2014 BMW 428i xDrive: A Fresh Start For BMW's Two-Door Champion

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The 428i xDrive is a balanced package that has a lot to offer buyers in its price range.

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The 428i xDrive is far more reminiscent of recent 6 Series models than its spiritual predecessor.

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The 2014 BMW 428i xDrive is big and bulky, with muscular haunches, bulging bumpers front and rear, and a long hood matched only by its even longer sloping roofline.

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A seven-speed automatic transmission is requisite with the xDrive model's all-wheel drive system.

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Leg room is good for those trapped in the latter half of the coupe's 2+2 accommodations.

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Not only are driver and passenger properly taken care of by the car's expansive front seats, but the vehicle's rear row is actually usable by full-size adults.

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The 428i xDrive's generous external dimensions translate into a relatively roomy passenger compartment.

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From an equipment perspective, there's nothing that the 4 Series makes available that one couldn't find in a comparable 3 Series model.

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The 2014 BMW 428i xDrive is quite a good car, especially for those seeking a coupe that does everything well without going overboard in any particular area.

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Perhaps the one true downside to the BMW 4 Series is its price.

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The 4 Series is a smooth, comfortable, and accurate driving tool, but it's no longer quite as 'on its toes' as past offerings from the automaker.

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BMW's iDrive system once again pulls duty as your primary interface between car and driver

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The 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder generates 240 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque.