The 2022 BMW 430i Gran Coupe Is A More Practical & Interesting 3-Series

The #BMW #430iGranCoupe is a 4-door version of the popular #BMW4Series and it’s essentially just a hatchback version of the very popular #330i sedan. Unlike the regular 3-series, the #4SeriesGranCoupe is actually a hatchback so you can twice the cargo capacity when you open the hatch. For 2022, the #GranCoupe has been redesigned to match the new #4Series coupe and convertible and it also just happens to not only be the most practical, but also the least expensive model in the 4-series family.
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[@theredline]

Happy Weds everyone! We were pleasantly surprised with the base 430i, it’s a far more interesting 3-series and way more practical. We expect BMW to give it the new iDrive 8 very soon as well and we will also finally be driving the all-electric i4 next month so stay tuned for that!

[@kozlarz123]

We expect americans to learn pronunciation of the word 'coupe'

[@theMLBfan]

@@kozlarz123 who cares?

[@warrenfourie511]

Hopefully the e drive 40 not the m50…

[@michaelmeredith912]

@@warrenfourie511 can we not get both because some might like the M50

[@Soravia]

Get rid of fish lens camera. Unwatchable!

[@PWCDN]

went from kidney grill to lungs grill.

[@gregholman2930]

HAHA!

[@artkukaj3027]

its so ugly holy shit, even in person

[@donaldduck2801]

Ehh big balls...

[@issaissa]

12:49 I prefer this any day over the poor interior quality of Mercedes and Tesla. This thing feels solid and it's rare to find a vehicle these days with actual buttons and knobs. A true treasure. Not interested in being further distracted by touch sensitive controls

[@parthshah5398]

Just got the 2023 model of this car with xdrive, I love it!!

[@mateenkamil7812]

What was the price?

[@homoerotic85]

Oh my goshhh I couldn't imagine having a BMW with manual seats! I couldn't do it. I guess it's good they don't have a shortage for power windows you would have you a BMW with crank windows lol.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Exterior is very sporty, if not AGGRESSIVE !! in a Positive way that is... Thanks for the drive, Sofyan..

[@diyarkoku3559]

love the grill!! just ordered me a 2022 m4 x drive :)

[@vaughnoliver2810]

That car looks amazing. Love that grill.

[@ozarkaviation]

Contrary to popular opinion I actually like manual seats more anyway and would probably opt for that deletion package if I bought one of these. Manual seats are just quicker and easier!

[@patrickaustin8528]

Awesome car. Just had one for a loaner. Big and roomier trunk. I would buy this car.

[@CHULOQUAN]

Oh shit, this car is actually nice. I love the heads up display feature on the newer cars. 😮‍💨

[@Eapp1480]

🔥🔥🔥

[@MrLameNut]

Right!

[@TapTwoCounterspell]

Do you also like the manual seats from 1986?

[@CHULOQUAN]

@@TapTwoCounterspell yeah bmw lost me with that. No power seats?? Really 😒

[@TheUrbanEpicure]

Head up displays have been around since the 90s, BMWs had them for over 20 years. You know nothing about cars.

[@Pugnate]

Have the last gen and it's fabulous. I feel privileged to drive it every day.

[@szn1580]

You are privileged

[@504WorldWar1]

love my 2018 version. feels and looks more sporty than current gen. I really don't like the digital dash compared to the analog.

[@cinqo7]

I'm planning to buy one and sell my X4. Do you think it will be an upgrade in terms of driving joy? My only concern would be about potholes and bumps...

[@gregholman2930]

Best Car & Best Car Review This Year In My Opinion...DyNomiTe!!..BMW Is Back Baby!!

[@A_guan]

Sofyan would you rather buy and daily an M440i gran coupe or save a bit and get a Kia Stinger GT?

[@jgreen1071]

Great vid as always. Would have loved to see a 440i and a different color that shows just how beautiful this car is. The black does nothing lol.

[@darint6842]

A guy in my building has one of the green options, it might be the most beautiful paint job I’ve seen on a car in years

[@nokialover31]

Nice review! Thanks!

