Each passenger should be able to bring along a decent-sized suitcase. In terms of cargo capacity, the coupe's trunk doesn't seem to lose that much in comparison to the 3 Series sedan (certainly not the 5 cubic-foot difference the specs would suggest). Getting into the back seat is even made tolerable by a power-operated mechanism that, while slow, remembers where the front seat was last placed. As a result, both body styles are far more practical than their competitors (even BMW's own 8 Series isn't as spacious in the back seat). There's actually decent legroom back there for folks of average height in both, though reduced headroom in the coupe will make it a tight fit for anyone surpassing 6 feet. The back seat is surprisingly spacious for a coupe, and even more surprisingly spacious for a convertible. While that isn't great news when it comes to being a lithe, sporting coupe, it does improve the 4 Series' day-to-day functionality. This is the biggest 3/4 Series generation ever, growing to proportions that 20 years ago would've been in the same ballpark as the 5 Series. Android Auto is also added for 2021, and we're happy to report that we haven't had the same frustrating connection issues with Apple CarPlay in recent BMW test vehicles. That said, iDrive is still pretty complex, and some may find its menu structure a little overwhelming, especially at first. Basically, it allows you to operate the car as you'd prefer. We generally like it, especially the myriad ways to accomplish the same tasks – knob, buttons, touchscreen, voice controls. The 4 Series comes standard with the latest BMW iDrive 7.0 tech interface. To dig a little deeper, check out our 3 Series Interior Driveway Test as virtually everything we mention in it also applies to the 4 Series. Considering that controls are still easily reached and there's storage aplenty, we think it's a net positive, even if the design remains more staid than what you'd find in the Mercedes C-Class Coupe. Like that of its four-door sibling, the new 4 Series interior sacrifices some ergonomic functionality in favor of a more eye-catching design with richer materials. ![]() The 4 Series interior design and in-car technology are identical to that of the 3 Series, so forgive us if much of what you're about to read generously borrows from our 3 Series review. What's the 4 Series interior and in-car technology like? The 4 Series Gran Coupe won't be sold for 2021, but will be making a comeback for 2022 along with what is effectively the electric version, the BMW i4. You can read all about the extensive other updates in our 4 Series Coupe first drive review and our 4 Series Convertible first drive review, although with the latter, the biggest difference is the adoption of an impressively well insulated soft top in place of the heavier and more complex retractable hardtop. Remember, the 4 Series used to be called the 3 Series Coupe and Convertible, and despite the name change (and now a much different face), the connection continues. The 4 Series is completely new for 2021, adapting the current-generation 3 Series architecture that debuted two years ago. Basically, it represents all that a great luxury sport coupe or convertible can be … you just have to be OK with that nose. ![]() It's also impressively luxurious, with abundant feature content, an impressively refined ride and surprising interior space. ![]() It's certainly a sharper, more compelling car to drive than its predecessor – the base 430i in particular is bound to engage more than its few remaining competitors ( Mercedes C 300, Audi A5 and Infiniti Q60). Should the metaphor not be clear, just like Cyrano de Bergerac. However, let's move beyond that nose for the rest of this 4 Series review and see if this new luxury sport coupe and convertible has enough other talents and general panache to overcome its face. We could easily see an emergency restyle in two or three years. That's most definitely not the case in 2021, and judging by the uproar by BMW fans and car enthusiasts in general (plus our own guttural reactions to the thing), it hasn't proven popular. Keen to make a bolder, even controversial design statement, BMW has expanded its signature kidney grille to an extent not seen since the early 1950s when tall radiator grilles were still found on virtually every car on Earth. Like Cyrano de Bergerac, it's impossible to get past the nose of the 2021 BMW 4 Series coupe and convertible. 2021 BMW 4 Series Review | What's new, pricing, 430i vs M440i explained If you get past that nose (and that's a big if), you'll find a well-rounded luxury coupe
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