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      07-27-2011, 02:49 PM   #1
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More pictures of the upcoming 7 LCI

Source (in German):

http://www.heise.de/autos/artikel/Kl...d-1284980.html


I like the looks of the new LED headlights so far...




The tail lights look more 'smoky' (definitely darker than current the generation tail lights)...








In the next two pictures it is a lot more noticeable that the tails lights are darker...








The source report was mentioning that the iDrive display appears larger than the current model ?!?

I also wonder if the LCI already has the new LCD gauges (although this was rumored to be at least 2 years out... http://www.7post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=536249) or what could be the reason for covering it up???




It looks like they also changed the start stop button a little ?!?



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      07-27-2011, 09:09 PM   #2
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Not sure what's up with the rear lamps, but think there’s some type of cover masking the lamps and that they may not be darker when unveiled; although, it's really difficult to tell what is different about them anyway - the design appears to be the same.

Yes, I was trying to figure that out too, based on the vantage point of the pictures - whether or not the iDrive screen is larger. For some reason, it does not appear to be. Hmm…

I'd say that the new gauges will definitely be unveiled with the LCI.

Think the additional button beneath the start button is for stop-and-go, where, if activated, the engine will automatically shut off at stop lights. I dislike and would never use same.

Otherwise, I also dislike the side view mirror based indicators - not sure what they're going to make with the now very classy 'belt buckle' like chrome surrounded indicators on the sides of the car, which I like A LOT (favorite repeater lamp of all time being that found on the Z8).

And, while its obvious there's a new front bumper - have they done any work to the rear bumper? Can't seem to tell...

And, g-d I hope the smart phone cradle is deleted!!!

Funny thing is I really have NO complaints about the current design of the car - looks-wise - and don't get why it doesn't seem to sell all that well.
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The tail lights definitely look darker, similar to the F10 tail lights which are quite a bit darker than the F01.

I don't mind the side view mirror indicators, but I sure hope that the orange side view mirror stripes in the pictures above are covers/stickers to hide the real indicators underneath and are NOT really that large!

The rear bumper reflectors appear to no longer be recessed or at least not as far into the bumper as they currently are?!?

According to sales figures, the 7 series is selling quite well... and is outselling most other luxury sedans in the same class!
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After looking at my car today, I think I see the difference of the facelifted bumper: It has an additional horizontal crease crossing its width above the diffuser, aside from the reflector change up.
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Can't tell if the trunk lid is any different...?
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what happened to the original pictures?
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Not sure. I thought that was just me or my laptop that I didn't see them anymore. I guess I need to see if I can upload them again?!?
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I cannot see them

They must be top secret.
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I uploaded them again and replaced the links in the original post. Hope this fixes it...
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Thanks for fixing the links. I looked at the German site photos too. It's hard for me to see what has changed. How do you know what's just camo or testing (starter) equipment?
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