Equipped with the optional 7-speed double-clutch transmission, the M4 Coupe Competition will sprint from zero to 100 kph in 4 seconds while the standard M4 Coupe will take 4.1 seconds.

That was a big draw for me. When in Sport mode, for example, performance-related information is displayed such as speed, engine revs and current output. Everything else about the car is perfect for me. The upgraded 2017 BMW 4 Series range will arrive in Australia this June, with headline changes being the addition of new LED lighting, iDrive 6 and revised suspension tuning — and price hikes of up to $2000.

As for the 4 Series Convertible, the suspension settings remain unchanged.

The facelifted 4 Series will use the same engines as before. Gero has worked in the motoring space for the last four years and enjoys driving and photographing the latest cars.

On the 16 January 2017 , BMW debuted its latest facelift, or LCI (Life Cycle Impulse), for the BMW 4 … Would highly recommend this car. Would highly recommend this car.

Additional cost for actually fixing the problem. The facelifted 4 Series borrows styling cues from the 2012 BMW Concept 4 Series Coupe seen in the hexagonal full-LED headlights, large air intake with bars and the full rear LED taillights. Double stitching is now found on the instrument panel. The 4 Series LCI can't come soon enough for BMW, with the coupe and convertible models' sales down about to 15 per cent this year to 344 units, way behind the much newer Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe/convertible range (912, up more than 700 per cent). The refreshed 4 Series features twin bi-LED headlights and LED fog lamps as standard while full-LED adaptive headlights with LED indicators are offered as an option.

There’s also better ‘Nora’ leather on the steering wheel, new wiper and indicator stalks, claimed tactile improvements to other touch points, and BMW navigation professional with the iDrive 6 infotainment system that premiered on the new G30 5 Series. Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive. The electric-assisted steering has also been tweaked to complement the claimed handling improvements, while the polarising Variable Sport Steering (variable ratio) system is now optional on all variants.

A redesigned rear apron and newly designed elongated L-shaped LED taillights are seen with the indicators taking up a larger area towards the inner section of the light housing. All prices include a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan. The 435i Gran Coupé is approximately 91 kg (200 lb) heavier than the equivalent F30 335i sedan.

The claimed 0-100km/h time is 7.5 seconds for the coupe, 7.7sec for the GC and 8.4sec for the convertible with folding hard-top. BMW M3 & M4 revealed, but no manuals for SA!

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Adaptive M suspension remains standard, thankfully. On the inside, you will notice a number of changes. Customers can also choose between 3 new upholstery colours including Midnight Blue Dakota leather, Cognac Dakota leather and Ivory White Dakota leather with contrast stitching and piping.

The only thing I didn't like is they changed their warranty program in 2017, so the maintenance is not included.

Furthermore, the optional ConnectedDrive navigation package includes a WiFi hotspot that can provide Internet connectivity for up to 10 devices and 2 USB ports are found in the centre console should you need them. Key Specifications for 2017 BMW 4 Series Fuel Economy 7.3 - 12.2 City/HWY combined.