[ChrisM4]

Thanks for taking these pics! Wish there was a direct behind shot so we can get a sense for the width at the rear and fender flares.

[tommytexter]

I just can’t stand the new headlight design. Looks too ugly to me. G30 pre lci headlight design is the best for me

[Cortexiphan]

This car is a proof that haters just hate, they have no reason. This is totally a traditional BMW 5 series design. I really don't understand what's so offensive about this...

[RRF985]

Looks far better in these pics than any others. I like the car a lot more after seeing these.

[Cortexiphan]

Originally Posted by Bostongio

Sorry, but no.

I have no idea what is going on with that front grill. Who puts a huge rectangle in the middle of your signature style grill!???

I won't buy one until they fix this. It is ugly and looks like they just ran out of time designing it, so they said, "F it, we'll just make it a rectangle and put it in the center of the grill."

That's an option. If you don't get the 'Driving Asist Pro', you don't get that. But I'd have it.

[bavarianboar]

East coast or west coast?

[JMD]

Originally Posted by Travis

I noticed the big blank black square at the front grill. It seems not that obvious earlier. This seems new to me. But this car is not EV so the i5 may look different.

That 'Black Rectangular piece' in the front grill is only added to 5'ers with DAP! Should I ever upgrade to the new 5,...DAP will be a must have!

[M2Cmtl]

Originally Posted by M3WC

Is it as attractive as G30/F90 LCI...No.

Is it as bad as G8x or iX...No.

Exactly how I feel.

Like all recent BMW, up close fish eye pictures make the car even worse. These pictures are better in the regard.

[chicagofan00]

No matter how many photos I’ve seen so far, the exterior continues to just be very ho-hum. 🥱 Not terrible but nothing great either, it just seems like one that will blend in with all the other sedans out there especially in a white/silver/grey/black color.

[BzsBimmer]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

That front end safety sensor in the grille is just unforgivably lazy. A shame, because if they had done something cleaner to integrate that, the front end would look a lot less fussy. Would have not only avoided a hugely jarring square, but allowed them to finish the kidneys more cohesively.

Overall a decent looking sedan but it remains overly fussy like most of BMW's current designs. I also see a lot of W212 E Class in the profile especially the trunk.

I agree on all points. I almost thought the black rectangle was a placement location for US license plates, but it sits up so high that it would be a odd looking design to break up the kidneys.

I can’t image there being that many sensors that would need that large of a surface area. Even a LIDAR sensor wouldn’t need that much space.

[wagonallterrain]

for those who hate the rectangle in the grill, you can also opt for no M sports pro package like me so the full grill is painted

[GOTOFMS]

Ugly in any color but black. Still, this thing will sell like hotcakes.

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by micvite

And yet mercedes has been selling cars like that since the 90s.

Uh, no, Mercedes has either hidden it behind the star logo or screen printed the sensor with the grille elements to make it blend in. They didn't literally interrupt the kidney outlines and vertical grille slats to jam it in there.

[GS1]

Looks like a lovely shade of grey - anyone know which colour?
Possibly arctic grey? Or a bit darker - sophisto?

[NotSharocks]

Seent in person at Welt a few weeks ago.

Horrendous.

[jmack123]

Tough act to follow as the previous gen 5-er was essentially design perfection, but I don’t hate it.

I will say, the shape - particularly the side profile in the rear - makes this look much less sporty and more of what I’d expect from a 7-series.

[cbertels]

Looks like a forgettable lease/rental option.

[IcewaterPete]

What is it?

[oz555]

Originally Posted by Bostongio

Sorry, but no.

I have no idea what is going on with that front grill. Who puts a huge rectangle in the middle of your signature style grill!???

I won't buy one until they fix this. It is ugly and looks like they just ran out of time designing it, so they said, "F it, we'll just make it a rectangle and put it in the center of the grill."

I agree. They lost their way with some design elemenats. This sensor should be almost invisible in lower bumper. They even don’t have 530i and 540i for Europe! Instead we have 530e and M550e. People don’t want plug-in hybrid and they don’t get it. Me personally, I have no intention to buy more tanks (car heavier than 1700kg). M performance 3 series today weights 1840kg, SUV numbers. It drives like SUV too.

[cfm56d7b]

Originally Posted by cbertels

Looks like a forgettable lease/rental option.

Very good question as a matter of fact. What percentage of 5-series vehicles are leased (in the US)?

[Blue Angel]

Not sure why you would post pictures and ask if we like it better in person?

[giacMeister]

Sorry but this looks like it was designed by someone who is blind