4 Series (F32/F33/F36) [Spyshots] 2014 BMW 4 Series Spy Pics & Info

[klier]

That proves my point and is all the more reason why it shouldn't be called a 4-Series. It isn't a new or different series at all.

M

No it isn't.

So what do we do now? What's the next step?!?!

 

[Mr Robert]

Haha, the next step is to keep it calm and civilised. Thanks!

Wasn't the E92 close to being called 4-series? I think the E92 is quite different to the E90.

 

[Levi68]

No it isn't.

So what do we do now? What's the next step?!?!

Petition. We want 3 Series badge back.

 

[Human]

Petition. We want 3 Series badge back.

Solution: Open a new options box to tick/click on the options list under the existing Boot-lid Delete Badge one, 4 or 3 Series Designation. LOL

 

[Levi68]

Seriously, though, I don't think the problem lies in the naming or the price. It just seems like the customers want something that doesn't look like a 3 Series. Why isn't that the case of A5 or C Coupé? Maybe rarity plays a role. There are more 3 Series that other car in this class, a 3 Series Coupé is just not enough special anymore.

 

[Betty Swollocks]

Haha, the next step is to keep it calm and civilised. Thanks!

Wasn't the E92 close to being called 4-series? I think the E92 is quite different to the E90.

Yes it was but they changed their mind at the last minute.

I agree. Based on the photos we've seen so far, the E92 appears to be more differentiated from the E90 than the F32 is from the F30.

 

[Human]

Seriously, though, I don't think the problem lies in the naming or the price. It just seems like the customers want something that doesn't look like a 3 Series. Why isn't that the case of A5 or C Coupé? Maybe rarity plays a role. There are more 3 Series that other car in this class, a 3 Series Coupé is just not enough special anymore.

I totally disagree, I will order one as soon as the books open. Why it's not special to you is respected and if that is the way you feel, I cant do nor say anything to change your view at that.
IMO the least special coupe ever to be produced by a German car manufacturer is the current C-class coupe, I like it don't get me wrong its beautiful , but its a really lame-ass design in differentiation to its sedan siblings bar-none. In my o'l eyes same again to my favorite midsize Audi, the A5, LOVE IT! But the A4 Sedan family resemblance is as bright-as-daylight.

Opinionated? Off course! Am I satisfied of how the 4er is going to look like? Hell YES, YES, YES and I want one ASAP!

 

[tomazino]

"A5 looks more different to the A4 than the 3er and 4er do"

 

[Levi68]

I totally disagree, I will order one as soon as the books open. Why it's not special to you is respected and if that is the way you feel, I cant do nor say anything to change your view at that.
IMO the least special coupe ever to be produced by a German car manufacturer is the current C-class coupe, I like it don't get me wrong its beautiful , but its a really lame-ass design in differentiation to its sedan siblings bar-none. In my o'l eyes same again to my favorite midsize Audi, the A5, LOVE IT! But the A4 Sedan family resemblance is as bright-as-daylight.

Opinionated? Off course! Am I satisfied of how the 4er is going to look like? Hell YES, YES, YES and I want one ASAP!

Why should a coupé (C Class Coupé as you mention) necessarilly be different than a a sedan? Isn't a coupé a 2 doors sedan? What about E30 4 door and 2 door?

What is special to you about the 4 Series Coupé? I think we do not mean the same thing by "special". X6, 5er GT, these are specially. Lexus, 4C are special. 911? No that is not special for me. 911 Targa (991), is. New S Class looks like its going to be special, Maserati GT is special. 500 and Mini were special, but are getting no more. Do you get what I, mean by special?

 

[SCOTT27]

Automotorundsport again.

 

[Betty Swollocks]

So that's an official photo then.

The LED headlights look very nice actually.

 

[tomazino]

I think it is render, but very, very close to real thing.

 

[Betty Swollocks]

I think it is render, but very, very close to real thing.

I took Scott's comment "Automotorundsport AGAIN" to mean they leaked the images ahead of the embargo, just like they did a few weeks ago with the F15 X5.

 

[tomazino]

Front air intake is diferent than prototype on spy shots, and there are some other things, but if this is a real thing, than it is not so far from concept.

 

[tomazino]

On this AMS picture is definitely concept base render...

 

[bombardier01]

@Human: i guess i'm a bit late to the party but better late than never to show my respect for the "invitation" to the host of the "party"

As much as I love BMWs, and this design, the car really is nothing more than a 3-Series with a different badge. It really doesn't deserve the "4-Series" designation as the 6er does vs the 5er.

@Merc1
but 6 series is 20k euro more than 5 series, and 4 will be 1 or 2k more.

That proves my point and is all the more reason why it shouldn't be called a 4-Series. It isn't a new or different series at all.

