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BMW 4 Series 420i M Sport 2dr Step Auto Review

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This entry level 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine has 181bhp for 0-62mph in 8.2sec. Claimed fuel economy in the mid to high 40s is impressive, and the CO2 emissions aren’t bad, either.

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Munich-based BMW is most famous for its sports saloons, in particular the 3 Series and 5 Series. However, it actually builds almost every type of car imaginable: everything from two-seat convertibles to seven-seat MPVs.

The cheapest model in the BMW range is the 1 Series hatchback, which is a rival to the Audi A3, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Volkswagen Golf. Meanwhile, at the other extreme is the M8&nbsp;grand tourer, which costs more than £120,000.

BMW was also quick to capitalise on the rise of the SUV and now has ten in its range: the X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7 and XM, plus the electric iX3 and iX.

All of this makes it one of the big three German prestige brands, along with Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

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M Sport trim comes with plenty of standard goodies, including 18in alloys, leather seats (heated in the front), cruise control and climate control. We’d recommend forking out extra for adjustable lumbar support, and, if you can, the M Sport Pro pack for the adaptive suspension.

M Sport

420i M Sport 2dr Step Auto

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Exterior mirrors - electrically folding with anti-dazzle

Alarm system (Thatcham 1) with remote control and electronic engine immobiliser

Automatic headlight beam throw control with load dependent regulating reaction, dynamic compensation of braking dive and acceleration squat

Two part LED tailights in L-shape with components in smoked glass, brake light, LED turn indicator and rear fog light

Welcome lights in interior and door handle area

Electric windows - front and rear, with open/close fingertip control, anti trap facility and comfort closing function all round

Crash sensor activating of airbags,Unlocking doors,hazard warning lights,fuel cut off,interior lighting+activation of safety battery terminal clamp

Driver and front passenger side airbags, integrated in the door side seat backrest bolsters for all seat variants

Dynamic stability control + (DSC+) - Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with brake assist and cornering brake control + Automatic Stability Control (ASC)

Automatic windscreen wipers and automatic headlight

Front seats electric adjust lumbar support

M sport seat for driver and front passenger

Electric memory seats - electrically adjustable seats with drivers seat memory, exterior mirrors memory and automatic parking function

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The BMW 4 Series is great to drive, smart inside and roomier than you might imagine. With its powerful engine, the M440i is great fun, but the 420i strikes the best balance between performance and running costs while still impressing on a twisty road.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Strong performance</li> <li>Good balance between ride and handling</li> <li>Excellent build quality</li> <li>Decent practicality</li> <li>Sophisticated interior</li></ul>

Coupés are all about style, but while practicality undoubtedly takes a back seat to aesthetics, these cars still need to be easy to live with on a daily basis. It’s this that distinguishes a coupé from an out-and-out sports car.

Fortunately, there’s a wide range of style-focused models available, and you don’t even need to spend silly money to buy or run one.

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