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What makes you think front end changes are more likely with the G82 than G80? If it is an LCI how would bmw not change the front end of the G80?
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It's because the M3/M4 front end is based on the 4er front end, just as it was for the last generation and on the 3er Coupe/Convertible the generation before that. The headlights are the easiest way to see that for this generation since the M models get their own grill, but the lineage is nevertheless very clear. It’s far more visible than last generation, in fact, where the 3er and 4er headlights looked very similar (and everything used the same grills).
Furthermore, there is absolutely no way - not the tiniest chance - that the 4er's headlights nor any other external features of that car will get updated with the 3er LCI.
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Also, if the front end change doesnt happen until G82 later, would they then simultaneously change the G80 to suit?
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Yes, there is similarly no chance that the two will ever diverge. The F80 got the same headlight upgrade that the 4er/M4 LCI lineup did, and the same will hold for the G80 this time. What else may change, if anything, will remain a secret at least until test mules are spotted (probably early 2023).
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Finally, do we expect the G8X to carry manual transmission throughout its life?
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I would be extremely surprised if it does not