BMW is working on a new generation of the 4-Series to complement the redesigned 3-Series that arrived for 2019.
We previously spotted prototypes for redesigned versions of the 4-Series Convertible, M4 coupe and M4 Convertible, and now we have a look at the redesigned 4-Series coupe.
Also in the works is an i4 battery-electric sedan that may end up replacing the current 4-Series Gran Coupe.
BMW is clearly going for an evolutionary look for its new 4-Series though there will be a dramatic change up front: the latest shots give us a full view of the car's oversized grille which mimics the design on the 4-Series-previewing Concept 4 unveiled last year. The design is sure to prove controversial, to say the least.
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BMW Concept 4
The underlying platform is BMW Group's CLAR design for rear-wheel-drive cars and the core powertrains should be turbocharged 4- and 6-cylinder inline engines displacing 2.0 and 3.0 liters, respectively. The 2.0-liter mill should feature in a 430i grade while the 3.0-liter mill should be reserved for an M440i M Performance offering. The M440i will have 374 horsepower, as well as a temporary 11-hp boost from a mild-hybrid setup. Diesel and plug-in hybrid options should also be in the pipeline, though only the latter is likely to see sale in the United States.
Performance fans can look forward to a new generation of the M4. It will pack BMW M's new S58 engine, a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-6 that should deliver around 473 hp in the M4 and as much as 503 hp in M4 Competition guise. The new engine debuted in the 2020 X3 and X4 M.
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2021 BMW 4-Series prototype
The interior of the 4-Series will be slightly different compared to the 3-Series. The layout of the center console is unique, and so is the design of the shifter. The car is expected to come standard with a digital instrument cluster which will be joined by a touchscreen display sitting at the top of the center stack. Natural-speak voice activation should also feature in the car.
Look for a debut of the redesigned 4-Series in late summer. Sales should commence in late 2020 or early the following year. Shortly after the debut should be the arrival of the 4-Series Convertible and M4 twins. The i4 isn't due until late 2021.