Leak: G20 3 Series LCI Facelift Fully Revealed!

mbanck · 05-13-2022, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MASHCT

Exactly this... this is what BMW design seems like. Case in point...

"I have an idea! Let's take the grill opening & just turn it upside down! Amazing!"

The M-Performance/M-Sport always had an upside-down grille compared to the real M.

_E90S65_ · 05-13-2022, 02:08 PM

Busy, unresolved design.

The rear looks like it has a wedgie — no wonder the headlights are "wincing."

Menacing? Most definitely not.

iifymbro · 05-13-2022, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by M370z

The same as any other LCI reveal thread...

Pre-LCI owners: "I'm glad I have my <insert model year>!"

Same person one year later: "I just traded in for an LCI... what a beast!"

except we saw this front bumper/light in a leak a year or two ago, so this is just confirmation really and it's the same vibe in here as in that first thread back then... bunch of us got a '22 pre-LCI specifically to avoid it when we could've just waited..

And the rear bumper is objectively ridiculous looking with that fake diffuser taking up most of the rear end, the front end is passable for me but that rear is comically bad.

oonowindoo · 05-13-2022, 02:19 PM

Normally i would talk alot of shit about this design, but after the 4 series, X7, 7 series. I am perfectly OK with this LCI.

As far as bumper, i am not sure why anyone is surprised. Take a look at the bumper from the X3 LCI, you should have guessed that is the direction BMW is going with.

You all know, it could be A LOOOOOOT worse.

BMWM3DREAM · 05-13-2022, 02:40 PM

Really ugly, looks as if it is a 99 Cent Store version of the original car. I think the G20 is very nice for a modern car as it stands now, but this version makes it look cheap.

R2i3a · 05-13-2022, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by M370z

The same as any other LCI reveal thread...

Pre-LCI owners: "I'm glad I have my <insert model year>!"

Same person one year later: "I just traded in for an LCI... what a beast!"

Lol if it comes out looking better than this

Game · 05-13-2022, 03:04 PM

Looks like an X3 front bumper.

R2i3a · 05-13-2022, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Game

Looks like an X3 front bumper.

I actually like the x3 m40 lci better than the previous design

citizenactual · 05-13-2022, 03:10 PM

I don't dislike it. I'm reserving judgement for the interior.

Poiseuille · 05-13-2022, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by JustChris

Snapper Rocks is back.

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leon360x · 05-13-2022, 03:18 PM

This new design language is really stepping away from current ones, hopefully M40 models get something different.

leon360x · 05-13-2022, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Game

Looks like an X3 front bumper.

The vents more like those on X3M.

usmabmass · 05-13-2022, 03:36 PM

All of these cars have the m badge on the front fender, not sure why anybody would think these are NOT the m-sport bumpers.

real let down, I'm a big fan of the current 3-series design - I saw one yesterday and thought it looked great. These LCI cars just seem cheaper and plainer.

Tallest · 05-13-2022, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by usmabmass

All of these cars have the m badge on the front fender, not sure why anybody would think these are NOT the m-sport bumpers.

real let down, I'm a big fan of the current 3-series design - I saw one yesterday and thought it looked great. These LCI cars just seem cheaper and plainer.

LCI cars always try too hard. I always liked pre-LCI.

WWM3 · 05-13-2022, 03:44 PM

When I see an E90 LCI M sport on the road today, I still think it looks great. Consider the lengths BMW went to improve the design of that car compared to this.

ThesaVeliona · 05-13-2022, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by wigglebutts

ew. BMW is not hitting the mark for me lately. I hope they don't botch the only normal looking model (5-Series) remaining.

G60 would like a word with you, from what I've seen, it looks so awful.

nathanm4 · 05-13-2022, 04:05 PM

Nice! Much better!

AP · 05-13-2022, 04:45 PM

Reminded me of clarkson!

https://wompampsupport.azureedge.net...75%2Fclark.jpg

2srsman · 05-13-2022, 04:49 PM

Front is a big improvement, looks much sharper & distinctive but the rear is a mess.

tturedraider · 05-13-2022, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by usmabmass

All of these cars have the m badge on the front fender, not sure why anybody would think these are NOT the m-sport bumpers.

real let down, I'm a big fan of the current 3-series design - I saw one yesterday and thought it looked great. These LCI cars just seem cheaper and plainer.

+1

3RDSECTOR · 05-13-2022, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Rschin2

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Originally Posted by 3RDSECTOR

Thank goodness I got the OG.

Right on. Mine looks identical to yours. I was already leaning towards buying my lease in November and now the facelift leaves me no choice...

It's amazing they would take such a step back. The G20 and the slit in the headlights that gives it that aggressive look could have easily been the design cue that set BMW apart, but instead they chose to throw it out in exchange for boring lifeless lights.

Poochie · 05-13-2022, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by M370z

The same as any other LCI reveal thread...

Pre-LCI owners: "I'm glad I have my <insert model year>!"

Same person one year later: "I just traded in for an LCI... what a beast!"

It's a phycological thing, I believe folks really convince themselves that the older model is better the newer and evolved offering..

I feel the same way when I plunk down like $4,000 for the latest model camera or TV and the next year I see SONY released an objectively better version, for the same cost. 😙 It's a chase you could never win.
I do a lot of mental gymnastics and rationing to convince myself that my current device in hand is just as or better than their new offering and not to feed the manufacture twice.

My thoughts: Yes, BMW design language is deviating from their norms and the new ones are aesthetically becoming an acquired taste, where it's not always love at first sign but you have to grown into accepting it. One thing folks can't deny, regardless how they look, the performer is up there in tenfolds! And they obviously have no problem moving units.

The M340i first year model is hoot to whip around the open road, just sheering driving pleasure in sleeper form. It really gave me flashbacks to a tuned 135i N54 with FBO but in a much more stable package. I imagine this new one builds on this.

The subjective looks takes a backseat to its undeniable performance and to be honest, they really didn't change anything drastically, bodywise. The blandish diffuser can be painted to the body color or now replaced with a M Performance carbon fiber version. Problem solved.

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