The Current M4 Still Has Time Left
BMW’s current M4 has been around since 2021, following the introduction of the 4 Series the previous year. With the LCI introduced last year, the high-powered Bimmer is in the middle of its typical lifecycle, as BMW tends to replace generations every six to seven years. However, new reports suggest the Bavarians are not following the usual schedule this time.
According to Bimmerpost forum insider ynguldyn, who cites leaks from within BMW, the G82 M4 Coupe and G83 Convertible, along with the G22 4 Series Coupe and G23 Convertible, will stay in production until July 2029. That would make the M4 more than eight years old by the time its run ends, longer than BMW’s usual cycle for a high-performance coupe.
This extension means the M4 could stay on the market far past what most buyers and enthusiasts would expect. While it may not be the freshest face in the segment by then, its continuation signals that BMW sees enough demand to justify keeping the gas-powered coupe alive. It also fits with the brand’s broader strategy of balancing combustion engines with electric development rather than abandoning one for the other.
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Production Timelines Stretch Further
If the timeline proves correct, the M4 is not the only model staying longer than planned. The smaller G42 2 Series Coupe and its G87 M2 counterpart are also rumored to remain in production until July 2029. Both are newer than the M4, having launched in 2022. Even so, they will also exceed the traditional cycle length. The M2 CS will exit production in July 2026, but an all-wheel-drive M2 xDrive variant is expected to launch in August 2026, filling that gap in the lineup.
This approach ensures BMW continues to offer internal combustion performance coupes for buyers who still want them, even as regulations and electrification trends move forward. The timeline also highlights how BMW’s modular CLAR platform enables it to extend the life of current models with refreshes rather than starting from scratch.
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A Dual-Path Future for the M4
Looking further ahead, the extended production gives BMW more time to determine what direction the next M4 should take. The brand has already committed to offering both electric and combustion versions of the next-generation M3 sedan, with prototypes of the electric model already spotted in testing. If BMW follows the same strategy, it is possible that the M4 lineup could split into two variants after 2029 – one powered by a traditional combustion engine, and another built on the Neue Klasse platform with an electric drivetrain.
Such a move would allow BMW to cater to both loyal M fans who still value ICE performance and buyers seeking an all-electric alternative, keeping the M4 nameplate relevant well into the next decade.
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