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BMW double-kidney grille is one of the company's most iconic elements, with the upgrading of the model, BMW double-kidney grille has also been further evolved, including the new BMW X7, the new 7-series grille area is much larger than previous models, so many netizens say that this "extra-large nostril" can not be looked directly at.

At the Frankfurt Motor Show last September, BMW brought a concept model-a concept version of a new 4-series two-door sedan with a double-kidney grille that was "the biggest nostril in history" and many netizens said it was "unbearable". Today, the mass production version of the new generation of BMW 4-Series has been exposed, and it is almost certain that the 2021 4-Series will become the most topical product.

According to overseas media, the new generation of BMW 4-Series will fully absorb the design elements of the new 4-Series concept car unveiled at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show, especially the exaggerated double-kidney grille, which will be retained on the production car.

Judging from the real car picture, the new headlight group does not use the eye-opening headlamp design which is now popular by BMW. The headlamp group and the grille are separated independently, and the headlamp shape continues the classic four-round lamp angel eye. The most characteristic is the exaggerated size of the double kidney grille, two vertical grille almost connected into one, the size of the BMW model history, unforgettable. BMW really released itself this time, and it is also the most controversial place.

The new BMW 4-Series continues the sedan style of two-door sliding back, and the new car is based on the CLAR platform. At present, the platform architecture has given birth to the fourth generation of BMW X5, the new generation of 3-Series, BMW X7 and other models.

On the rear side, the new taillight group uses a unique light band design, which looks similar to the BMW 8-Series as a whole. At the same time, a cooling shroud is added on both sides of the bumper to provide heat dissipation for the brake to further enhance the sports atmosphere of the car. In addition, combined with the concept car, the future new 4-series may adopt a bilateral exhaust layout.

In terms of power, according to foreign media reports, the new 4 Series will provide different engines for consumers in different countries. Among them, it is equipped with 2.0T four-cylinder engine and 3.0T in-line six-cylinder engine, with maximum power of 258 horsepower and 388 horsepower respectively, and peak torque of 400 Nm and 500 Nm respectively. The future simultaneous launch of the new BMW M4 will carry the S58 series 3.0L M TwinPower Turbo turbocharged in-line six-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 480hp and a peak torque of 599Nm. In terms of transmission, match the 8AT gearbox from ZF.

It is worth noting that due to the large size of the grille, it is basically confirmed that the license plate frame is placed in the center of the grille.

For this giant double kidney grille in history, some netizens said, "I can't stand it when I cry," while others think that I may get used to it.

BMW's double-kidney grille is one of the company's most iconic elements. Highly recognizable design has always been an integral part of luxury brands, and BMW's breakthrough in design will be offensive to consumers. Or set off a design trend?

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