Dare to test drive the new BMW 4 Series first.

From rumors to spy photos to the appearance of real cars, the innovative front face design can be said to have contracted a new BMW? The focus of almost all topics in the fourth season, some people find it amazing, others find it difficult to accept. In my opinion, there is no need to argue too much about whether it is beautiful or ugly. After all, it is a matter of different opinions, and the first thing I want to say is the innovative design like the new BMW. The meaning of series 4.

In E90? BMW? In the era of 3 series, there is no BMW? The sub-model 4 Series was then called BMW E92? There is no doubt that the 3 Series is a regular BMW? 3 series two-door model, BMW launched in "F generation"? 4 series models, naturally highlight BMW? Series 4 and BMW? 3 series, but because the design is too similar, even the front of the car is difficult to tell the difference between the two, and some BMWs have been lost to some extent? The significance of the birth of the 4 series, and after entering the "G generation", BMW finally made a cruel and innovative design to make the brand-new BMW? 4 Series and this generation of BMW? Series 3 has been completely differentiated, which is the greatest significance of the new design. ?

There is no doubt that the new BMW? This exaggerated design of the longitudinal kidney-shaped air intake grille on the Series 4 is an innovative breakthrough of BMW, but in fact, the longitudinal kidney-shaped air intake grille has a long history, from BMW in the 1930s? 303, at the beginning of BMW's iconic kidney-shaped air intake grille, it existed in the form of vertical layout, and it did not gradually evolve into the horizontal layout that we are very familiar with today until the 1980 s and 1990 s. Classics need to be passed down, but they also need to be brave enough to break through innovation. So in the new BMW? The 4 Series BMW has redesigned its most representative design element, which is the shape we see now.

In fact, for me personally, I did complain about this exaggerated kidney-shaped air intake grille design only by looking at the pictures before, but after seeing the real car for the first time at the auto show and this test drive, I feel more and more that this design is worth savoring. To use a popular word that is not new, it is "really fragrant". Of course, I dare not speak for everyone, so what I said is just my personal opinion. In addition to bringing complete differentiation, this design is also a brand-new BMW? The Series 4 gives people exquisite beauty, and from the official explanation, this large-size longitudinal kidney-shaped air intake grille also represents a greater demand for cooling air, thus highlighting the brand-new BMW? 4 Series is better than BMW? 3 series stronger motion positioning. ?

It is said that eyes are the windows of the soul, and cars are no exception. The design of headlights and taillights is easy to catch people's hearts, so in the new BMW? On the 4 series, the designer also brought a BMW? The 3 series has different designs, the headlights do not continue the "open angle" design, and the convex design of the lower contour is also ingeniously integrated with the LED daytime running lights, making the new BMW? The 4 Series is more agile, and except for the entry-level models, the laser headlights on other models are standard. After the speed exceeds 60 km/h, the irradiation distance can be increased to 550 meters. The taillights also adopt a brand-new design. The longer and narrower light group and the smart light strip design inside make the brand-new BMW? The rear of the 4 series is still quite sexy. ?

For a coupe, the side line is particularly important. Smooth roof curve and well-defined waistline are the new BMW? The 4 Series is infused with a soul full of BMW sports genes. It is worth mentioning that this brand-new BMW? 4 series adopts segmented waistline design. The protrusions and creases on the front and rear fenders give the vehicle a certain sense of muscle to better highlight the sports atmosphere. The lower waistline also reduces the visual center of gravity and is more sporty. Overall, the new BMW? The side visual effect of the 4 series is more slender, and it is difficult to find BMW from it. The shadow of the 3 series is more like a BMW that is one size smaller? 8 series is general, and it is also an obvious differentiated design. ?

Completely different from full differentiation, entering the car is still a familiar picture, and the design of the whole center console is almost exactly the same as that of BMW? Series 3 is exactly the same. 12.3-inch LCD display is rich in content, and 12.25-inch LCD central control panel is equipped with iDrive? 7 operating system, which constitutes a car machine system with excellent human-computer interaction function. The three-spoke M-sports multi-function steering wheel feels excellent and should be the undisputed best in its class. ?

The sense of science and technology is also quite outstanding, and intelligent voice control can execute the complex instructions of drivers and passengers more accurately; A new generation of intelligent digital keys can be passed through iPhone and Apple? Watches replace traditional keys; Pro, a more intelligent automatic driving assistance system, can realize L2 automatic driving assistance. In practical use, both intelligence and reaction speed are commendable. ?

In terms of power system, the brand-new BMW currently sold in the domestic market? The 4 series is divided into two power levels, 25i and 30i, and is equipped with a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder turbocharged engine, code B48TU series, BMW? The maximum output power of the 425i model is 184 horsepower, the peak torque is 300 Nm, and the official 100-kilometer acceleration score is 7.5 seconds. BMW? The maximum output power of the 430i model is 258 HP, the peak torque is 400 Nm, and it can exceed 100 in 5.8 seconds, which is matched with the 8-speed sports automatic manual transmission. This time we test drive the top BMW? 430i？ M sports obsidian night edition model. ?

This BMW? 430i has something to do with BMW on the daily road? Series 3 also has comfortable performance. In comfort mode, the vehicle behaves very smoothly, the power output is easy, and the gearbox will actively upshift. Suspension can obviously feel tougher except when crossing a ditch or speed bump, which is generally the same as driving a BMW. Series 3 is not much different. ?

But don't you think the brand-new BMW. The 4 series has only a little skill, and BMW has given it dynamic performance that can match the dynamic design. The 50: 50 weight distribution between the front and rear axles is the basic skill of every BMW sports car. Besides, compared with BMW? 3 series, brand new BMW? The height of the 4-Series car body is lower, the center of gravity of the whole car is reduced by 265,438+0 mm, the rear wheel track is widened by 23mm, and the chassis has been readjusted to enhance the sportiness. ?

Driving this BMW on the track? 430i naturally uses the strongest exercise? Coupled with the mode, the power comes more violently, and the gearbox is always ready to fight. Every step of the throttle will get positive and accurate feedback from the vehicle. The initial acceleration is fast enough, but not fierce, which belongs to the stable and controllable type. The sustained effort in the second half is very pleasing. The direction of the curve is very accurate, and it is not an exaggeration to say which direction to hit. Chassis is BMW's specialty. The variable damping hydraulic shock absorber can ensure the vehicle to achieve more accurate control at all times, and the flexibility and tracking of the rear end are better than those of BMW. There are quite a few series 3. For those customers who are more demanding, you can also be a new BMW? Is there a closer M in Series 4? Handling performance of power vehicle. ?

But there is also a pity, that is BMW? M440i model has not been introduced into China market, so we have no chance to try it this time. To be honest, in my opinion, for the new BMW? BMW for 4 Series? M440i is the most fragrant one. ?

Try a brand-new BMW? After series 4, I still want to bring the topic back to the design part rather than the expected excellent performance control performance. In fact, from the design point of view, too advanced design is often difficult to be accepted by the world at the beginning of its birth. However, as time goes on, you may gradually realize the foresight of the designer. After all, it is not an easy task to balance the current aesthetic ability and fashion development trend. BMW designer in the new BMW. What Series 4 has done is such a brave move to be the first, so finally I want to pay tribute to BMW's breakthrough and innovation.

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