The 2021 BMW M440i is now the benchmark!
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- BMW makes major changes in the segment they created: The 2 door sports sedan. For 2021, BMW completely reimagines the G22 4 Series with a 48V mild hybrid system and much sharper dynamics that enable it to overcome sins of the past two generations, making it the gold standard once again. Only challenge: What we learn in a round of our famous #OptionsGame . . .
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I just bought mine, same color as the one in your review and absolutely love it. It truly is the Ultimate Driving Machine.
I bought the M440I Xdrive convertible in July, and I couldn’t agree more, it’s worth every pennon the 75k I paid for it, especially with the new amazing 4WD added onto it…. Definitely the Ultimate Driving Machine
And it will hold its value and looks for decades to come as well
Amazing review. I appreciate all the hard work you put in.
I really like the new design, you just have to see it in person, that will totally change your mind because the grill looks sooo awesome if youre standing right next to it and look from certain angles. The old BMWs now look boring to me with the small grille.
I had the previous generation - at that time an instant beauty and looker - this one, I know the nose.....you know what? It is growing on me. If seen them on the road in Munich and the look good, better than I thought. Let's see how they sell.
..I know how one sold..I’ve got a 440i xdrive being built as I type...shadowline, black 19” rims..red calipers...dravit grey...oyster leather. I owned a 2018 M4 but must admit to being every bit as excited to take delivery on this bad boy..
The car looks good! I hated the grille initially, but when you think about it, every other car it competes with is going to look boring in comparison. I love that it's always a deep discussion point. You can't ignore this car, no matter what you drive. That's what makes it cool IMO.
Its a very daring design and eventually you respect that, indeed other manufacturers become boring in comparison!
Jos schoot uiterkamp not really daring. Looks like the Acura front end
The car looks boring! I'm a BMW 5 owner, but I would never buy a new 4 series. I'd prefer to buy an older model. The only thing that looks good on the new model are the headlights. BMW took away everything that made previous models look sporty and agressive. If BMW updates all their models the same way, my next car will be a Mercedes or Audi.
@@Mario-fv3zs If new 4 series doesnt look sporty and aggressive to you and BMW 5 (G30) does, I think you may need to visit your friendly local optician.
@@hudziszeqI think you should too, and get some lessons in comprehensive reading as well, because I wasn't comparing a 4 series to a 5 series at all, I was comparing the new 4 to the previous 4.
That makes the front end on a Lexus look beautiful
.. and the middle, and the back end too.... !
Coming from those who probably drive neither Loll
The Europeans are copying Japanese design language. The times are a changing.
@@aboveaverageiq4125 Yeah, all of the criticizm, comes from loosers who drive a fiat
They are all beautiful! You just can’t accept change.
I went for a test drive last week. Really love the sound of the engine. The grill doesn't look that bad in person. Overall, I like it though.
Same... Drove it, loved it, probably getting one in Feb' 21.
@@Fulqrum Good for you. I'm waiting for the gran coupe version.
You would probably say the same if BMW deliered a truck full of turd to your house.
@@Martini_P. I really like the 2-door; no big B-pillar interfering with my visibility.... Car is so solid.
What an amazingly in-depth and informative review. Very helpful indeed!
Excellent review from a presenter who comes across as fluent, knowledgeable, and genuinely interested in the vehicle. I have now “subscribed”. Thanks.
Grill looks nice! Finally something different from BMW.
Hey MotoMan thank you for always delivering such in depth reviews. You always explain all the technical components in a easy understandable conversation! Keep up the great work!
Thanks for the kind words, Andrew!
Just bought the same exact combination minus the harman kardon, what a joy what a ride, stunning car
Got one of these cars --- LOVE IT.
Got mine yesterday. Incredible! Very accurate review here.
Outstanding presentation. I purchased the M440i Convertible and absolutely love it. Just wish the Eco, Sport & Comfort buttons would all default to RPM in lieu of % and especially were positioned much more forward, so I don't have to take my eyes off the road to select a change while traveling. Subjectively, it could be considered a safety issue. Also, changing the Har Carman ie. FM to XM with a propensity to default to Spotify is annoying. To change back to XM the control button has to be pressed hard 2 to 3 times. I may have the dealership evaluate this. The $3700 headlights upgrade, etc. are a must as is to blacken the grill / mirrors and $150 upgraded top. The $500 charging is a waste when a $40 shelf purchase accomplishes the same thing. All in all, it is a great car to cruise on country roads.
