Generation history
The BMW 4 Series has been through 2 generations, starting in 2013 and 2020. The gaps were 7 years, an average of 7.0. The pace has been steady. The current generation began in 2020. On that cadence the next full redesign points to 2026 through 2028, centered on 2027. This is a projection. It comes from the model's own past redesign years, not from the manufacturer. A mid-cycle refresh usually lands in between. Public records describe the current generation this way: The second generation of the 4 Series consists of the following body styles: 2-door coupé (G22 model code) 2-door convertible (G23 model code) 5-door liftback This generation was launched in June 2020 and is currently in production. Specifications, trims and the NHTSA safety record are on the BMW 4 Series model page.
Every generation
| Generation | Code | Years | What changed |
|---|---|---|---|
| First generation | F32/F33/F36 | 2013–2020 | The first generation of the 4 Series consists of the following body styles: 2-door coupé (F32 model code) 2-door convertible (F33 model code) 4-door liftback This generation was produced from 2014 to 2020 and is often collectively referred to as the F32. |
| Second generation | G22/G23/G26 | 2020–present | The second generation of the 4 Series consists of the following body styles: 2-door coupé (G22 model code) 2-door convertible (G23 model code) 5-door liftback This generation was launched in June 2020 and is currently in production. |
The BMW 4 Series spent 7.0 years per generation on average. The current one is 6 years old. Treat 2026 to 2028 as a range, not a date.
Source: BMW 4 Series (Wikipedia). The estimate is our arithmetic on those start years.
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In more detail
The first generation of the 4 Series consists of the following body styles: 2-door coupé (F32 model code) 2-door convertible (F33 model code) 4-door liftback This generation was produced from 2014 to 2020 and is often collectively referred to as the F32. The F32 was introduced as the successor to the E92/E93 coupé/convertible models of the fifth-generation 3 Series range. The F32 is produced alongside - and shares many features with - the F30 3 Series.
The second generation of the 4 Series consists of the following body styles: 2-door coupé (G22 model code) 2-door convertible (G23 model code) 5-door liftback This generation was launched in June 2020 and is currently in production. The G22/G23/G26 will be produced alongside - and shares many features with - the G20 3 Series. As with the G20 3 Series range, the G22/G23/G26 will be powered by turbocharged petrol and diesel engines.
Generation notes adapted from BMW 4 Series (Wikipedia).
Today's BMW 4 Series