BMW premiering the all-new 3-Series at
the ongoing Paris Auto Show, it’s provided us with an excellent idea
of what the latest 4-Series will look like. Despite its badge, the 4-Series
is little more than the two-door version of the 3-Series. The
updated BMW 4-Series will premiere with practically all the same new design
elements as its four-door sibling. This rendering from Aksyonov Nikita shows
what it could look like.
Compared to the previous-gen 4-Series, the new car
will adopt a pair of more aggressive headlights inspired by those of the
5-Series. Additionally, the front kidney grilles have been sharpened and
enlarged to give the car some additional character. Other alterations include
more aggressive air intakes and sharp character lines running horizontally
across the sides.
Like the 3-Series, the new BMW 4-Series will
probably be slighter larger than its predecessor and adopt a lengthened
wheelbase. Additionally, the 4-Series should be offered with most of the same
engine configurations as the 3er. Consequently, initial models are expected to
include a TwinPower Turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine delivering 187 hp and 400 Nm in 420d guise and a petrol-powered 2.0-liter four-cylinder
with 258 hp and 400 Nm)for the 430i.
Down the road, BMW’s M performance division will get
its hands on the new 4-Series. It may develop warm-performance models like an
M440i and M440i xDrive and will certainly create an all-new M4. Like the old 4-Series, the new
model will be sold in a selection of different body styles, including as a
Convertible.
