The aging G82 might get a Neue Klasse refresh before retirement.
Ever since the Mercedes-AMG C 63 S switched to four-cylinder hybrid power, the BMW M4 has become the most appealing choice for those in the market for a powerful, luxurious, German-made sports car that can rival a supercar around a racetrack or down the quarter-mile.
And if a new report proves to be true, the current M4 will stick around much longer than originally expected.
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Last year, news circulated that BMW planned to wrap up production of the current 4-Series lineup, including the M4, by June 2028. However, new information suggests a change of course, with production now potentially continuing until June 2029. That would make the G82 generation one of the longest-running M4s ever built.
For comparison, the BMW F82 generation was in production for only six years. If the G82 carries on until 2029, its lifespan would stretch to nearly nine. However, given how ferocious it feels in 2025, we suspect that even in 2029, it'll still feel pretty nifty, especially if BMW makes some power improvements over the coming four years.
Timing and Overlap
Production schedules for the related M3 models tell an interesting story. The G80 M3 sedan is set to bow out in February 2027, while the M3 Touring will continue until October of that year. According to wreliable BMW insider and Bimmer Post user ynguldyn, the next-generation G84 M3 will then launch in October 2028 and run until 2034.
That schedule means the new M3 and the current M4 could share the showroom for a while, an unusual move for BMW. It also signals the brand's strong confidence in the current M4, keeping it on sale even after the next-generation G84 M3 arrives.
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The upcoming G84 M3, expected to debut between late 2027 and early 2028, will introduce the Neue Klasse design language and an evolved version of the 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six.
It's anticipated to pair that engine with a compact battery and an electric motor integrated into the transmission. The result should easily outperform the current model, pushing the M lineup further toward hybrid-style performance without crossing into full hybrid territory.
All that being said, if BMW does indeed keep the current M4 around until 2029, it may decide to give it a Neue Klasse facelift to bring its design in line with the rest of its lineup.