First Look at Next Gen BMW 4 Series Convertible (G23) Prototype!

SabineBimmer · 05-26-2020, 11:57 PM

Howdy folks!

mcjohnsonsg · 05-27-2020, 05:29 AM

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Howdy folks!

Well, I prefer a beavers teeth to a pigs nostrils. Says a lot when it comes down to a choice like that!

stein_325i · 07-16-2020, 06:14 AM

New shots

Sedan_Clan · 07-16-2020, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jstein55

New shots

Ooooooo black grilles!

solstice · 07-16-2020, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jstein55

New shots

Top picture: Hmmm...not as bad proportions as hinted by earlier G23 mules, actually rather elegant.

Bottom picture: Nope, the attractive G22 design doesn’t seem to work as a vert. Still looks as bad or worse than the mules.

Will be interesting to see which statement holds true seeing it IRL.

SCOTT26 · 07-16-2020, 04:35 PM

Launches in September.

Colinv6 · 07-18-2020, 02:47 PM

Not really feeling the cloth roof. A folding hardtop would suit much nicer I think.

However I really don’t get why everything has to have damn black wheels these days!!!

Chabu · 07-19-2020, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Colinv6

Not really feeling the cloth roof. A folding hardtop would suit much nicer I think.

However I really don’t get why everything has to have damn black wheels these days!!!

Soft tops are sooooo much better. The hard top adds weight, slower to open/close and take up a ton of space. Add to the fact that the insulation (for climate and noise) is far better than they used to be.

Sedan_Clan · 07-19-2020, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Colinv6

Not really feeling the cloth roof. A folding hardtop would suit much nicer I think.

However I really don't get why everything has to have damn black wheels these days!!!

I'm not a fan of black wheels either. It's so "year 1999." With that said, BMW seems to utilize black wheels on test mules in an attempt to conceal wheel design elements.

city1991 · 07-20-2020, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Colinv6

Not really feeling the cloth roof. A folding hardtop would suit much nicer I think.

However I really don’t get why everything has to have damn black wheels these days!!!

Soft tops are sooooo much better. The hard top adds weight, slower to open/close and take up a ton of space. Add to the fact that the insulation (for climate and noise) is far better than they used to be.

Soft tops suck ass. Easy to break into, noisy, and keeping them clean and water resistant sucks.

VetteGuy · 07-21-2020, 08:52 PM

Most car break-ins are either unlocked cars or smashed windows. This soft top has a much better looking roof line than the folding hardtop.

Chabu · 07-30-2020, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by city1991

Soft tops suck ass. Easy to break into, noisy, and keeping them clean and water resistant sucks.

A couple decades ago, I would agree with you but soft tops have made incredible improvements. Let me break it down for you:

1. "Easy to break into" - Actually every car is easy to break into. A thief is not coming through your soft top. Far simpler to break the window and easier to access the car.

2. "Noisy" - Of course it won't have the cocoon-like experience of a hard top but the insulation on the latest soft tops is impressive. I test drove the 2020 Z4 at highway speed and its pretty darn quiet.

3. "Keeping them clean and water resistant suck" - Again, you're probably thinking of an older car. New soft tops repel well and don't require anything special to clean.

Hope this clears it up for others.

steker · 08-14-2020, 04:43 AM

The 4 Cabrio G23 we saw on the parking lot has been spotted driving around. I think it's an optical illusion because of the black rims and camo on the back, but the back looks very out of proportion.

steker · 08-15-2020, 10:21 AM

And some more of the base model...

solstice · 08-15-2020, 03:21 PM

Ouch, the proportions of the vert...yuck.

MFNATIK · 08-15-2020, 03:37 PM

The whole car is an abomination. Heads should roll on the design team

joca · 08-16-2020, 07:33 AM

What a beauty!!

psuibmw · 08-17-2020, 04:43 PM

The 4 convertible seems production ready

Open air and big grill

https://carbuzz.com/news/2021-bmw-4-...oduction-ready

steker · 08-23-2020, 03:29 AM

The wheels look tiny on that side profile. That's not a good look.

damills · 08-30-2020, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Launches in September.

Mojo except for the front grills on the 4-series IMO

SCOTT26 · 08-31-2020, 03:44 AM

M Packet.

supra93 · 09-10-2020, 04:26 PM

https://www.carscoops.com/2020/09/20...patent-images/

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