[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by BMWZ4

Just install a hide-a-plate.
Problem solved

Or move to a state that isn't exactly worried about that sort of thing.

I hate the thought of hacking up a car for no reason.

[OG///M]

It's sad to see a once iconic and proudly displayed design element of a BMW, now turned into black it out and try to hide it type of deal.

There's absolutely no reason for that nose to protrude that much and be that big and then have active slates behind it to close it off.

It's a failed design and then they started to make compromises just to stick to the design.

[535i MSport]

At least with the black grille, you can almost not see it under the number (licence) plate, so it looks slightly better through an optical illusion.

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by 535i MSport

At least with the black grille, you can almost not see it under the number (licence) plate, so it looks slightly better through an optical illusion.

Why is the front end so sharp and angular yet the side is so soft and bloated looking.

Its not just the grill that this car has as a design problem, but the side profile, rear end, just so many aspects could be better.

[pyrat15]

In the end, BMW is still a German make. Cool that some of the US states do not require front license plates (very lucky!). But IMHO, an automaker should FIRST focus on their own domestic market. Germany has a normal sized number plate - and on the new 4er it looks horrible! Even here in Switzerland I cannot imagine that it will look good with our small front license plates.

It would be something different if, just imagine, Germany would not require front license plates. Then, the owners in other countries that require those front license plates are just unlucky. But at least BMW could say, well here we do not need them and that's why we designed it like this.

But yeah this is not the case and therefore I just cannot understand what they were thinking. Did they just looked at the car without the plates???

[Trainwreck914]

I used to think the Pontiac Aztec was the most hideous car I had ever seen...🤮

[Lamakaicos]

Florida is one of the cool states that doesn't require front plates!

[ellipsis212]

Request for photoshop of it wearing an N95 mask

[dovaro]

Does front license plate blocks the front air vents or this space was designed to hold the license plate?

[TrueLoyaltyInc]

Originally Posted by hamera

Is it just me seeing this?

Same!!! Lol

[BRNDNSLVRA]

mocking it with florida plates is funny cause we dont have that here lol

['Cane]

Originally Posted by soulcrft

I like it.

I feel bad for those that require a front U.S plate though.

G22 4 Series With No Plates

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The ironic thing is you used a Florida plate. FL doesn’t require them.

[Rsnk60 M6]

Well fellas I love the aggressive grill , I like change, I think it looks good. Looks like the 7 series which I love also..

[Jason60051]

Here in Illinois front plates are required but I've never had one on any of my vehicles. I've never been bothered by police about it.

[cfm56d7b]

The new grill is here to stay so there isn't anything one can do (short of buying an entirely different vehicle).

I currently use US Mill Works tow hook front license plate mount.

Did anyone recently order anything from US Mill Works? Still in business?

[GOLFFRR]

hmmm still going to wait till I see it in person but it def is a lot. def a huge change

[BMWZ4]

What's sad are the (supposed) comical comments. Geezus, get it over already. Don't buy the damn thing, assuming of course if all of you were actually in the market for a 4 series.

[MachinesWithSouls]

Originally Posted by pyrat15

In the end, BMW is still a German make. Cool that some of the US states do not require front license plates (very lucky!). But IMHO, an automaker should FIRST focus on their own domestic market. Germany has a normal sized number plate - and on the new 4er it looks horrible! Even here in Switzerland I cannot imagine that it will look good with our small front license plates.

It would be something different if, just imagine, Germany would not require front license plates. Then, the owners in other countries that require those front license plates are just unlucky. But at least BMW could say, well here we do not need them and that's why we designed it like this.

But yeah this is not the case and therefore I just cannot understand what they were thinking. Did they just looked at the car without the plates???

I understand where you're coming from, but BMW builds more cars in the US than any other country...they should be considering us.

[Timmuc]

With M8 front design...

[Nativetexan]

What about getting a custom euro looking plate with your state plates identifiers...?

https://www.customeuroplates.com/

[Rsnk60 M6]

Originally Posted by timmuc

with m8 front design...

i like the big grill, looks mean and aggressive

[tturbolife]

Looks terrible but I'll probably still get one or the gran coupe after my m340i lease ends