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Striking BMW Concept 4 previews upcoming 4 Series

10th September 2019
Bob Murray

Just when we thought BMW’s kidney grille couldn’t get any more imposing… This is the BMW Concept 4, unveiled today at the Frankfurt Motor Show. We’ve had squat-and-wide and now it’s the turn of the narrow-but-tall in the form of a grille inspired by the drop-dead gorgeous BMW 328. This is the bold new face of the 4 Series coupe range.

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“The kidney grille has always been a signature feature of BMW cars,” says BMW design head Domagoj Dukec. “The BMW Concept 4 presents a confident and classy take on this iconic feature.” Look closer and you will see that the grille is made up of a whole load of tiny number 4s joined together.

This concept is about far more than just its classically-inspired front end, however. There are some super details elsewhere – we love the highly technical look in the lights and the mirrors – and overall this two-door offers a muscular and dynamic take on the 4 Series, previewing a production version that is both more emotional and engaging.

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In profile it hunkers down on its 21-inch wheels with their polished spokes and dished design. At the rear, there’s a prominent diffuser and horizontal emphasis to visually broaden and lower the body. The LED rear lights consist of a single fibre-optic element, which BMW says lends the familiar L shape a “heartbeat” graphic.  

It is reported the second-generation 4 Series picking up on this concept’s themes will launch towards the end of 2020, and will include an electric i4 for the first time.

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