2015-2016 New Cards List For You (Part 6)
BMW 4 Series/Gran Coupe/M4
Base Price $41,550-$73,450
Body Type Coupe, conv, hatchback
Major The biggest news is the arrival of the sleek 4
Series Gran Coupe. BMW’s second shot at a coupe-like four-door comes hot on the
heels of the excellent 6 Series Gran Coupe. The 4GC goes even further than the
bigger 6GC by adding a very functional hatchback. The M4 coupe and convertible
also debut, while the conventional coupe and hardtop convertible are also
available.
Driver's Choice The better-balanced 428i saves you
money over the heavier, faster 435i.
EPA Econ City/Hwy:
17-23/24-35 mpg; 0-60 mph: 3.8-5.5 sec
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Specs
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Base Engine: 2.0L/240-hp/255-lb-ft turbo I-4
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Opt Engine: 3.0L/300-hp/300-lb-ft turbo I-6;
3.0L/425-hp/406-lb-ft twin-turbo I-6
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Drivetrain: Front engine, RWD/AWD
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Transmission: 6M; 8A; 7-sp twin-cl auto
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Basic Warranty: 4 yrs/50,000 miles
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Safety Airbags: 8; rear cam: O; BMS: O
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IntelliChoice 5-Yr Retained Value: 47%
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BMW 5 Series/Gran Turismo/M5
Base Price $50,450-$95,150
Body Type Sedan, hatchback
Minor Everything that’s new is strictly options, save
for four standard features including a leather-wrapped sport steering wheel,
LED foglights, standard Bluetooth streaming, and keyless entry (only on the
550i models). For those of you who opt for the head-up display: There’s now a
demo mode. A new 30th anniversary edition M5 limited in the U.S. to just 30
units has 600 hp and 516 lb-ft of torque.
Look For A new 5 Series to replace this car in the
next few years.
EPA Econ City/Hwy:
14-26/20-38 mpg; 0-60 mph: 3.7-6.2 sec
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Specs
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Base Engine: 2.0L/240-hp/255-lb-ft turbo I-4
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Opt Engine: 3.0L/300-hp/300-lb-ft turbo I-6;
3.0L/255-hp/413-lb-ft t-diesel I-6; 3.0L turbo I-6 + elec, 335 hp; 4.4L/445-
600-hp/480-516-lb-ft twin-turbo V-8
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Drivetrain: Front engine, RWD/AWD
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Transmission: 6M; 8A; 7-sp twin-cl auto
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Basic Warranty: 4 yrs/50,000 miles
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Safety Airbags: 8; rear cam: O; BMS: O
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IntelliChoice 5-Yr Retained Value: 46%
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BMW 6 Series/Gran Coupe/Alpina B6/M6
Base Price $77,05 0-$118,250
Body Type Coupe, conv., sedan
Major Despite the goofy name, the Alpina B6 xDrive
Gran Coupe is a very big deal. Since BMW’s M Division doesn’t offer gobs of
power with AWD in a car, this leaves the door open for Alpina to tune the 6
Series Gran Coupe for improved traction duty. Otherwise, minor trim changes hit
the 6 Series coupe, convertible, and coupe-like four-door for 2015.
Driver's Choice The M6 Gran Coupe is a truly
superlative machine, especially with the Competition Package.
EPA Econ City/Hwy:
14-21/20-32 mpg; 0-60 mph: 3.9-5.4 sec
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Specs
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Base Engine: 3.0L/315-hp/330-lb-ft turbo I-6
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Opt Engine: 4.4L/445-560-hp/ 480-540-lb-ft twin-turbo V-8
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Drivetrain: Front engine, RWD/AWD
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Transmission: 6M; 8A; 7-sp twin-cl auto
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Basic Warranty: 4 yrs/50,000 miles
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Safety Airbags: 8; rear cam: S; BMS: O
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IntelliChoice 5-Yr Retained Value: 41%
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BMW 7 Series/Alpina B7
Base Price $74,950-$142,150
Body Type Sedan
Minor BMW brings high mileage and plenty of torque to
the luxury sedan party with the introduction of the 740Ld xDrive. A turbo diesel
3.0-liter 6-cylinder engine stumps up 255 hp and 413 lb-ft of torque while
delivering 31 mpg on the highway, quite good for such a big, luxury-laden car.
All 750 models get standard LED headlights, and optional night vision is now
$300 cheaper.
Oligarch's Choice The mega-potent twin-turbo V-12
found in the 760Li is still wonderfully pointless.
EPA Econ City/Hwy:
13-23/20-31 mpg; 0-60 mph: 4.1-6.1 sec
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Specs
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Base Engine 3.0L/315-hp/330-lb-ft turbo I-6
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Opt Engine 4.4L/445-500-hp/480-516-lb- ft twin-turbo V-8;
3.0L/255-hp/413-lb-ft t-diesel I-6; 3.0L turbo I-6 + elec, 349 hp;
6.0L/535-hp/550-lb-ft twin-turbo V-12
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Drivetrain Front engine, RWD/AWD
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Transmission: 8A
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Basic Warranty: 4 yrs/50,000 miles
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Safety Airbags: 8; rear cam: S; BMS: 0
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IntelliChoice 5-Yr Retained Value: 37%
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