BMW enthusiasts want the BMW 4 Series’ oversized upright grille, which is claimed to resemble two coffins, to be redesigned when the facelift debuts the following year. We’ve now seen an example of what it might look like.
One well-known online artist has suggested a return to a smaller and more conventional “kidney” grille for the 2023 BMW 4 Series, which is anticipated to receive a facelift the following year.
When the second-generation 4 Series went on sale in June 2020, BMW garnered attention for its enormous upright “coffin grille.”
Some BMW enthusiasts adored it, while others said it looked like a pair of coffins or gopher’s teeth.
Adrian van Hooydonk, vice president of group design at BMW, said to Autocar in February 2021, “We deal with [social media criticism] in the same way we do with customer clinics.”
“Because the individual remarks might be fairly harsh, I never visit certain clinics. It’s not always fun, though.”
Unfounded claims now coming out of Japan indicate that the big grille may be removed when the redesigned BMW 4 Series goes on sale the following year.
Famous Photoshop auto artist X-Tomi Design has morphed the front end of the recently facelifted 3 Series onto today’s 4 Series in an image initially published by Japanese journal Spyder7, previewing a more traditional style that is evocative of BMW coupes from past years.
At this point, it is unknown if BMW will respond to criticism from some fans by switching to a more traditional grille for the BMW 4 Series facelift or maintain its original design.
Perhaps BMW might compromise and keep the coffin grilles on the M3 and M4 high-performance variants, where additional engine cooling is required and bold design is frequently admired, while returning to a more traditional appearance on the standard versions of the BMW 4 Series.
In any case, we’re still in awe of X-prowess Tomi’s with computers, creativity, and attention to detail.
What do you think of the new BMW 4 Series from X-Tomi? Comment below with your thoughts and let us know.
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Large grilles are not a problem.
Earlier this week, BMW revamped the 3 Series family, giving the little, premium vehicle a new, smoother face and a significant tech upgrade. While the 3 Series and 4 Series lineups share many components, the 3 Series no longer offers a coupe model like it did in the previous generation. It would make sense for BMW to soon release a redesigned version of the 4 Series Coupe, and a new rendering offers a sneak peek at its prospective appearance.
There isn’t much evidence that the 4 Series Coupe facelift will get rid of the massive kidney grilles up front, but X-Tomi Design’s concept for the high-end coupe suggests a whole different appearance. The car seen here shares a front fascia with the recently updated 3 Series family (see the associated links below), and we think many BMW fans would welcome such a change. After all, the 3 Series from the same generation shared the front end design with the previous generation 4 Series in both coupe and convertible variants.
There are rumors that the massive grille on the BMW 4 Series may be removed.
According to rumors, BMW is developing an LCI 4 Series. The facelifted BMW 4 Series is anticipated to make its debut sometime in 2019. Rumors are now circulating that the company may replace the enormous radiator grille with a more subdued one before it is officially unveiled.
The enormous grille may be replaced with something far more svelte on the 4 Series facelift, according to media reports. At this point, there is no confirmation of whether BMW will actually go back to a small grille on the 4 Series facelift, so these are just rumors.
According to reports, the range-topping M4 will continue to have the existing model’s enormous kidney grille, while the smaller grille will only be available on the base 4 Series facelift variants.
This is a tremendous relief because the gorgeous 4 series would look much better with the more streamlined grille. That is what should have been done from the beginning.
Since the M4 would look good with the svelte grille, I honestly hope they do the same for it as well.
This is exactly how it ought to appear—sleek, quick, and seductive! BMW should understand that despite the fact that their cars are truly extremely fantastic and detract from the finer details, enthusiasts will continue to adore them. They manufacture nice-looking, great-driving cars, thus the attention should be on those things. A mistake corrected in due time is forgotten with time. The popularity of the 3 and 5 series is one reason why if this occurs, it will be a good thing.
Goodbye, I say. That kidney grill was disgusting. Unsure of who conceptualized or authorized that. Thankfully, common sense won out, and things ought to be looking up now.
According to me, the requirement to keep the famous kidney grille greatly restricts the ingenuity of BMW designers. If only it weren’t the case, the 7 series facia wouldn’t have turned into a parody, which is undoubtedly deterring many would-be consumers. I sincerely hope BMW won’t extend the deadly grille design to the base level vehicles because fortunately, the people who could buy the 7 series are marginal.
Make a bold move, eschew the grille in favor of something more imaginative, and produce amazing works of art.
Ah, what wonderful news; the enormous kidney grills ought never to have advanced to the production model stage. However, it’s encouraging to learn that there’s a significant likelihood that it will be altered. The F8X Bimmer is strikingly similar to the top image and it looks excellent.
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From the beginning, BMW was renowned for its modest, unobtrusive looks.
The worst decision ever was to enlarge the grill in the most recent 4 series, 7 series, and other models.
The new grille, especially on the i4, seems to have only been appreciated by me. I’ve kind of grown to like it. However, I continue to detest the new 7-series and the XM concept. But I’m not opposed to going back to the earlier, more balanced grille. Any day looks better.
