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It's spacious, stylish, and sporty. Also, most of the bells and whistles you can think of comes as part of the standard list.

When the BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe hit the market back in 2014, it became a perfect offering for the folks who want to have the basic DNA of the legendary 3 Series, while being an even more practical and sporty-looking offering of the compact 4-door coupe segment. With the launch of the second generation of the 4-Series Gran Coupe in 2022, BMW is here to take on fierce rivals like the Audi A5 Sportback and the Kia Stinger, both of which are fairly popular options.

Being the first model year of the second generation of the 4-Series Gran Coupe, this compact 4-door coupe looks and feels nothing like the older generation. The quirky design, powerful turbocharged motor, and capable handling and driving dynamics are onboard the 2022 430i Gran Coupe. Along with that, the interior design and infotainment are a major step up too. The more sporty M440i trim is present as well. Launched at a base MSRP of $45,200, here are 10 things you need to know before buying the 2022 BMW 430i Gran Coupe.

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The 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine under the hood of the 2020 430i Gran Coupe makes a return with this 2022 model, albeit in a slightly more powerful tune. It produces 255 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque and the power goes to the rear wheels as standard. You could also get it with the optional xDrive AWD drivetrain.

The 8-speed ZF-sourced torque converter automatic transmission coupled with the torquey turbocharged motor helps the 2022 BMW 430i Gran Coupe to do the 0-60 MPH run in just 6.2 seconds. The quarter-mile time of 14 seconds is quite excellent too. In comparison, the 2022 Audi A5 Sportback does the 0-60 MPH in 6.4 seconds.

This is one area that is going to have mixed opinions from people since the 2022 BMW 430i Gran Coupe comes with the BMW's new design with the massive kidney grille. However, it does stand out well from the likes of the Audi A5 Sportback and Kia Stinger, especially when viewed from the front end.

The LED headlights with LED DRLs, functional air vents, and the long and masculine hood completes the front view. The side profile gets sharp character lines, a sloping roofline, and beautiful 19" alloy wheels. It is quite a lot longer than the older generation as well. The LED taillights and the sporty lip spoiler rounds off the design.

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Launched at a base MSRP of $45,200 for the RWD variant and $47,900 for the xDrive AWD variant, the 2022 BMW 430i Gran Coupe hasn't seen a huge price hike from the older 2020 model. This new generation 430i Gran Coupe is only about $500 more than the earlier iteration, and when considering the upgrades it has received, it is quite a value proposition.

This model is also loaded to the brim with many more techs and features that the 2020 model missed out on. Even though the Audi A5 Sportback is a couple of thousand dollars cheaper than the Bimmer, the performance, handling, and tech that come as standard with the 2022 BMW 430i Gran Coupe makes it a more value for money proposition.

Get into the front seats of the 2022 BMW 430i Gran Coupe and you would have no complaints regarding the space and comfort. The seats are generously supportive for having a fuss-free traveling experience and the headroom and legroom are perfectly alright.

However, the rear seat isn't going to be the most comfortable out there. The headroom of 37.6" turned out to be lower than the segment rivals and the shoulder room isn't the best either. Nevertheless, the fastback architecture offers great versatility and decent cargo capacity with the split-folding rear seat functionality.

Being part of the luxury 4-door coupe segment, the features list plays a crucial role in the buying decision. With this all-new 2022 430i Gran Coupe, most of the bells and whistles that you could think of comes as part of the standard list. If you want even more tech, there are multiple optional packages on offer too.

The interior features like SensaTech upholstery, digital gauge cluster, iDrive infotainment system, sunroof, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated seats, heated steering wheel, and remote keyless entry are standard. The exterior features like LED headlights and taillights, 18" alloy wheels, and functional air vents are onboard too.

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The 2022 BMW 430i Gran Coupe comes with the 4-wheel ventilated front and rear rotors, helping to anchor the car from highway speeds with ease. Along with that, the regular braking features like ABS with EBD, brake assist, hill hold control, and the automated emergency braking are standard too.

If you get the optional Dynamic Handling Package for an additional $2,450, you get more goodies that contribute to even better braking performance. This includes the M Sport brakes with larger front and rear rotors providing this luxury 4-door coupe with much lesser brake fade, sharper bite, and better progression.

If you are after a more fun-to-drive offering of the segment that could go head-to-head with the mighty Audi S5 and the Mercedes-AMG C43, BMW has got you covered with the M440i. Priced at an MSRP of $58,500, this sporty coupe comes with the legendary turbocharged inline-6 engine, producing 382 hp and 364 lb-ft of torque, helping it to do 0-60 MPH in 4.3 seconds.

The suspension and chassis also see quite a lot of upgrades helping it to set the racetracks on fire. The upgraded brakes are onboard too. Along with that, it gets more sporty accents on the interior and exterior along with a few more standard features, making it a gearhead's ultimate choice for the price, without compromising on the practicality front.

The design and quality of the interior aren't going to disappoint anyone as it feels like any other premium BMW offerings currently on sale. The soft-touch plastics and faux leather accents cover most of the touchpoints. The aluminum inlays on the center console coupled with minimal gloss black elements ups the premium feel too.

Even though the cabin doesn't come out to be as ravishing as the Mercedes-AMG C43, the drive-focussed design of the dashboard with the well-integrated infotainment and digital gauge cluster, solid switchgear feel, and the airy color combination are some of the aspects which help the 2022 BMW 430i Gran Coupe to feel reasonably youthful on the inside.

All the basic safety features like airbags, traction control, stability control, side-impact beams, backup camera, tire pressure monitoring system, and parking sensors are present as standard. Along with that, we also admire the reasonably long list of driver-assistance techs on offer.

The standard driver assistance features include lane departure warning, lane-keeping assist, active driving assistant, automated emergency braking, forward collision monitoring, driver monitoring alert system, and collision mitigation system. The car is also constructed in high tensile steel and aluminum, providing excellent build quality.

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The iDrive 7 infotainment system has been doing duties in many Bimmers for quite a long time, and it does show its age when compared to the more modern MMI and MBUX infotainment that come with the rivals. However, one thing this system aces is in terms of the features list.

Amazing features like a 12.3" digital gauge cluster display, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, SiriusXM radio, voice recognition, in-dash navigation, wi-fi hotspot connectivity, and a 10-speaker audio system are all present. The optional 16-speaker Harman Kardon audio system offered punchy bass and clear vocals, making it an audiophile-grade system.

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