9</p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>249</p></td><td style="width: 2.0cm;" valign="top"><p>38.2 – 40.9</p></td><td style="width: 70.85pt;" valign="top"><p>8.7 – 8.1</p></td><td style="width: 49.65pt;" valign="top"><p>€110,050</p></td></tr></table>
<p>
  <sup>*All figures relating to performance, fuel consumption and
    emissions are provisional. All the stated technical data including
    fuel consumption, electric range and emissions figures relate to the
    offering in the German market. Dimensions and measurements refer to
    vehicles with basic configuration in Germany. These may vary
    depending on the wheel/tyre size and items of optional equipment
    selected. **Some models are electronically limited.</sup></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Production of the new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4 Series
  Convertible will remain at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, which is also
  the birthplace of many other executive class and luxury segment cars
  from the brand, as well as the BMW 8 Series sports car and the
  high-performance BMW M4 models.</p>
<p>Order books for the BMW 4 Series Coupé and BMW 4 Series Convertible
  are open in Ireland from today, with two variants to choose from – the
  420i M Sport and the M440i xDrive. The new BMW 4 Series is available
  to order now priced from €61,530, with customer deliveries beginning
  in spring 2024.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Global segment leaders sharpen the sporting profile of the BMW brand.</strong></p>
<p>The evolution of the BMW 4 Series range is anchored in the product
  substance that has helped it achieve such outstanding popularity
  across all the major car markets. In a market dominated by German
  premium carmakers, the coupé and convertible enjoy clear leads in
  their respective segments both globally and in their key individual markets.</p>
<p>This sales success has been accompanied by an extraordinarily high
  level of customer satisfaction. In customer surveys, both the BMW 4
  Series Coupé and BMW 4 Series Convertible achieve excellent approval
  ratings. Customers placed particular emphasis on the dynamic driving
  characteristics and emotionally rich design of both models, as well as
  a premium feel characterised by high material and build quality. By
  attracting such positive responses from customers, the BMW 4 Series
  models have made a significant contribution to further enhancing the
  brand’s profile as a maker of dynamically exceptional and elegantly
  sporty premium cars.</p>
<p>
  <strong> </strong></p>
<p>
  <strong>Distinct characters with a shared focus on driving pleasure.</strong></p>
<p>For the past two model generations, BMW has grouped its premium
  midsize coupés and convertibles into their own model range. This has
  highlighted their particularly intense focus on delivering the driving
  pleasure for which the brand is renowned. The differentiation between
  the new BMW 4 Series models and the BMW 3 Series in terms of design
  can be found not only in their proportions and lines, but also their
  distinctive front-end visuals. Wider tracks and specific tuning for
  their chassis technology lay the groundwork for superlative dynamic
  prowess. Within the BMW 4 Series range, the coupé and convertible
  models represent distinct characters whose individual vehicle concepts
  target different priorities.</p>
<p>The BMW 4 Series Coupé combines its dynamically flowing lines and
  elegantly stretched proportions with a body optimised for extra
  handling agility and boasting exceptional torsional rigidity, plus a
  chassis tuned squarely for dynamic excellence. The individual-seat
  character of the two rear seats helps to ensure that the passengers in
  the second row also enjoy an exceptional driving experience. The
  folding function of the three-section split rear seat bench increases
  the versatility of the interior when it comes to accommodating larger
  items for leisure activities and longer trips away.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, passengers in the BMW 4 Series Convertible’s four seats
  can sample the sporty driving experience characteristic of the 4
  Series together with the joy of open-top motoring. A highlight feature
  specific to the BMW 4 Series Convertible is its panel bow soft-top
  roof, which combines the solidity of a retractable hardtop with the
  classical aesthetic of a fabric hood. The roof’s electric drive
  mechanism can be activated while travelling at up to 49km/h; the
  opening/closing process takes 18 seconds.<br />
  <br /></p>
<p>
  <strong>Exterior Design.<br />Striking visual cues point the way to
    captivating dynamics.</strong></p>
<p>Sporting potency and elegance are the key themes reflected with
  authenticity in the design of the BMW 4 Series models. Precise
  modifications to their exterior visuals enable the new BMW 4 Series
  Coupé and new BMW 4 Series Convertible to express their unique
  characters even more clearly. The new features sharpen the profile of
  the two models and provide eye-catching pointers to their captivating
  dynamics, exclusivity and technological advances.</p>
<p>With their distinctive lines and clean surface treatment in the
  brand’s modern design language, the coupé and convertible members of
  the BMW 4 Series line-up exude driving pleasure and inimitable style.
