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

tuffode · 07-21-2021, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sikotic

No more slits in the headlights? The 2020's just getting more valuable by the day

Lol if anything, a major facelift like this means the pre lci will depreciate faster than if it was a small update.

More than 90% of G20 buyers I would say are not enthusiasts, they just want whatever looks new.

stein_325i · 07-21-2021, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tuffode

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Originally Posted by sikotic

No more slits in the headlights? The 2020's just getting more valuable by the day

Lol if anything, a major facelift like this means the pre lci will depreciate faster than if it was a small update.

More than 90% of G20 buyers I would say are not enthusiasts, they just want whatever looks new.

This is far from a major facelift, and still unconfirmed if even real due to the random Audi headlights being left around. Both models will depreciate like a rock like most BMW's anyways.

EXE46 · 07-21-2021, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by xlover

i wonder if the M mirrors indicate the expansion of the "Msport plus" package from the 2 series with 245 section front tires for more grip

Hope we get revised exhaust as well, the ones on the M340 could use a revision. quads maybe? CF roof is now an option in some markets so not farfetched lol, how about a ZHP version with 6sp manual only for fans of the E46 ZHP .....?

DocWeatherington · 07-21-2021, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by qqqqqding

Saw this today….

This fake.... a body shop custom...

1) if you look, the bumper is damaged

2) note the side of the car... m performance sticker and side squirts

3) rear trunk has a sport spoiler

4) steering wheel is an aftermarket

5) the dash doesn't fit for the LCI dash

6) Rims aren't stock

7) look at those tires... low tread and dirty..wear indicator

8) fake M carbon mirror caps

9) stickers on the window are wrong if this is a German prototype....

Plus Audi gear on the floor.

tuffode
xlover
EXE46
stein_325i

n55f15 · 07-21-2021, 04:59 PM

I'm actually not so sure about this, as far as I know BMW is transitioning away from mesh grilles, aside from on their M models.

lemetier · 07-21-2021, 05:49 PM

Some G28 i3L items (or copies of) stuck on a Pre-LCI G20.

Burrcold · 07-21-2021, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DocWeatherington

This fake.... a body shop custom...

1) if you look, the bumper is damaged

2) note the side of the car... m performance sticker and side squirts

3) rear trunk has a sport spoiler

4) steering wheel is an aftermarket

5) the dash doesn't fit for the LCI dash

6) Rims aren't stock

7) look at those tires... low tread and dirty..wear indicator

8) fake M carbon mirror caps

9) stickers on the window are wrong if this is a German prototype....

Plus Audi gear on the floor.

tuffode
xlover
EXE46
stein_325i

None of what you mentioned gives any indication that it isn't real. I used to work for one of the biggest parts supplier in the world, and if we had to prototype parts on a car they would typically be done on one of our test fleet cars (which could look exactly like this). I'm not saying this is indeed real, but none of the things you listed prove that it's not.

antzcrashing · 07-21-2021, 06:40 PM

Not liking it

6speed_M2 · 07-21-2021, 07:23 PM

Loving this one

DocWeatherington · 07-21-2021, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Burrcold

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocWeatherington

This fake.... a body shop custom...

1) if you look, the bumper is damaged

2) note the side of the car... m performance sticker and side squirts

3) rear trunk has a sport spoiler

4) steering wheel is an aftermarket

5) the dash doesn't fit for the LCI dash

6) Rims aren't stock

7) look at those tires... low tread and dirty..wear indicator

8) fake M carbon mirror caps

9) stickers on the window are wrong if this is a German prototype....

Plus Audi gear on the floor.

tuffode
xlover
EXE46
stein_325i

None of what you mentioned gives any indication that it isn't real. I used to work for one of the biggest parts supplier in the world, and if we had to prototype parts on a car they would typically be done on one of our test fleet cars (which could look exactly like this). I'm not saying this is indeed real, but none of the things you listed prove that it's not.

highly unlikely this is OEM Bmw

the last release of the M2 bumper also appears to be fake

https://www.thedrive.com/news/40063/...bucktoothed-m3

https://m.alibaba.com/amp/product/1600283073258.html

https://m.alibaba.com/amp/product/1600245478077.html

Bimmer North · 07-21-2021, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by TTG

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Originally Posted by madpistol

On the bright side, it didn't get the buck-teeth grill.

+1 This!

