BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Go Back   7Post - 7 Series Forum > BMW 7-Series Forums > (F01) 7-series General Discussions

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      01-02-2015, 01:58 PM   #1
TXSTYLE
"Salud"
TXSTYLE's Avatar
United_States
13651
Rep
4,662
Posts

Drives: F01 & F15 / Mineral White
Join Date: May 2013
Location: The GYM! (The Burbs - N TX)

iTrader: (0)

Exclamation *Here It Is Folks: 2016 7 Series/g11 Fully Revealed!*

2016 BMW 7 Series fully exposed. Front end styling is a combination of the F30 and X5. Rear styling is clean and sleek with integrated exhaust outlets as seen on the test mules. Sporting optional laser headlights on this pre-production display model. LED lighting will be standard, with laser lighting as an optional upgrade.

The G11 next gen 7 series will be built on BMW's new module platform and feature the B family of engines. The chassis will borrow heavy from the BMW i3 and i8 for weight savings. The interior has the latest iDrive with a touch screen. The full details are expected to come out before the Geneva Auto show. In Geneva BMW will pull the wraps of this next gen 7 series officially.













Well....

I can honestly say that my NEXT car won't be the G11 unless there is something super special under hood or something else that these pics aren't revealing...?

Wow... I am VERY disappointed but actually NOT surprised as the camouflaged G11 floating around for a while looks like this dimensionally.

The BIGGEST disappointment for me is that it looks like a facelifted F0! That dash looks damn near identical except for the steering wheel. I do like the headlight and tail light design. But again... That is to be expected from a "Face Lift" not a complete redesign from the floor up like the new S Class.
__________________
https://i.imgur.com/QAMZNzQ.jpg
Appreciate 0
      01-02-2015, 02:10 PM   #2
Mike_L
Banned
United_States
283
Rep
1,961
Posts

Drives: 2015 335xi GT M-Sport MPPK
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: New York City

iTrader: (2)

Do not like. Then again, I wasn't thrilled with the F01/02 either when they first came out, and even when I bought one it needed styling help. Thankfully, we don't need to look at the car when we're driving it, so as long as the interior and drivetrain are good, it doesn't matter what the outside looks like. I truly believe that. Why else would I be driving an F34?
Appreciate 0
      01-02-2015, 04:33 PM   #3
TXSTYLE
"Salud"
TXSTYLE's Avatar
United_States
13651
Rep
4,662
Posts

Drives: F01 & F15 / Mineral White
Join Date: May 2013
Location: The GYM! (The Burbs - N TX)

iTrader: (0)

You mean to tell me that only Mike and Myself are the only ones who have thoughts on this vehicle 8 YEARS in the making....???
__________________
https://i.imgur.com/QAMZNzQ.jpg
Appreciate 0
      01-02-2015, 09:22 PM   #4
BMWrules7
Lieutenant Colonel
306
Rep
1,684
Posts

Drives: 2015, 740 LdX, Alpine White
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Boston Area

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by TXSTYLE
You mean to tell me that only Mike and Myself are the only ones who have thoughts on this vehicle 8 YEARS in the making....???
I agree. The interior appears to be devoid of anything interesting.

The f02 cockpit is slick at night. In fact, the f2 interior looks like a different car from day and night.

It looks like bmw is back to that retro "can't have no buttons" styling.

I use every one of my programmable function keys in my f2 and the G11 has even less!

Plus, the CD/DVD slot in the dash makes the car last look dated. When was the last time we used CDs?

That Idrive screen is dumb looking. It's too fat for starters so it also looks dated.

Th f2 has a beautiful screen integration.

You can tell that bmw is striving to have the G11 share the same interior as the new 5 series.

We are went from same sausage, different length to same sausage altogether.

Finally, the F01/F02 looks like the next evolutionary step; thus to me, it looks like the F2 evolved from the G11. BMW what were you thinking? Where's the pizazz?
Appreciate 0
      01-02-2015, 11:45 PM   #5
gatordent2007
Lieutenant
United_States
173
Rep
431
Posts

Drives: 2020 x7 M50i
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Clearwater, Fl

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
2016 BMW 750xi  [0.00]
So underwhelmed. It's literally a beefed up 3 series. Hate the rear lights. The thing I've always liked about the 7 is the taillights always looked different than the others. Interior is not even close to the level of a new s class. Total fail in my opinion. Hoping it looks better in person
Appreciate 0
      01-03-2015, 12:21 AM   #6
TXSTYLE
"Salud"
TXSTYLE's Avatar
United_States
13651
Rep
4,662
Posts

