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The agility and refinement of the BMW 435i Convertible are up a notch. By Samuel Ee

Published Fri, Apr 25, 2014 · 10:00 PM

PERHAPS the nicest thing anyone can say about the BMW 4 Series Convertible is that it could easily be mistaken for the Coupe - both in the way it looks and drives.

The new 4 Series Convertible is the former open top 3 Series. With its new name comes the 4 Series' familiar front fender ducts called Air Breathers to reduce air resistance. So with the roof up, it looks like the Coupe at a glance.

Like the previous 3 Series Convertible, the new 4 Series also uses a practical folding hardtop that offers better acoustic insulation. This rigid retractable roof has been further improved to reduce noise levels, with a sound-absorbing headliner to cut wind noise by up to two decibels.

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