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I’m of the same mindset having alos just got a m550 Feels like another bmw rather than a 5 in my head. I can see this being popular. I can also see it dating the g30 quite quickly because of some quite different philosophies here. The design language has some i7(no surprise really) and xm cues. Ones I’m not not personally a fan of but here it’s ok I guess. The interior will also be of the new generation which was really one of the main reasons I wanted a g30 instead. I just can’t warm to the curved display and cluster yet with its touch controls. I still firmly believe that’s not the appropriate technology for use in a car , at least on the move anyway. No gear knob and a flat bottomed steering wheel , again servers no ergonomic purpose. That’s just my view and I know others will disagree , and that’s fine. I suspect this will be a winner, after all it’s a bmw 5 ! So is there anything in here that I would wish on my g30? Well perhaps the level 3 autonomous features buts all I can think of so far until we get all the details Any remorse about buying my m550, not so far. Be very interested in the announcement later today Wonder if they will announce prices or whether that will be later in the year |
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BMW UK is showing the i5 as advert on my Facebook!!
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05-24-2023, 01:24 AM | #224 |
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That blue car (SE spec?) doesn’t look flattering from that angle. The boot (trunk) seems to be quite angled
That grey one on the U.K. Facebook doesn’t have the radar sensor or 360 cameras it would seem Interesting they’ve taken that shot from low down This is definitely a new generation of styling . I guess akin to when bangle was in charge. |
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I’m very interested in the new features and capabilities that you mentioned. Particularly driver assist features. I’ve had those on both my G30 cars and enjoy them in traffic jams or on longer road trips. Though I use it less with the M550. Too fun to hand over the reigns to the computer! I don’t have much expectation for largely improved handling but could be pleasantly surprised.
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05-24-2023, 04:39 AM | #230 |
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Let's wait for the M5.....this normal 5 series follows what it's happening worldwide in the automotive industry: soul_less vehicles.
BMW is loosing everything that appealed me in the past. As said. let's wait for the M5...maybe it could be decent and better than the regular serie. As the M3/4 are compared to their regular and Msport versions ones.
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Still not a fan so far. I’m glad they didn’t put tall vertical grills on the car but in these photos they still appear to be a bit too “inflamed.” The front isn’t bad but the G30 and F10 especially are much better. The side and rear though don’t even look like a BMW. And can they stop putting gloss black along the bottom of their cars please!
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05-24-2023, 06:21 AM | #236 |
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Yeh it’s not working for me
Looks like they threw away their flexi curve and replace it with a ruler in places Those creases on the side look a bit out of place Aware I’m moaning a bit here! 40 minutes to go |
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05-24-2023, 06:29 AM | #237 |
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a car like this i think it will look better in real person. looks like it pops out from all angles.
interesting, looks like they gave the i5 e40 a traditional grill instead of the electric grill? Last edited by BMW012; 05-24-2023 at 06:36 AM.. |
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It’s super lazy and looks old already. |
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could have extended the black into the front with a lip spoiler, but probably makes the car too low.
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Why does the crease decide to go down on the rear door rather than carry on backwards and slightly up? Looks disjointed to me
Hofmeister kink, personally not liking the way they’ve done that Oh oh moaning again….. The m Madge on the side looks out of place there on a plain wing/ fender |
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