BMW 4 Series Convertible launched – 428i, RM429k

BMW_4_Series_Convertible_Malaysia_003

Launched alongside the BMW 2 Series Coupe is the BMW 4 Series Convertible. The 3 Series Convertible replacement is offered here in a single 428i variant, in Luxury Line trim.

Measuring 4,638 mm long, 1,825 mm wide and 1,384 mm tall, with a 2,810 mm wheelbase, the BMW 4 Series Convertible is 26 mm longer, 43 mm wider and has a 50 mm longer wheelbase than its E93 predecessor. Front and rear tracks have also grown by 45 mm (to 1,545 mm) and 81 mm (to 1,594 mm) respectively.

The vehicle gets a three-piece folding hard top that opens in 20 seconds at speeds of up to 18 km/h. The roof’s headlining is claimed to cut noise by up to 2 dB over its predecessor. There are roll-over bars that, in critical situations, spring out from behind the rear seats in under 200 milliseconds.

BMW_4_Series_Convertible_Malaysia_004

With the roof up, the drag coefficient is 0.28 and there’s 370 litres of boot space (a 20-litre improvement). The numbers are 0.33 and 220 litres respectively in open-top mode. The folded roof is pivoted upwards in the boot by an electro-hydraulic loading assistance system to allow more storage space and easy access.

The windblock has been redesigned to be smaller, lighter, easier to use and more effective. When it’s not needed, it can now be stored behind the rear seat. There’s also a load-through feature that provides either a wide or small opening between the rear passenger compartment and boot.

Under that long bonnet lurks a 2.0 litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine that develops 245 hp from 5,000-6,500 rpm and 350 Nm of torque from 1,250-4,800 rpm. With the help of an eight-speed sports auto with shift paddles, the vehicle does the century sprint in 6.4 seconds before hitting a 250 km/h top speed.

BMW_4_Series_Convertible_Malaysia_012

In Eco Pro mode, a sailing function decouples the engine and gearbox when you lift off the throttle between 50 and 160 km/h, to save fuel. Additionally, the Navigation System Professional’s Route-Ahead Assistant ‘sees’ upcoming road conditions and prompts drivers to reduce accelerator pressure in advance.

Fuel consumption is a claimed 6.6 litres per 100 km, but BMW claims that along with Eco Pro Route, which calculates the most economical route and displays both the fuel saved in percent and estimated travel time, drivers can save up to an extra five percent of fuel. Stop/start also comes as standard.

Our fully-imported (CBU) 428i Convertible comes with Adaptive M Sport suspension (only available on our 428i M Sport and 435i M Sport Coupes), 225/45 R18 multi-spoke alloys with run-flat tyres, xenon headlamps, fog lamps, front and rear parking sensors and chrome exterior trim. Unique to this Luxury Line car are extra chrome highlights on the front bumper, rear bumper and side gills, as opposed to the Sport Line– or M Sport-kitted Coupe variants.

Inside, you’ll find a touch-sensitive iDrive that controls an 8.8-inch Navigation System Professional, a folding rear bench, cruise control with braking function, auto headlamps and wipers, auto dual-zone air-con, a nine-speaker 205 W sound system, Fineline Anthracite interior trim with chrome accents, Dakota brown leather upholstery and a sports leather steering wheel.

Dual frontal and side airbags, DSC, ASC, CBC, DTC and roll-over protection are standard. Black Sapphire, Midnight Blue, Mineral White and Mineral Grey body colours are available. The price to pay is RM428,800, OTR without insurance. Included is a three-year/60,000 km BS+RI free service package.

Read our review of the BMW 435i Convertible from Las Vegas.

Looking to sell your car? Sell it with Carro.

Certified Pre-Owned - 1 Year Warranty

10% discount when you renew your car insurance

Compare prices between different insurer providers and use the promo code 'PAULTAN10' when you make your payment to save the most on your car insurance renewal compared to other competing services.

Car Insurance

Jonathan James Tan

While most dream of the future, Jonathan Tan dreams of the past, although he's never been there. Fantasises much too often about cruising down Treacher Road (Jalan Sultan Ismail) in a Triumph Stag that actually works, and hopes this stint here will snap him back to present reality.

