Model reviewed: M850i xDrive
Score: 7 / 10
“The M850i does its best to transform the Gran Coupe into a long-legged and relaxing GT car, and mostly succeeds. Although, therein lies the problem: the entry-level 840i does an equally impressive job in this respect for almost £30,000 less.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“All in all, the Gran Coupe – even in its most affordable, rear-wheel-drive 840i guise – feels like a serious effort by BMW to produce a driving experience that is genuinely different from anything else out there at the moment.”
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Model reviewed: 840d xDrive
Score: 7 / 10
“This is captain sensible: the four-door BMW 840d xDrive Gran Coupe, which sits towards the more affordable end of the showroom range on price and promises to deliver against the brief of a traditional big, desirable grand tourer with an extra dose of pragmatism thrown into the mix.”
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Model reviewed: 840i sDrive
Score: 8 / 10
“It is not hard to make a case for the 8 Series Gran Coupé. On breadth of ability alone, it should be on the list of anyone in the market for a luxurious four-door.”
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Model reviewed: 840i sDrive
Score: 8 / 10
“At the end of a long day on rough roads, empty highways and one of the world’s best race circuit, the quintessential impression was that of quantifiably enhanced involvement.”
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Model reviewed: 3.0-litre petrol automatic 840i
Score: 9 / 10
“BMW has nailed its Gran Coupe models in the past and the same applies with this latest 8 Series version through a superb mix of luxury, refinement and beauty. By adding additional rear seat room to the 8 Series, it opens this flagship model up to more buyers.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7.8 / 10
“The BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe has two extra doors and more passenger space than the standard 8 Series but it retains the same performance and character.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
“It isn’t often the case, but this four-door Gran Coupe version of the BMW 8 Series might be even better looking than the two-door. It’s certainly every bit as luxurious inside.” (Mat Watson)
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe adds more doors to the formula, but adding a bit of key practicality to the range.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Transforming the BMW 8 Series into a four-door Gran Coupe adds extra space, but still preserves the best bits of the sports car driving experience.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“BMW is aware that while many people would like to drive a beautiful two-door coupe, real life dictates they need a four-seat saloon instead. The 8 Series Gran Coupe is aimed at combining the best of both worlds into a flagship model.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview (coupé, convertible, Gran Coupé)
Score: 8 / 10
“As a flagship coupe or convertible, the BMW 8 Series ticks many boxes. It’s loaded with technology, features a luxurious cabin and has proper presence on the road. It’s let down by a lack of handling sharpness, cramped rear seats and eye-watering prices.”
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Model reviewed: 3.0-litre petrol automatic 840i sDrive
Score: 8 / 10
“The biggest problem with the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe is its price. It’s quite hard to justify unless you really want its dynamic driving experience when there are rivals out there that are more practical, more comfortable, just as luxurious and significantly cheaper.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The 8 Series Gran Coupe is probably the most handsome car in BMW’s current range – not a huge achievement, the crueller reader might argue – and it’s also among the most comfortable in its skin.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Whether the 8 Series Gran Coupe satisfies in the looks department is subjective, but it certainly strikes a good balance between sportiness and comfort. For a more comfort-oriented package, try the Audi A7 Sportback. Or, for heightened dynamic sparkle, there’s the Porsche Panamera.”
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