Cabin quality, comfort and features
The dashboard, center console and instrument panel for the 640d Gran Coupe has been lifted from its 640d Coupe cousin – and what a cool thing it is to do. Just like the 6 series coupe, the Gran Coupe too features a modern, tech laden, hi-quality and distinctive interior. Draped in high quality leather, the dashboard and the rest of the upholstery looks and feels exceptional. BMW Individual program lets you pick from a range of trim levels, colors and features to make your Gran Coupe look exactly the way you want it to.
Our test car came draped in an interesting white and brownish red two-tone Nappa leather combo. The exclusive leather was part of Luxury Package which further improved the comfort inside the cabin with more comfortable special seats with ventilation and heating and special materials. The tough to fault BMW interior, which has been perfected so much that it’s difficult to alter in terms of ergonomics for the company was beginning to get boring of late. New materials and colors in the cabin add a dash of excitement and novelty. Ceramic dials and buttons for the ConnectedDrive interface and center console add another premium touch. The driver biased center console comprises of a high-resolution screen which displays various functions for complete vehicle control, phone connectivity, infotainment and navigation.
The 640d comes laden with fancy features and functions. Leading the charge is the optional Infra Red Night Vision system which improves visibility significantly in dark conditions. Then there are four cameras which present a 360 degree picture of the car’s surroundings while reversing. The optional Bang & Olufsen music system simply delivers the best audio quality you would ever hear on four wheels and the 12GB on-board hard drive has enough space to store MP3 files for a world tour.
The 640d also comes equipped with auto braking function for Cruise Control. The system with its advanced radar constantly monitors your car’s distance from the car ahead, and brakes automatically if you get too close. The system uses time as a unit to measure the proximity. Once the vehicle ahead pulls away, the system makes the car accelerate automatically to reach the set cruising speed. Functional between 30km/h and 180 km/h the system uses data from Dynamic Stability Control and Sat Nav to adjust the speed if need be.
Energy recuperation, stop / start function, active comfort seats (ventilation and adjustment), 6 DVD changer, Park Distance Control, LED adaptive auto headlights, rain sensors, four zone auto air conditioning, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, electric glass roof – the list of toys on the Gran Coupe is almost never ending.
The front seats are supremely comfortable. The Luxury pack brings additional comfort to the front passengers with ventilation, and thigh support adjustment in addition to every other traditional seat adjustment function. The seats can be adjusted for seat height, seat angle, back-rest angle, seating depth. In addition lumbar-support based on a system of air chambers can be adjusted for height and depth for maximum comfort.
Head room is a bit of an issue though, and tall passengers may end up rubbing their scalps against the expensive leather on the roof. At the back, the seats are well recessed and with ample thigh and lateral support for comfort. The leg space though sufficient for an average sized male cannot be called liberal.
Apart from the long list of standard equipment, there are additional extras which can be bought for a price. A detailed list of most features, along with pictures follows in this section.
USB and aux-in connectors under the front central arm-rest
Brake lights running across the width above the rear windshield lend the Gran Coupe its design distinction at the rear
Spoiler integrated in the bootlid
Rear view camera is under the BMW logo on the boot. The logo flips open as you put the car in reverse gear to let the camera come out. Very James Bond-ish
Under thigh support can be extended electrically. The feature is available under the Luxury pack
Bang & Olufsen audio system is unparalleled as regards quality of sound. Yours for Rs 6 lakh extra. Check out the buttons for the electrically operated side and rear window blinds
Rear passengers can push these buttons to move the front passengers’ seats fore and aft for better legroom. Driver seat cannot be moved from the rear once the car is set in motion. Smart!
Electric Sunroof may be a great feature for some cars. Here, it’s just another toy in the list
The central unit of the Bang & Olufsen audio system rises out of the dash in a dramatic fashion when the system is turned on. Fancy!
EfficientDynamics energy recuperation system charges the battery when you brake or coast
Ignition button on top with the Start / Stop system for fuel savings while idling at signals
 
Various functions and settings for the vehicle
The night vision camera caught Yatharth murdering someone in the dark!
There are two cameras – one on each of the front fenders.
The four cameras around the car provide a 360 degree view of the surroundings while reversing.
Check out the leather clad steering with a white lining. Super cool!
Cigarette lighter and ashtray is neatly hidden under the leather clad lids
Eletronic parking brake, camera on toggle for front fender units, Park Assist Toggle and the Hold Function.
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Ceramic knobs add further exclusivity to the cabin. We loved the detail
Those air vents are made of forged aluminium – the same stuff your Macbook Air is carved out of. Adds tremendously to the cool factor of the cabin. Even the Bang & Olufsen speakers have the same finish. Another detail to die for
Check out those rimless door windows – they make the car look so much more appealing with the doors open. Beautiful!
The army of cameras around the Gran Coupe. BMW is watching!
Stylish and powerful LED foglamps
Door locks have proximity sensors. The handles look beautiful with those chrome inserts
Just look at the amount of detailing that has gone into those headlamps. Amazing!
Ultra low profile tyres on massive 19 inch rims. You can even opt for 20 inch wheels with the M Performance pack!
Hi very nice review.Beautiful pics.VALUE for MONEY
Seems like the luxury car manufacturers are after you to review their machines 😉 Sincerely, its another superlative piece of work from you. Its just fabulous- hats off. Simply love your writing style! Keep up the good work. Look forward to another biggie on your review list….and yeah, forgot to add- the pics are mindblowing. After the M6, this has to be one of the meanest looking bimmers around.
Easily the best review in this forum by far! Also the best review of the Gran coupe that I have read ever (a list that includes TG, no less!) Congrats! And the pictures are also superlative, both visually and the info they give!