Say welcome to the updated BMW M4 Competition, available as a coupe or a convertible, on the internet. No, really, here is the updated version. This isn't a trolling site.

It's obvious that BMW didn't believe there was anything wrong with the G82 M4's appearance (though you may have other ideas). As a result, it basically just added some new lights and stripes before calling it a day to go on the weissbiers early.

Please excuse us while we get a little nerdy about lighting because there haven't been any external modifications. BMW reports that the low and high beams are now produced by the same LED module and that "the inside of the LED headlights is even more distinctively structured." Additionally, it states that the light's vertical LED units are shaped like a "arrowhead," that adaptive LEDs are an option, and that these lights may be paired with "M Shadow Line" lights, which have darker interior accents. Ah, the lights. 

Furthermore, if you choose for the optional Technology Pack, you will also receive the opulent LED taillights from the M4 CSL in addition to those adaptive lights. Heave heave. 

Moving on from lighting, we think the new alloy wheels that are available in a complete silver finish for the first time on this generation M4 are very great, but we also think the new and (thankfully) optional M design graphics are fairly alarming. People, silver wheels are simply better. 

This might be controversial, but according to BMW's UK statement, the M4 Competition Coupe and M4 Competition Convertible are the only models mentioned. Does this imply that the rear-wheel drive models won't be offered for sale here? As soon as we have confirmation, we will. You can still use BMW's xDrive technology to convert to rear-wheel drive, so all is not lost if you're looking for skids.

Furthermore, this updated M4 has somewhat greater power as well. The 3.0-liter twin-turbo straight-six's power is increased from 503 horsepower to 513 horsepower thanks to a fast ECU remap, while its torque output remains constant at 650 Nm. Still, it takes the coupe 3.5 seconds and the convertible 3.7 seconds to go from 0 to 100kph. 

Inside, there have also been appropriate modifications. The dash now features a curved display that houses a large 14.9-inch infotainment screen and a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel, both part of BMW's new "Operating System 8.5." Though it does mean that you no longer have the individual climate control buttons. Nevertheless, the sporty flat bottom of the new steering wheel design makes it rather appealing, and an Alcantara wheel is now an option. Additionally, the majority of the dash is finished in a lighter shade of aluminum, which brightens the interior, and there is an increased amount of optional carbon fiber.

Oh, and you can still opt for the really cozy but oddly feeling M Carbon bucket seats, which reduce weight by 9.6 kg.