BMW X3 G01 X4 G02 FACELIFT FRONT PACKAGE COMPLETE

For the BMW X3 (G01) and X4 (G02) LCI (Life Cycle Impulse), the M Sport Front Package is the most popular way to modernize the vehicle’s appearance. Whether you are ordering a new car or performing a “Facelift Conversion” on a 2018–2021 model, the LCI front end is characterized by sharper angles and more integrated lighting.

Package Core Components

A “Complete” LCI Front Package for these models includes the following key structural and aesthetic parts:

• Integrated Kidney Grille: The LCI features a new “single-piece” frame where the two halves of the grille are joined in the middle. M Sport versions typically feature the High-Gloss Shadowline finish.

• Slim-Line Adaptive LED Headlights: The LCI headlights are roughly 10mm slimmer than the pre-facelift versions. The DRL signature has changed to a vertical “arrow” or “C-clamp” shape.

• M Sport Front Apron: The bumper features much larger, vertical side air intakes (curtains) and a more aggressive central hexagonal mesh. Unlike the pre-LCI, the fog lights are now integrated into the main headlight unit, resulting in a cleaner lower bumper.

• Central Air Intake Mesh: A specific honeycomb or horizontal slat pattern (depending on whether it’s the M40i or standard M Sport) that houses the ACC (Active Cruise Control) radar sensor.

Comparison: Pre-LCI vs. LCI M Sport

Facelift Conversion (Retrofit) Requirements

If you are updating a 2018–2021 model to the 2022+ look, a “Complete Package” must include more than just the bumper skin. To ensure factory-level fitment, you will need:

1. LCI Front Bumper Assembly: Includes the main cover, lower grilles, and side air duct inserts.

2. LCI Kidney Grilles: The pre-facelift grilles will not fit the LCI bumper.

3. LCI Headlight Units: Essential, as the LCI bumper has a different cutout shape to accommodate the slimmer lights.

4. Internal Brackets & Guides: The plastic mounting guides behind the bumper often differ between versions.

5. Coding (Software): If upgrading the headlights, the vehicle’s ECU must be coded to recognize the new LED/Matrix sequence to avoid “bulb out” errors.

Aerodynamic Add-ons

Many owners complete the package by adding M Performance style carbon fiber or gloss black accessories:

• Front Lip Splitter: A 3-piece or 1-piece lower extension that adds a “ground-hugging” look.

• Air Intake Bezels: Carbon fiber surrounds for the vertical side vents.

• M-Style Mirror Caps: Often bundled in “Complete Packages” to match the aggressive front-end styling.