If you’re looking at this 2025 BMW 430i xDrive thinking “how is that a coupe?” Well, you’re right, it isn’t. Not by the traditional definition, at least. This is a Gran Coupe, BMW’s way of saying a five-door liftback.

2025 sees a modest update, including the typical assortment of updated bodywork: headlights, grille, fascias, and new wheels. Behind that freshened grille is an updated powertrain featuring a new 48-volt mild hybrid system. But, no extra power for our 430i, still rated at a healthy 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque; however, the 3.0-liter inline-six M440i gets an 11 HP boost, now up to 386 total. In either case, an eight-speed automatic is bolted up; and doubling back to BMW nomenclature, xDrive refers to all-wheel drive, though rear-wheel drive is standard.

Not so much a performance hybrid, the primary advantage to this enhancement is fuel economy.

When it comes to luxury sedans, fuel economy typically isn’t a priority. But the updates that the powertrain gets for 2025 make it overall more efficient here in the 4 Series. And our 430i xDrive Gran Coupe tester gets up to 29 mpg combined, which is two more mpg combined over the 2024 model. So, the 4 Series keeps its fun but luxurious driving experience, all while being that much more efficient.

Inside, new accent pieces provide a small change, but best of all, software updates have made the 14.9-inch touchscreen easier to navigate.

The 2025 BMW 430i xDrive Gran Coupe starts around $53,000, and a rear-wheel-drive model starts closer two grand less. An M440i will start near $65,000, but we think most will be plenty happy with the 430i’s “Gran” experience.

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