I'm looking a m440i convertible and the Z4 M40i . I was wondering if you looked at that before getting the m440i ? Both great vehicles.
Very unique and informative review. I’m a new sub!!
Welcome, Calvin!
I can’t get over how bad that front end was designed.
Before you call the car ugly, maybe you should see and test drive in person. It is stunning! And others seeing it for the first time at the dealer, agreed. Placed my order on the spot.
stellar review. was hoping you'd review this! I'm very seriously considering this car. Any idea when you'll cover the new m3/m4?
No fixed dates . . . But looking forward to it - especially with those funky seats.
Looks stunning to me (even the nose), tech seems cutting edge. I hope to buy one used in a few years.
Saw one of these in Nashville last week. I didn't think they were in the wild yet. It certainly looks different than conventional BMW design language.
Whatever some people say, those grill are amazing and daring..!
The E65 is gorgeous - and a smashing sales success.
This exterior of this car is beautiful
I know I’m in the minority here, but I really like what BMW did here. I like it because they did something different. I don’t want my BMW to look like every other BMW on the road. How many people stopped MM and asked him what he was driving? Most of the reactions he got were positive. If you’re going to spend 70K on a vehicle like this, aren’t you hoping to get that type of reaction when driving down the road. I know I do.
And yet the interior is virtually identical to any other BMW. If they are going to introduce "controversial" styling on the outside then they should at least make an effort in the interior. To me, this is not a cohesive design and is a miss. This car is right in my demo and as it sits right now, I won't consider it. They need to up their interior design game, plus I think that the gril is ugly.
This car is ultra ugly. BMW has lost their way
We are talking about mass-produced items. f off.
💯
Agreed Lee, that’s why I took delivery on mine last week! Get it you won’t be disappointed.
Since the car has four sides three of which I think is beautiful, I guess I can put up with the fourth side!!!
C63 amg starts at 69,900 though you would never make it out the door for that. A more comparable car would be the C43 which would be my choice. That car starts at 58,500 so you could option it up nicely and the interior and exterior of that car are on a different planet to the 440i.
glad i bought a c43 coupe
Nope, maybe in the front, interior in Mercs is tacky, flashy and disgustingly distasteful.
I hate Mercedes. Ugly.
convince yourself all y'all want the front grill is hideous.
Best to buy 330i and just keep the bonus money lol
as a german i would still choose the new IS 350 or a young RC-F ;-)
Amazing video!
You provide so much details.
Would you recommend M440i or Audi s5 coupe as I am trying to decide which one to go for?
go for s5 coupe
@@radu2837 I was just going to say the new tech in the lights and updated interior infotainment make the S5, for me, that much better of a choice. Plus looks, and I think the new 4 looks good to boot.
@@PyrotechnicMailman You are right, for me the thing with the new M440i is that it looks so ugly and I kinda mind that its a hybrid, I mean you cant really call that a real M power, plus I am an audi fan, but I can recognise a good car despite its brand, but this new M doesnt do it for me
If you are keeping either of them less than 5 years, the BMW. If more than 5 years, buy a used LC500.
@@MotoManTV Thank you so much for replying. I do like to keep my cars for long time so I am sure going to keep the car more then five years. Would you recommend going for Lexus RC 350 F sport rwd? As thats in a similar price range.
I thought the front grill was hideous but its actually kinda growing on me ☺
This and awesome car, awesome review again and for over $70,000.00 without being fully optioned...I would buy, but I would really look at new TLX SH-AWD, and other offerings in this class. But I really like this car.
No one cross shops a 4 door mom car TLX with a 2 door sports coupe!
Just bought a lightly used one while I wait for my M4 Comp. I like to think of this as my Mfaux
Some say, there is a petition in Munich... to bring back Chris Bangle..... ;)
lol they need to. #bring back chris
lol
Funny. I was in Munich picking up my wife's 325xi to drive around Europe before heading home to the states and Chris walked by me and stopped at the front of the delivery center. I desperately wanted to tell him that his designs cost BMW a sales for a 2 door convertible (Z4 hideous) and a SUV. I chose to be respectful but his designs drove me away from the brand. Influential man, but just not to my taste.
It feels so weird being one of the only ones that actually doesn't mind this new grill styling. I feel like every other BMW looks the same... boring. This is the first time they were bold with styling and I thought they pulled it off alright. Then, everyone shits on it. 🤷♂️ weird.
Great review as always. For $60k I’d have the M2 with a manual and save some money.
