The new generation BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe is gearing up to take on the Audi A5 Sportback, and should premiere in a few months, unless the unpredictable times we live in dictate otherwise.
Joining the likes of the already unveiled 4-Series Coupe, as well as the upcoming open-top derivative, it will stay true to its styling, and will feature the controversial kidney grille that occupies a huge chunk of the front end, kind of like the one imagined here from two angles.
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2021 BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe illustration by Kolesa
The illustrations came via Kolesa and used the regular 4-Series Coupe as a starting point, which has been given two extra doors, a slightly longer roof, reshaped rear quarter panels and a few extra inches between the two axles. This will translate into improved ingress and egress, and more legroom for rear occupants compared to the two-door model.
A more stylish-looking (in theory, at least) version of the latest 3-Series Sedan, the 2021 4-Series Gran Coupe will feature an identical interior layout and will benefit from almost the entire engine lineup of its two-door sibling. Why did we say ‘almost’? That’s because the full-blown M variant has been rumored to be part of the offering, although there’s no official confirmation yet, so we’ll take it with a grain of salt.
Elsewhere, look for the 430i and 430i xDrive Gran Coupe models in the U.S., which will pack the 258 HP 2.0-liter turbo-four, and the 3.0-liter six-banger in the M440i xDrive Gran Coupe, making 369 HP.
Europe will get more powertrains, including the 420i with a 2.0-liter turbo-four rated at 184 HP, and the 420d and 430d diesels, with 190 HP 2.0- and 286 HP 3.0-liter four- and six-pots respectively. The 340 HP M440d xDrive Gran Coupe will also launch on the other side of the pond.
Note: These are independently made renderings that are in no way related to or endorsed by BMW
