Took pics of a G22 M440i Coupe, F90 M5 LCI, and F95 X5M at BMW UK HQ

Loma · 07-17-2020, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceberg4

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Originally Posted by Imran@Evolve

Was visiting BMW UK earlier this week to take out their E46 M3 CSL (more on that later) and they had some new cars I had not seen before in person.

F90 M5 LCI, X5M, 440i

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Am I the only one who sees the proportions of the 440i are completely off?? It's hideous and huge! Look at the overhangs compared to the F32/F82, how could BMW screw this up so badly?!

Rear wheel looks kinda tiny in that pic.

as7920 · 07-17-2020, 01:08 PM

Not ruined by the nose but the all black wheels. And they’re the only choice with the M Plus Pack.

VetteGuy · 07-17-2020, 01:08 PM

Actually the grills on ALL BMWs are unattractive and outdated. I think they are the weak design element of every model. They are either too wide, the surround too thick, the inserts too ugly, or half the grill is really a disguised closed surface. Then, making them glossy black just makes some of them them stand out more. I just don't understand how they got so bad on otherwise good looking cars.

Not sure if its better or worse, but at least with the 4er and the M3 and M4 they are trying something slightly different.

Sedan_Clan · 07-17-2020, 01:09 PM

Looking good, especially with the black grilles.

stein_325i · 07-17-2020, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceberg4

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Originally Posted by Imran@Evolve

Was visiting BMW UK earlier this week to take out their E46 M3 CSL (more on that later) and they had some new cars I had not seen before in person.

F90 M5 LCI, X5M, 440i

Attachment 2366143

Am I the only one who sees the proportions of the 440i are completely off?? It's hideous and huge! Look at the overhangs compared to the F32/F82, how could BMW screw this up so badly?!

The side profile is just too Audi-esque, especially the silhouette of the window with the "reverse kink."

teaston · 07-17-2020, 01:26 PM

M5 for me please!

Ghostriderf80 · 07-17-2020, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Kuato2084

This is honestly an easy fix. The G series 4er looks much better with the front plate lowered. Traditional kidney design gets translated better in my opinion with the top line of the plate serving as the bottom lines of the kidneys (effectively).

Whatever percentage they said is just like the concept is not really accurate, I am not sure which part they meant is the same or they meant 70% of the car will be different and very unappealing lol.

Sedan_Clan · 07-17-2020, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jstein55

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Originally Posted by Iceberg4

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Originally Posted by Imran@Evolve

Was visiting BMW UK earlier this week to take out their E46 M3 CSL (more on that later) and they had some new cars I had not seen before in person.

F90 M5 LCI, X5M, 440i

Attachment 2366143

Am I the only one who sees the proportions of the 440i are completely off?? It's hideous and huge! Look at the overhangs compared to the F32/F82, how could BMW screw this up so badly?!

The side profile is just too Audi-esque, especially the silhouette of the window with the "reverse kink."

That looks more like the F32 than it does any Audi coupe.

Audio Fan · 07-17-2020, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by CarMan77

When I see the 4 series among the rest of the lineup, I remember the lyrics:

Which of these Kids is Doing His Own Thing
Can you guess which kid is doing his own thing?

The cool kid

Prissy · 07-17-2020, 01:41 PM

The new 4 just look so weird... in a bad way. The so-called muscular shape of the rear fender looks like Audi A5. The headlight looks ugly shaped, and the front bumper just doesn't flow with the new grill design at all.

Germanauto · 07-17-2020, 01:44 PM

In these photos the rest of the 4er looks nice enough. But the most obvious design flaw will never grow on people.

Germanauto · 07-17-2020, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bodie217

The new 4.... it's like an older woman with some really old, huge, fake boobs. As a guy, you're supposed to like big boobs. These are big boobs. But they're ugly and mishapen, and you cannot stop staring. But you want to look away.

Lmao. Difference is we still desire Milfs, the 4-series not so much.

F85MTuNED · 07-17-2020, 01:47 PM

Didn't really like the LCI front but it looks amazing in these photos, nice shots Imran@Evolve

Lady Jane · 07-17-2020, 01:50 PM

Imran, you are my hero! Getting so close to the "Monster"

stein_325i · 07-17-2020, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by GodfatherNiko

New 4 looks shockingly shit.

Is it shocking though?

225 · 07-17-2020, 02:11 PM

Real life photos of the 4er are helping and even better in the flesh id imagine as you would get the awful face on shot all the time. Still no looker but will doubtless sell.
M5 is lovely.

Mavus · 07-17-2020, 02:12 PM

damn that thing is a boat

Ghostriderf80 · 07-17-2020, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jstein55

Great photos! All beautiful cars except for you know which one

LOL.

Funny how Porsche can build a car that looks good from every angle and never once makes you want to look back. Its simply stunning.

BMW on the other hand did a picasso. What gives.

yousefnjr · 07-17-2020, 02:28 PM

Mind sharing your thoughts after seeing it in person?

Mani59 · 07-17-2020, 02:31 PM

The more photos I see of the new 4er, the more

Cadillac · 07-17-2020, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Loma

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Originally Posted by Iceberg4

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Originally Posted by Imran@Evolve

Was visiting BMW UK earlier this week to take out their E46 M3 CSL (more on that later) and they had some new cars I had not seen before in person.

F90 M5 LCI, X5M, 440i

Attachment 2366143

Am I the only one who sees the proportions of the 440i are completely off?? It's hideous and huge! Look at the overhangs compared to the F32/F82, how could BMW screw this up so badly?!

Rear wheel looks kinda tiny in that pic.

That is one long boat...just way tooooo long.

The Choosey begger · 07-17-2020, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GodfatherNiko

New 4 looks shockingly shit.

It's doing its own thing that means it's the cool kid!

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