BMW M4 Remains On Track With Extended Production Run To 2029

If you’ve been eyeing a BMW M4, there’s good news: the BMW M4 looks set to remain in showrooms far longer than first expected. Despite receiving its LCI update last year, the coupé and convertible are now tipped to continue in their current G82 and G83 forms until July 2029, alongside the broader 4 Series range. That timeline stretches the usual model cadence and hints at a deliberate strategy to keep one of BMW’s core performance cars firmly in play.

Whispers from inside Munich suggest the extension isn’t exclusive to the 4 Series. The 2 Series coupé and the G87 M2 are also slated to run to 2029, with the M2 CS still pencilled to bow out in 2026 and an xDrive variant reportedly waiting in the wings. For buyers, it means the compact M car line-up won’t be disappearing any time soon, and there’s room for more drivetrain variety to keep the baby M sharp against newer rivals.

Why the longer window? BMW is threading the needle between its combustion stalwarts and the incoming wave of Neue Klasse EVs. By leaning on the flexibility of the CLAR architecture, Munich can roll out further updates to the current cars—think a potential second facelift and ongoing hardware/software tweaks—without committing to an all-new chassis just yet. It’s a pragmatic way to keep the M4 and its siblings competitive on road and track while the electric portfolio scales up.

This approach dovetails with plans for the next M3, expected around 2028 on a Neue Klasse platform with both petrol and battery-powered derivatives. If that dual-path recipe proves successful, the next M4 could follow the same template, offering enthusiasts a choice between internal combustion punch and electric torque under the same badge. In the meantime, the extended life cycle gives BMW more headroom to refine dynamics, aero, and cabin tech, and to slot in special editions where they make sense.

For drivers, the upshot is simple: the M4’s future looks secure for the remainder of the decade. Whether you prefer rear-driven adjustability or all-weather traction, a long production runway usually means broader specification options, better aftermarket support, and more time for engineering to polish the product. With the M4’s line still running, the iconic coupe remains a key pillar of BMW M—ready to bridge the gap between petrol power and the brand’s next electric chapter.