The BMW 4 Series Convertible is a two door, four seat drop-top that aims to combine luxury and sporty performance in one sleek package. The starting price of BMW 4 Series Convertible in Delhi is expected to be approximately Rs 1.1 crore (ex showroom), while the 4 Series Convertible rivals the Mercedes Benz CLE Cabriolet.
The 4 Series Convertible is based on the BMW CLAR platform, which is also used in the 4 Series Coupe. Where the latter is a slightly more serious offering, the convertible version is targeted at those who want to experience open-top driving without losing much in the way of performance. The M440i variant is the only 4 Series Convertible available for prospective buyers in India.
Key Highlights of BMW 4 Series Convertible
- 4 Series Convertible soft top roof opens or closes in 18 seconds, at up to 50kph.
- BMW M440i Convertible has the ‘kidney grille’, air intakes and door mirrors finished in gloss black.
- BMW 4 Series Convertible looks well balanced with a long bonnet and hunkered down stance
- The 4 Series Convertible gets flared fenders, blended side skirts and a sporty front bumper.
- M440i Convertible adds 19 inch wheels, M Sport brake calipers, adaptive dampers, sporty rear diffuser and dual exhausts.
- BMW 4 Series Convertible interior has high quality leather, metal and carbon fibre accents with premium build and a sporty yet clean layout.
- BMW M440i Convertible gets an M Sport steering wheel, sports leather seats and paddle shifters.
- BMW 4 Series Convertible features dual curved displays, Harman Kardon audio, heads up display, LED mood lighting, tri zone AC and BMW Personal Assistant.
- BMW 4 Series Convertible safety features include collision warning, auto emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane centring assist, 360 degree camera and multiple airbags.
- BMW M440i Convertible has a turbocharged straight six engine and 8-speed automatic gearbox.
BMW 4 Series Convertible design and interior
The 4-Series Convertible, especially in the M440i xDrive guise, looks sporty and effortlessly upscale. The front fascia gets the Bavarian brand’s latest iteration of the kidney grille with ‘M’ branding, which is flanked by sweptback LED headlights with signature DRLs. The M440i also get more aggressive bumpers with a sportier-looking lower apron, alongside M-spec door mirrors and alloy wheels. Meanwhile, the fabric roof can be opened or closed in 18 seconds, at speeds up to 50kph.
The BMW M440i Convertible’s interior looks upmarket in design and its overall layout, with minimal clutter and a driver-oriented dashboard. The quality of the materials used and the overall fit and finish in this cabin are commendable, whilst the two rear seats add some practicality. The claimed boot space with the roof down is 300 litres, going up to 385 litres with the roof up. The dual curved displays include a new 14.9-inch touch-infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay as well as Android Auto.