M2 manual is a good choice in most cases:)
An excellent review, as usual. I don't think people stop to appreciate how challenging it is to create a comprehensive review that integrates all of the complex features for a new car in one single review. I see the M440 as a beautiful new offering, with a new grill that is an acquired taste and competitively priced for what it is.
The problem with this car, much like the 8 series, is that BMW doesn't really know how to do a GT car, which is what this has become. They have missed a chance to do something unique with the interior of their coupes. LC500 is the benchmark for cohesive design in the 100K and below GT coupe category and BMW misses the mark badly.
7:18 Bro didn't roast my genesis coupe like that I know you didn't 😭
Incredible car, looks amazing and guess what...it does 0-60 in 3.6 seconds. WOW. That means it smokes an M4 competition until around 70mph.
What? M4 Comp also has XDrive
Bought one but a white cabriolet with rear propulsion. Mean machine my friend.
Congrats! Good choice!
I have the executive package but the headlights say BMW LED? Also I have 19 inch rims, red calipers, is that the tire package mentioned at the end? Great video I LOVE this thing, driven many cars but this is truly a first for me with the handling and power, the nose is EXACTLY why I bought it, I love it and I now understand why a lot don't like it but it's like you said, it's a great "departure" from the norm
I am interested in the base model 430i. any thoughts?
Looks like I am either getting a S5 or C43 now 😂
nice review.. hints of 'Bullit' could never be out of style. Art being subjective, I 'love' that snout..
catch up plebs.. 😏😄
My slightly used 991.2 Carrera T with 5k miles was only $12k more than this - but shockingly, someone out there will actually buy this monstrosity.
You don’t need help patting yourself on the back👏
Nice to see BMW making better cars. I would take a Porsche Cayman over the M440i at that price.
Brett C Probably same. But to be fair this is way more comfortable, practical, technologically advanced, and luxurious. Not really the same segment.
I would do the same, but they’re not really matching in competition, and notice the Cayman is mid engined so that’s more fun.
@@trevorphillips3922 I agree, however I have a Boxster that is my daily driver and it is fun, practical and comfortable enough to use for everyday life.
I like the look. The grille harkens back to BMW of 1930s and 40s.
AMG E53 Coupe for me.
It's like an i phone guys, the appeal is in showing that you have the latest
How much WITHOUT the grill?
i live in the UK and for that money i would willingly wait for a right hand drive corvette c8 nothing else will do, i have a BMW 3.0 X drive Diesel at the moment
Is this spec'd with the adaptive M suspension?
I like the look of the new grill. But I also own a 640i Gran Turismo and prior to that owned a 2012 Acura TL with the shield grill, so maybe I'm not the best judge of car design.
😂 you can still right the wrongs of your past.
Agree with the end of your statement
So for 2021 they did the m440i rear wheel drive for their convertible. I was looking to lease one but I would like it in the xdrive for the area I live in the North East USA. The M4 convertible will be out in the fall of 2021 starting at 80K.
how come you get the laser light?
Yes, Mr. Moto-Man. First, its soooo good to see you doing what so many others wish they could do. Secondly, its a BMW! Not overpriced. Not at all. Think of the price as the cost of gaining entry into an exclusive group of premium automobile owners. I know this because I owned a 2008 BMW 550i in Schwartz and, ooooohhhh! What a ride. Thanks Moto-Man for reporting the facts, again. I will be at my Phoenix BMW dealer tomorrow.
When will they make a hybrid M440i with electric motors to drive the wheels?
BMW has this remarkable ability to polarise opinion with their latest designs but then when you get used to it previous models look insignificant
I am still chuckling over your comment, "buck teeth". Perhaps it does look like it when first viewed from the upper right front. Love the new BMW styling. Love it.
Wow! 8,453,783 to 1. You're the 1.😂😂
you can get m340i with the 8 speed zf AND rwd. Just wanted to point that out. This is damn beautiful car btw
This is IMHO the best 3-Series Coupe...er...4-Series that BMW has made since the E46. I mourn the loss of the tall greenhouse, but I like the "Baby 6-Series" (pardon e, "9-Series") design, because that's the car I like better anyway, and this one is less a hammer and more a scalpel.
All that being said, I'd still rather have a Mercedes AMG E-53 Coupe. It has a significantly more elegant interior, I love the pillarless design, and it doesn't look like an evil Easter Bunny is trying to eat your bumper in a rear view mirror.