  With front foglamps no longer fitted, the generous surfaces of the
  front apron on the new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4 Series
  Convertible now have even greater visual impact. The features of the M
  Sport add further punch to the cars’ dynamic appearance. They include
  a diffuser element in the lower section of the rear bumper, which is
  now painted in Black high-gloss. In addition, the exhaust tailpipes
  integrated into the rear apron on the left and right have grown from
  90 millimetres to 100 millimetres in diameter. As an extension to the
  M Sport package, customers can also order their cars with the M Sport
  package Pro and M Carbon exterior package.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Newly designed headlights, innovative Laserlight rear lights.</strong></p>
<p>Design cues specific to the BMW 4 Series include the visually
  powerful front end shaped by slim LED headlights and a vertically
  arranged BMW kidney grille. The air intakes of the strikingly
  forward-angled grille have a mesh structure for M Sport models.. Their
  surround now comes in matte chrome.</p>
<p>The new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4 Series Convertible also
  feature visually and functionally upgraded headlights. The LED units
  in their inner workings, which provide all the light functions, have
  been redesigned and have a new structure. Low and high beam are
  generated from a single LED module. And a pair of vertical and subtly
  arrow-shaped LED units house the side light, daytime driving light and
  turn signal indicator functions. The technically focused look of the
  new light sources gives the headlights a high-quality and progressive appearance.</p>
<p>Adaptive LED Headlights with non-dazzling matrix high beam are
  available as an option. They can be identified by blue inlays and
  include urban lights and a cornering light function. The prism
  structure of the LED units for the urban lights provides a striking
  contrast against the uniform illumination of the daytime driving light units.</p>
<p>Also offered as part of the M Sport package Pro and if the Adaptive
  LED Headlights are specified are M Shadowline lights with dark inner
  accents. If the optional Comfort Access is fitted, the headlights
  generate a Welcome Light Animation once the driver and vehicle key
  come within three metres of the car.</p>
<p>The new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4 Series Convertible specified
  with Adaptive LED Headlights are also fitted with super-expressive
  Laserlight rear lights. This model-specific version of an innovative
  lighting effect employs a technology first seen in the BMW M4 CSL
  high-performance special edition produced in a limited run of 1,000
  examples. Here, laser diodes each illuminate a fibre optic bundle,
  giving the rear units an intricate light graphic. The precise lines of
  the three-dimensional Laserlight gives these rear lights – which are
  making their debut in a volume-produced car – an exclusive and
  unmistakable design.</p>
<p>
  <strong>New exterior paint shades and light-alloy wheels.</strong></p>
<p>Customers can give the outside of their new BMW 4 Series Coupé and
  new BMW 4 Series Convertible a personal touch with a choice of two
  solid and eight metallic paint finishes. Cape York Green metallic and
  Fire Red metallic are new additions to the range. And a wide variety
  of BMW Individual paint finishes and BMW Individual special paint
  finishes are also offered.</p>
<p>Attractive new additions can also be found in the selection of
  optional light-alloy wheels. The new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4
  Series Convertible are both offered for the first time with two new
  19-inch variants. The new M light-alloy wheels in Y-spoke design can
  be ordered in either Jet Black or a bi-colour finish.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Interior and equipment. <br />Progressive style and an aura of
    carefully honed refinement.</strong></p>
<p>Standard-fitted sport seats and newly designed steering wheels feed
  into the intensity of the driving experience in the new BMW 4 Series
  Coupé and new BMW 4 Series Convertible. The large BMW Curved Display
  brings a fresh and particularly modern interpretation of the driver
  focus for which the brand is renowned. High-quality, meticulously
  crafted materials and a new operating concept for ventilation and
  climate control systems add to the cockpit’s premium allure. The
  modifications carried out to the interior of the new BMW 4 Series
  Coupé and new BMW 4 Series Convertible ensure those on board can enjoy
  driving pleasure with progressive style and long-distance comfort in
  an ambience of carefully honed refinement.</p>
<p>Among the cutting-edge new features is a version of the optionally
  available seat surfaces that is making its debut in the new BMW 4
  Series Coupé and is produced using more sustainable methods. Added to
  which, new interior trim strips are available for both the coupé and
  convertible. And standard specification now also includes ambient
  lighting and electrically folding exterior mirrors. The range of
