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SMC Asia Car Distributors Corp, the official importer and distributor of BMW in the Philippines, brings a supremely elegant blend of dynamism and functionality to the Philippine market with the arrival of the BMW 420i Gran Coupé M Sport.

This new model is the latest addition to the 4 Series range. It boasts improved driving dynamics, a sharper design following the new BMW design language, a refined premium interior, and numerous innovations in operation and connectivity. This gran coupé concept focuses on modern functionality in the premium midsize segment, offering comfortable access to the rear compartment, five full-size seats, a large tailgate, and a versatile load compartment. The BMW 420i Gran Coupé M Sport maintains its model-specific abilities for everyday driving and longer trips.

Expressive front end, elegant silhouette, powerful rear.

The new BMW 420i Gran Coupé M Sport features bold lines and surfaces with a three-dimensional structure, highlighted by a large and vertically prominent BMW kidney grille at the front that transmits a feeling of assured presence. The slim full-LED headlights have U-shaped fiber-optic light guides for the daytime driving lights.

The elegantly sporty silhouette of the new BMW 420i Gran Coupé M Sport is defined by precise lines, frameless windows, and flush-fitting handles, along with powerful shoulders. The roofline culminates in a pronounced spoiler lip on the tailgate. At the rear end, horizontal lines dominate the design, while the low-slung, muscular appearance is enhanced by a rear apron with vertical aero lips at the outer edges and a black finish for the lower edge. The full-LED rear lights are stylishly darkened and extend well into the flanks. It also features bespoke design elements that add dynamic flourishes. The car is also equipped with 19-inch light-alloy wheels in BMW M Y-spoke style 859 M Bicolor with mixed tired and run flat tires.

Interior: driving pleasure and spaciousness amid a premium ambience.

Inside the new BMW 420i Gran Coupé M Sport, the high center console and flowing surface structure running from the instrument panel into the door panels generate a cocooning feel in the front seats. The Start/Stop button for the engine is positioned in a classily designed control panel in the center console, which also houses the BMW Controller and the buttons for the Driving Experience Control unit and electromechanical parking brake alongside the model-specific gearshift lever. The rear seat bench with folding head restraints allows three child seats to be fitted. Sport seats and an M leather Sport leather steering wheel come as standard. The dynamic style of the interior is accentuated in the vehicle as it features knee pads on the center console.

The model-specific body concept results in a versatile interior offering generous amounts of space in the rear. The new BMW 420i Gran Coupé M Sport offers 470 liters of boot space, the primary capacity in the directly viewable area of the boot having grown by 39 liters. Load capacity can be expanded to a maximum of 1,290 liters by folding down the sections of the rear backrest, with its standard 40:20:40 split.

State-of-the-art four-cylinder engine provides clear boost for dynamism.

The new BMW 420i Gran Coupé M Sport underscores its vividly enhanced sporting credentials. The four-cylinder petrol engine in the BMW 420i Gran Coupé (fuel consumption combined: 6.3 l/100 km in WLTP; CO2 emissions combined: 143 g/km in WLTP) produces maximum output of 184 hp and 300 Nm of torque which helps the vehicle go from 0-100 in 7.8 seconds.

The engine also comes with an eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission that complements its sharper shift dynamics and shift paddles on the steering wheel with a Sprint function. This prompts the powertrain and shift characteristics to maximize dynamic performance when putting in a sudden burst of speed or overtaking. This model also comes with a Reversing Assist Camera and Parking Assistant with Reversing Assistant.

Sophisticated chassis technology with model-specific tuning.

Model-specific geometry, mounting and tuning for the sophisticated chassis technology in the new BMW 420i Gran Coupé M Sport imbue it with exceptional dynamic assurance. The two-joint spring strut front axle and five-link rear axle have likewise been engineered to reduce weight while increasing rigidity. Standard-fitted lift-related dampers enhance both sports performance and ride comfort. Depending on the spring travel, these provide extra damping to control body movement when driving over large bumps, as well as preventing excessive dive. The system reacts to minor imperfections in the road surface with low damping forces that produce high levels of comfort. The lift-related dampers are particularly firm in nature on the BMW 420i Gran Coupé M Sport with the M Sport suspension specified.

Advanced connectivity and new digital services.

The driver and passengers in the new BMW 420i Gran Coupé M Sport benefit from the extended possibilities provided by BMW Operating System 7 as standard. Customers can take their pick of control interface for the situation at hand: control display touchscreen, familiar BMW Controller, multifunction buttons on the steering wheel, or voice control. There is also access to a range of highly advanced digital services, including the BMW Intelligent Voice Assistant.

The standard-fitted BMW Live Cockpit Plus comprises the iDrive operating system with 8.8-inch control display and a 5.1-inch color display in the instrument cluster. The BMW Live Cockpit Professional features a fully digital screen grouping including a high-resolution instrument cluster with a screen diagonal of 12.3 inches behind the steering wheel and a 10.25-inch control display. With smartphone integration fitted as standard, customers can use Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via the car's operating system.

The BMW 420i Gran Coupé M Sport retails for Php 4,890,000 and comes with a 5-year comprehensive BMW Warranty.