[AP]

I’ve got bored with the car already.
Time to go for a drive in my 3 month old m550

[Ugly Kar]

I've liked every new 3 and 5 series over the last 4 generations until now. While with most new models recently they look like some bizarre creation for a sci-fi movie, this thing looks like a Japanese design from the 2000's.

I was at my dealer yesterday for service and looked at the XM, X7, 760. I had seem them before, but it just reminded me they all even look more hideously ugly in person.

[Ugly Kar]

Originally Posted by gmag

With the utmost respect, please graciously allow me to use your logic:
Up until the late 16th century, virtually EVERYONE (99.999999999%) subjectively believed that the Sun revolved around the Earth. Would you say this was an objective reality? Did the Sun really revolve around the Earth because subjectively, virtually everyone at that time said it did?

I guess I'll have to dig up some of those formulas I used in 3rd semester Differential Equations to prove the G60 looks better than the G30.

It's a good thing the best artistic design can be proven by scientific methodology.

[Ugly Kar]

So BMW decides to alienate it's customer base and go for 2% of the market. Makes sense, worked out well for Bud Light.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/auto...es/ar-AA1bCuFQ

[Protocol_10]

The car looks odd, but I don't hate it... basically the modern BMW motto

I had the same impression of the iX too (actually, I hated it at first), but now I currently own one. I still think it's ugly, but I love driving it. It's a recurring theme on the BMW forums (and the internet in general) that BMW makes some *interesting* design choices.. and by interesting, I mean ugly.. but it's just a car, not a wife. If I like the way the i5 drives, I'll buy it That's just me I guess

[Rat_House]

Yikes, it looks like a bigger 2 series sedan

[zico_lloyd]

Originally Posted by zamboni

Don't understand why they put a M badge on a none M car.

To justify collecting more money from us

[M4Ghost]

The only thing I hate about the I series is the shitty wheels

[bavarianboar]

Originally Posted by M4Ghost

The only thing I hate about the I series is the shitty wheels

They look too busy, maybe an attempt to make them lighter by adding more structural support elements.

[dmode]

It’s hilarious to read the same “new BMW design bad” in every single forum. The reality is that the i5, just like the i4, will crush it and outnumber other BMW sedan sales including the traditional 3 series. This car is simply stunning and will have an amazing presence when you see one on the road

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by AlexFL

This is hands down the best "affordable" EV sedan on the market. The i5 is going to sell like hotcakes!

A good EV most likely, but $67k and affordable is one hell of an oxymoron.

[Eric500]

I can't make up my mind on the exterior, each angle/color changes how I feel.

I will def reserve final judgement for seeing it in person. The interior looks really good though. A bit disappointed with range. I don't think the quoted range means going 80-85mph on a Texas highway (Austin-Dallas). Maybe it can make it?

[amus3d]

Maybe the exterior will grow on me...those wheels are ugly though

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

A good EV most likely, but $67k and affordable is one hell of an oxymoron.

Did you see the quotation marks I put around affordable? However, Model S and Lucid Air both start at ~85k, the EQE350 sedan starts at 75k. This bimmer is priced very competitively.

[M2siast]

Originally Posted by SolarTrans

Waiting for the M5

But wait it’ll be 4700lbs+ nevermind

Not sure if I’ll ever buy another BMW after my G80 M3, aside from another later model G80

I hope you see the irony in your comment

[Sequence001]

I don’t get the hate. It’s incredibly designed IMO. Especially when you consider it doesn’t have that weird “EV” look that many EV’s have. The IX, the Mach-E, Lucid..etc, they all have this unappealing look to it. The i5 doesnt not share that at all.
Can’t wait to get mine delivered

[SolarTrans]

Originally Posted by M2siast

I hope you see the irony in your comment

There’s a difference between “heavy petrol car” and “heavy hybrid”

Would you rather pick a 4700lbs C63E or 3950lbs M3C? 4200lbs M5C or 4800+lbs M5C hybrid?

There’s always a lighter car—my integra type S should be here in the next few weeks. I’m excited for it, E46 weight and power with nearly G80 passenger space. Probably the lightest modern performance car that retains 4-seater practicality and modern tech. We’ll see if I end up getting rid of the G80 for it, as both are plenty quick around town.

But weight is always a trade-off, and the question is whether what you gain offsets the feel and agility you lose. Everyone is going to have a different threshold for this, but for me, hybrids go too far.

[SolarTrans]

Originally Posted by Sequence001

I don’t get the hate. It’s incredibly designed IMO. Especially when you consider it doesn’t have that weird “EV” look that many EV’s have. The IX, the Mach-E, Lucid..etc, they all have this unappealing look to it. The i5 doesnt not share that at all.
Can’t wait to get mine delivered

I like the styling compared to competing EVs. Enjoy it mate

[bavarianboar]

Originally Posted by dmode

It’s hilarious to read the same “new BMW design bad” in every single forum. The reality is that the i5, just like the i4, will crush it and outnumber other BMW sedan sales including the traditional 3 series. This car is simply stunning and will have an amazing presence when you see one on the road

You sound new to BMWs, or a typical fanboy. Have you seen one in person already?

[tastevens]

Originally Posted by zamboni

Don't understand why they put a M badge on a none M car.

Why you ask... $$$$$!

[fixpoint]

Originally Posted by Mamba

I like the steering wheel.

I’m not a fan of these steering wheels—just looks like a giant rubber thimble. Hideous in my opinion, but I understand this is all very subjective. For comparison, my favorite steering wheel is the one in my current x5 m50i.

[SFBavarianArea]

Originally Posted by zamboni

Don't understand why they put a M badge on a none M car.

Can’t tell if this is sarcasm now that they’ve been doing this for years…but the answer is money. Dur.

Audi A5 > S5 > RS5
BMW 330 > M340 > M3

No one ever goes “Jeeze why does Audi put an S on a non-RS car!”

Instead of just being a more powerful 330i, they can sprinkle some M-tuning, parts and badges and sell more to those who might not be able to afford a full-M but still covet the “M” brand and will pay to get close.

It’s a business move and a lot of peeps here forget Bimmer’s a buisness at the end of the day.