The next-generation BMW 4 Series coupe has been spotted out and about again. About that elephant in the room…

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Yes, that elephant is indeed the grille and these latest spy shots highlight it. It's a step closer to production and there's now a numberplate which helps lessen the grille's effect. When compared to the concept car's grille, this looks far more reasonable and dare we say it, it's acceptable. There's no denying many petrolheads will still find it polarising. BMW should follow a similar strategy as before and have coupe, convertible and Gran Coupe body styles of this car.

Inside will feature much the same cabin as the current BMW 3 Series, with its slick infotainment system and digital dashboard. Expect similar engines too, with turbo petrol 4- and 6-cylinder motors as well as diesel engines. The big one we're all waiting for is the BMW M4 which will be using the 375 kW inline-6 from the X4 M. That'll be revealed fully before the end of the year and should go on sale in 2021. The standard BMW 4 Series should make landfall in South Africa before the end of 2020.

Further Reading

That grille! BMW 4 Series images leaked

BMW Concept 4 Previews New 4 Series

Spy Shots: 2020 BMW 4 Series

BMW 4 Series (2017) Launch Review

BMW 440i Coupe M Sport (2016) Review