Need sportiness? Dial 4
The BMW 4 Series Coupe is now here
DISCERNING MOTORISTS who seek a heightened level of car athleticism and exclusivity are in for a treat, as SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp. — the country’s official importer and distributor of BMW vehicles — recently launched the much-anticipated BMW 4 Series Coupe in the Philippines. The 4 Series is the sister model of BMW’s highly popular 3 Series; also manufactured in Munich but set apart via its knack for greater sporting ability and driving exclusivity.
The new BMW 4 Series Coupe now takes a significant design departure from the 3 Series — characterized by its controversially large, front kidney grille (which is inspired by the 1930s BMW 328) — in order to better distinguish the two models from each other. It is now locally available in two variants: the 420i Model Advantage and the 420i M Sport.
Both are equipped with a 2.0-liter BMW TwinPower turbo four-cylinder gasoline engine paired with an eightspeed Steptronic automatic transmission (Steptronic Sport transmission in the M Sport variant). The said engine offers a robust 184hp and 300 Nm of torque.
This second-generation BMW 4 Series Coupe now flaunts greater exterior dimensions than its predecessor, and is specifically 128mm longer, 27mm wider and 6mm taller — though in comparison to the 3 Series sedan, it is 57mm lower. The 420i M Sport variant is fitted with a special M Sport suspension that lowers the vehicle by 10mm. Moreover, the new 4 Series tracks are now 28mm wider at the front and 18mm wider at the rear — making it also 23mm wider than those of the current BMW 3 Series.
Inside the cabin are ergonomic sport seats which in the 420i Model Advantage are wrapped in Sensatec leather; while in the M Sport variant are special M Sport seats with lumbar support, upholstered with Leather Vernasca. The former comes with a newly designed, multifunction sport leather steering wheel; the latter carries an M Leather steering wheel and special M Seat belts. The start/stop button is now located in the center console.
Meanwhile, the rear seats are split 40:20:40 and the individual sections can be controlled to fold or release via a button in the boot. Speaking of which, its storage capacity is 440 liters — not bad for a sporty vehicle with a tapering roofline.
The 4 Series Coupe carries BMW’s standard Live Cockpit Plus, which is comprised of a central iDrive control center via an 8.8-inch display supported with a touch controller; and a black panel instrument cluster positioned around a 5.1-inch color display with multimedia and navigation systems. Ready for plugging into are two USB ports. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant are standard.
The all-new BMW 4 Series Coupe is equipped with LED headlamps, fog lights, and rear lights. The Model Advantage is fitted with 18-inch light alloy wheels with run-flat tires; while the M Sport shows off with its high-gloss shadow-line trim alongside its 19-inch M light alloy wheels with run-flat tires.
The BMW 420i Model Advantage is available for P3.99 million, while the 420i M Sport is priced at P4.59 million. Of course, both variants come with BMW Philippines’ standard fiveyear/200,000-km (whichever comes first) manufacturer’s warranty — the leading standard in after-sales care in the premium automotive segment in the country.
D-Max,
new turn indicator function and a remote start functionality,” reported IPC.
The vehicle comes with a slew of safety features: anti-lock brakes, electronic brakeforce distribution with brake assist, electronic stability control with traction control system, hill start assist and hill descent control, and a brake override system.
For the top variant (the 3.0 LS-E), Isuzu throws in an advanced driver assist system that “employs state-of-the-art sensors and a first-in-its-class Smart Duo Cam that enables the D-Max to constantly monitor the surrounding environment.” Isuzu piles on the active and passive safety measures: forward collision warning, autonomous emergency brake, turn assist, pedal misapplication mitigation, adaptive cruise control, manual speed limiter, lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, parking aid, and multi-collision brake.
The D-Max also comes with seven air bags, and has been given a five-star safety rating by the ASEAN New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
The pickup is available at the special introductory prices below.
The 4 Series is the sister model of BMW’s highly popular 3 Series — also manufactured in Munich but set apart via its knack for greater sporting ability and driving exclusivity.
IPC also shared that the first 200 customers who will reserve and purchase the vehicle will receive a special-edition Isuzu D-Max Miniature. Additionally, 50 limited-edition D-Max G-Shock watches will be raffled off to all qualified customers nationwide. For more information, visit www.isuzuphil.com or an Isuzu dealership.