[JTO24]

Originally Posted by Weiner0123

I don't agree with the people saying it's going to have a different front end look than the 3 series... after all a 4 series is a coupe version of the 3.. my prediction is the front will look exactly like the g20 3 series and the rear will be different just like in the FXX 3 and 4 series... just my 2 cents

We have insiders all but confirming the front end will not look anything like the G20 3er... you can already see through the camo the grill looks different.

[TheBingoBalls]

Originally Posted by Weiner0123

I don't agree with the people saying it's going to have a different front end look than the 3 series... after all a 4 series is a coupe version of the 3.. my prediction is the front will look exactly like the g20 3 series and the rear will be different just like in the FXX 3 and 4 series... just my 2 cents

No. Even when the sedan shared the same name as the coupe, they looked different. The E90 front did not look like E92, same the F30 and F32. Other than having kidney grilles and xenon/adaptive headlights, the design were different and not identical. This should continue for the GXX cars especially since BMW has started to move away from the one shape, different size design.

[jzmundy]

Originally Posted by Blindside_137

Very well could be although it looks like the tail lights will be similar to the X6 that was just released. Like an upside down spatula on the counter. Not identical to the 3 series

Can't unsee it

[M3GymNut]

Originally Posted by Wills2

Most things do.

uuhh no...

[M3GymNut]

Originally Posted by Igs

So the grill and bumper lines of this 4 do not support the renders of the m3/4 front that everyone was going crazy over...

Those renders were never to be trusted...

[M3GymNut]

G82 with really wide hips please...that's all.

[Wills2]

Originally Posted by M3GymNut

uuhh no...

What?

[Cortexiphan]

Originally Posted by Weiner0123

I don't agree with the people saying it's going to have a different front end look than the 3 series... after all a 4 series is a coupe version of the 3.. my prediction is the front will look exactly like the g20 3 series and the rear will be different just like in the FXX 3 and 4 series... just my 2 cents

The front of FXX 3 and 4 series look different.

[Darkfleet]

silhouette does look like a baby 8 series.

[bimmerfile]

Originally Posted by Darkfleet

silhouette does look like a baby 8 series.

Hopefully the new 4er will have more interior room than the M850 I sat in a few days ago. There was no more rear legroom in the rear seat of the 850 than there is in my M240.
That said, the M850 interior was nicer than the 2er.

[Nomana]

Originally Posted by Weiner0123

I don't agree with the people saying it's going to have a different front end look than the 3 series... after all a 4 series is a coupe version of the 3.. my prediction is the front will look exactly like the g20 3 series and the rear will be different just like in the FXX 3 and 4 series... just my 2 cents

Where the bumper meets the bonnet make the front end looks very much different.

[Cadillac]

Originally Posted by 10"

Don't like the shape. Miss the classic BMW 3-box design. This is very rakish and kinda 90s American looking...

Agree, even the current model to me seems just too long and narrow.

[bmrm396]

Originally Posted by Nomana

Where the bumper meets the bonnet make the front end looks very much different.

That's just the line where the cladding meets the actual hood. Look closely. The good line will meet at the top of the grills like in previous generations don't sweat

[Nomana]

Originally Posted by bmrm396

That's just the line where the cladding meets the actual hood. Look closely. The good line will meet at the top of the grills like in previous generations don't sweat

I think we meant the same thing. It's same as F3x but not like G20, dont we?

[DML]

Originally Posted by PARTS@STBMW

Seems longer?

BMW built the QE2

[SCOTT26]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

that just makes zero sense.


An item that is stunningly beautiful and perceived that way by many is typically NOT controversial.

Of course.. an item that is stunningly horrific and perceived that way by many typically IS controversial.

Pick one or the other because your hyperbole doesn't get me excited at all and borders on oxymoronic.

When I first saw the car I was at first sight WTF!
However I have come to like it having become more familiar with it.
It's the expectation to see how others will react to it. Will they have similar reactions and feelings before acceptance? Or will they reject its new ideas?

The inclusion of huge grilles is bringing back design controversy just as it did in the early 2000's. THE 4 is the perfect concept to highlight expected debate which will no doubt follow. Be Rest assured that it will.

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

When I first saw the car I was at first sight WTF!
However I have come to like it having become more familiar with it.
It's the expectation to see how others will react to it. Will they have similar reactions and feelings before acceptance? Or will they reject its new ideas?

The inclusion of huge grilles is bringing back design controversy just as it did in the early 2000's. THE 4 is the perfect concept to highlight expected debate which will no doubt follow. Be Rest assured that it will.

Scott, how close in design is the new grill to this concept?

And do the headlights connect to the grill?

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

When I first saw the car I was at first sight WTF!
However I have come to like it having become more familiar with it.
It's the expectation to see how others will react to it. Will they have similar reactions and feelings before acceptance? Or will they reject its new ideas?

The inclusion of huge grilles is bringing back design controversy just as it did in the early 2000's. THE 4 is the perfect concept to highlight expected debate which will no doubt follow. Be Rest assured that it will.

So many BMW design elements right now look ABSOLUTELY AWFUL in photos but much better in person.

x2 front end
z4 front end
X7 front end

All look worse in photos than in person.

So I already know that the forum will in general hate it. That's as easy a guess as LEXUS taillights.

What I also know is that as you mentioned, after the initial shock , people will get used to the change and eventually accept it.

Remember the M3/M4 comp 666 wheel ? Everyone hated it when it came out.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Weiner0123

I don't agree with the people saying it's going to have a different front end look than the 3 series... after all a 4 series is a coupe version of the 3.. my prediction is the front will look exactly like the g20 3 series and the rear will be different just like in the FXX 3 and 4 series... just my 2 cents

Then you're clueless and you are not listening to what has been stated multiple times. SCOTT26 just reiterated it again just a few posts above this one for those who are stubborn and unwilling to swallow what BMW is shoving. The 4 WILL be different. It WILL NOT look like the G-Series 3. It WILL have huge grills. Even he was like, WTF?!?" when he first saw it. It WILL spark debate and controversy.

[Yk11]

Guys, if you just watch the first 3 seconds of the latest G80 Nuerburgring spy video on the front page, you can clearly see the new grill reflecting the sunlight. You should definitely be able to estimate the size and shape of the grill. Back and side seems to look like mini 8 series.

[kern417]

The extended grilles are so hideous. Even the 8 series grilles aren't that long vertically. There's no way BMW will implement that with such a small frontal area. I also agree that it'll look similar to the G20 but have lower bumper/grille closer to the 8 series. That makes sense. We know the 3 and 4 series bumpers are different but they aren't that different. The design language is mostly the same.

If it's as different as the 5/6 series then I'd be very surprised.

[J-RO]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

Scott, how close in design is the new grill to this concept?

And do the headlights connect to the grill?

He could tell you but them we would have to kill you.