G22 4 Series spotted in the wild

The Automotive Enthusiast · 07-10-2020, 01:13 AM

That blue looks great. That's the only compliment I can give.

Jaszm · 07-10-2020, 01:14 AM

those aren't even kidneys anymore. they're lungs lmao

with that being said, personally i think it'll grow on me eventually

Giom · 07-10-2020, 01:32 AM

They did a great job with this car.
I only wish they had never moved away from their traditional grill, then this would not have been so controversial now. Imagine how freaked out everyone would have been then if they went to squashed up narrow grills now. LOL!!

paliknight · 07-10-2020, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by wdskukm3

Well you guys can like it or not. It's here and it's real.. We gotta live with it.

That's what you tell your family when you bring home a Vegas stripper you accidentally married because you were too inebriated to make wise decisions.

TodmordenLad · 07-10-2020, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by elinstylez

The more we see the car the more we get used to the ugliness?

Yup, being desensitized to the looks is a prerequisite for purchasing the car.
That's why the reveal process has gone on for so long.... seriously.

RPM33 · 07-10-2020, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ecaedus

front end looks like a beaver or rabbit, side looks like a infiniti coupe, rear looks like a mazda 6.

pretty sure the current c class coupe will out sell this car.

Agreed with this. It doesn't look good.

Mani59 · 07-10-2020, 04:46 AM

Still

in my opinion

Dr.Deep · 07-10-2020, 04:57 AM

Only one thing I see here...not a BMW from so many aspects...

But one thing I'm asking myself, what comes after this?? They can't make the grill any bigger, so do they go back to smaller ones (but how to defend the current decision and admit they failed) or do they get rid of the kidneys completely?
One can not believe, but so many typicall BMW design elements have disappeared, so maybe the kidneys are next on their list....

DreaminBMW · 07-10-2020, 05:13 AM

What a mess! How to ruin an icon!

Giom · 07-10-2020, 05:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Daaan

Only one thing I see here...not a BMW from so many aspects...

But one thing I'm asking myself, what comes after this?? They can't make the grill any bigger, so do they go back to smaller ones (but how to defend the current decision and admit they failed) or do they get rid of the kidneys completely?
One can not believe, but so many typicall BMW design elements have disappeared, so maybe the kidneys are next on their list....

Can you imagine what they said about BMW design in the 60s when compared to the 50s. This design trend is not new! Why are people so hung up on progress? Stuck in a space that is familiar and comfortable.

Gosh, imagine if BMW were stuck there!

Btw, origional BMWs had huge kidneys, forgot? No body screwed up anything.

Ikester19 · 07-10-2020, 05:40 AM

It's growing on me and I think it will look even better in real life. One thing is for certain, it will have a lot of road presence.

Most ppl have a lot of negativity when BMW launches a new model, how ugly it is compared to previous gens etc etc, then in 12 months all the haters will want to own one lol..

WhiteTornado · 07-10-2020, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Ikester19

It's growing on me and I think it will look even better in real life. One thing is for certain, it will have a lot of road presence.

Most ppl have a lot of negativity when BMW launches a new model, how ugly it is compared to previous gens etc etc, then in 12 months all the haters will want to own one lol..

Facts. A lot of people hated on the e90 which came out after e46 it was a major change and people didn't like it. History repeats itself

The Choosey begger · 07-10-2020, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ecaedus

front end looks like a beaver or rabbit, side looks like a infiniti coupe, rear looks like a mazda 6.

pretty sure the current c class coupe will out sell this car.

Yeah but it doesn't look just like another beautiful BMW!

It's different

Centurion · 07-10-2020, 06:57 AM

I understand people who say they like it but I don't understand people who say "at least it's different". I mean either you like it or you don't. Saying you like the "differentness" of it is a sign of being in denial.

But I honestly think the car is repulsive from the front. The japanese looking back is okay in my book, but the front is just a complete nightmare. Lack of a dynamic profile at the side also doesn't help much. I'd to see this parked next to a well maintained pre-LCI E92.

Luminor513 · 07-10-2020, 07:12 AM

A sad departure indeed. This used to be such an athletic looking coupe in previous generations. What has happened with the BMW 4 series design team? M3/M4 design team? I really hope this design language doesn't permeate across the BMW line.

TEGRITY · 07-10-2020, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW435

On the street
From BMWgroupfans

At least BMW has kept the exhaust and tips as the real deal.

IMO the Mercedes trend to have fake exhaust tips even on a real AMG is creeping into BMW.

The Choosey begger · 07-10-2020, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Luminor513

A sad departure indeed. This used to be such an athletic looking coupe in previous generations. What has happened with the BMW 4 series design team? M3/M4 design team? I really hope this design language doesn't permeate across the BMW line.

They hired a guy from Audi and the new thought they want him to turn BMW into an ugly audi

ASBSECU E93 · 07-10-2020, 07:24 AM

It's taken a while, but BMW has pulled out their version of the Mustang II.

White340 · 07-10-2020, 07:27 AM

Adding insult to injury they are going to start charging for heated seats and other options.

gds52 · 07-10-2020, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyMouseTech

Anxiously awaiting the LCI with more normal sized grills.

Lmao.....
LCI will have even bigger grills

city1991 · 07-10-2020, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW435

Some more

In the US in states where a front plate is required, it's going to look REALLY BAD.

city1991 · 07-10-2020, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ALPINA_DREAMS

Give it 2 years and all the whining naysayers will be in love.

No they won't

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