  optional equipment has been restructured to enable particularly
  targeted individualisation.</p>
<p>
  <strong>New steering wheels with standard gearshift paddles. </strong></p>
<p>The latest-generation steering wheels available for the new BMW 4
  Series Coupé and new BMW 4 Series Convertible stand out with their
  modern and sporty design. As standard, the driver will find in front
  of them a newly designed M leather steering wheel in three-spoke
  design with a flat-bottomed rim and a discreet centre marking.</p>
<p>The newly designed steering wheel has illuminated multifunction
  buttons and gearshift paddles. Now fitted as standard, the paddles
  enable particularly swift manual interventions in the gear selection
  process and underscore the sharper sporting profile of the new BMW 4
  Series models.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Detail revisions for the instrument panel, digital climate control.</strong></p>
<p>The introduction of the upgraded BMW iDrive with QuickSelect also
  brings improved operation of the ventilation and climate control
  functions in the new BMW 4 Series Coupé and in the new BMW 4 Series
  Convertible. This is a prime example of advanced digitalisation at
  work and enables a further reduction in the number of physical buttons
  and controls in the cockpit. Temperature selection, intensity of
  ventilation and – if the relevant features are specified – seat and
  steering wheel heating can now be adjusted by touch via the BMW Curved
  Display or by voice command with the help of the BMW Intelligent
  Personal Assistant. New adjustment controls for the air vent grilles
  in the centre of the instrument panel and on the driver’s and front
  passenger side of the cockpit allow the direction of airflow to be
  adjusted using rotating and tilting movements. Specifying optional
  Sensatec trim for the instrument panel means customers will now find a
  further refined surface structure which further highlights the
  interior’s modern premium ambience.</p>
<p>The standard ambient lighting in the new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new
  BMW 4 Series Convertible now also includes contour lighting integrated
  into the trim around the central seam vents. Like the lighting for the
  footwells, the storage compartment in the front section of the centre
  console and the door openers, this can be adjusted for colour and
  brightness according to personal preference. Users can choose from
  nine colours. The functionality of the interior lighting also includes
  an atmospheric Welcome and Goodbye Animation and light signals
  indicating an open door or incoming phone call.</p>
<p>
  <strong> </strong></p>
<p>
  <strong>Premiere for M Performtex seat covers in the new BMW 4 Series Coupé.</strong></p>
<p>The new BMW 4 Series Coupé comes with seat surfaces in black M
  Performtex as standard. Making its debut in a BMW model, this velours
  covering combines high material quality and a sporty design with low
  weight and a sustainability-optimised production method. Alternatively
  the standard-fit sport seats can be combined as an option with
  interior surfaces in Sensatec perforated.</p>
<p>Vernasca leather trim with decorative quilting is standard on the new
  BMW 4 Series Convertible and is now also offered in the new bi-colour
  variant Black/Red. Vernasca is also available as an option for the new
  BMW 4 Series Coupé. Both models can also be specified with BMW
  Individual Merino leather trim in three colours.</p>
<p>
  <strong>New interior trim strips, exclusive touches with CraftedClarity.</strong></p>
<p>The new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4 Series Convertible includes
  interior trim strips in Aluminium Rhombicle Anthracite as standard,
  whilst Fineline Light Brown open-pored and Grey Blue Ash open-pored
  fine-wood trim, and M interior trim carbon fibre are available as options.</p>
<p>The use of extremely high-quality materials also allows distinctive
  touches to be included in other areas of the interior to enhance its
  modern premium character. Electroplated applications for the control
  panel in the doors, which includes the window controls and locking
  switch, are available for the new BMW 4 Series Coupé and the new BMW 4
  Series Convertible. And customers can also specify CraftedClarity
  glass applications – another new addition to the options list. These
  give the gear selector lever, BMW iDrive Controller and Start/Stop
  button a particular air of exclusivity, both visually and in how they
  feel to the touch.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Powertrain and driving experience.<br />Powerful, efficient
    and supremely assured.</strong></p>
<p>The line-up of powertrains for the new BMW 4 Series range comprises
  powerful and highly efficient petrol engines featuring BMW TwinPower
  Turbo technology and electrification in the form of 48V mild hybrid
  technology. All the drive units deliver an exceptional blend of
  sporting driving pleasure and fuel economy, all are part of the
  current modular generation of Efficient Dynamics engines and all are
  paired with an eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission as standard.
