The Internet says that the entire performance of the BMW 4 Series is 3 in 3 qi, and there is no difference between the 3 series, but I don't think so.
Coincidentally, BMW 330i, BMW 430i, BMW 530i I almost in the same month before and after the foot test drive, this similarity to find a different feeling is like everyone to find stubble, their similarity is not only a family design, but also the consistency of power matching.
Just like the Ming Dynasty Jinyiwei, the family language and the stubbornness of the same b48 high-power engine matching the 8at gearbox are so similar, but they have their own different "personalities" to adapt to different consumer groups.
And today's BMW 430i m sports night edition belongs to the type of hidden killing machine, it is like a "embroidered spring knife", although it is the standard sabre of the Jinyi guard, but the "embroidered spring knife" is a thousand hammers and hammers, so the blade is sharp, hidden ambition and killing machine.
#动态表现: can be static and dynamic, and the body feeling is very different after switching driving modes.
The new BMW 4 Series does have a high degree of similarity to the 3 Series in most of the driving, but the overall texture and agility of the 4 Series are stronger. The smoothness and sharpness of the acceleration is also better than the 3 Series, and even in some extreme cases, the transient performance of this car gives the driver some feeling of unity.
The rear of the car is very flexible and followable, the chassis texture and toughness are very good, solid and thick, the road sense feedback is fast and clear, the power is about to come out, you can drive comfortably and quietly, and you can also experience the driving pleasure with the opening of the valve.
BMW 430i If you just drive in comfort mode, it can be said that it is indeed very calm, without any waves, the positioning of the sports sedan is dutiful, the power output of the engine is very smooth, the gearbox matching is mature, and the logic is clear.
When you adjust the mode to Sport, it will directly become a sportplus, at which point the speed will be very high, giving you the feeling of being ready to go.
With the opening of the valve, the exhaust sound wave is also about to come out, although there is a little digital taste, but it can still stimulate your desire to drive, this time the comfort of the vehicle is greatly reduced, not only the sound problem, the most important thing is the speed and gear shift rhythm.
If the road conditions are good, you can drive quite enjoyable and refreshing, but if you use this mode to walk in a traffic jam, it is quite uncomfortable, and the frustration will be obvious.
This BMW 430i is equipped with a 2.0t high-power engine code-named b48b20b, and I believe that the parameters are already familiar to everyone: the maximum power is 258 horsepower / 5000-6500rpm, the maximum torque is 400 Nm / 1550-4400rpm, matching the zf's 8-hand automatic transmission.
However, the official acceleration time of 100 kilometers is faster than that of bmw 330i, reaching 5.8 seconds, while bmw 330i is 6.2 seconds and BMW 530i is 6.1 seconds.
The car has a distinctly aluminum reinforced structure in the cabin, balance bars for added stiffness and strength, and some design and application of carbon fiber on the hood.
The brake foot feel of this car is still very linear, which is full of confidence, and the feedback of the brake pedal and the release of braking force are even and powerful. When passing through bumpy roads, the chassis of this car will convey a very obvious sense of the road, of course, the vibration is also very strong, more suitable for consumers who like to drive performance cars.
The suspension adapts well to small bumps, retains some sense of the road into the car, and most of the fine vibrations can be filtered out. The chassis is still very balanced, the head and tail are well connected, very neat and coherent, and BMW's tuning skills do not have to worry about this aspect.
And the center of gravity of this 4 Series is much lower than that of the 3 Series, and when driving, you feel that the sitting position is low and the field of vision is low, and you will also feel that the center of gravity of the vehicle is very close to the ground, solid and controllable.
Compared to the 3 Series, the 4 Series has a 57mm lower body height, a 21mm lower center of gravity, and a 23mm increase in the rear track, and I believe you should know the meaning behind these three sets of data, the reduction of the center of gravity and the increase in the rear track will improve the dynamic performance.
In addition, the negative camber of the front wheels is increased, and the travel of the shock absorber is shortened, which allows the suspension to gain more agility. The 430i test drive also featured m sport suspension, variable steering ratio, front four-piston brake calipers and a rear axle limited slip differential.
So in the end, although the BMW 430i and BMW 330i have a lot of similarities, when it comes to savoring and squeezing, it will show a very different side.
#外观和内饰: The exterior has a high rate of return, and the interior is no different from the 3 Series.
The color of this test drive is the speed blue currently promoted by the 4 series, which can be said to be the exclusive color of the 4 series, in fact, I prefer the black of BMW gem blue.
It is undeniable that this car is based on BMW's latest front face design, and currently only the new BMW M3/m4 has it, so the return rate on the road is very high, because it is rare, so it has also triggered a lot of people to stop and ask.
But for BMW fans, many people are not optimistic or even can not accept this exaggerated and rough design, lack of European introverted sense of simplicity, whether the design is too exaggerated, this can only be left to time and consumers to test.
