BMW 4 Series Convertible leaks – looking very like a 4 Series Coupe without a roof

The BMW 4 Series Convertible is expected to debut next month at the Los Angeles Auto Show, but the first photos have already leaked online.

The headline isn’t meant to suggest the roof of the new BMW 4 Series Cabriolet leaks; we’re sure it doesn’t.

But, ahead of its expected debut at the Los Angles Auto Show next month, BMW’s hopes of keeping their convertible 4 Series under warps have been dashed after the BMW Blog published what are almost certainly the first official photos of BMW’s latest convertible.

Looking just as expected – a 4 Series Coupe sans roof – the 4 Series Convertible is pictured in a publicity shot complete with bike rack on the back – BMW 4 Series Convertible buyers are obviously expected to be ‘outdoorsy’ people.

Engine line-up for the 4 Series Cabriolet will almost certainly mimic that of the 4 Series Coupe, with a trio of petrol and diesel engines – at launch – connected to the very good 8-speed auto ‘box.

With a debut at Los Angeles next month, we should see the 4 Series Cabriolet going on sale soon after, with first cars arriving just in time for some spring 2014 sunshine.

No prices yet, but the 420d Convertible will probably start at around £33k