BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE 420i M Sport (Pro Package)
What Car? UK|Awards 2022
CAR OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2022 - BEST CONVERTIBLE
BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE 420i M Sport (Pro Package)

WE LIKE

Crisp handling Smooth ride on adaptive suspension Relatively practical Classy interior Gutsy and efficient engine

To take a step forwards, sometimes you have to take a step backwards, and BMW's decision to replace the complex folding hard-top of the previous-generation 4 Series Convertible with a more traditional fabric roof has resulted in a car that's better than ever.

For starters, the new roof is much lighter than the old one. This lowers the car's centre of gravity when it's up and ensures the weight is more evenly distributed when it's down, with both of these things contributing towards sharper handling. What's more, it has allowed BMW to make the new 4 Series bigger, more spacious and more luxurious without it becoming overly bloated. And it has improved usability because the boot is no longer full of roofs when you're making the most of the sun.

Indeed, the 4 Series Convertible is now more practical than its closest rivals, the Audi A5 Cabriolet and Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet. It's better to drive, too, feeling more agile in corners and offering superior ride comfort, as long as you specify the optional M Sport Pro Package, which includes an adaptive suspension that can be softened or stiffened to suit the prevailing conditions.

As in the 4 Series Coupé, our favourite model is the entry-level 420i. This features a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine that should be lively enough for most tastes and emits a sporty rasp when you rev it. Meanwhile, mild hybrid technology allows it to average almost 35mpg in real-world conditions, and its standard automatic gearbox is slicker than the one in the A5 Cabriolet.

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