BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe 2014 review - pictures

The BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe competes with the Audi A5 Sportback and Volkswagen CC.

The Gran Coupe is a 4-door version of the 4-Series Coupe.

The sporty interior is identical to the regular Coupe.

Billed as a 4+1, the BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe's middle seat is best left for emergencies.

Engines are the same as the Coupe, from a company-car friendly 418d to a powerful 435i.

The rear doors and hatchback tailgate make it reasonably practical.

The M Sport pack, at £3,000 adds bigger alloy wheels and more aggressive bumpers.

You'd be forgiven for mistaking the Gran Coupe for a 3 Series, but the wider rear track and hatchback mark it out.

With the same underpinnings as the 3 Series and 4 Series coupe, the Gran Coupe drives and handles very well indeed.

The rear-drive chassis ensures a great drive in the corners.

Some variants of the 4 Series Gran Coupe dip below 120 g/km of CO2, making them decent company car choices.

The central sat-nav and infotainment screen is controlled by BMW's latest iDrive system.

LED headlights and standard climate control are highlights of the generous equipment list.

At 480 litres, the boot matches the Audi A5 Sportback for space.