Ok, i think some of the members have already given their explanation as to why we agree to Merc1 that the new 4er doesn't deserve a new/different designation. And here is my explanation to you sir.
I must say it is pretty clear why IMO they shouldn't named the new F32 as 4er because of the looks that i can say 98% very similar to its sibling the F30 3er sedan. From the headlights, rearlights, interior, even overall shape just like its sedan sibling minus 2 doors. While 6er IMO very different from 5er sedan & it is not like 5er minus 2 doors (that's obvious right?) so it deserves different designation & we all agree for that. That's why i think BMW should use this opportunity to differentiate this new 4er more so it can deserve its new name by giving it more distinctive headlights & rearlights & different interior style (if possible) like Betty said:

Merc1 and myself were saying that it's disappointing that when BMW choose to give the coupe a different series number to the 3 Series for the first time in its history, they don't take the opportunity to differentiate the looks a bit more.

that's the point from our view.

I completely agree the 6er and 5er look worlds apart. That's my point!
The upcoming 2er is clearly quite a bit different from the 1er too.
When other lines in BMW's line up are clearly different, why not the 3er and 4er?

Yes, that's the same question too.
2er has very different & distinctive headlights style compared to its 1er sibling. It is not like 1er with 2 doors (which is already exist) & with longer rear end. Even though it shares the same interior with 1er (for cost effectiveness i guess), it can still be considered as a new car IMO. So why not do the same treatment to the 4er?

Audi A5 looks nice, but I didin't consider it - probably one of reasons is that is is too similar to A4 and is "common" car because of that. BMW E92 looks different to E90 from every angle and gives much more premium feeling. I can see E90 on every corner, but E92 is still quite rare. Despite E92 is old, it still looks fresh and special. BMW F30 is already quite common and because F32 looks like F30 without rear doors, it wont be as special as E92 was in 2006 IMO.

Wasn't the E92 close to being called 4-series? I think the E92 is quite different to the E90.

Yes, i also agree with this that A5 is too similar to A4. But we already know that from the first place Audi didn't call the A5 as A4 Coupe, right? If Audi did that maybe we can complain about it now when they changed the A4 Coupe to the A5.
And i agree that the E92 should have been called 4er beacuse it looks quite different from the E90 sedan from headlights & rearlights so it is more deserved to get new designation than F32.

IMO the least special coupe ever to be produced by a German car manufacturer is the current C-class coupe, I like it don't get me wrong its beautiful , but its a really lame-ass design in differentiation to its sedan siblings bar-none. In my o'l eyes same again to my favorite midsize Audi, the A5, LOVE IT! But the A4 Sedan family resemblance is as bright-as-daylight.

I also agree with you on this. That's why they called the C-class with minus 2 doors as the C-Coupe, right? not D-Class or whatever it is.

Back to the topic:
*I never expected nor was any expectations created that the BMW 4-series is going to be a sudden absolute and totally different car/product in looks, drive train, setup, practicality etc. to the previous generation of BMW 3-Series coupes and cabriolets.

So are we (me, Merc1, Betty, and other members). We never expect the 4er to be (like you said) a sudden absolute and totally different car/product in looks, drive train, setup, practicality etc. Nope. Just hoping it to be more different than its hatchback & sedan siblings like 2er & 6er from 1er & 5er.

Back to the topic:
*The 4 Series make sense (again to me) as a number that tells me in a normal understandable and perfect legit way that this the BMW 4-Series is Nothing more and also Nothing less than the F30 BMW 3-Series sedans extension into broadening the Famous and absolutely Brilliant (IMO) Iconic - BMW 3 Series - Coupe and Cabriolet - as was always the case with previous generation 3er coupes and cabrio's.

I think this is the main focus of our "party". Different point of view.
We expect more while for you maybe its OK that the 4er is just 3er with minus 2 door & maybe should have been called like that from the first place.
But we already know that 3er with minus 2 doors had been known from many-many years ago as the iconic 3er Coupe.
So, IMO if BMW want to give the iconic 3er Coupe a new name, BMW should have given it something more as well especially in style so it deserves its new name like its other coupe siblings (2er & 6er) not just a re-badge one.

Bavarian Marketing Works

Yeahhh i think in the end it is just a marketing game.

Why it's not special to you is respected and if that is the way you feel, I cant do nor say anything to change your view at that.

Yes, so we are agree to disagree. That's what a forum like this for. To share opinions & see each other point of view. No one is right & no one is wrong. Each to his own.
Sorry if the English wasn't so good & i hope you get what i mean . So, thank you for the "invitation" Naas.

Now lets get back to the topic.
I'm looking forward to see this new 4er in its full glory.

 

[Star&Car]

 

[Levi68]

Not sure it is real. But it is nice if 4 Series gets concept lights.

 

[Beemer B773ER]

Certainly doesn't look quite authentic. The lighting, the angle, the quality... all just slightly off.

 

[aleks_16]

My biggest question is if they improved the interior quality. I can´t wait till tomorrow . I will have a handkerchief next to me if it is dissapointing