Review: 2015 BMW 435i jack of all trades, master of many - The Globe and Mail
Precisely 20 years ago, its lineup consisted of four models: the now-defunct 8 Series, and the still-going-strong 3, 5 and 7 Series. There are twice as many BMW car lines now, as well as five different types of crossover/SUVs, two electrified vehicles and the disparate offerings from corporately owned Mini and Rolls-Royce. For the BMW aficionado, that’s a lot of choice – too much, critics might argue. This critic was prepared to join that particular chorus … until driving one of the latest vehicle line extensions – the 2015 BMW 435i xDrive Gran Coupe – for myself. ” All well and good – except that BMW has another four-door coupe based on the 3 Series Sedan, the Gran Turismo. The Gran Coupe tested was fitted with the larger of two turbocharged engines, an inline-six that develops an even 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque, an eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and all-wheel drive. On paper, this engine is a significant step up from the base model 428i. it’s also only marginally less potent than engines that once powered the legendary M3. The version of the 435i GC tested was also equipped with the M Performance Package, an... Source: www.theglobeandmail.com
