Frankfurt 2019: The BMW Concept 4, a Precursor to the Next 4 Series

Today BMW unveiled at the Frankfurt auto show a design study called the Concept 4, a prototype explicitly meant to preview the next-generation 4 Series coupe.

The element of the new concept that will get most tongues wagging is, without a doubt, the massive front grille, so massive in fact it evokes the way the brand used to present the noses of its models. For proof, take a look if you have a moment at the pre-war 328, or the 1970s-era 3.0 CSi and 2002 models.

“The kidney grille has always been a signature feature of BMW cars. The BMW Concept 4 presents a confident and classy take on this iconic feature. At the same time, the BMW Concept 4 offers a look ahead to the expressive face of the 4-Series range.”

-  Domagoj Dukec, BMW head of design

Realistically, however, there’s little chance this oversized grille ill make it onto a BMW production model. Spy shots floating around of the camouflaged next 4 Series in testing hint at a much more modest front-end approach. We can expect the new 4 Series to stick largely to the design signature of other recent-vintage cars from the brand.

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