BMW 4 Series full details: Price, specification and UK release date

We give you the lowdown on the brand new BMW 4 series, the newest addition to the BMW family.

The BMW 4 Series will be available in the UK from October

BMW has revealed the new 4 Series Coupé, which is the fourth generation of BMW’s mid-size coupé (previously known as the BMW 3 Series Coupé). It's the first BMW to be given the '4 Series' classification.

Here are all the essential details:

The 4 Series is lighter, lower and wider than the outgoing 3 Series coupe.
It has the lowest centre of gravity of any car in the BMW line-up.
The suspension is tailored specifically for a sportier driving character with a unique spring and shock package, along with 4-Series-specific wheel alignment specs.
Specific to the 4 Series are what BMW calls "air breathers" towards the back of the front wheels to reduce drag.
According to BMW, the 4 Series has aerodynamic lift qualities that match the current M3.
Four-cylinder, 2.0-litre petrol engine with power outputs of 184 bhp and 245 bhp, and 3.0 litre petrol with 306 bhp.
BMW estimates 0 to 60 mph sprints in 5.7 seconds for the 428i and 5.3 seconds for the 435i.
Average fuel consumption tops out at 61.4 mpg on the 420d.

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BMW 4 Series trim levels

BMW 4 Series trim levels include base, Sport Line, Luxury Line and M Sport packages (differentiated by interior and exterior colours and material choices).

The 4 Series is available with a colour head-up display, full LED headlights and 6.5-inch display including navigation and the iDrive interface.

A high performance M Sport M4 version with around 450bhp is expected at a later date.

All models come with a 6-speed manual gearbox but there will also be the option of an automatic gearbox with eight gears.

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3 Series Coupé vs. 4 Series

The new BMW 4 Series is better equipped than the 3 Series Coupe it replaces, with front and rear parking sensors, heated front seats, digital radio, leather seats, cruise control and air-conditioning all fitted as standard.

The new 4 Series also demonstrates improved styling (interior and exterior), a lower centre of gravity.

BMW 4 Series price and release date

UK BMW 4 Series sales will start in October, with prices starting at £31,575 for a 420d SE.

BMW is expected to add a convertible and possibly a Gran Sport to the 4 Series range within the next 6 months.

BMW has extensive information on the 4 Series on their own website, including an interview with BMW Head of Design, Karim Habib. Our Harry Fairbairn BMW branches are located in Glasgow, Irvine and Kirkcaldy, and we'll be stocking the car from October.