BMW could finally be building the electric convertible fans have always wanted
There have been whispers about a two-door BMW i4 for years, and according to a new report from BMWBlog, at least one version is actually in the works. The outlet’s sources close to BMW claim the automaker is readying an i4 Convertible under the internal codename NA3. Before this drop-top EV shows up, the i4 name is taking a break entirely.
- ▪There have been whispers about a two-door BMW i4 for years, and according to a new report from BMWBlog, at least one version is actually in the works.
- ▪The outlet’s sources close to BMW claim the automaker is readying an i4 Convertible under the internal codename NA3.
- ▪Before this drop-top EV shows up, the i4 name is taking a break entirely.
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There have been whispers about a two-door BMW i4 for years, and according to a new report from BMWBlog, at least one version is actually in the works. The outlet’s sources close to BMW claim the automaker is readying an i4 Convertible under the internal codename NA3. Why is BMW waiting until 2028 to launch it? Before this drop-top EV shows up, the i4 name is taking a break entirely. The BMW i4 Gran Coupe bows out next year with no replacement in sight, and the Convertible won’t fill that gap until 2028. So if you love the i4, buckle up for a short goodbye before the reunion. Ronan Glon / Digital Trends When it does arrive, the i4 Convertible slots into BMW’s growing Neue Klasse 3 Series electric lineup, joining the i3 Sedan and the upcoming i3 Touring.
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