2017 BMW 4 Series 430i

The 4 Series is BMW's compact luxury coupe, convertible, and Gran Coupe, the two-door and four-door-coupe take on the Audi A5 and Mercedes C-Class coupe. It's a car that rewards a spirited drive, with crisp steering and a chassis that feels balanced and eager through corners. The ride is firm but controlled, so you'll feel the road, but it stays composed on long trips. Inside, the cabin is well-built with quality materials, and the Gran Coupe's hatchback adds real practicality to the sleek roofline. Stepping up to the 430i from the base 420i gets you the stronger 2.0L I4 and a sportier suspension tune. The 2.0L I4 makes 248 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, routed through the eight-speed automatic to the rear-wheel drive, and returns 27 mpg combined. This convertible's fabric top folds in about 20 seconds, so you can drop it at a stoplight without slowing the drive.