[@stefan1250]

Where do you pull to lift up the trunk floor for the tool kit then? Are there any other obstructions under the floor (such as subwoofer) and is it a flat plastic or fabric surface underneath, or is it just bare metal?

[@xbalintx]

Interesting to compare base lines. In Germany base is 2l and 190hp. Xdrive is already available here.

[@Thisismyhandle423]

I drive an Audi and picked it because of the transmission and interior, as I’ve never found BMW’s interiors appealing. That said, the new models exteriors and interiors are looking very sexy lately! When my lease is up in 2024 I’m going to consider if I want to stay with Audi or switch to BMW

[@patrickaustin8528]

Had one for a loaner. Great car. Love the hatchback for more usefulness and storage.

[@bradh6185]

How far back to I need to go with BMW to get the good driving experience? Like when they had hydraulic steering and no fake sounds?

[@stevenwells5069]

Love the tech in these newer cars! I'm still enjoying my 2014 Acura TL though!

[@raymondmendiola8373]

Man same here! 4th gen TL really holding there value, love my 3.7 shawd. Crazy our cars still can compete with these newer cars in performance 🤙

[@stevenwells5069]

@@raymondmendiola8373 Exactly!

[@reynaldocordero4247]

I own a 13' ILX with 186k+ commute miles to work. 2.0 Vtech 4. It's still going hard.

[@raymondhon4661]

The grill is really growing on me! So much so, I just custom built a 2023 430i xDrive Gran Coupe with the M Sport Package. It should arrive in mid October to early November. Yay! I could hardly wait : )

[@stronger3381]

Nice man have fun with it

[@mateenkamil7812]

What was the price?

[@Nick-qc7wm]

What did you pay?

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

Nice job in my favorite sports sedan sofyan.

[@Blank00]

To add to the confusion, the 2 door versions of 4 series and 8 series are expected to get axed in favor of the upcoming 6 series. It will be interesting to see how this will affect the Gran Coupes

[@roselletolentino2761]

Its still 4 series and 8 series

[@moviemonster57]

Thank you looking at it for my first car

[@ajmalshah934]

I had a 2018 430i gran coupe and it felt like a ticking time bomb for Uber.

[@SoLA489]

I have a 2019 330i and use it for Uber

[@MrSwaggah03]

I love my new 430i

[@JohnJohnson-dv1ds]

Love the frameless windows

[@SonNguyen-mk2wq]

Something about the proportions and lines just always looked off. The Audi Sportback looks so much better for some reason.

[@_Mario_PL_]

I can't believe he said this looks better than an A5 Sportback.

[@danpollutro]

@@_Mario_PL_ I fully agree. I may be biased as a current owner of a B9.5 S5 SB ... but the 4 series is ugly for the money.

[@_Mario_PL_]

@@danpollutro I own 2018 A5 Sportback and to me it's one of the best looking car from Audi, other than an R8. Main reason I got A5 over S5 was the DCT. Still thinking about the new RS3 🤔 I just need the DCT in my life.

[@okhera1]

Very Nice Bro! Get Good People!

[@markdunkelman2156]

great option to 4door 3 series but why don't they bring in the sport wagon to the US? I've owned three wagons and don't know what's next......

[@kreigerbailey3550]

Portland, JAMAICA in The Building !!!!!

[@florentinaabdyli5504]

How did you do that with the 360 degree camera? Can please somebody explain!?

[@theeofficiallcoreyy28]

I like how he takes one step every time he talks

[@Stressless2023]

23:09 I'm a BMW fan but my brother just got a new 2022 Cadillac CT5-V for a couple grand less that performs way better, has power and cooled front seats, and almost all of the same tech from what I can see... Not a hatch though unfortunately, but for the money I'd still shop elsewhere. Plus I still hate the grille on these, it will never grow on me.

[@zionagnew6250]

This Black 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛ 2022 BMW 430i X drive is tight.

[@wicked8118]

One of my bosses has an M440i grand coupe in a very beautiful green paint. I will say, I hated the design at first, but it's grown on me since I've basically been looking at one for every day. If I was looking to get one, I would absolutely try and get one in that same green colour.

[@sdodo3540]

Thats why he is your boss.