  The shift paddles on the steering wheel, allow quick manual
  interventions in the gear selection process, adding to the dynamic
  driving experience.</p>
<p>Straight-six engines can be found under the bonnet of the M
  Performance versions in both model series. The line-up also includes a
  four-cylinder petrol engine developing 184 hp. The engine’s power is
  fed to the road via either classical rear-wheel drive or the BMW
  xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system fitted to the M440i models.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Mild hybrid technology optimises power delivery and efficiency.</strong></p>
<p>The six-cylinder in-line engine available for the new BMW 4 Series
  Coupé and new BMW 4 Series Convertible, come with 48V mild hybrid
  technology for sharper power delivery and greater efficiency. The
  auxiliary electric drive takes the form of a 48V starter generator and
  makes output of 11 hp instantly available in response to the slightest
  movement of the accelerator. This electric boost enhances the drive
  system’s dynamic response when accelerating off the line and putting
  in mid-range bursts of speed. The electric drive unit also assists the
  engine when travelling at a constant speed, allowing it to operate
  within an efficiency-optimised load range as often as possible.</p>
<p>The mild hybrid system additionally allows the use of electric power
  recuperated via Brake Energy Regeneration and stored in a 48V battery.
  The energy harvested efficiently in this way is not only used for the
  auxiliary electric drive, but also fed to the 12V electrical system
  with the help of a voltage transformer. This allows the vehicle’s
  electrical consumers to be operated even more efficiently.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Bespoke chassis technology for a sporty driving experience.</strong></p>
<p>Excellent body rigidity, intelligent lightweight design, 50:50 weight
  distribution and optimised aerodynamic properties provide an ideal
  basis for endowing the new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4 Series
  Convertible with remarkably agile and dynamic handling abilities. This
  is further helped by sophisticated chassis technology that has been
  tuned precisely for the weight spread at hand.</p>
<p>Lift-related dampers refine the balance between captivating sporting
  prowess and superb long-distance comfort. M Sport suspension is fitted
  as standard, with optional adaptive M suspension  available to further
  customise the car’s character.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Wide variety of systems for automated driving and parking.</strong></p>
<p>The range of systems for automated driving and parking is just as
  extensive. The new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4 Series Convertible
  are fitted as standard with the front collision warning system with
  brake intervention, Cruise Control with brake function, Speed Limit
  Info with no-overtaking indicator, manual Speed Limit Assist and Lane
  Departure Warning with lane return. The standout optional extra is the
  Driving Assistant Professional package comprising the Steering and
  Lane Control Assistant, Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go
  function, automatic Speed Limit Assist, route speed control and
  traffic light recognition.</p>
<p>Park Distance Control with sensors at both the front and rear is also
  part of standard specification. The Parking Assistant, which also
  comes as standard, enables automated manoeuvring into and out of
  parking spaces, as well as featuring a Reversing Assist Camera and the
  Reversing Assistant. There is also the option of the Parking Assistant
  Plus with Park View, Panorama View and Remote 3D View functions.</p>
<p>
  <strong>The M Performance models in the new BMW 4 Series range.