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BMW posted a teaser photograph of the top-of-the-line M440i variant on May 26, 2020, teasing the online launch of the G22 4 Series in June. The actual model retained more than 80% of the Concept 4’s design features, notably the huge kidney grille, which now has mesh inserts and is flanked by two sleek LED headlamps and two sizable air intakes (exclusive for the M440i). The M Sport models only have a lip spoiler and wrap-around taillamps on the back. The automobile has a declining roof line and a similar silhouette to the 8 Series. On M Sport variants, the rear bumper has a diffuser, while the M440i has dual exhaust tips. The drag area for the Coupe in the production version is said to be as low as 0.25 x 2.19 m2. BMW confirmed that the G22 4 Series would go on sale in all countries in October of the same year during the online unveiling.
BMW debuted the new 4 Series (G23) convertible at the tail end of September. It features the same technology and powertrains as the coupe. Unlike its two predecessors, which had retractable hardtops, it has a canvas roof.
With 2023 BMW 3 Series LCI Design Traits, the BMW 4 Series LCI was imagined.
Everyone was looking at spy pictures of the 4 Series, wishing for the worse in terms of aesthetics, before the Bavarian automaker discovered the G22. BMW proved them wrong by equipping the coupe, which is based on the 3 Series, with an absurdly oversized grille that appears to be sniffing the Merc C-exhaust Class’s fumes.
With the “OK Boomer” advertisement for the iX electric utility vehicle, the people in Munich defended the snouty front end, which had been criticized by automotive designer Frank Stephenson and customizing guru Chip Foose. Additionally, we should recall what design director Domagoj Dukec said to detractors:
“Not every one of our goods is criticized equally. You can see that 20% of people like something as divisive as the kidneys on the 4 Series. That is appropriate for the clients we are trying to attract.” Is he saying that 80% of people would smash the front fascia of a 4er with a hammer?
With the 2023 model year 3 Series, or the life cycle impetus as the Bavarian carmaker likes to call facelifts, BMW did not dare to repeat this monstrosity. The revised 3er served as inspiration for the rendering in front of you because it is inextricably linked to the 4 Series in all of its manifestations.
The 4 Series LCI design study, created by Hungarian pixel artist X-Tomi Design, is a significant upgrade over the model before the facelift. The athletic lower grille and thinner kidney grilles combine refinement and aggression, yet the unique lighting lacks some personality. However, nobody besides BMW is aware of what the actual life cycle impulse for the premium-focused tiny coupe is.
The 4er LCI’s worst-case scenario would be to adopt split headlamps and an even larger front grille like the BMW 7 Series.
Design of the BMW 4 Series
New LED headlights and brake lights have been added to the 4 Series, giving it a little facelift. Daytime running lights with the distinctive “angel eyes” of BMW are standard on all models, and LED fog lights are now included as well. Additionally, adaptive headlights that automatically adapt to changing traffic conditions are available for all models.
The huge one-piece air inlet on the 4 Series is surrounded by a high-gloss black bar on M Sport models to give it a more commanding presence on the road. All versions have redesigned brake lights with a red sweeping element installed at the back.
When was the BMW 4 Series updated?
The updated Coupe (F32 LCI) and Convertible (F33 LCI) were first seen in the new colors Snapper Rocks Blue (turquoise blue) and Sunset Orange, respectively, on January 16, 2017, the day the facelift (LCI) revisions were introduced (bright orange). Silver was the color of the Gran Coupe (F36 LCI) model that was displayed. Major modifications include:
- Modifications to the exterior’s appearance include new LED headlights, taillights, and bumpers.
- Changes to the interior’s design, including an upgraded iDrive system (version 6.0)
When was the BMW 4 Series updated?
The following body types make up the first generation of the 4 Series:
- a two-door coupe (F32 model code)
- convertible two-door (F33 model code)
- a liftback four-door (F36 model code; marketed as the 4 Series Gran Coupe)
Since it began to be produced in 2014, this generation has gone by the moniker “F32.” The E92/E93 coupe/convertible versions of the fifth-generation 3 Series lineup were replaced by the F32. The F32 is produced alongside the F30 3 Series and has several features in common with it. The F32/F33/F36 are powered by turbocharged petrol and diesel engines with 3 cylinders (petrol only), 4 cylinders, and 6 cylinders, just like the F30 3 Series line.
Early in 2014, the F82/F83 M4 versions with strong performance were released. They are propelled by an S55 straight-six turbocharged engine.
Is a new BMW 4 Series on the way?
The 2022 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe is 5.9 inches longer, 1 inch wider, and 2.1 inches taller than the model it replaces, while the front and rear tracks have expanded by 1.6 inches and 0.7 inches, respectively. The wheelbase has been extended by 1.8 inches.
Will the BMW 6 Series ever return?
The next generation of BMW premium vehicles is one of the unconfirmed subjects. The existing BMW 4 Series and 8 Series vehicles will combine to form the BMW 6 Series, which may be an older family depending on how you look at it. According to rumors, the venerable brand will make a comeback in 2026 with a new line of cars built on the Neue Klasse platform. The Gran Coupe model, the last remaining 8 Series model, is rumored to join the 7 Series roster in the future.
The latter component is consistent with what we have already heard. The Gran Coupe is the only model to continue in the same format in a new generation because it leads the 8 Series sales report. At the same time, insiders claim that the 8 Series family’s future is still up in the air. Additionally, there will probably be a pause between the conclusion of the current 8 Series production and the start of the following one. Given that a new BMW platform will be available in 2025, electrification would open up a whole new range of possibilities for the 8 Series. BMW will have more freedom to experiment with new body shapes if it switches to entirely electric models because EV powertrains make creating new cars more simpler.