The new generation BMW 4-Series Convertible will launch in Australia early next year with three powertrain options and a recommended starting price of AU$ 89,900 (US$ 68,437) for the base model, which is equipped with the M Sport Package as standard. The range will kick off with the 420i, which uses a 184 PS and 300 Nm 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder. Standard gear includes 19-inch wheels, front sports seats with heating, leather upholstery, three-zone climate control, head-up display, smartphone integration, wireless charging pad and digital radio.
Starting at AU$ 107,900 (US$ 82,140), the
430i Convertible also packs a 2.0-liter four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo engine,
but with 258 PS and 400 Nm of torque. It sprints
from 0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds (420i: 8.2 seconds) and comes with
features like Adaptive M Suspension, M Sport Brakes, Comfort Access, Driving
Assistant Professional and Parking Assistant Plus, including the Surround View
with Top View and Side View.
The range-topper is the M440i xDrive,
which is powered by a 387 PS and 500 Nm 3.0-liter
straight-six TwinPower Turbo engine that enables it to hit the 100 km/h mark in 4.9 seconds. This variant features all-wheel drive system and an
eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. Pricing starts at
AU$ 135,900 (US$ 103,455) and it is equipped with grippy tires, M Sport
differential, Cerium Grey accents for the grille, side mirror caps and
tailpipes, ambient lighting, Air Collar and a Harman Kardon premium audio.
The Visibility Package, which is available
for the 420i and 430i versions of the new 4-Series Convertible, adds ambient
lighting and BMW Laserlight and costs AU$ 4,300 (US$ 3,273) when configured with
the standard metallic paintwork or AU$ 5,900 (US$ 4,491) with the optional BMW
Individual paint finish. The Comfort Package brings the Air Collar, Comfort
Access and heated steering wheel for the 420i and is priced at AU$ 2,600
(US$ 1,979), while for the 430i it costs AU$ 1,700 (US$ 1,294). Exclusive to the
entry-level model, the Driver’s Assistant Package costs AU$ 3,770 (US$ 2,870) and
consists of Parking Assistant Plus, Driving Assistant Professional and tire
pressure monitoring.
