4 Series (G22) [Official] 2020 BMW 4 Series (G22)

[Centurion]

Something more inline with the 3.0 CSL grille-wise would perhaps be the sweet spot for the LCI. Still big but toned down and less beaver.

Not getting my hopes up though; the 4er is probably selling well enough for BMW to keep this grille for the sake of pride or however you want to call it.

I'm optimising. BMW's main job is to simplify the front end. There is too much going on: lines/creases everywhere, grille that doesn't match the slats on the bumper intake and headlights that don't gel with the line.

IMO, it needs a full front bumper redesign. The X3 and 3-Series facelifts are spot on.

 

[Matski]

The X3 and 3-Series facelifts are spot on.

Simplification, flatter surfaces, bordered by tighter creases. Could do wonders for the 4-er.

 

[Swiss_ZH]

4 Series LCI on the road.

 

[domleo999]

4 Series LCI on the road.

I really thought they’d switch the front to the I4 / 4GC shape of bumper & grille on the regular coupe for the LCI. The small changed make all the difference

 

[SKY]

I really thought they’d switch the front to the I4 / 4GC shape of bumper & grille on the regular coupe for the LCI. The small changed make all the difference

Agree. GC looks much better. Even the door handles.

 

[Centurion]

4 Series LCI on the road.

Sigh. Kidney grilles and overdesign lower bumper still don't gel. In comparison the front end of the G20 M-Sport LCI is a master piece.

 

[SCOTT27]

The Grille Stays.

 

[SKY]

Sigh. Kidney grilles and overdesign lower bumper still don't gel. In comparison the front end of the G20 M-Sport LCI is a master piece.

100% agree. One sees the G30 LCI and then the 4er GC and wonders why would anyone buy the latter.

 

[domleo999]

The Grille Stays.

Why do the 4 coupe / cab have a different design the the GC/i4?

 

[domleo999]

Why do the 4 coupe / cab have a different design the the GC/i4?

For reference, Coupe top - GC bottom :

 

[Swiss_ZH]

For reference, Coupe top - GC bottom :

Isn‘t it the other way around?

 

[SaltkjelenBMW]

Its different way, and its differents between the i4 and 4GC too. I think the i4 different grill shape makes it to the best looking 4-series.

i4 M50 / i4:

M440i Gran Coupe / 4-series Gran Coupe:

M440i Coupe/Convertible / 4-series Coupe/Convertible:

 

[dalab]

I came across this, that "M4" grill on the 440 looks very good, like from the factory

 

[Der Hofmeister]

G22 LCI leaked.

 

[dalab]

G22 LCI leaked.

Mercedes: let's launch a new CLE coupe
BMW: change the lighting signature...we don't need more than that

Leak of this, leak of a complete video of the 5 touring, what's next?

 

[SCOTT27]

A subtle LCI. But evidence the appearance has been finally accepted by its audience.

 

[dalab]

A subtle LCI. But evidence the appearance has been finally accepted by its audience.

His real audience accepted it from day one, those who write on the internet are the ones who delayed, but I don't
It's funny to go to the first pages of this thread and read all the things that some people here said.

 

[SKY]

A subtle LCI. But evidence the appearance has been finally accepted by its audience.

Why? Cause people buy it? What will people buy instead? The ancient A5? The CLE? No chance.

The front remains much worse than the 8er one. Most of my friends who have owned a 3er Coupe or a 4er, believe the front of this car is silly. So, besides the tipical brand warriors on the internet boards, I believe there is a wide consensus about the car’s looks.

The direction where BMW’s exterior design is heading tells you what went wrong with this car’s design.

 

[klugscheisser87]

For reference, Coupe top - GC bottom :

An evidence that there is no fix for that front, or I guess there is no money for an extensive LCI, as it’s not a crucial member of the lineup.

Sad to see that ugly thing compared to its really great predecessors, the E92 looks superb and timeless as Da Silva’s A5.

 

[SCOTT27]

Why? Cause people buy it? What will people buy instead? The ancient A5? The CLE? No chance.

The front remains much worse than the 8er one. Most of my friends who have owned a 3er Coupe or a 4er, believe the front of this car is silly. So, besides the tipical brand warriors on the internet boards, I believe there is a wide consensus about the car’s looks.

The direction where BMW’s exterior design is heading tells you what went wrong with this car’s design.

They could have succumbed to interweb chatter and made it far more conservative. But they didn’t. They stood their ground and said no. It’s more or less the benchmark of the segment. The A5 and C-Coupe came later. It’s a brave decision, but BMW are the most risk-averse when it comes to designing for the mainstream.