[@wicked8118]

@@sdodo3540 yes, she* is

[@singular9]

With the way honda's and toyotas are having 8k minimum markup might as well splurge on an actual car.

[@benoitmurray85]

Can't believe it! No power seats! Down will be the resale value... 😭

[@LlyleHunter]

The new grills on BMWs are actually the old grills from BMW from the 1950s and before

[@heathj7794]

why did coupe quit meaning two doors.

[@scottbrawley407]

2022 BMW 430i M Sport Package GranCoupe!

[@mazpr2025]

I wish there would br choices for thr grill, just like swapping wheels. The grill is horrendous, huge fly eyes!

[@NotMyAccount]

I think you could but it would be in an aftermarket way with 3 series front end. I think they are the same in terms of holding brackets and wiring. Someone face swaped a m140i's front end for an M2 one cause its basically the same platform

[@J_Starr007]

I love the vertical grille on the M3 and 4-Series, I hate black but this spec is nice and the grille fits perfectly imo.. Great Review!.

[@keno.3043]

Yikes I’d be sooo cheesed if I got manual seats on my Beemer 😬

[@Petlover10000]

Are they Run Flat Tires? I don't like Run Flat Tire at all.

[@BertrandRacicot]

I'm waiting for my i4 edrive40 with the same black color. You should really consider to try the i4 edrive40 and the M50.

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

The last gen was way better looking. I wonder if bmw would let people swap the seats for powered ones in the future?

[@AntLive29]

I’d rather manual seats

[@rnrnrkrk994]

I hated the headlight connected to grill design from last gen and the interior was just too busy with plastic and cheap design. The gen before the previous one (aka E9X) has the best modern design and timeless design with smoother and cleaner lines.

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

@@rnrnrkrk994 somewhat agree with you but in general the last gens exterior design was more appealing. It wasnt told old or trying to be too modern. But I also loved the 6 series so maybe thats why I also like the 4 series grand coupe

[@Superfastjellyfish669]

@@AntLive29 why is that? It seems like you give up a lot of adjustability

[@AntLive29]

@@Superfastjellyfish669 I set the seat and that’s it. I don’t need a heavy motor under my seat

[@MrSwaggah03]

I had an 2019 x4 but now have the 2022 430i due to availability the car is better

[@rohanm54]

A5 sportback competitor

[@speedyquesito]

What happened to the comparison with series 3???

[@imranabbasi7871]

Awsome bmw

[@gregholman2930]

BAM!

[@marcs8991]

I'm Quite annoyed you can't add the adaptive cruise on this car.

[@fareskecira5736]

I Think this car look good

[@gregholman2930]

BAM!

[@edwardp9365]

Ugh just wish they had a 430e, for some reason BMW only makes a plug in hybrid for the 3 series.

[@mattspeer01]

My main issue with the 3/4 Series is that you can only get ventilated seats on the full blown M3 and M4. I would love an M340i, but the lack of ventilated seats as an option is a deal killer. All the competition offers those and the vast majority of mainstream non-luxury cars offer them as well. It’s inexcusable at this price point not to have that feature. The upcoming 2023 LCI refresh this summer still doesn’t offer them.

[@AntLive29]

Who cares about ventilated seats! 😂

[@mattspeer01]

@@AntLive29 People with standards or people that live in hot desert climates. What a moronic question/statement. You’ve obviously never used them before.

[@AntLive29]

@@mattspeer01 you really love those ventilated seats LMAO

[@kermit1]

@@mattspeer01 just use a sunshade so your seats don’t get hot when it’s parked like everyone else mr fancy pants lol

[@mattspeer01]

@@kermit1 Wow, thanks for the amazing suggestion! You’re right, the sunshade I use every day keeps leather seats nice and cold when the outside air temp is 120 degrees and the car interior is 140 degrees during the summer…brilliant!

[@joelwilliamsbosswill]

Good car

[@gregholman2930]

BAM!

[@joskjj3625]

this is a great vehicle and for those who want an ev that is not a Tesla they are in luck with the nearly identical bmw i4

[@cb9137]

I completely forgot BMW had a gran-coup for the 4 series

[@ttff5949]

Is this thing made in Mexico like the new 3 series.. count me out of that market

[@jonathonmorgart8496]

Honestly no power seats is a deal breaker on a luxury sedan.