    <br />Distinctive characters top the model range.</strong></p>
<p>The new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4 Series Convertible range is
  spearheaded by elite sporting models cast in the familiar M mould. The
  performance cars from BMW M GmbH showcase the dynamic potential woven
  into the vehicle concepts of the BMW 4 Series range to highly
  impressive effect. Extremely powerful six-cylinder in-line engines, a
  bespoke chassis set-up and signature M design cues both inside and out
  mark them out as a proposition apart.</p>
<p>The M Performance models in the BMW 4 Series are available in Ireland
  with a 3.0 litre petrol engine. The M-typical performance attributes
  of the straight-six petrol units are underpinned by, among other
  things, the latest M TwinPower Turbo technology. The 48V mild hybrid
  technology, with an output of 11 hp, also produces an electric boost
  effect that gives the engines even sharper response.</p>
<p>The six-cylinder in-line petrol engine in the BMW M440i xDrive Coupé
  and BMW M440i xDrive Convertible generates maximum output of 374 hp
  and peak torque of 500 Nm (369 lb-ft). M Sport suspension with
  variable sport steering can be found on the standard equipment list
  for the range-topping models, along with an eight-speed Steptronic
  Sport transmission with an ultra-sharp shift action, M Sport brakes
  and the M Sport differential.</p>
<p>
  <strong>New-look BMW kidney grille, black tailpipe finishers as
    standard. </strong></p>
<p>An array of select design flourishes announces the dynamic character
  of the M Performance models even more vividly. For instance, the new
  edition of these models features a BMW kidney grille with a surround
  in Black high-gloss and horizontally arranged bars adorned by an M
  logo. All the front apron elements that were previously finished in
  Cerium Grey now come in Black high-gloss. As a result, the models’
  appearance when viewed from the front recalls the design of the BMW M4
  high-performance sports cars to an even greater extent.</p>
<p>At the rear end of the M Performance models, trapezoidal tailpipe
  trim signals the presence of the ultra-potent power unit under the
  bonnet. They are now in Black high-gloss as standard, meaning that all
  elements of the M High-gloss Shadowline trim option are already
  included in the standard specification of these models.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Exclusive touches: M exterior mirror caps, carbon fibre
    diffuser. </strong></p>
<p>Another design element from the BMW M4 range has been incorporated
  into the flanks of the latest M Performance models from the BMW 4
  Series, with M exterior mirrors in twin-stalk design included as a
  standard feature.</p>
<p>The optional M Carbon exterior package comprises exterior mirror caps
  and inserts for the outer air intakes made from carbon
  fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP). The new BMW 4 Series Coupé also
  sports a carbon-fibre Gurney lip rear spoiler. This optional extra
  also adds a carbon-fibre diffuser in the lower section of the rear
  apron that is exclusive to the M Performance models.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Heightened sports car ambience in the cabin on M Performance
    models. </strong></p>
<p>Sport seats trimmed in the new M Performtex upholstery for Coupé
  models and Vernasca leather for the Convertible, interior trim
  elements in Aluminium Rhombicle Anthracite, M door sill trim, M
  pedals, an M driver’s footrest and M-specific graphics for the BMW
  Curved Display characterise the distinctive aura inside the M
  Performance models. M Sport seats trimmed in Vernasca leather can be
  specified as an option for the range-topping versions of the new BMW 4
  Series Coupé and are available in a choice of Black with blue contrast
  quilting or the new Black/Coral Red bi-colour finish.</p>
<p>A new version of the M leather steering wheel turns up the sports car
  feel inside the flagship models another notch. Its flat-bottomed rim,
  red centre marker and contrast stitching in BMW M GmbH colours help to
  make the driving experience aboard the M Performance models in the new
  BMW 4 Series range even more engaging.</p>
<p>
  <strong> </strong></p>
<p>
  <strong>Display and control/operation system, connectivity. <br />The
    new BMW Operating System 8.5 and innovative digital services.</strong></p>
<p>The advances made in terms of digitalisation in the latest edition of
  the BMW 4 Series are also clear to see. This is mainly thanks to the
  upgraded BMW iDrive display and control/operation system with
  QuickSelect based on BMW Operating System 8.5. In order to provide
  intuitive, easy control of numerous functions along with access to
  innovative digital services, the latest-generation BMW iDrive system
  fitted in the new BMW 4 Series Coupé and the new BMW 4 Series
  Convertible features a new-look home screen and QuickSelect rapid
  access tech, bringing an improved menu structure that takes its cue
  from consumer electronics devices.</p>
<p>The enhanced BMW iDrive featuring QuickSelect is packaged together
  with the BMW Curved Display and BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant,
  meaning it has been carefully geared to operation using the
  touchscreen and natural language. The control/operation system in the
  new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4 Series Convertible additionally
  comprises multifunction buttons on the steering wheel and, as an
  option, the BMW Head-Up Display. The new BMW iDrive helps to deliver a