That’s gonna be my next car. Everything I want in my next vehicle. And I love the style, know a lot of ppl may disagree but I don’t care, she’s purty
it is bigger, heavier, more expensive..
seat feels less comfortable, steering wheel is so chunky big now.. all 4 wheels also larger.
and now its all wheel drive..
u could save so much with used previous
models available.
only the technology & performance is better than the previous model.
why would u still want it??
Shin you just answered your own question. Why do you want it? You want it because the technology and performance is better than the previous model. I just bought one, it’s freaking amazing I can’t stay out of it. Only difference was I got the convertible. I think the seats are better, pretty much all of your knocks on the car I disagree with. What do you want to put 17 inch rims on it like 5 years ago? Bigger wheels = better wheels, I Love my blacked out 19’s.
What a beauty !!! You haters must not like the Audis or Lexus either cause of the bigger grills. Sorry but its time for a change and bigger grills are in... or haven't you noticed .
If you drive this car you will see why anyone would love it. Look what they did with the E450s...boring !
This car has style...and the drive is incredible. It's BEST IN CLASS for the money.
The weight doesn’t seem so bad I had a middle level Camry that weighs as much
What I've noticed the past few years w/ BMW, MB and Audi is, the cars are engineered to be leased (not owned). Majority of people expect these cars will have costly issues once outside of warranty (while the domestics, Lexus & Acura are engineered towards long term ownership). Maybe better I say that German car engineering is focused on temporary perfection.
We are going to talk about this more on the show in the future . . . stay tuned.
@Leroy Brown think he meant japanese domestics
Consumer Reports' Top 15 Brands: Overall Scores Out of 100 points
Mazda: 80
BMW: 78
Subaru: 76
Porsche: 76
Honda: 75
Lexus: 75
Toyota: 74
Chrysler: 74
Buick: 72
Hyundai: 71
Audi: 71
Infiniti: 70
Nissan: 68
Dodge: 67
Genesis: 66
compared to Mazeratti Gibli, this car wins...... it's desgined for those who are looking for an edge, and playing with fire.
Definitely looks like a genesis coupe or a toyota car from side rear view. I wonder how a spoiler might look on this.
Almost perfect car. No memory passenger seat, no electric adjust steering wheel for a luxury brand.
How many Times do you adjust the steering wheel!
I’d take a manual 911 T for about that money. $70k is an extraordinarily competitive category.
That front end...
Nice Yak in the background
:)
Hard to believe that front end got OK'd for production....but there it is...
It is too ugly to drive
So fugly.
Love the new front design! 👍🏻
I think you have to credit for BMW for trying to go bolder with the design. I think the nose is ok, I just dont like the rear haunches and the fact it’s pretty much identical to the 3 series inside (I like the fact they are sticking g to buttons). But for $70k... I would just spend more, wait and move up to the M4 or go for a C8 if it was my second/third car. In the end however, unlike me most people lease, so it’s all going to come down to the monthlies - that’s where all the games are played, especially with the low interest rates.
LOL I almost spat my soup all over the place. 🤣
You're are more receptive to the schnoz than I thought you would. I'm still not sold on it, it didn't translate well from the concept.
You're absolutely right, 70k is a lot of money for a mid-tier 4er, that's current M4 money. Makes me wonder how far they're planning to push the M side of the family. Speaking of, whatyca think of the new M twins?
As to your question, M, the Giulia is the only car I'd pick. The MY20 Quadrifoglio starts at 74k & my spec is at 77k. The question is, get a brand new MY20 with the updated interior? Or settle for a low mileage couple years old one and save a good chunk of money? What would Jesus do?
As always, excellent work. M.
current M4 money? yeah, maybe used
@@hazardeur The msrp starts in the 60's, mid/high.
@@PyrotechnicMailman where do you live?
@@hazardeur USA maybe more expensive in Europe?
Jesus would stay the hell away from FCA unreliability! Lovely to look at and sounds great, but ugh . . . he would have rely on the loaner donkey more than that Alfa:)
I would really like to see the Alpina version of this making it to the US
Sadly, only two models of Alpina in the US . . . one of which is coming up next week!
0-60 in 4.3 secs, 😂. Watch Car Wow, Mat Watson got 3.82 secs. The more conservative figure of 4.3 secs quoted by BMW is to protect their M4 Competition.
I'd choose a BMW M4 manual for my driving pleasure and joy shifting..
I like the front nose
Were you not wearing a seat belt?
