Both will be announced later in the year.
144,218. This is how many BMW cars BMW sold last year. It was a record breaking figure despite 2020 being negatively affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Bavarians sold six percent more cars last year than they did the previous year, and 2021 looks promising to be even more successful. The new M3 and M4 are now out, but spy photos have revealed that the X3 M & X4 M will undergo an update called Life Cycle Impulse in BMW marketing language.
The spy team got to know the spies up close. X4 M LCI Yesterday, we were able to witness the X3 M’s traditional styling. The changes to the front and rear end, including the bumpers, will be typical for mid-cycle refreshes. The front air vents will be redesigned to accommodate the slimmer headlights.
The rear is unchanged for now, as the LED taillights have the same graphics. However, this could change on the production model. BMW may also make minor adjustments to the bumper, but only the most dedicated enthusiasts will notice these differences. It is possible that the roof spoiler will be kept by the German marque.
The M4 Convertible will see more significant modifications, as the generation switch brings the controversial grille to the vehicle and a retractable fabric top in place of the hardtop. Last month, the performance cabrio was revealed in leaked documents. patent images So the cat is out of the bag. It’s easy to see the M4 Coupe’s soft-top counterpart. BMW wants to keep the coupe’s appearance as close to the original as possible, while taking down its roof.
BMW M is anticipating a busy year in 2021, when it will also launch its first electrified vehicle. It is unclear whether it will either be a pure EV, or a hybrid. There are conflicting reports that it may be an M-branded i4 M or an X8 M equipped with a plug in hybrid powertrain. A teaser suggests that we will find the answer to this question in week 26, which is between June 28th and July 4. The M4 Convertible should also be available around that time as BMW promised it would launch it “in the warm season”.
The first-ever M3 Touring will not be available until 2022. However, it may be revealed at the end of this year or early next. The official word is that the Audi RS4 avant competitor is still in development. This means its highly anticipated world premiere might be closer than expected.