"When we [design a] BMW, we don't—and this is what we really want to change in the future—we don't want to have any detail [that] is always repeating [between] model[s], because every model should have a unique character," Domagoj Dukec, head of BMW design, shared in a recent online interview with multiple publications, including MotorTrend. In other words, BMW has no plans to pluck the 4's big grille on to its other models.

That does not mean the distinct design detail will be a one-and-done deal, though, and Dukec noted concepts such as the BMW iNext and i4 both utilized a similar front-end design. In fact, it is all but assured the production i4 , which will share much of its bodywork with the upcoming 4 Series Gran Coupe, will wear a mug like that of the 2021 4 Series coupe (expect the same face to grace the forthcoming 4 Series convertible , as well).

Nevertheless, Dukec assured those on the call that BMW will continue to employ a variety of kidney grille shapes on its products, and he noted the more horizontal design will continue to don the front ends of the brand's 3 Series and 5 Series sedans. Like it or not, the front-end of the 2021 BMW 4 Series will not migrate across the BMW model line. That said, it does not sound like BMW has plans to dispense of the 4's distinct maw anytime soon.

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