[@jrp8430]

Seems the 330I as a better soundtrack from this motor!!

[@AFCompany]

I would take the manual Integra over this.

[@AntLive29]

Integra is FWD

[@Carfan678]

More of a 2 series gran coupe competitor than a 4

[@UserInterface00]

What a grill.... it’s like adding diamond and gold to human teeth 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Origen17]

The grill is retro, and fabulous. Always love seeing these on the road.

[@Eternalmotors]

Honestly this would've been perfect if it didn't have the horrible grille :( liftback + frameless mirrors are great! much more useable than the 3 series.

[@bx_718stryker7]

you looked so unsatisfied when you first launched it lol

[@phatgringo2.0]

Reminds me of my 4th grade girlfriend, Stephanie brace-face!

[@06jmontoya]

I have to disagree regarding your last comment on the Audi A5 Sportback as of course I have a 2021. I have the S-Line premium plus w/Black Optics & warm weather package. This includes all the safety features and Adaptive Cruise Control, Traffic Jam assist along with All wheel drive. Test drove the BMW before I purchased my Audi and the MSRP for my Car was $56K which is the same MSRP as the base BMW 4 series Gran Coupe, so I have more features and not to mention more horsepower in my mid-level trim A5 then a Base BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe.

[@hellkitty1014]

Yes, the A5/S5 is far better executed to me.

[@MIDOFCIS]

But A5 SB 45 forces you into sport suspension vs BMW giving you adaptive M suspension for more ride comfort. I still can’t decide between this one and A5 SB

[@06jmontoya]

@@MIDOFCIS The A5s sport suspension is actually pretty comfortable and not to stiff. And for the cost to features you get more from Audi then the BMW. I didn't list everything but mine also has Ventilated seats, Heated Steering wheel and Power Seats. But that's just my opinion in the end get what you like quite honestly whether it's the BMW or AUDI A5 you can't lose.

[@FrankW1029]

same amount of options. i think Audi would tend to be cheaper between the three German brands. i think it comes down to how people prefer the car's driving dynamics.

[@nupshah]

I too believe that a5 looks better and has more bang for your buck. SAME PRICE, BUT AWD + FASTER AND MORE HP ENGINE (on 45 option) + MORE STANDARD TECH

[@slscamg]

Manual seats!?!? I wouldn’t take delivery.

[@dulos69]

Soybean, night shots please! How the lights look at night?

[@manejandoenusa]

56k for this is not a good option. Unfortunately for BMW i feel like buying hamburger in expensive restauranr. One day putting a steering wheel will be an "option"

[@jsz2619]

@21:13 at bmw they knew that when designed it.

[@shopwithaaron]

Seems a lot like my I4 turbo stinger...just that my stinger is one I always turn around to look at...bring on the fan boys!

[@kellyfontes7757]

So no B58 engine option... I did want this car

[@schepler2]

But good luck finding one. I mean, that's what's so frustrating about seeing new car reviews. Yes, the cars are great, but there are very few on dealers' lots.

[@jeffs6090]

You basically have to order one yourself, then wait at least 3-6 months for it to come in.

[@MIDOFCIS]

Custom order is how it works right now .. Audi dealer told me custom order an A5 SB would take 8mo or more .. crazy

[@VaunShiz]

What a great time for cars to be high tech and trend towards being Electric, chip shortage enters chat

[@TapTwoCounterspell]

Seats from 1986? How much $$ is this again? 255HP? For a 4 door sedan that weighs more than an elephant? Guess we waiting for the M4 sedan?

[@Allan_A]

The 4-door version of the 2-door version of the sedan 😂.

[@westsidewestside739]

Hi sofyan and rob!!

[@avis1978]

You need to be crazy to spend 56k on that car when for 51k you can get the stinger GT2 with 368HP that gives you more in any possible way, except the virtual cockpit and fuel mileage. What will people do for the badge 😳😳😳.