Its beautiful, I just don't like the removal of Hofmeister kink from the C pillar.
kinky
I do think the front has grown on me, I think it's sharp. Though, I would see myself in a new Audi S5 Prestige with the facelift, could you try driving one of those btw? :)
Great vid thanks! How does it compare to the C43 AMG tho?
$70k is expensive for this car even with monopoly money
Then buy a KIA!
AboveAverage IQ 😂😂😂
I'd go for a Lexus RCF just so I won't have to look at that nose. But the naturally aspirated V8 is a nice plus tho
I was looking for some extra oooomph and this bmw brings boldness and raw power bundled in a sleek machine. Why I always prefer german to American crassly finished products. I love the shelby but the interiors are tacky. I’ll take this one in tanzanite blue please.
Top needs to go down. Not a fan of cloth tops. Should still offer hard top convertible.
Amazing car no doubt but given how Beemers depreciate I would buy a base 2016-17 911 with very low miles......
It looks better to my eye now than it did when it was released but they were still far off perfecting many lf the classic BMW models. It would have been better to switch after giving is a better classic 4 series
I think most will be leased(boo). If one does buy this, I think it’s an executive that doesn’t want to show up to work driving the same car as their mid management employees.
I agree that it is priced too high, 50k I think I'd take that proposition...
For 70K I can do alot of tea leave reading, and get something else. But will see the M4 M3 versions. Mercedes has some good choices if you want to stay with German Engineering. Currently a 2020 3series and a Porsche owner. Not buying in to this design of the 4 series. But I can assure you it will grow on me.
Sports sedan without a manual transmission is for people that don't know what sport sedans are. For now I will stick with the M2 manual until they also kill that.
Hmm... It looks a lot better on video
it looks acceptable without a front plate only
I will keep my E92 335is at ~3,600 lbs. with none of the visual gaffes of this car. Oh, and DCT also.
Nicely optioned luxury grand turismo for $71,000? That's a steal. Comparing this to base 911 - or comparing optioned - the M440i approaches HALF what one will spend on a Carrera. And compared to my other dream GTs, the Bentley Continental GT V8 and the Ferrari GTC4 Lusso? There's a solid argument to be made that, for jet-setting across a few hundred miles without a jet, the M440i is all the GT one needs. I'll add that the M4 has always struck me as a tad OTT, a great sporting car for different tastes. I don't like the exterior styling. The snout is distracting and the profile, like its 8 series coupe big brother smacks of Mustang - not necessarily a bad thing (see 1970s and 80s Aston Martins) but not exciting either. And the Hofmeister kink is distorted into unrecognition. The 3 series is the better design. EVEN SO ... it's a fine car, well done BMW, and punches well above its weight.
I would have to disagree. There should be something special about a good GT car that makes driving it an occasion. That isn't this car. Sure it's fast and handles well. But, there isn't anything special or unique about it. This isn't a bad car by any means, and it is competitively priced for what it is. But I'm looking at several other candidates before I'd consider spending 70K on this.
I still can’t look at this car in the eyes. It’s nose burns through my soul....
I am an engineer and even though your great at explaining things, I don't understand what is
hybrid about a vehicles that doesn't have electric motors powering the front 2 wheels.
I own a M240i that has B58 engine, and a better pound to hp ratio, gets better mpg, and stock
is 155mph max. Mine also does stop / start to save gas. please tell me there is something
about the 48v that saves gas?
HUGE point here about the cars we have featured on the show that have the 48v system: While, yes, they have the hardware to be able to improved efficiency, they are tuned for performance. This is the case with the multiple Mercedes we have featured, the Land Rover Defender and now this BMW. If I am reading the tea leaves correctly, they are iterating the 48v concept on more expensive cars - hence less focus on efficiency - and then we may see future models with versions of this system that are tuned for more urban, efficient use.
Main thing I noticed about it is there is absolutely 100% full torque through the rev range. There’s no turbo lag anymore. It’s has quite awesome the gas mileage anyway. It is already at 29-31 highway and that’s fantastic for a 400 hp car.
With that kind of money I would definitely choose a Chevrolet Tahoe diesel.
No thank you, I would be miserable in a Tahoe. To me the comparison doesn’t even make sense. The driving experience of a grocery getter vs a sports coupe that’s exhilarating. Definitely two different types buyers completely IMO…
Just watched this car do 3.9 and 3.8 to 60.
You said you don't know if you'd choose a 2 door sports sedan for 70K . There must be lines of " bang for your buck " in your mind . That may make an interesting video especially for those equally happy with a say small sporty suv or a car .