 

Comments

  • Semi-Value (Member) on Apr 16, 2014 at 6:41 pm

    why no 420i coupe but this which nobody really wants

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 16 Thumb down 2
    • what a nice car.
      but i think my saga se is enough.
      keeps me n my wallet happy.

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 33 Thumb down 0
  • Wld a Boxster be a better buy then with starting price of rm450k for the base model?

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 10 Thumb down 1
    • seancorr on Apr 17, 2014 at 11:38 am

      Boxster is a 2 seater while this is a 4 so it depends on the buyer and the warranty plus after sales package for a Porsche is way better than the 2 year warranty offered by BMW here.

      Honestly if I was looking for a coupe, the all new E Class couple looks damn fine compare to this 3 Series looking coupe. Seriously BMW should have differentiate the interior of the 4 Series to look different from a 3 Series.

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 2 Thumb down 0
  • sudonano (Member) on Apr 16, 2014 at 7:28 pm

    Too steep of a price. The 4 series Sport line 428i is 359k, and the 428i M Sport is 389k. This is a whopping 30k more over the M Sport 428i. 40k for a topless car? Seriously?

    I think someone’s getting a bit greedy here.

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 8 Thumb down 1
  • che ta on Apr 16, 2014 at 8:14 pm

    I think che ta should buy this for her son’s staright A’s present. Save Rm100k++ and use it for house downpayment :)

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 5 Thumb down 1
  • CM (Member) on Apr 16, 2014 at 10:08 pm

    It’s a cabriolet guys. For sure it will cost a premium over the coupe.
    Basic Boxster 2.7 has sublime steering and handling with better outright performance too. The BMW looks more modern and muscular though. Boxster would be my choice.
    Cheers

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 5 Thumb down 0
  • poor uncle on Apr 17, 2014 at 2:16 am

    I’ll choose camry over this rubbish anyday!!! Who drives a convertible when got so many robberies???

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 2 Thumb down 9
    • I drive my slk top down during at night. Except for few head turns. Im fine driving all by myself. Thank u to point out the obvious thou.

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 0
  • Getting bored to see same front face and back butts of all BMW models on the road nowadays be it 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 series, prftttt…

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 8 Thumb down 4
  • venven81 on Apr 17, 2014 at 8:15 am

    the price tag is ridiculous but it won’t deter fanatics to go ahead with the purchase. nice looking car though.

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 2 Thumb down 1
  • bmwcheater on Apr 17, 2014 at 8:42 am

    with this price, isnt the Merc CLA 45 is more worth it ?? faster and cheaper!!!

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 5 Thumb down 1
  • Royrogers on Apr 17, 2014 at 9:04 am

    At Boxster at 450k does 5.7 seconds, nicer looking and its a Porsche! BMW has gone nuts with this pricing

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 5 Thumb down 1
    • disgruntledBMWowner on Apr 17, 2014 at 5:45 pm

      Why buy a rebadge VW when you can buy a real BMW.

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 0 Thumb down 2
  • Gajen on Apr 17, 2014 at 11:04 am

    Better get a Boxster. Slightly more exp but much faster, better interior and exterior, and its a porsche

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 1 Thumb down 1
  • disgruntledBMWowner on Apr 17, 2014 at 11:11 am

    Please take my advice. Dont buy BMW in Malaysia.. Yes in Malaysia don’t ever buy a BMW. Their service and warranty sucks. I bought new BMW in UK and boy the service is top notch and the best part I pay at least 35% cheaper than in Malaysia. I thought service would be same here …boy was I so wrong. To sum it up; before buying customers always right. After buying customer always wrong. Their SA also dont know their product at all and they just make up story about the car to their liking. Please boycott. Trust me.

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 3 Thumb down 2
    • Turboman on Apr 17, 2014 at 5:02 pm

      Although this is cbu, the assembly quality of their CKD cars leave a lot to be desired. Creaking plastics, rattling dashboard and doors, clicking rear deck, the list goes on and on.

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 2 Thumb down 0
 

Add a comment

required

required