[@TheStimie]

Yup I agree 👍

[@gregholman2930]

I for one am willing to sacrifice extra HP for the badge, BMW>"The UlTiMate DrivInG MaCHine"!!!

[@hassanger8128]

Who wants a cheap Kia instead of BMW?

[@avis1978]

@@hassanger8128 me!!. See you on the road with your 255hp and manual seat and steering wheel for 56k 🤣🤣.

[@avis1978]

@@gregholman2930 enjoy your badge.

[@anothersiguy]

I will never understand the existence of the 4 door coupe

[@caglioso]

Lol getting rid of the power seats is such an absurd move for a bmw. They shouldn’t even produce the car if they don’t have the chip needed for power seats.

[@reynaldocordero4247]

The German Integra

[@ajjax89]

Tail lights, I'm getting Subaru BRZ vibes.. but I like the body of this BMW.

[@Kec7]

Looks a little cheaper than the last generation. The door handles especially.

[@Jdoug305]

No it doesnt

[@habibi750]

Laughs in a 22 Tesla with power seats

[@ixsmaelable]

Sounds better than a Volvo.

[@brutallygwapo9597]

don't kid yourself, that grill is still hideous and doesn't grow on you. if that was a hyundai, you'd puke at it.

[@OM_42]

Exactly just because it's a BMW it gets a pass.

[@kristians2704]

or maybe styling is subjective. The grille on the M3 and M4 looks amazing. This one on the base 430i isn't great but not as bad as many people say

[@brutallygwapo9597]

@@kristians2704 if the styling has to grow on you then you're just compensating for it with the other features, or maybe with just the badge alone.

[@bradenkun]

I’ve always liked it myself - I think people scoff at most bmw designs that aren’t all the same as all the others

[@steviewanderer5109]

And he even said that the grill on the m3/m4 was horrible and now he says he loved it on the m3/m4?😂

[@robtam7529]

No spare? That’s a deal breaker.

[@x7wolverines7x]

Lol wtf no power seats

[@theredline]

Yup, blame the chip shortage for that 😖

[@markpolice3585]

Just came here to hear people cry about the grill. I wasn't disappointed. 🙄🙄🙄

[@worldgoyimunite7290]

BMW needs to fire whoever designed the front grill.

[@jeffs6090]

Yes....we all know. This comment is so tired at this point.

[@ballathug8404]

@@jeffs6090 yeah but BMW needs to fire whoever designed the front grill.

[@Darkhonor21]

I love it. That's what caught my eye when I bought one.

[@xCr0nus]

My initial thought the very first time I saw one was “damn that looks good!” Until I looked at it again online and was like “yeah that grill is fugly.” Then some time passed, and the grill grew on me. Now I’m back to “damn that looks good!” again 😂 Have an i4 on order as we speak 😅

[@sfrealestatedealmaker6001]

Looks like a Honda Civic inside. I’d go with Mercedes instead, interiors are way better.

[@maquipax]

Oh no! Manual seats 😢

[@seanhershey3390]

So .. the new GT?....I'd prefer a wagon....but.

[@JimmyDeneus-nk2he]

💯💯💯🤣🤣🤣

[@730F-Sport]

Audi sportbacks are still better looking.. good try by bmw tho

[@RitchieBui]

How is this more practical than the 3-series?

[@rj.charles]

Larger trunk

[@hugobas9694]

It’s larger, wider, more trunk space, fresher new model which looks better in my opinion, For 3k more, it worth it…

[@RitchieBui]

@@hugobas9694 No it's not. Just google both their dimensions. It's smaller. You really think it makes sense for a 2-door coupe to be larger and more spacious than a 4-door sedan?

[@hugobas9694]

@@RitchieBui I did google them, and it is bigger… Double check… And this is the 4 doors gran coupe model… However, both the 2 doors and the 4 doors are bigger than the 3 series… Length 185.7” Vs 188.5” Width 71.9” Vs 72.9”…. The same way the 5 series is bigger and each subsequent model it’s bigger…

[@RitchieBui]

​@@hugobas9694 Oh interesting, I just double checked. I was accidentally looking at the 2020 model (first google result) and got 182.7" (430i) vs 185.7" (330i) length. You're right, the 2022 model is larger.