The future BMW 4 Series Coupe (G22) is already causing a lot of controversy and debate, as the final car will certainly look a bit shocking. The latest spy photos (we don’t own them, but you can see them here) are the clearest to date. They most likely show a camouflaged BMW M440i version, given the honeycomb pattern of the radiator grille painted in Cerium Grey. The gargantuan kidneys are there, so for those who still cannot believe their eyes, here you have the proof.
BMW was serious when it stated that most of Concept 4 will make into production. The G22 generation is the very demonstration of the fact. Certainly, the 4 Series Coupe will never gonna go unnoticed with the huge front grille design.
Besides the kidneys that extend all over the height of the front fascia, the new headlights also look pretty to those of the Concept 4, even though they are translated in a more realistic way onto the production car.
The headlights extend all the way from the front wheel arch to near the kidneys, but apparently, they won’t connect with the grille. They are also more streamlined and slimmer than on the 3 Series, for example, thus mimicking the “eyes” of Concept 4.
Render of BMW M4 by @avarvarii
The pictured test prototype was equipped with the BMW Adaptive LED headlights, with its signature design known from the 3 Series and X5. As well, the BMW Laser headlights will be available as an option and display the powerful modern-look angel eyes.
Analyzing the side silhouette of the G22 4 Series, we get to see that BMW stays true to its traditional approach. The Hofmeister kink is there in a way similar to the 8 Series, which is a good thing. The kink styling exercise of the Concept 4 was a bit too daring.
Going rearwards, the theme of the thin lights is repeated. The L-shaped tail lamps are derived from the concept car and continue on the pattern emphasized by the 8 Series Coupe rear lights, with the 3D-looking L offering a powerful and elegant look.
The BMW M440i version will be powered by the same six-cylinder unit found on the new M340i models as well. The turbocharged petrol powerplant boasts a peak output of 374 PS (368 hp) for the European version and 382 hp for the US variant. Expect the new 4 Series Coupe to debut in the second part of 2020, with the BMW G82 M4 version following later on in 2021.
All in all, the new BMW 4 Series Coupe will be a very special car, which pretty much reminds me of the controversial Bangle era models. For BMW Group Design, the new philosophy a venture into a new world and a complete departure from the past styling language. You had to applaud BMW for having the courage to come up with something really outrageous and controversial.
So, we want to hear your opinion on the new 4 Series Coupe, given the new and revealing spy photos. Do you enjoy the new design or you are a bit upset of this outcome?
[Source: Motor1]
What I dont understand is while they take a lot of risks on the outside, the inside remains so conservative … a different design leader probably
It is called ergonomics. BMW has been at the head of the class for over 30 years.
And will be expelled from class with this exterior ass design.
or they will sell better and better but hey…you must be right because you took all the effort to type
German, formerly known as spartan, teutonic. Still better than Mercedes videogame dash. Also Individual do crazy interiors.
RIP BMW.
Guess you missed the10% sales increase post.
I could give AF less about that, BMW is ruining the brand and driving loyal customers like myself to other brands.
To what? The “competition” who do cheap V6 knock-off wannabes? M340i is the 21st century E39, which in the last century was called the perfect car. Enjoy your Alfa (if you can find a dealer), or your Stinger (if they continue building them, since they can’t sell any, even discounted). BMW are EXPANDING the brand, no one sells what they did decades ago. Have you seen a Civic recently? Accord? SL? Duh.
Even at almost the 1/2 way point of my life I’ve already owned more BMW’s than you ever will including E46 M3 ZCP, E92 M3 ZCP and E60 M5 plus many regular series as well. So when I say that BMW has lost their way I know what TF I’m talking about. I currently own an S5 Sportback and 981 GT4 so please stay in your lane.
My lane is watching BMW recovering from bankruptcy year I was born to being an unknown local regional German engineering firm selling 1 4 cyl. sedan here en route to becoming global #1 full range premium manufacturer outselling Mercedes for 1st time in history. Leadership is expansion & innovation, nothing “lost” about it. Keep ur VAGgots out of the way as BMW continue to blow past you in their lane.
It’s painful to see that the car looks better with the camouflage than without it.
Only thing worse than that twin grille is the front license plate looking for a place not to look as stupid.
Maybe there is a snow blower option for additional winter downforce?
The North American plate is going to look even more comical and visually dysfunctional than the wide Euro version.
Good thing so many states don’t use from plates then.
Calling this hideous wreck a turd would be a gross understatement.
Shouldn’t we wait to see it before condemning it? This seems a little melodramatic.
Also repetitive & dull.
The front seems to have more classical grills than the concept, and it looks good.
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It will likely have different type of slats. Just like the mesh grille is different on the 3 series
All this hate on a car not one of you have seen yet. Touch of teenage dramatics there… Laughable, realy.
Don’t call it a four series, call it a six series.
This car should be marketed as 6 series from the beginning. It doesn’t share anything outside with the 3-series. BMW would be better advised to keep the 4 Series design as close as possible to the 3 Series with a few changes here and there and try to bring out the 4 Series concept as a new 6 Series.
Why? It’s the same size as the 3 series
Imagine the 4-concept as 6-series with V8 and 750 Nm on the size of 3-series/4, with only 1.68 tons weight and M Xdrive. It’s a completely different car for me, while M3 and M4 with 1.48 tons weight could use the normal grille known from M340i and Alpina B3.
Good point. It’s so different, it could almost be an entirely new segment.
Though, I suspect that the 3 series LCI would bring the design elements in touch with each other.
To paraphrase the great Giom:
They who blindly, obsequiously loves the most, whines the most, while the rest of us just carry on with life. Whining is just whining, it’s unproductive, it’s anti creative – but contagious. Requires little thought, little understanding and for sure, not interested in deeper philosophy.
Sorry for the rant, but comments like “Can’t we wait until we actually see the car?” in a pleading manner with no further commentary in an effort emotionally badger infuriates me to no end.
My point, (and there is one) sometimes it’s hard to filter through all the whining from Giom and CNET-ad099u03095uodf, but lest we forget, BMW is a top tier auto manufacturer who, like other manufacturers, occasionally takes a misstep. They’re not recognized as market leaders for nothing, so we know they appreciate the honest feedback, rather than fawning sycophancy, to better serve their customers. So, it should be of no surprise when the 4 Series receives expressions of concern in regard to its expected visage.
And I’m labeled a whiner! That’s hilarious! I see what you did there… not too clever.
At least you can stay on topic with your opinions. Same cannot be said of other “whining” that consists of incoherent babbling at any comment that doesn’t affirm an emotional and unconditional defense of the brand.
A century old lucrative expanding brand requires no defense from trolls.
BMW have quintupled volume since days of 3/5/6/7, sales were constricted by production capacity then, thus Spartanburg, Magna & doubling volume this century on X. The more competition they have the more successful they become, neue 4er will continue to lead. Everywhere but here, to those who, as you reality check, haven’t seen it. They shouldn’t follow a brand that is so much smarter than them.
or bmw and Giom and Cnet is correct and BMW is just going to keep on selling better and better
Fawning sycophancy=#1 global premium. As has been reported here, low volume Coupe can serve as attention getting halo vehicle, how much press do BMW get from low volume M2? How many X4 & X6 do they sell? Despite being hated. BMW>typists.
Good luck interjecting reality to these bsmwblog typists, Giom!
No começo foi uma surpresa desagradável, mas agora estou começando a aceitar.
Like the design so far, hope the rear end does not look too SUVish. Also, the 4 series should offer more like a better interior, alcantara trim, and better leather, etc. It should be better than a 3 series not just a different shell put over the 3 sweries.