BMW Kidney Grilles

From the BMW 507 to the Neue Klasse iX3, these five grilles reshaped the brand’s design identity.

Steven Paul • September 2, 2026

Former car designer Peter Stevens recently discussed the current trend of massive grilles, where it came from and where it's going.

Nico DeMattia • March 29, 2022

In a recent article, we look back at the history of BMW's kidney grilles through photos to see how they've evolved over the years.

Nico DeMattia • April 24, 2020

One of the most famous and iconic styling cues of any automotive brand is BMW’s Kidney Grille design. Even people...

Nico DeMattia • Updated: March 30, 2020 • Published: April 30, 2018