Drives: F01 & F15 / Mineral White
Join Date: May 2013
Location: The GYM! (The Burbs - N TX)

iTrader: (0)

This whole, "iPad as a NAV Screen" thing the Germans are doing is just stupid as hell. Do they honestly think not integrating the screen into the dash is cool or some shit?
Appreciate 0
      01-03-2015, 01:06 AM   #7
Mike_L
Banned
United_States
283
Rep
1,961
Posts

Drives: 2015 335xi GT M-Sport MPPK
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: New York City

iTrader: (2)

Quote:
Originally Posted by TXSTYLE View Post
This whole, "iPad as a NAV Screen" thing the Germans are doing is just stupid as hell. Do they honestly think not integrating the screen into the dash is cool or some shit?
They do, and its not cool. I have that on my GT and I hate it.

Appreciate 0
      01-03-2015, 01:27 PM   #8
TXSTYLE
"Salud"
TXSTYLE's Avatar
United_States
13651
Rep
4,662
Posts

Drives: F01 & F15 / Mineral White
Join Date: May 2013
Location: The GYM! (The Burbs - N TX)

iTrader: (0)

Wow... That looks light an afterthought sticking out of the dash. I do like the chunky steering wheel though!
Appreciate 0
      01-03-2015, 07:34 PM   #9
markymarc1979
Banned
Canada
268
Rep
2,534
Posts

Drives: 16 G12 + 15 F06 + 17 F15
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Oakville, Ontario

iTrader: (4)

Garage List
2009 BMW E93  [0.00]
2012 BMW 750xi  [0.00]
I think we should reserve our judgements until BMW actually unveils this car officially. I don't trust the legitimacy of these photos. This car looks like it was abandoned in a warehouse somewhere to rot. Although I must agree I hate the direction they are going with the screens popping out of the dash. Looks awful and cheap. +1 on the steering wheel, I really like it, looks really futuristic! It reminds me of the steering wheels on my wifes MDX.

http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews.../photo_22.html

Last edited by markymarc1979; 01-03-2015 at 07:41 PM..
Appreciate 0
      01-04-2015, 05:47 PM   #10
gsc
Private First Class
21
Rep
133
Posts

Drives: 2016 Porsche Turbo
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: NY

iTrader: (0)

Major disappointment as I was looking to get rid of my 2013 750li for the new model.
Appreciate 0
      01-04-2015, 08:17 PM   #11
Wjjklj
Lieutenant
Wjjklj's Avatar
United_States
96
Rep
473
Posts

Drives: 2020 BMW 740i
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Cookeville, TN

iTrader: (3)

Garage List
2021 BMW X7 40i  [6.50]
2020 BMW 740i   [5.00]
Definitely not liking the redesign.
Appreciate 0
      01-08-2015, 12:54 AM   #12
dbs600
Colonel
266
Rep
2,247
Posts

Drives: 2011 750LXi Individual
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: New York, NY

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by gsc View Post
Major disappointment as I was looking to get rid of my 2013 750li for the new model.
All the better to stay away.

A BMW purchase is like Russian Roulette.
Appreciate 0
      02-06-2015, 05:16 PM   #13
pr0gi
Second Lieutenant
92
Rep
259
Posts

Drives: G05 40i, X3 M40i
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Plovdiv

iTrader: (0)

F01/2 taillights are just amazingly good looking at night. I had the chance to drive behind my 7 series few times and just WOW. They have such a road presence. The back of the new one reminds me too much of an audi
__________________
Nothing's worse than regret.
Appreciate 0
      02-07-2015, 01:03 PM   #14
TXSTYLE
"Salud"
TXSTYLE's Avatar
United_States
13651
Rep
4,662
Posts

Drives: F01 & F15 / Mineral White
Join Date: May 2013
Location: The GYM! (The Burbs - N TX)

iTrader: (0)

Thumbs up

Quote:
Originally Posted by pr0gi View Post
F01/2 taillights are just amazingly good looking at night. I had the chance to drive behind my 7 series few times and just WOW. They have such a road presence. The back of the new one reminds me too much of an audi
AGREED!!! I notice things like tail lamps at night and our car is among the nicest and most distinctive with the "tubular LED" design.
__________________
https://i.imgur.com/QAMZNzQ.jpg
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:38 AM.




7post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST