It isn’t simply the pedestrian variations of the BMW 4-Collection which might be about to obtain a facelift.

The refreshed 2025 BMW M4 coupe has been noticed present process high-speed monitor testing on the Nürburgring. Just like the 2024 BMW 4-Collection that may precede it, the up to date M4 will preserve the adjustments to the minimal, with updates to the entrance and rear ends and the inside expertise.

2025 BMW M4 spy photographs – Photograph credit score: Baldauf

The present M4 debuted for the 2022 mannequin yr in 2021 with controversially tall and thin twin-kidney grilles. Prototypes reveal these grilles aren’t going wherever. The updates seem restricted to the headlights and probably the hood. The interior lightning components look like extra upright like they’re on the 2024 5-Collection sedan. The entrance quarter of the prototype’s hood was lined in camouflage, so it is exhausting to inform if the present mannequin’s dimples are nonetheless current. The rear finish is the same story because it seems to hold over however with revised taillights.

Inside, the dashboard was lined and out of view of our spy photographer’s lens. Count on BMW’s newest iDrive infotainment system to be linked to a digital gauge cluster and touchscreen beneath a single pane of curved glass much like the XM crossover SUV. Just like the 2023 3-Collection, most buttons might be banished, with controls relegated to the touchscreen interface apart from a quantity knob.

2025 BMW M4 spy photographs – Photograph credit score: Baldauf

The M4 will proceed to be powered by the S58 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6, although it is unclear how a lot energy it should make. The present Competitors mannequin makes 503 hp, however the CLS mannequin bumps output to 543 hp because of extra increase and modified engine mapping. Torque has been 479 lb-ft, and it would climb barely.

Most fashions will proceed to function xDrive all-wheel drive, although a rear-wheel drive mannequin ought to stay on for now. All M4s outfitted with xDrive function an 8-speed computerized transmission, however rear-wheel drive vehicles may be had with a 6-speed guide transmission in non-Competitors type. A BMW M govt confirmed the guide transmission will die, however we anticipate it to proceed with this mid-cycle replace and die off when the next-gen M4 arrives late within the decade.

An M4 convertible will return, although it hasn’t been noticed testing, but.