Yup, still better than the disgraceful 4 series

Poochie · 07-21-2021, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DocWeatherington

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burrcold

Quote:

Originally Posted by DocWeatherington

This fake.... a body shop custom...

1) if you look, the bumper is damaged

2) note the side of the car... m performance sticker and side squirts

3) rear trunk has a sport spoiler

4) steering wheel is an aftermarket

5) the dash doesn't fit for the LCI dash

6) Rims aren't stock

7) look at those tires... low tread and dirty..wear indicator

8) fake M carbon mirror caps

9) stickers on the window are wrong if this is a German prototype....

Plus Audi gear on the)

None of what you mentioned gives any indication that it isn't real. I used to work for one of the biggest parts supplier in the world, and if we had to prototype parts on a car they would typically be done on one of our test fleet cars (which could look exactly like this). I'm not saying this is indeed real, but none of the things you listed prove that it's not.

highly unlikely this is OEM Bmw

the last release of the M2 bumper also appears to be fake

https://www.thedrive.com/news/40063/...bucktoothed-m3

https://m.alibaba.com/amp/product/1600283073258.html

https://m.alibaba.com/amp/product/1600245478077.html

Those links are carbon copies of the OEM bumpers, after the G8X was already released.

This is obviously a new design that was never revealed to the public and looks like official OEM pieces..

Bimmerpost leak claims always turns out be real, thus far. My guess is someone in admin already confirmed that this is actually an LCI bumper and just doesn't want reveal this, simple to get a debate going.

TheDudeMan · 07-21-2021, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Blindside_137

You still 100% there chief?

Postive.

FrozenGT · 07-21-2021, 11:28 PM

On come people lol if you look very close you can see this is an MPERFORMANCE test car. You can clearly see all the Mperformance parts.

Look closely you will see the MP CF parts also Alcântara steering wheel and MP wheels. This not a LCI

Burrcold · 07-22-2021, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by FrozenGT

On come people lol if you look very close you can see this is an MPERFORMANCE test car. You can clearly see all the Mperformance parts.

Look closely you will see the MP CF parts also Alcântara steering wheel and MP wheels. This not a LCI

Not sure what that has to do with new lights, bumper, and grill...

jwr0721 · 07-22-2021, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by HUACHENBAOMA

People say it's fake because they don't like it.

Worked for Trump

dominick.han · 07-22-2021, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mbanck

Model years are a US thing, I don't think that makes this leak somewhat more or less illegitimate. The G20 LCI is debuting in 2022, and that is what they say/mean.

Model Years are very much a thing in China, they started selling MY2021 3 series back in fall (Sept, can't remember) last year, and MY2022 is just around the corner

NoSugar · 07-22-2021, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by madpistol

On the bright side, it didn’t get the buck-teeth grill.

Anyone criticizing the new grill has probably not seen one in person.

I went to pick up my 330i, and it was parked next to a 430i M Sport. Almost changed my mind.

It looks aggressive and very unique in person.

Ugly Kar · 07-22-2021, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by f15 ///M-sport

Anyone criticizing the new grill has probably not seen one in person.

I went to pick up my 330i, and it was parked next to a 430i M Sport. Almost changed my mind.

It looks aggressive and very unique in person.

I've seen at least 5 in person and it gets more hideous each time. The grill just sticks out there completely out of proportion with the rest of the car. Soon it will be #1 on this list:
https://www.edmunds.com/car-reviews/...-all-time.html

I bet you think Rosie Odonnell is a hot babe.

Davg31 · 07-22-2021, 10:00 AM

Audi

Celestion · 07-22-2021, 10:04 AM

Is that a potential M2 headlight I see in the upper left?

It seems like it might fit nicely in the leaked bumper below.

Burrcold · 07-22-2021, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Celestion

Is that a potential M2 headlight I see in the upper left?

It seems like it might fit nicely in the leaked bumper below.

The upper left light has already been confirmed to be an Audi A6 light.

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n55f15 First Lieutenant 1267 Rep 346 Posts Drives: G42 M240I Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I'm actually not so sure about this, as far as I know BMW is transitioning away from mesh grilles, aside from on their M models.
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Celestion Lieutenant 250 Rep 468 Posts Drives: '22 M3 Comp Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	M2 headlight? Is that a potential M2 headlight I see in the upper left? It seems like it might fit nicely in the leaked bumper below.
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