However, this longitudinal double kidney and large size of the middle net design, in fact, in many BMW classic car dealers have elements of the embodiment, it can be said that the front face of the 4 series is not empty, but has a certain accumulation and inheritance.
The new generation of BMW 4 Series is the first model of this generation of oversized longitudinal kidney grille design, its appearance can be said to be mixed, even if we have accepted this look now, but it is still difficult for you to imagine what this generation of design language will look like on the stable model of the 5 Series.
Although the tail of the BMW 4 Series does not have too many highlights, it is clear that it is wider than the 3 Series and is visually lower. The ducktail, black skirt and double exhaust all highlight the sporty atmosphere of this car.
It is worth mentioning that the BMW 4 Series takes the laser headlights as standard on all models, although the laser headlights I personally feel that the opening conditions are harsh, and there is no use scenario that requires this configuration.
But this blue embellishment is indeed very grade, and other brand models of this level, laser headlights are basically expensive to choose.
Although the BMW 4 Series is a standard coupe, its wheelbase is the same as that of the BMW 330i, so its rear space is definitely a luxury in the sports car, and the length, width and height of this car are: 4773mm/1852mm/1395mm. The wheelbase is 2851mm.
The BMW 430i original is a double five-spoke wheel style, which is 19 inches, and the tires are Pirelli p zero, the data is 225 40r19 for the front and 255 35r19 for the rear. The m-marked caliper in the hub is optional, and the optional cost of the m high-performance sport caliper is 6600 yuan.
The interior part, this 4 Series and 3 Series is really no difference, the familiar steering wheel, the familiar two LCD screens 12.3 inches and 10.25 inches, the operation is exactly the same.
Only the sports seat is different from the 3 Series, and this test drive also has a gesture recognition function of 2900 yuan and a steering wheel heating function of 2400 yuan.
This set of sports seats is very wrapped, and surprisingly, the comfort is also guaranteed, and the angle of the wings can be adjusted according to their own body shape, so that the seat and the body are more close.
But I personally don't like the style of bmw's current decorative panel, which is not as comfortable as the silver or piano paint trim panels, a bit imitating the meaning of carbon fiber, but it looks a little dense, and it is not very comfortable visually.
This generation of BMW is equipped with a standard 12.3-inch programmable full LCD instrument, as well as a 10.25-inch multimedia screen, the dual screen is very easy to operate regardless of the display effect, or the internal UI design, logic, etc., which greatly enhances the sense of luxury and technology in the car.
The latest idrive7 operating system is very convenient and concise, the operation is not difficult, and very smooth, wireless carplay is still a good review, every time you get on the car after the automatic connection experience is very good.
The 12-speaker Harman Kartone sound creates a good listening experience, although the frameless doors bring some wind noise and tire noise when driving at high speeds, but this set of speakers can still convey excellent sound quality, especially the thickness of the bass, which is a high level at this level.
I don't know if it is a test drive problem, this BMW 4 Series reversing image is very dark in the basement or at night, the information displayed is almost invisible, the picture is the effect after the lights, even if the screen is adjusted to the brightest, the picture of the reversing image at night is still very dark, and the light is insufficient.
Regarding the problem of rear passenger space, we will also talk about it, and the rear access method of this car is still relatively convenient. Because as long as the main co-pilot moves the handle forward, the seat will automatically push forward, and after the rear passenger enters, the front seat back only needs to be back to the front, and the seat will automatically return to its original position, all of which are electrically adjusted.
As a coupe, the rear space of the BMW 4 Series can be said to be very good, even if the passengers who are 180cm tall, sitting in the back row for a short distance are ok, but the head space is more cramped, if it is a lady, I believe that the space will be more abundant.
Finally, I have to talk about the details of this seat belt, not only the function that is automatically launched after taking the car, the line embellishment of the exclusive red and blue color on the seat belt is really full of ceremony, but the blue and red two lines of the seat belt is optional, which requires 2900 yuan.
summary:
How to say it, this BMW 430i is destined to be a small crowd of toys, because with its price of 459,800 yuan you can completely buy bmw 530i, after all, a higher level.
So the BMW 4 Series is more like a lone swordsman, and only people who really understand it will buy it. Don't say preferential, this car is still in the state of price increase sales, landing more than 500,000.
This car has a strong playability, first of all, the power is enough, very abundant, although it is a 2.0t engine, but it ensures a very high transmission efficiency and greatly reduces fuel consumption, its daily 100 km fuel consumption we measured is only about 7.8 liters.
It's not like the c63/m3 has excess super horsepower, the playability of the 4 Series comes from controllable, the driving pleasure of the combination of man and car, the power is strong but within the controllable range, you can enjoy the pleasure with it.
In addition to space and family use scenes, this car I personally feel that there is no short board, strong power, good control, high configuration, low fuel consumption, such a BMW 430i m sports yao night version will you buy?
(Photo: Ji Lei)