  focused, assured driving experience by showing the right information
  in the right place.</p>
<p>
  <strong>BMW iDrive with QuickSelect: functions shown on a single level
    and selectable with rapid-access tech. </strong></p>
<p>The new BMW Operating System 8.5 home screen continuously displays
  the navigation system’s map view or other individually configurable
  graphics on the control display. On the same level, widgets appear in
  a vertical arrangement on the driver’s side of the display. Drivers
  can switch between them with a vertical swipe of the finger. The
  QuickSelect feature allows the function selected in this way to be
  activated directly without having to enter a submenu. And once the
  relevant settings have been chosen, a quick tap on the home icon at
  the lower edge of the control display is all it takes to return to the
  home screen. Icons for direct access to the climate control menu, All
  Apps menu and, if activated, Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ can also
  now be found next to the home icon.</p>
<p>The new flat menu structure makes it much easier to activate the
  desired functions and settings. The digital content – just like the
  hardware in the form of the BMW Curved Display – is designed to
  enhance the driver focus for which BMW is renowned.</p>
<p>
  <strong> </strong></p>
<p>
  <strong>BMW Maps navigation system now with Augmented View. </strong></p>
<p>The cloud-based BMW Maps navigation system forms part of the standard
  BMW Live Cockpit Plus. Following the introduction of BMW Operating
  System 8.5 in the new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4 Series
  Convertible, the system now makes it even easier to input destinations
  and can offer additional information while driving.</p>
<p>Another new feature is the Augmented View function which, like the
  BMW Head-Up Display, is available by specifying the optional BMW Live
  Cockpit Professional. This supplements the navigation system’s map
  display by showing a live video stream of the driver’s view on the
  control display or instrument cluster and augmenting it with tips and
  information to match the context. At confusing junctions, for
  instance, an animated directional arrow is integrated into the video
  image to help the driver take the best turn-off for the planned route.
  The Augmented View function can also come to the driver’s aid when
  searching for a parking spot by showing supplementary information.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Personalisation using the BMW ID and My BMW App. </strong></p>
<p>Drivers of the new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4 Series
  Convertible will also find it easier to use their BMW ID to
  personalise the user experience. In future, signing in to the vehicle
  by using a smartphone to scan a QR code is all it will take to import
  the customer’s personal profile, synchronise settings and
  automatically link the key detected in the vehicle with the BMW ID.</p>
<p>The vehicle is also added to the My BMW App without the customer
  having to do anything. Available free of charge from the app stores
  for both iOS and Android, the My BMW App acts as a universal digital
  interface that provides information at any time on the vehicle’s
  status, for example, its remaining range and any servicing and
  maintenance requirements. Depending on the car’s specification, it
  also enables remote operation of functions such as locating the
  vehicle, locking and unlocking the doors or monitoring the car’s
  immediate vicinity and interior with Remote View. The My BMW app can
  additionally be used to send destination addresses from a smartphone
  to the vehicle’s navigation system. The My Trips feature including
  Efficiency Trainer and monthly review provides the user with data and
  evaluations for distances travelled, fuel consumption and average speed.</p>
<p>
  <strong> </strong></p>
<p>
  <strong> </strong></p>
<p>
  <strong>Optimum connectivity with Personal eSIM and 5G mobile standard.</strong></p>
<p>Customers of the new BMW 4 Series Coupé and the news BMW 4 Series
  Convertible can activate the Personal eSIM as standard, in addition to
  the vehicle’s built-in mobile SIM. This enables the vehicle to use the
  5G mobile communications standard. The Personal eSIM allows the
  customer to use the communications and connectivity functions covered
  by their mobile contract from their car with ease – even in situations
  where they don’t have their smartphone with them. This also includes
  data streaming via the WiFi hotspot.</p>
<p>A low-radiation connection to the vehicle’s exterior antenna is used
  for making phone calls and streaming data via the Personal eSIM. All
  phone functions can be operated with the BMW iDrive system or the BMW
  Intelligent Personal Assistant. The Personal eSIM can be used in all
  countries where BMW Connected Drive services are available. It extends
  the customer’s existing mobile phone contract, which may result in
  additional costs.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Taking steps to further reduce the company’s carbon footprint.</strong></p>
<p>Highly efficient engines, intelligent lightweight design and
  optimised aerodynamic attributes make a significant contribution to
  enhancing driving pleasure in the new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4
  Series Convertible, at the same time as lowering fuel consumption and
  emissions. Meanwhile, the 48V mild hybrid technology deployed on
  certain models sharpens power delivery and improves efficiency. As
  well as the bonnet, front side panels and doors, numerous chassis
