[DRKNEVL]

I still can't believe BMW is actually doing this...

[Jockey]

Bwhahahahahaha

Omg BMW, what have you done

[chrisny]

Why are we still calling them kidneys when they clearly more resemble a child drawn ❤️?

[R N M]

This is truly beyond HIDEOUS!

Maybe the Coronavirus can cancel this new 4series!

[ChrisK]

Originally Posted by chrisny

Why are we still calling them kidneys when they clearly more resemble a child drawn ❤️?

I too was shocked when I first saw the kidneys, but they are doing a modern retro of the 1970's grills

[upsidedownfunnel]

Originally Posted by ChrisK

I too was shocked when I first saw the kidneys, but they are doing a modern retro of the 1970's grills

Most people just don't like how they look. They don't care if it has some historical precedent.

I think I prefer the older grilles but I'll reserve judgement for the official reveal. It doesn't bother me enough not to buy one.

[ChrisK]

Originally Posted by upsidedownfunnel

Most people just don't like how they look. They don't care if it has some historical precedent.

I think I prefer the older grilles but I'll reserve judgement for the official reveal. It doesn't bother me enough not to buy one.

I hate to admit, but It's growing on me.

[Colinv6]

remember when people used to sit on the copy machine and scan their ass.... that’s the shape of this grille.

[DCG]

Everything seems to be conservative BMW interior, the cockpit looks nice. Would like to see the navigation screen 🖥 get even bigger.

But these atrocious kiddie grills are ridiculous, what the hell is the point of having them this gargantuan size 🤓 and then to have the plastic vent being closed to NOT allow air 🌬 into cool 🧊 the combustion engine down, that was the whole point of the kidney grills in the first place 🤯. I still think that closing the grills is the biggest mistake and a potential failure while driving, I would instantly disable that asinine feature!

[AD18]

Originally Posted by Colinv6

remember when people used to sit on the copy machine and scan their ass.... that’s the shape of this grille.

Hahaha love that!

[junx]

Lmfao

[Loma]

Originally Posted by Colinv6

remember when people used to sit on the copy machine and scan their ass.... that’s the shape of this grille.

My buddy said that it looks lika heart or an ass.

[IB M]

Originally Posted by ChrisK

I too was shocked when I first saw the kidneys, but they are doing a modern retro of the 1970's grills

The 70s was functional. Functional gets street cred.

This new design is not functional just ugly.

[J-RO]

Originally Posted by TheBingoBalls

I feel like this is going to be the case, so the question is, do I buyout my 440 Gran Coupe or go with the M440?!?

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They are going to have to reopen the plants in Europe first!.

[Saphirschwarz]

Originally Posted by BMWRL

I want one! Totally into this new look!

Obviously man ... i'm with you on this and i cant understand people's negative reactions. I would understand mild rejection but so much hate...???

[225]

They have made it look even worse with the active grille flaps at the top so just looks like a large lump of black plastic. Same as the 3er grilles there must be a more elegant way of having bigger grilles, active flaps and not looking hideous.

[stein_325i]

It looks as if the designers were going after Alfa Romeo but failed to capture their good looks. I would rather the engineers and chassis/steering tuners go after AR instead.

[bimmerfile]

Originally Posted by Saphirschwarz

Obviously man ... i'm with you on this and i cant understand people's negative reactions. I would understand mild rejection but so much hate...???

Well, each case of negative reaction (mild or significant) could have a different reason.
My disappointment stems from the fact that my current 2er ragtop (which I absolutely love) is now becoming increasingly problematic for my 2 grandkids (9 & 12yrs) from a rear seat legroom perspective.
I've had nothing but BMWs for more years than half on this board have been alive and I was absolutely committed to replacing the M240xi ragtop with the new M440xi ragtop, but at this time, I just can't see myself shelling out $85K+ for what I've seen todate.
I've tested the MB C43 and while it's looks nice, it's not even in the same area code as my M240xi when it comes to handling and performance (IMO) or fun factor.

[Audio Fan]

Originally Posted by GodfatherNiko

How is that better than this?

I think your grills now look dated and too small. Mine do as well on my F82. I'm still thinking that this will be the most exciting 4 series/3 series coupe in a long time, if ever. It will translate well to the M3/4. Have faith, embrace the change. BMW had to do something to be competitive. It isn't time for evolution, they want to bring some revolution.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by ChrisK

I hate to admit, but It's growing on me.

They'd be fine (and potentially cool) if they were 20% smaller and more proportional to the rest of the car, at least in my opinion.

[mbanck]

Originally Posted by J-RO

They are going to have to reopen the plants in Europe first!.

Maybe you're lucky and the new 4er will be produced in Mexico.

[DeeKay]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Everybody is going to love it when they see it. In the flesh it is equally striking as is the Gran Coupe veriant.

This is actually the first round of pictures where is starting to look good ! Don't know what it is but flipping the F36 isn't totally out of the question anymore