It might not seem too long ago when we first laid eyes on the notorious grille of the second-gen BMW 4-Series back in June 2020, but the automaker is already working on a mid-lifecycle update for the model. A camouflaged prototype of the four-door GranCoupe was nabbed by our spy photographers near Munich, hinting at subtle changes. It comes fitted with the M Sport Package and there is a rumour that BMW might discontinue the standard body kit option from the facelifted 4-Series range, dressing all trims with the M Sport bumpers.
At the front, the sporty bumper intakes and the uncovered grille look nearly identical to the current model. The prototype also features redesigned LED graphics on the headlights, mirroring the boomerang-style DRLs of newer BMW models like the facelifted X5/X6.
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Predictably, the profile remains uncovered, since the Bavarian automaker has nothing to hide besides the possible addition of new alloy wheel designs and new shades for the colour palette. At the back, the red film on the taillights keeps us from seeing the new LED graphics which appear to adopt a simpler style. Finally, the M Sport rear bumper is carried over, at least at this stage of development and despite all the camouflage wrap which could hide some differences in the trim.
The 4-Series and the M4 received a host of interior updates for 2023 so we don’t expect significant changes with the upcoming facelift. After all, the model already has the BMW Curved Display with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch touchscreen, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, and a new gear selector. In terms of infotainment software, BMW has already announced the Android-based Operating System 9 which will be gradually applied across the entire range.
At the moment, we don’t have any information about the future engine lineup, but a greater focus on electrification should be considered a given. Production of the facelifted BMW 4-Series is expected to start in early 2024 when the second generation will be four years old.
BMW 2-Series GranCoupe
The next-generation BMW 2-Series GranCoupe, reportedly codenamed F74, has been spied for the first time ahead of its expected reveal sometime during 2024. It will go into production from the end of 2024.
The design of the next-generation 2-Series GranCoupe appears to be evolutionary, with the spied prototype retaining a sleek silhouette – but there aren’t as many sharp lines as the current model. We’re yet to see any interior spy photos but it’s expected to gain a version of the BMW Curved Display and fewer buttons than the current model.
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It’s expected the next-generation BMW 2-Series GranCoupe will be built on an evolution of the current UKL2 platform that underpins the likes of the 1-Series, 2-Series Active Tourer, X1, and X2. This means the new 2 Series Gran Coupe will likely retain its front-wheel drive setup with all-wheel drive on certain variants.
It’s unclear what will power the new model, but 48V mild-hybrid assistance is a possibility. The current model is available with turbocharged petrol engines and turbodiesel engine options.
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