[psuibmw]

Originally Posted by praxis218

Up-close video. He says it looks better in person than in photos.

The virtual cockpit on/off animations are pretty slick.

Nice video I like the car even more now

[DML]

Is that a Genesis? The kidneys in chrome, tail pipes...Meh. Perhaps in competition with the C43 (fake AMG).

[kpgray]

Originally Posted by BMWRL

Love it!

+1
Love the rear lights and the rear deck lid

Originally Posted by psuibmw

Am I the only one who likes this car

No
Can't wait to see the new dash gauges in person

Originally Posted by Junni

Nope, I'm with you on this

I like it too!

Originally Posted by arciga18

I like it. No lie.

+1
I like the way the seats

Originally Posted by SaMaster14

I think the car looks mean! Interior is gorgeous. Can't wait to see what the G80 M3 brings!!

Love the profile, interior is much nicer than the present 3, really like the way they integrated the navigation screen into the dash

Originally Posted by xlover

Looks great all around, curious around the price and whats standard vs optional... obviously will have more std than the 330 ( as is usual for the 40i models)

Interesting rear exhaust, similar to the 550i and 760i

cant wait to take one out for a spin

382 HP with LSD! 4.2s 0-60? Oh, yeah!

Originally Posted by JS919

This car looks so good.

The more I look the more I like it

Originally Posted by Germanauto

Looks nice but why is the grille closed?

I like the complex design.

The unique kidney design is certainly interesting but I can't help it feels a tad gimmicky. Rest of the car is a home run.

Maybe, but I like it personally.

Originally Posted by john_luvbimmer

When I first saw the pictures of G20s at the Paris Motor Show, I just couldn't accept the design of grills, lights, side lines and rears. They all looked so non-BMW. But, honestly, after these months, I think I get used to the new style of G20s, and kind of like it now.

Funny, I did not know if I liked the renderings, but I like the final product.

[Jvalde1024]

N I C E cannot wait to see it in person , this the new M3 and x4M I'm loving all of it

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by rodness

What is that switch on the driver's door down by the cupholder? Looks like the window and door controls (and maybe the seat memory?) is up by the handle... what's the one on the bottom?

good question... !

Originally Posted by joshuastein55

Its the trunk release, BMW finally put it in a reachable place rather than the hard to reach under the steering wheel and to the left near the hood latch.

thanks for the answer.

hmm.. that's not something I have ever felt needed to move.. but ok.

my girlfriend's Cadillac CTS has it there inside the door as well... and it's just meh. It's actually rather difficult to find unless you know it is there.. which may be the intent..

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by julienjj

The grille with the Y things is as bad as this old one :

TRUE STORY!

[///M ARMY]

Lexus rear end.... ugh

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by kdbryce

I am really just not digging those kidneys. Nor the matte grey pieces. They should really have an "extended shadow line" option like on the M850i to have it all blacked out.

wait for the " black edition... " I am sure it won't be long..

[goj]

Originally Posted by moff

Feeling very underwhelmed.

Busy exterior and tacky interior. Where has BMW gone?

If the 4 is like this too I'm out.

The facelift C43 has become a whole lot more appealing.

I think this looks miles better than my car and the C :

[DZ F30]

Originally Posted by joshuastein55

I like the look, can't wait to test drive one when they arrive at dealers, wish BMW would show off some brighter interior options though, shame it no longer has coral red leather, guess the 4 series will get it since only even numbered bimmers are getting all the better colors.

Bmw will be offering red interior on the new 3 series through their individual line

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by doug_999

WHO IS DESIGNING THE GRILLS AT BMW THESE DAYS?

get rid of them. Now.

I can see his/her name badge "Mr. Chrome"

It’s the Mercedes guy !

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by DZ F30

Bmw will be offering red interior on the new 3 series through their individual line

Yes, but that is at an extra cost and also likely to not be found on dealer lots and require a custom build and extra time.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

wait for the " black edition... " I am sure it won't be long..

Yep, it will cost ~25% more...but have a 25 BHP decrease. Just to show people that sacrifice is involved to make this look decent.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

Yep, it will cost ~25% more...but have a 25 BHP decrease. Just to show people that sacrifice is involved to make this look decent.

[jlin101]

Originally Posted by bimmerboy71195

Standard Active Guard, Frontal Collision waring with City Collision Mitigation and Lane Departure Warning... This is a huge mistake making customers pay for features they will never use or want (standard means they just reduce the mark up)

The same argument was made when air bags and ABS came out, then anti-skid and rear-view camera--yes, they added cost to the car, but there will come a day when these features are either mandated by law, or expected as standard features by buyers. And by equipping all every car with them, the manufacturer can lower the production cost.

[jlin101]

Originally Posted by OUGrad05

Probably already been said but that grill looks absolutely atrocious especially with the top 1/3 blocked off. WTF were they thinking.

Larger air intake results in higher drag. Since the current automotive trend is larger grills, the only logical thing is to make part of the grill non-functional/closed/fake. Many other brands are already doing it, if you look closely.

[goj]

Originally Posted by jahkuma

Looks a bit like the Lexus 350 IS from the back and side view.

Why don't you look at the side by side photos and drop this subject for good lol

[Teutonic]

Jesus Christ, that grille and front bumper are horrendous!

In all seriousness, I will pass this one!

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by jlin101

Larger air intake results in higher drag. Since the current automotive trend is larger grills, the only logical thing is to make part of the grill non-functional/closed/fake. Many other brands are already doing it, if you look closely.

So....following is the best option?

I would say that they should try harder, but that’s just me.

I’ve owned three 3ers, including the F80, and this doesn’t inspire me to get another one. The grill and tailpipes are right out of Mercedes’ playbook...

[FernandoBMW]

Originally Posted by psuibmw

I think BMW will realize its mistake and that grille will be gone in the lci, same like what they did with the E90

Too bad even the 6 series and m6 up to 2011 has that grill and still no after-market grill since.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by kdbryce

I am really just not digging those kidneys. Nor the matte grey pieces. They should really have an "extended shadow line" option like on the M850i to have it all blacked out.

Oh they will. But it will cost you.

[trey100]

Looks better in the video that was posted. I think this will be a hit when it finally arrives.