With the Concept 4 unveiled at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show, BMW signaled a rather radical styling change planned for the next-generation 4 Series Coupe. We’re obviously talking about a reinterpretation of the corporate kidney grille harkening back to models of yesteryear, but in an oversized form to match the significantly bigger proportions of current cars.
We’ve seen our fair share of spy shots with the new coupe and its convertible sibling, but this is by far our best look at the updated front fascia as the vertical grille is now almost entirely exposed. Maybe it’s because of the license plate, but it doesn’t look as large as the one installed on the concept. That’s arguably for the better as many people have complained about the showcar’s unusually big grille.
It appears to be what BMW refers to as an “Active Air…