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Jason · 05-24-2012, 04:53 PM

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2013 7 Series LCI Facelift versus Pre-Facelift

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We have just posted the official release information for the 2013 7 Series LCI (facelift). And to give you an idea of what the facelift changes on the 7 Series, we've compiled a set of comparison photos between the LCI 7 series and pre-LCI 7 series. The list of cosmetic changes as follows:

Facelift Features

Larger grille chrome surround
Nine grille slats (down from original 12 slats)
Large, full-width air intake in revised front apron (now split into three sections)
New air curtain vents
Pair of chrome bars in revised front apron
LED corona "angel" light rings
LED turn signal indicators in headlight (8 LED units on each side)
New 'eyelash' light strip at top of headlights
Squared corona rings for LED headlights
Side mirrors with integrated turn signals
Rear tailights now feature more contrast with differing shades of red
Second chrome strip in rear apron (and another slim chrome bar between four chromed tailpipe tips for 760Li)

Newly designed, more slender front seats
Individual rear comfort seats (standard on 760Li and optional on other models) - individually adjustable backrest angle, seat position, and head restraints
Optional Rear Seat Entertainment Package now includes iDrive controller and two 9.2" screens
Enhanced interior soundproofing
New interior ambient lighting (adjustable color - footwell and B-pillar lights)

All official 2013 7 Series information, photos, and video can be found at: http://www.7post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=696084

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Official Debut: 2013 BMW 7 Series LCI (Facelift)

MDaniel · 05-24-2012, 05:22 PM

I'M IN LOVE

kgroschi · 05-24-2012, 05:23 PM

I can't believe BMW is changing their legendary Angel Eyes. But I knew that if they were gonna change it, they were gonna make it like on the DTM car and honestly... it looks sick! Well done BMW!

Pentium · 05-24-2012, 05:26 PM

I didn't notice a lot of change on the rear end, great looking LEDs in the front

bimmerjph · 05-24-2012, 06:10 PM

The Pre-LCI looks better. Except for the headlights I do like those. It kind of reminds me of the E60's turn signals (which is a good thing imo).

jayparry · 05-24-2012, 06:11 PM

wait - which is the new one? i like the one on the right better..?

MMMMM3 · 05-24-2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jayparry

wait - which is the new one? i like the one on the right better..?

You like the older one then. The one on the left is the newer version.

Arben72 · 05-24-2012, 08:03 PM

Nice, but the new s class is going to murder it until the next body chassis.

BMWFreaky · 05-24-2012, 08:08 PM

I prefer the pre-LCI headlights better, it has more presence/masculine

Legitimate · 05-24-2012, 09:05 PM

The front end of the pre-LCI looks better.... and the fender turn signal. Otherwise, LCI is better.

Gangsta D · 05-24-2012, 10:43 PM

love the squared corona ring LED headlights with the eye lash. The LCI look is cleaner with the nine grille slates rather then the twelve grille slats [didn't think it would, but it does] like always the LCI looks better then the pre-LCI....

vase330 · 05-24-2012, 10:50 PM

I see Chrystler 200 face (delete kidney grill) on the LCI. The lights general shape and swollen forehead leaks of Chrystler cars.

JUSTIN335 · 05-24-2012, 11:15 PM

Where are the turn signals in the new led headlights? Also, I LOVE squared off angel eyes!

turbotoy4me · 05-24-2012, 11:50 PM

It looks like they are above the head lights, very classy looking light design. Love the entire LCI design, Bravo BMW.

ReevesBMW · 05-25-2012, 06:14 AM

The front is beautiful but the rear is kind of weak.

SamS · 05-25-2012, 08:02 AM

Looks good, keeps the 7er pretty modern. I guess no touchpad iDrive until the next-gen X5?

7er always looks better on the road than in pictures anyways.

JoeyBananaz18 · 05-25-2012, 08:37 AM

Give me the B7 in alpina blue, with the LCI lights and it would be my dream LWB car!

