What is wrong with BMW? They launched the 4-series, in replacing the 3-series coupe...which make a good business proposition, having a completely new model that reminiscent the previous generation, yet giving a refresh feel to the public. Now, they are making a 4-door coupe with a large hatch-like door at the back, named it the Gran Coupe...Beside the hatch door is grand and huge, I don't see a point of having a 4-door coupe, lugging around town with kids and maid at the back of the car! Wake up, guys! You do not want a sporty car with 4-door...that defeat the purpose.
The 428i Gran Coupe here is available for RM10k less from the RM400k mark, making it a tough choice for most where cheaper 5-series is available and look superb luxurious comparing to this. What would attract a sport minded owner will be the Dakota red leather and make the coupe stand out, like shouting at the rest to shut-up about it has now grown up with additional doors! Interior is always BMW, with simple 2-row of buttons split for audio and climate control. The meter cluster is standard as well, with nothing to shout here. With 245hp/350Nm of power from the 2-litre turbocharged engine, and BMW standard 8-speed transmission, the car could be a monster, if it were 2-door less. So before you put your money down...think carefully, the standard 428i Coupe Sport could be the one you are looking for instead.
This Gran Coupe has nothing lack in the safety and luxury departments. It is a sport coupe, thus most importantly, the Adaptive M suspension is a must have, which adjust the damper automatically according to the road conditions and driving style. The Dynamic Stability control switches to Dynamic Traction Control in Sport+ mode which is cater for a real dynamic drive. If you were to bring it to a track, hopefully this could be off so that one could have a total control of the raw vehicle. If you were getting the M Sport trim, it get more interesting with front 225/45R18 and rear 255/40R18 wheels and all the exclusive M trimming and a glass roof. However, having a glass roof might add weight to the car, thus it is not everyone favourite option. Overall, the design looks neat, and the rear door does not look like a hatch, but it is. If I were you, the lesser doors version is the preferred choice!