  components are also made from aluminium. And with a Cd as low as 0.25
  in the case of the coupé and as low as 0.27 for the convertible, the
  two models can claim an impressive drag coefficient.</p>
<p>The sport seats for the new BMW 4 Series Coupé are trimmed in M
  Performtex – the first time this surface material has been available
  in the brand’s models – as part of a new production process generating
  lower CO2 emissions. The new EfficiencyCoach in the My BMW App offers
  helpful tips for more efficient driving. To this end, this assistant
  system analyses the fuel consumption figures and compares them with
  both the figures from the previous month and those achieved by other
  drivers in the community with comparable engines. It then uses this
  information as the basis for recommendations on more efficient driving.</p>
<p>In the interests of creating an even more sustainable overall
  concept, growing importance is attached to the use of secondary raw
  materials –alongside further optimised use of materials and
  energy-optimised production methods. For the BMW brand, the twin goals
  of increasing sustainability and achieving premium standards are
  inextricably linked, rather than competing factors.</p>
<p>As well as working tirelessly to optimise vehicle efficiency, the BMW
  Group is committed to the Paris Climate Agreement. And it has teamed
  up with the renowned Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) to put in
  place CO2e reduction targets for its supply chain, production and use
  phase as part of its drive to achieve climate neutrality. At the heart
  of the company’s ambitious sustainability goals is the aim of cutting
  CO2 emissions by 40 per cent per vehicle across the entire value chain
  by 2030, compared with the figure from 2019. At the same time, the BMW
  Group is pursuing the objective of full climate neutrality throughout
  the value chain by 2050 at the latest.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Original BMW Accessories and BMW M Performance Parts for even
    more customisation. </strong></p>
<p>In addition to the M Sport package, M Sport package Pro and M Carbon
  exterior package available as factory-fit options, the BMW M
  Performance Parts range offers further scope to sharpen the profile of
  the new BMW 4 Series Coupé and new BMW 4 Series Convertible.</p>
<p>The model-specific retrofit options from the Original BMW Accessories
  range have been developed using the proven expertise of BMW M GmbH in
  motorsport. They underscore the dynamic aura of the new BMW 4 Series
  Coupé and new BMW 4 Series Convertible and rise to the technical
  challenges presented by the need for lightweight design and
  aerodynamics. With exclusive design, high-class materials and
  top-notch quality, these items for the exterior, chassis and cockpit
  go the extra mile to transfer the feel of the race track to the road.</p>
<p>Among the items available to enhance the cars with further
  race-inspired looks are the M Performance front ornamental grille
  carbon fibre and the M Performance side sill attachment part carbon
  fibre. The light-alloy wheels available for the new BMW 4 Series Coupé
  and new BMW 4 Series Convertible likewise enhance their visual
  exclusivity and can be ordered in 18-inch or 19-inch format. Also
  offered are 20-inch M Performance forged wheels. With their
  weight-reduced construction and fitment with mixed-size/sports tyres
  for optimised transfer of cornering forces, they also enhance the
  dynamic performance of the cars. Interior equipment highlights include
  the M Performance seat back pans in Alcantara/carbon fibre, the M
  Performance interior trim strips carbon fibre and the M Performance
  door sill trim carbon fibre.<strong>
    <br /></strong>
  <br />
  <strong>                                                                             ENDS</strong></p>
<p>
  <sup>*All figures relating to performance, fuel consumption and
    emissions are provisional. All the stated technical data including
    fuel consumption, electric range and emissions figures relate to the
    offering in the German market. Dimensions and measurements refer to
    vehicles with basic configuration in Germany. These may vary
    depending on the wheel/tyre size and items of optional equipment
    selected. **Electronically limited.<br />
    <br /></sup></p>
<p>
  <sup>Fuel consumption, CO2 emission figures and power consumption were
    measured using the methods required according to Regulation VO (EC)
    2007/715 as amended. The figures are calculated using a vehicle
    fitted with basic equipment in Germany, the ranges stated take into
    account differences in selected wheel and tyre sizes as well as the
    optional equipment. They may change during configuration. <br />
    <br />For further details of the official fuel consumption figures
    and official specific CO2 emissions of new cars, please refer to the
    "Manual on fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and power
    consumption of new cars", available at sales outlets, from
    Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760
    Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at </sup>
  <a href="https://www.dat.de/co2/"><sup>https://www.dat.de/co2/</sup></a>
  <sup>.</sup></p>
<p>
  <strong> </strong></p>
<p>
  <strong>The BMW Group</strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p>With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, the BMW
  Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and
  motorcycles and also provides premium financial and mobility services.
