BMW recently unveiled the facelifted 4 Series and Convertible Convertible, as well as the facelifted M4 and M4 Convertible, with the main changes to the front and rear taillights, steering wheel, and air conditioning interfaces, and even the LaserLight laser taillights that are the first to be seen in the brand's production cars, and the latest BMW Operating System 85 system, AR augmented reality navigation and other technologies, the 4 Series diesel models are all imported with BSG 48V light gasoline electric system, and the original factory of the new two-car series is expected to start production in March 2024.
In addition to the previous minor interior changes, the facelifted 4 Series and M4 have undergone major changes to the interior and exterior details. First of all, in the facelifted 4 Series segment, the main focus is on the M Sport model, which has been changed to a black horizontal grille design in response to the past dot-like shape in the oversized upright kidney tank guard, and the LED headlight clusters on both sides are similar to the 5 Series and facelifted X5 families, introducing dual-arrow daytime running lights and providing breathing directional light effects. Adaptive LED headlights are also available as an option, with an exclusive blue inlaid trim in addition to the active high beams, and even a blacked-out M Shadowline headlight cluster on the M Sport Package, which can also be paired with the Comfort Access system to provide a welcome light animation, but the laser headlights option has been removed after the facelift.
The facelifted model is available with the M Sport package, which is also trimmed in black under the front and rear bumpers, and the diameter of the double-sided single-outlet tailpipes has been increased from 90mm to 100mm, and the factory also offers the more advanced M Sport Package Pro and M Carbon Package.
For the first time, the facelifted 4 Series is available with Laserlight taillights, which were first seen in the BMW M4 CSL performance model limited to 1,000 units, but are now devolved to commercial cars, with three layers of L-shaped laser light bars overlapping within the light clusters to create a strong visual tension. The facelift also gets three new 19-inch wheels, as well as two new colours, Cape York Green and Fire Red Metallic.
In the facelifted M4 variant, the exterior changes are largely the same as those of the facelifted 4 Series, with the LED headlight clusters also introducing twin arrow daytime running lights and breathing turn signals. The Adaptive LED headlight combination is also equipped with blue recognition, and has Urban Light lighting and cornering lights, and the system will even switch the light type according to the navigation map, and the headlight group will not activate the low beam until the speed is 35 kilometers per hour. The optional M Shadow Line is available in a blacked-out headlamp design, although the laser headlamps are also not available in the facelift.
The facelifted M4 also offers Laserlight taillights, which are overlapped by three layers of L-shaped laser strips in the light clusters, giving the facelifted M4 a more dynamic effect. The M4 Coupé gets a facelift with M-lettered stripes on the hood and rear bonnet, and a steel roof with a sunroof is available free of charge to replace the existing carbon fibre roof, which can also be painted in black on the steel roof.
Import BMW OS 85 Interface.
Step inside the facelifted 4 Series, which has roughly the same layout in the overall centre console as the upgraded iDrive 8, also topped by a 123-inch digital meter, and 14The 9-inch central control screen is combined with a floating integrated curved screen, but it is upgraded to the original BMW Operating System 8 after a facelift5 System version (OS 8.)5), the most important introduction of the zero-layer menu concept, with the map as the home screen, and the home screen has a quickselect shortcut menu, and the new car also adds AR augmented reality navigation configuration for the first time.
However, in addition to the above-mentioned system differences, the facelifted 4 Series also introduces a new flat-bottomed three-spoke steering wheel design, and its version with M steering wheel adopts a flat-bottom design below, and the sides of the steering wheel are also changed to black piano paint trim plates, and the air vents in the car are also like those of the X5 and other cars, with no exposed blades. **The saddle has been refacelifted with CraftedClarity crystal gear lever, iDrive knob, engine start button and more.
The facelifted seats come standard with Sensatec leather sports car seats, Vernasca leather stitching or BMW Individual Merino leather. For the first time, the facelift is equipped with the brand's first-ever M Performtex seat, which is covered in velvet for a lightweight and sustainable nature.
In the facelifted M4 segment, its cockpit is also made up of 123-inch digital meter, and 14The 9-inch central control screen is composed of a floating integrated curved screen, and the central control system is equipped with M's exclusive BMW Operating System 8The 5 system, the interior of the car also follows the 4 Series changes for the three-spoke steering wheel, air conditioning vents, etc., but to add a warm style, the facelifted M4 is also equipped with a suede steering wheel with M1 M2 buttons and 12 o'clock markers, and the center console**and**saddle are covered with a large amount of carbon fibre.
In terms of power, the facelifted 4 Series is offered in the first wave of gasoline 420i, 430i xdrive, and M440i xdrive, as well as diesel 420D, 420D xdrive, 430d xdrive, and M440D, of which only the gasoline model is still equipped with the BSG 48V light gasoline electric system, and the diesel model includes all 420D, 430D, and M440D The 48V system delivers 8kW of power equivalent to 11 hp and contributes to a reduction of 9 grams of CO2 emissions per kilometer. Both the 420i and 430i models are equipped with a 2The 0-litre inline-4 turbocharged engine produces 184 hp for the 420i, 245 hp for the 430i, and 374 hp for the M440i.
For the diesel model, the 420D is equipped with a 20-litre inline 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine with 190 hp; 430d is 30-litre inline 6-cylinder turbodiesel engine with 286 hp; The M440D is equipped with a 30-litre inline 6-cylinder twin-turbo diesel engine with 340 hp.
The M4 variant is available in three versions: the standard 480 hp, the rear-wheel drive Competition model with 510 hp, and the Competition M Xdrive all-wheel drive model with 530 hp. All models are equipped with 3The 0-litre inline-6-cylinder M Twin Power twin-turbo engine is available in the standard version, while the rear-wheel drive Competition and all-wheel drive Competition are both powered by a sporty 8-speed M Steptronic manual transmission, while the rear-wheel drive Competition model produces the same output as before the facelift, with a maximum power of 510 hp at 6,250 rpm and 650 Nm. m 2,750 5,500 rpm; The facelifted all-wheel drive Competition model has a higher output than before the facelift, with a maximum horsepower of 510 hp to 530 hp at 6,250 rpm and a maximum torque of 650 Nm. Meters 2,750 5,730 rpm, rear-wheel drive version of the stationary acceleration to 39 seconds, 4WD version advances to 3In 5 seconds, the optional M Driver package can increase the top speed from 250 km/h to 290 km/h.