2022 BMW 4 Series Convertible: Review, Trims, Specs, Price, New Interior Features, Exterior Design, and Specifications | CarBuzz

These are BMWs, so you’d expect sharp handling, accurate steering, and a level of comfort that suits the drop-top lifestyle. BMW doesn’t disappoint with any of these characteristics, but there’s no doubt that a coupe is tauter in the bends. We think that the rush of an open-top driving experience makes up for this to some degree, and the gearbox is a fantastic companion for any kind of driving, be it relaxed or riveting. On a test drive, you’ll find that the base car is happy enough to rev and has strong mid-range pull, but you can feel the boost tapering off at the higher end of the spectrum. Fortunately, the engine sound isn’t too offensive, although it’s still not particularly brilliant.

The M440i is enhanced by M Sport brakes that stop on a dime, M Sport suspension that keeps things remarkably composed, and an M Sport diff that turns corners into a playground. As you’d expect, you can hang the tail out with ease when you turn some of the electronic nannies off, but the real peach here isn’t the chassis – it’s the engine. This power plant pulls hard from below 2,000 rpm and keeps going until you’re almost at redline. Overtaking is as simple as mashing your right foot to the floor, and standing starts are well managed too. In terms of turbulence, a standard wind deflector keeps your girlfriend’s new mane relatively well tamed. Overall, it’s a great car, and the optional adaptive suspension system is almost redundant. However, we must add that the new 4 Series is a lot easier to drive hard than the old one, and although the difference is slight, purists will notice it and they will be disappointed by having to work less hard.