  The BMW Group production network comprises over 30 production sites
  worldwide; the company has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>In 2022, the BMW Group sold nearly 2.4 million passenger vehicles and
  more than 202,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax in the
  financial year 2022 was € 23.5 billion on revenues amounting to
  € 142.6 billion. As of 31 December 2022, the BMW Group had a workforce
  of 149,475 employees.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The success of the BMW Group has always been based on long-term
  thinking and responsible action. The company set the course for the
  future at an early stage and consistently makes sustainability and
  efficient resource management central to its strategic direction, from
  the supply chain through production to the end of the use phase of all products.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>www.bmwgroup.com<br />
  <br /></p>
<p>
  <a href="http://www.press.bmwgroup.ie">www.press.bmwgroup.ie</a></p>
<p>
  <strong>BMW Media:</strong></p>
<p>@ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BMW.Ireland/">BMW Ireland Facebook</a></p>
<p>@ <a href="https://twitter.com/BMWireland?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">BMW
    Ireland Twitter</a></p>
<p>@ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bmwireland/">BMW Ireland Instagram</a></p>
<p>@ <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bmw-group-ireland">BMW
    Ireland LinkedIn</a></p>
<p>@ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjqFLXS3jZP6sz46uIYIGoA">BMW
    Ireland YouTube</a></p>
<p>
  <strong> </strong></p>
<p>
  <strong>For further information, please contact:</strong></p>
<p>Laura Condron | Corporate Communications & Events Manager | 086
  047 7549 | <a href="mailto:Laura.Condron@BMW.ie">Laura.Condron@BMW.ie</a></p>
<p>
  <strong> </strong></p>
<p>
  <strong> </strong></p><div class="import-contacts-wrapper"><div class="import-contact">Press Contact: Laura Condron<br>Tel: +353-1-8628-214<br>E-mail: <a href="mailto:laura.condron@bmw.ie">laura.condron@bmw.ie</a></div></div></div>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Press Kit,Coupé,Convertible,4 Series,G22,G23,Product,BMW]]></category>
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  <strong>Munich.</strong> In consideration of the current situation the
  presentation of the new BMW 4 Series Coupé takes place in a digital form.</p>
<p>
  <br clear="all" />The broadcast of the live stream can be watched on
    <strong>Tuesday, June 02<sup>th</sup> 2020</strong>
  <strong>at 06:00 pm CEST</strong> on <a href="http://www.live.bmwgroup.com/en%3chttp:/www.live.bmwgroup.com/en">www.live.bmwgroup.com/en only.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Other @BMWGroup social media channels will stream it at a later time:</p>
<p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bmwgroup/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/bmwgroup/</a></p>
<p>Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/BMWGroup">http://twitter.com/BMWGroup</a></p>
<p>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/BMWGroup">http://www.facebook.com/BMWGroup</a></p>
<p>YouTube: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/BMWGroupView">http://www.youtube.com/BMWGroupView</a></p><div class="import-contacts-wrapper"><div class="import-contact">Press Contact: Kai Lichte<br>Tel: +49-341-445-38000<br>E-mail: <a href="mailto:kai.lichte@bmwgroup.com">kai.lichte@bmwgroup.com</a></div></div></div>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Press Release,Coupé,4 Series,G22,Product,BMW]]></category>
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