2026 BMW 4 Series 430i xDrive

The 4 Series is BMW's sporty mid-size coupe and convertible, with a Gran Coupe body style for those wanting four doors. It lines up against the Audi A5 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe, offering rear-wheel-drive character as standard. The steering is precise and the chassis feels balanced, making it a genuine driver's car on a twisty road. The ride is firm, especially with larger wheels, but that firmness pays off in sharp handling. Inside, the cabin is driver-focused with high-quality materials, though rear legroom is tight in the coupe. The 430i xDrive gives up the M440i's straight-six and the higher sticker price, but keeps the same balanced chassis and adds all-weather traction you don't get on the rear-drive 430i. The 2.0L I4 makes 255 horsepower and routes it through an eight-speed automatic to all four wheels, which means you can confidently push the convertible through a corner in the rain. Drop the power top and you get open-air driving with the same sharp steering and firm ride that make the coupe fun, though rear-seat space is really just for bags.