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      08-17-2019, 07:24 AM   #1
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Live Webcast From IAA 2019 Expected To Include Concept 4


BMWBLOG says: "According to several sources, the 2019 Frankfurt Auto Show just got more exciting. Initially, we believed that only the new X6 will be introduced at the German auto show, but BMW had different plans. The Bavarians will introduce the BMW Concept 4 Series, a model which will preview the production car due to launch in 2020.

It’s not unusual for BMW to use the “concept” approach to introduce high-volume cars. They have done it also with the previous generation 4 Series and the history will repeat itself.

The new concept will likely take many customers by surprise. We’ve also learned through sources and spy photos that it will feature a polarizing design with a show-off front fascia. As you might have guessed, that also includes a larger than usual kidney grille, to properly differentiate itself from its 3 Series brother.

The introduction of this design language will give customers a chance to familiarize with the design approach since future models like the G80 M3 and G82 M4 will have a polarizing front look as well.

From a tech perspective, the new 4 Series will get the same engine options as the 3 Series; so a 430i and M440i in America. It will feature a similar interior design and packed with the latest and greatest infotainment system and driving assistance features."

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Why a G22 concept instead of a G26? The coupe isn't going to follow any revolutionary paths this time if I'm not mistaken, whereas I've heard that the Gran Coupe might not follow the same exact formula that the F36 did. So, a concept of latter might have been in order.

If they're not showing the G26 yet due its release date being later than the G22 then that's understandable.
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      08-17-2019, 09:30 AM   #3
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Why a G22 concept instead of a G26? The coupe isn't going to follow any revolutionary paths this time if I'm not mistaken, whereas I've heard that the Gran Coupe might not follow the same exact formula that the F36 did. So, a concept of latter might have been in order.
It's true that the G26 is predicted to use a longer wheelbase this time (likely sharing with the China-only G28 3 Series LWB model) and may also have a slightly taller profile perhaps somewhere in between today’s F36 GC and F34 GT.

However, I don’t think BMW necessarily intends to show those features ahead of release. The purpose of this concept is likely to be similar to the last generation F32 concept - to show styling differences between the coupe and already-released sedan (as well as to whet appetites for lighting features that would not come until the LCI). Back then, the controversial element was the fake vents behind the front wheels. For this generation, the new grill is sure to generate the most chatter.

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If they're not showing the G26 yet due its release date being later than the G22 then that's understandable.
Yes, the Gran Coupe will come a year later than the coupe, just as it did for it’s inaugural generation. I don’t know that we’ll get a preview concept vehicle, but it’s always possible.
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This should be similar to the Concept 4 Series Coupe that BMW showed in 2012 to preview the forthcoming F32.

https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=775876
That concept also previewed a few features that made it to the M4 and LCI so this should be interesting (wider hips and zig zag style DRLs come to mind)
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https://www.bimmertoday.de/2019/08/19/bmw-4er-g22-premiere-als-concept-car-auf-der-iaa-2019/
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Comment from an bimmerblogger, who says that he has seen this car:
PREPARED FOR THE WORSE

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I don't know if I can get on board with an even larger grill
Does not bode well for my potential ownership of a g80 come 2021
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This sucks. Just showed the large grills to my wife and she gave me a nasty look. Looks like we have to order her a F36 before EOP.
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I don't know if I can get on board with an even larger grill
Does not bode well for my potential ownership of a g80 come 2021
+1

I was also looking at the G80. But I'm already not crazy about the M340 front grill. It's looking like even more bling on the horizon with the M3/M4. That may be good reason to pull in my timeline and get the F82 while they still have it.
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Comment from an bimmerblogger, who says that he has seen this car:
"PREPARED FOR THE WORSE"
People should believe these reports instead of swimming in a tidal pool of denial.
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They literally call it a "show off" front end? Haha. Nice.

Bracing for impact .... good news is you don't have to A) see the front of your car when you're driving or B) worry about backing into a parking spot ever again! Haha!

Hopefully it drives well and is fast.
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That’s 2:30 AM ET. Anyone staying up to watch it?
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That's 2:30 AM ET. Anyone staying up to watch it?
<raises hand>

I'll stay up for sure. That'll be 11:30pm here in California.
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11:30 PM PST Monday. That ain't bad.
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And if Scott26 was the man it would be any minute for us! ... aaaaaaany minute now
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The introduction of this design language will give customers a chance to familiarize with the design approach since future models like the G80 M3 and G82 M4 will have a polarizing front look as well

Hmmmmm
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