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      02-05-2020, 03:46 PM   #111
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Well, hate to say it but you'll need a front license plate to break that up
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      02-05-2020, 03:49 PM   #112
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I think this is going to be one of those ones that everyone will really warm too.

We love it already. Change is good!
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Well, hate to say it but you'll need a front license plate to break that up
Might actually need the chrome grills to highlight that little split in the middle, otherwise... well, it just looks like an Audi.
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Might actually need the chrome grills to highlight that little split in the middle, otherwise... well, it just looks like an Audi.
Agree but not chrome, something like machined aluminum.
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      02-05-2020, 03:54 PM   #115
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It's either M440i or M440d according to https://www.bimmertoday.de/2020/02/0...it-mega-niere/
I think M440 will have trapezoid style exhaust. This doesn't
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I won't complain like many here, it's not that bad. But I'm starting to worry less about the front of the new BMW models than about the rear designs, especially the rear lights. They look very "asian" to me and I actually see nothing BMW-like in it, which ist a shame IMHO. And these new rear lights look somehow cheap and pretty dated to me (e.g. compared to the very modern looking new Audi rear lights).

But in general the new 4er could look good, though.

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I'm starting to worry less about the front of the new BMW models than about the rear designs, especially the rear lights. They look very "asian" to me and I see practically nothing BMW-like. And these new rear lights look somehow cheap and pretty dated to me (e.g. compared to the very modern looking new Audi rear lights).

But in general the new 4er could look good, though.
Not to mention the kinks are getting worse and worse...
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Great work, thanks!

Any chance you can do some magic to make the white tape disappear
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about the white tape...
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Is that an Audi grille? I'd rather not have kidneys than own a BMW without kidney grilles.
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Is that an Audi grille? I'd rather not have kidneys than own a BMW without kidney grilles.
Kidney Grille increase cooling which makes the new 440 15% faster. 😂😂😂
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No need for ppf on front number. The whole thing is a grille. Guess $$$ saved. LOL
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I think this car will split opinion and that's already visible on here

It's a bold and divergent move, it might attract new customers who like big grills to the brand!

I'm not a fan immediately and hope the new m3 doesn't follow this.

Beauty is a very subjective attribute and certainly one driven by opinion - we all respect that. However, one strand of that is proportion and cars like the new 4 and current x7 lack proportion. The X7 in fact is ugly from most angles vs the elegance of the new 8 - the difference is proportion
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I'm starting to worry less about the front of the new BMW models than about the rear designs, especially the rear lights. They look very "asian" to me and I see practically nothing BMW-like. And these new rear lights look somehow cheap and pretty dated to me (e.g. compared to the very modern looking new Audi rear lights).

But in general the new 4er could look good, though.
It’s strange that BMW didn’t give the rear light housings an L-shape to keep some more BMW trademarks. Maybe seeing that Lexus already stole it for the actual rear lights shape they just said F-it let’s instead do what fit the rest of the design best.

As for cheap look I think that’s due to the 2D view of a photo. IRL I suspect a significant 3D shape making it look a bit more premium and modern.
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Is that an Audi grille? I'd rather not have kidneys than own a BMW without kidney grilles.
I saw a Lexus with a similar looking grill yesterday, it was gigantic and plastic and didn't appear to provide any functional benefit. It was distracting and not my taste. I'm with you.
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That grille is not a leak.
Its a dump.
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I like the color tho
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      02-05-2020, 04:04 PM   #126
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I actually really liked the 4 concept - futuristic and positive design

But this just looks a plain flat dumbed down version of it.
Particularly with the lack of 3d feel and the missing middle kidney bar split, it just has the feel of an Audi grill.

Not looking good really, still hoping it's better in the flesh.
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Looks like shit.

My next car is an F82 - easy decision now.
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This thread needs more kidney styling
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I think this is going to be one of those ones that everyone will really warm too.

We love it already. Change is good!
Agreed. Its always the same complaints every time a new design is unveiled. Some douchebags complaining about the size of the grill being too large when every new model gets a bigger one compared to its predecessor. MB, Lexus, and Audi have huge front grills too but no complaints!

The 4 series design language has too be completely different from the 3 series model: Why do I want to buy/lease the SAME EXACT car minus 2 doors and call it something different! Doesn't make sense.

BMW understands that this design language is exciting, aggressive and popular especially with the market in Asia, specifically CHINA, which is where most of the sales are.

You dont like the design, then stop complaining and dont buy or lease the car. But lets wait when your lease is up or you are ready for a new coupe and see what you are going to do
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Oh my god the humanity! My eyes!!! My EYES!!!!
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I see the iconic BMW Kidney Grille is dead.
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