First revealed globally back in June this year, the second-generation G22 BMW 4 Series has now been launched in Thailand. Which is the 430i M Sport, priced at 3.969 million baht. For the money, the 430i packs a B48 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 258 PS from 5,000 to 6,500 rpm and 400 Nm of torque from 1,550 to 4,400 rpm. Drive goes to the rear wheels via a Steptronic Sport eight-speed automatic, and the coupe will take 5.8 seconds to get from a rest to 100 km/h, with a top speed of 250 km/h.
An M Sport exterior package is standard
here, which consists of a sporty and aerodynamic front bumper with prominent
air curtains, large faux side intakes, and a V-shaped lower intake. Around
back, you’ll find a pair of circular exhausts integrated into the rear bumper,
which has a diffuser-like element, black trim, and side vents that mimic those
up front. The package is accompanied by M Sport suspension and brakes, while
the rest of the exterior kit list includes 19-inch M double-spoke alloy wheels
in a bi-colour finish, adaptive LED headlamps, a powered sunroof, BMW
Individual high-gloss Shadow Line trim, and LED fog lamps.
On the inside, the 430i comes with an M
Sport leather steering wheel, a Sensatec leather dashboard Aluminium Tetragon
trim, an anthracite black headliner, along with Vernesca leather upholstery. As
for the tech bits, there’s dual-zone climate control, powered front seats,
ambient lighting, BMW ConnectedDrive, a wireless phone charger, a head-up
display, and the BMW Live Cockpit system.
Standard safety and driver assistance
systems found in the Driving Assistant package includes lane departure warning,
a blind spot monitor, rear-cross traffic alert, autonomous emergency braking,
rear collision prevention, and traffic sign recognition. Other features include
adaptive cruise control, Parking Assistant, six airbags, and the usual array of
passive systems. According to Headlightmag, the 430i will be offered in four
colours, with Black Sapphire, Dravit Grey, and Mineral White being paired with
a Tacora red leather, while Arctic Race Blue comes with Cognac leather instead.
