2015 BMW 428i Gran Coupe first drive - AutoWeek
The 4-series Gran Coupe is also offered in 435i flavor, receiving the turbocharged 3. 0-liter inline-six producing 300 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque. The larger engine can send the Gran Coupe to 60 mph in a blistering 4. 9 seconds, while the 428i can do it in 5. 7 seconds. The 428i Coupe's most impressive party trick is a nicely hidden liftback that does not make its rear half seem bulbous, combined with 40/20/40 rear seats which fold nearly flat, all while maintaining the same wheelbase as a 3-series sedan. That turns the Gran Coupe into a very useful hatchback with plenty of room for cargo, along with a flat removable panel that pretends to be a rear shelf, like on a sedan. The interior is lifted straight out of the 3/4-series design book: That means there's an infotainment screen that looks like a design afterthought sticking out of the dash, and a mix of metallic accents and leather that give the interior an... We had the 428i Gran Coupe for a week, and its versatility and fun factor had us wondering why the 3-series sedan exists at all. The 428i Gran Coupe, name notwithstanding, offers everything the 3-series does but with the extra convenience of a very deep hatchback (if not an outright station wagon). Source: autoweek.com
