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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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