Check out the new 4 Series with or without a US-spec plate.
BMW USA has not yet released any details about the new 4 Series Coupe. However, the images show the European version. This means that you are looking at the M440i xDrive, which has the Old Continent’s mandatory front license plate. There are 19 US states that don’t require one. Ohio is the 20th.
Here’s a look at the 4 Series Coupe 2nd Generation without the addition of the massive kidney grille and front license plate. It’s not possible to say whether it looks better or worse, but that’s just our opinion. These renderings were created by a member from the Bimmer forums, who also had to add back the license plate. This time it was a US-spec plate.
We think the absence of a frontplate emphasizes the size of the grille. However, we would argue that a darker body color could tone it down. There are many people who love the new look. However, will not adopt it for all cars. It won’t be adopted by all cars for the moment anyway. The XXL grille will be on the M4 and M3 Sedan, as well as the production electric i4. The iNext electric SUV will likely sport the controversial grille that was used in the 2016 Vision Next 100 concept.
The retro-inspired grille is a love/hate relationship, but BMW deserves credit for coming up with such an impressive design. The company’s look-at me styling may grow over time, but for now, it is a bad move. The new BMW 4 Series Coupe will go on sale globally in October. The Convertible version is likely to follow shortly. The Gran Coupe will be available in 2021, when the aforementioned i4 will also debut. It is allegedly the most powerful 4 Series.