LCI G20 3 series facelift leaked [updated with spy pics]

Glazonyoursix · 09-15-2021, 12:02 PM

Did anyone spot that the seat headrest are the same from the M3 and will now have an aluminate M340i badge or M badge.

Encanto · 09-15-2021, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Glazonyoursix

Did anyone spot that the seat headrest are the same from the M3 and will now have an aluminate M340i badge or M badge.

The M Sport seats have been optionally available in the G2x since 05/20 production, but for some mysterious reason not offered in the USA or Canada.

5w30andFog · 09-15-2021, 01:09 PM

Things that sucks about US spec:
No amber indicators
No rear fogs
No folding rear headrests

No Touring!

There's a list. But, we get the healthier B58 and RWD. So, there's that.

EXE46 · 09-15-2021, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 5w30andFog

Things that sucks about US spec:
No amber indicators
No rear fogs
No folding rear headrests

No Touring!

There's a list. But, we get the healthier B58 and RWD. So, there's that.

Forgot CF Roof...

Jason · 09-16-2021, 12:20 PM

BMW G20 M340i LCI Spied

JustChris · 09-16-2021, 12:48 PM

M mirrors

Blubaron79 · 09-16-2021, 12:49 PM

Has the new weird idrive.

hinckley · 09-16-2021, 01:03 PM

Amazing similarity to an F10 5er.

xlover · 09-16-2021, 01:25 PM

Do the front tires look wider? i wonder if that black car on the ring is sporting the same upgrade package with 245s in front as the new m240 has.

BMthusiast · 09-16-2021, 01:35 PM

Same tail light design but new head lights. Interesting.

Mako · 09-16-2021, 02:11 PM

I was okay with the m340 badge but never liked the extra m badges all over it and now the side mirrors which were always special just to the full blown Ms.

I get anyone could do those mods on their own but all they are doing now is pissing off the M buyers by making the base versions look almost identical (Audi style). I guess they don't care as they sell a lot more m340is than M3s

Has made me look away from the brand. Maybe a cayman GTS and small winter suv instead of M3.

Red Bread · 09-16-2021, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Mako

I was okay with the m340 badge but never liked the extra m badges all over it and now the side mirrors which were always special just to the full blown Ms.

I get anyone could do those mods on their own but all they are doing now is pissing off the M buyers by making the base versions look almost identical (Audi style). I guess they don't care as they sell a lot more m340is than M3s

Has made me look away from the brand. Maybe a cayman GTS and small winter suv instead of M3.

Your feelings are hurt by stickers and similarity to the top tier car? The M550i and M340i are close to or faster than the previous M5 and M3 and for a lot of people make more sense as a daily driver or a car that doesn't see lots of track time. That certainly hasn't always been the case, and a marketing and content change to reflect that seems appropriate.

Don't get me wrong, I left BMW years ago, but it wasn't stickers that pissed me off, but the way the cars actually drove. The new 3 is absolutely huge and holds no interest to me, even a rwd 2er sedan if they offered one would still be too large and heavy.

Burrcold · 09-16-2021, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

Your feelings are hurt by stickers and similarity to the top tier car? The M550i and M340i are close to or faster than the previous M5 and M3 and for a lot of people make more sense as a daily driver or a car that doesn't see lots of track time. That certainly hasn't always been the case, and a marketing and content change to reflect that seems appropriate.

Don't get me wrong, I left BMW years ago, but it wasn't stickers that pissed me off, but the way the cars actually drove. The new 3 is absolutely huge and holds no interest to me, even a rwd 2er sedan if they offered one would still be too large and heavy.

What do you drive now?

BlaSTiWi · 09-16-2021, 03:26 PM

Look like new 792M Bi-Color wheels too? Black instead of Cerium Grey?

therealm3 · 09-16-2021, 03:28 PM

They still forgot to put the correct transmission in….

Raikkonen · 09-16-2021, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Kuato2084

Same tail light design but new head lights. Interesting.

Hey Kuato,

They actually will be different.

If the car is an update (lci) on a pre-existing platform, you’ll see a ton of variation in the test mules, some using new front aero, but current interiors, some using new interiors w/ aero but current rear ends, etc., etc.

Only when it’s a completely new design (platform) will you see fully camouflaged mules, front and rear, from the get-go.

Very likely the aperture will remain the same size and shape (reduced tooling costs), but the taillight design/aesthetic will definitely be updated.

Remember, we’re still 6 months away from the reveal (March-ish) and 9 months from production (7-22).

buckybadger · 09-16-2021, 03:35 PM

It looks like there is no change to the rear lights, correct?

I wonder what the next M3 LCI next year will get then. Most were hoping for an upgraded rear at least but I don't see that happening now.

NightWriter · 09-16-2021, 04:58 PM

Does this confirm iDrive 8 / extended digital dash from i4? Hard to tell...

EXE46 · 09-16-2021, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burrcold

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Your feelings are hurt by stickers and similarity to the top tier car? The M550i and M340i are close to or faster than the previous M5 and M3 and for a lot of people make more sense as a daily driver or a car that doesn't see lots of track time. That certainly hasn't always been the case, and a marketing and content change to reflect that seems appropriate.

Don't get me wrong, I left BMW years ago, but it wasn't stickers that pissed me off, but the way the cars actually drove. The new 3 is absolutely huge and holds no interest to me, even a rwd 2er sedan if they offered one would still be too large and heavy.

What do you drive now?

Can I answer lol? I guess Ariel Atom 🙄

wasya152 · 09-16-2021, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mako

I was okay with the m340 badge but never liked the extra m badges all over it and now the side mirrors which were always special just to the full blown Ms.

I get anyone could do those mods on their own but all they are doing now is pissing off the M buyers by making the base versions look almost identical (Audi style). I guess they don't care as they sell a lot more m340is than M3s

Has made me look away from the brand. Maybe a cayman GTS and small winter suv instead of M3.

I agree. The ///M brand is getting completely diluted.

bavarianride · 09-16-2021, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by wasya152

I agree. The ///M brand is getting completely diluted.

M3 road manner/pose is still unmistakable vs. M340i from rear view/passing by, so blink-blink M accessories on non-M really is just that.

Red Bread · 09-16-2021, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burrcold

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Bread

Your feelings are hurt by stickers and similarity to the top tier car? The M550i and M340i are close to or faster than the previous M5 and M3 and for a lot of people make more sense as a daily driver or a car that doesn't see lots of track time. That certainly hasn't always been the case, and a marketing and content change to reflect that seems appropriate.

Don't get me wrong, I left BMW years ago, but it wasn't stickers that pissed me off, but the way the cars actually drove. The new 3 is absolutely huge and holds no interest to me, even a rwd 2er sedan if they offered one would still be too large and heavy.

What do you drive now?

Ha, a GTI. I wanted a manual and a hatch, so there weren't a lot of choices. I expected to buy a MINI, but the current motors are just badly suited to the manual and tuning is lacking compared to the VW.

I'd love to get back into rwd, but really have no interest in awd or an automatic, I'm clearly a dying breed who likes smallish, manual cars. I'd have gladly bought the Polo GTI if we got it here.

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