Leak: G20 3 Series LCI Facelift Fully Revealed!

unfoundnemo · 05-13-2022, 09:28 AM

Are we sure this isn't the m-sport? I would say the front bumper looks pretty similar to the X3 m-sport... so a little continuity there.

I don't know if it's the angles of some of these shots, but as others say the adjustments are really screwing with the visual proportions and making the car look taller... a similar look to the 2 series GC...

MASHCT · 05-13-2022, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by DeeKay

Looks like they just thought it needed change, for the sake of change.

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!"

But notice how the lines once that mouth is turned upside down just don't flow anymore. This is what BMW's current designers miss completely. I will say this isn't as offensive as some of the other designs we've seen lately. Exception for that rear diffuser... WTF.

eljay · 05-13-2022, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Eddien123

It looks like a Kia rio

Nope. Kia Rio GT looks better.
And I mean it.

jg4c · 05-13-2022, 09:33 AM

Dull, boring and generic design. To each his own.
So happy with my 2022.

R2i3a · 05-13-2022, 09:34 AM

Trash design. I may not get rid of the 21 m340 as it looks better

eljay · 05-13-2022, 09:35 AM

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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!"

But notice how the lines once that mouth is turned upside down just don't flow anymore. This is what BMW's current designers miss completely. I will say this isn't as offensive as some of the other designs we've seen lately. Exception for that rear diffuser... WTF.

Well, it was done on a Impulse.

R2i3a · 05-13-2022, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MontyB1

Images aren't China only models but probably missing M-Sport.

The white one has the m on the side though

RotaryP7 · 05-13-2022, 09:47 AM

^ I believe they all have the M on the side? Or something on the side. As far as the LCI, I actually like it. The headlights look better, the rear isn't bad. I never liked the G20 non-laser DRL's.

WhiteTornado · 05-13-2022, 10:05 AM

Those say 330 Li and 325 Li????

clifftr · 05-13-2022, 10:09 AM

I am curious to know if this one comes with idrive8.

SW19 · 05-13-2022, 10:11 AM

It looks like the M Sport front bumper is definitely the same design as the leaked pic from last year.I still don’t get what the hole is at the the top of the boomerang on both sides of the front bumper.It looks strange.The rear diffuser is also way to big.It practically takes up the whole rear bumper.At least the signature corona headlights are back on the standard LED’s but the design of the current LED Laser lights still look better.Overall the pre LCI is a better looking design IMO.

M2Cmtl · 05-13-2022, 10:11 AM

Definitely has a 2GC look to it. That’s not a compliment

roho3323 · 05-13-2022, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by M2Cmtl

Definitely has a 2GC look to it. That’s not a compliment

Yup, first thing that came to my mind…2 series GC. Ugh!

kyleb350 · 05-13-2022, 10:16 AM

The only thing that bothers me is that bare black (or is it gloss?) plastic on the bumper beam. Maybe that's just on the lower trims. Hoping this can make the M's look better!

LimavadyG21 · 05-13-2022, 10:31 AM

Where's the cover for the front Towing eye ???

I mean , its plain to see on the front bumper of i3, but none of these new "leaked" images shows it.

There's a lot about these images that just doesn't add up for me.

Germanauto · 05-13-2022, 10:34 AM

RIP iconic angel eyes.

Tecnniqe · 05-13-2022, 10:38 AM

If this truly is the new updated 3 series the pre LCI owners must be so very happy they got a much better looking car.
[IMG]https://mediapool.bmwgroup.com/cache...2018-600px.jpg[/IMG]

Transfer · 05-13-2022, 10:49 AM

lol headlights are whack.

Buying out my 2020 M340i lease this summer.

Penguino · 05-13-2022, 10:53 AM

Getting some massive 2-series vibes here.

iifymbro · 05-13-2022, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Tecnniqe

If this truly is the new updated 3 series the pre LCI owners must be so very happy they got a much better looking car.
[IMG]https://mediapool.bmwgroup.com/cache...2018-600px.jpg[/IMG]

I could probably live with the front end but wtf are they smoking over at BMW design to think this diffuser was a good idea coming off the pre-LCI... they dragged the black plastic up to the rear vent/new reflector area too, absolutely mangled the rear of the car with this change

pdxdbo · 05-13-2022, 11:01 AM

So glad I have a pre-LCI 💀

vladberca · 05-13-2022, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by clifftr

I am curious to know if this one comes with idrive8.

New screens and IDrive 8

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