BMWI6 · 05-25-2012, 08:55 AM

Pre-Lci looks so much more agressive and masculine up front. This one of the few BMW lci's that went from better to worse.

Nick.CBR · 05-25-2012, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jayparry

wait - which is the new one? i like the one on the right better..?

Lol. I'm reding this on my iPhone and I'm like, wait a minute... Whatever is on the right I like front end wise (besides headlamps) but the LCI features and rear lamps look and sound wonderful

Nick

jphughan · 05-25-2012, 09:47 AM

Is it just me, or does anyone else think that both versions of the 7 Series look sleepy, especially LCI? The headlamps on both look kind of like it has droopy eyelids and it's struggling to stay awake, pre-LCI because of that huge lip on top and especially LCI because it's like eyelids closing from the top and bottom.

TheRox · 05-25-2012, 11:35 AM

Current 7 series Owners have nothing to worry about. Don't like the thick square angels.

iBeech · 05-25-2012, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kgroschi

I can't believe BMW is changing their legendary Angel Eyes. But I knew that if they were gonna change it, they were gonna make it like on the DTM car and honestly... it looks sick! Well done BMW!

They started the new look in the f20

05-24-2012, 04:53 PM	#1
Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 14,245 iTrader: (0)	Photos: 2013 7 Series LCI Facelift versus Pre-Facelift BIMMERPOST NEWS 2013 7 Series LCI Facelift versus Pre-Facelift 39 COMMENTS Tweet We have just posted the official release information for the 2013 7 Series LCI (facelift). And to give you an idea of what the facelift changes on the 7 Series, we've compiled a set of comparison photos between the LCI 7 series and pre-LCI 7 series. The list of cosmetic changes as follows: Facelift Features Larger grille chrome surround Nine grille slats (down from original 12 slats) Large, full-width air intake in revised front apron (now split into three sections) New air curtain vents Pair of chrome bars in revised front apron LED corona "angel" light rings LED turn signal indicators in headlight (8 LED units on each side) New 'eyelash' light strip at top of headlights Squared corona rings for LED headlights Side mirrors with integrated turn signals Rear tailights now feature more contrast with differing shades of red Second chrome strip in rear apron (and another slim chrome bar between four chromed tailpipe tips for 760Li) Newly designed, more slender front seats Individual rear comfort seats (standard on 760Li and optional on other models) - individually adjustable backrest angle, seat position, and head restraints Optional Rear Seat Entertainment Package now includes iDrive controller and two 9.2" screens Enhanced interior soundproofing New interior ambient lighting (adjustable color - footwell and B-pillar lights) All official 2013 7 Series information, photos, and video can be found at: http://www.7post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=696084 Share this story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE Official Debut: 2013 BMW 7 Series LCI (Facelift)
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05-24-2012, 05:23 PM	#3
kgroschi Second Lieutenant Drives: Before 08 M5, now '09 E90 335i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: California, USA (home: Munich, Germany) Posts: 259 iTrader: (0)	WOW I can't believe BMW is changing their legendary Angel Eyes. But I knew that if they were gonna change it, they were gonna make it like on the DTM car and honestly... it looks sick! Well done BMW!

05-24-2012, 05:26 PM	#4
Pentium First Lieutenant Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tartous Posts: 337 iTrader: (0)	I didn't notice a lot of change on the rear end, great looking LEDs in the front __________________ The Best Is Yet To Come!

05-24-2012, 06:11 PM	#6
jayparry BMW Performanceer Drives: BSM '09 135i 'tii' Dinan Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 366 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i 'Tii' [3.50]	wait - which is the new one? i like the one on the right better..? __________________ 2009 BMW 135i - Premium, Sport, Cold, Comfort, Nav, Active Steering, Premium Sound, iPod/Smartphone BMW Performance - Carbon Fiber trim, Suspension, Front Rotors, Rear Valence, Spoiler, Steering Wheel, Gearshift, Handbrake, Dead Pedal Dinan - stage 2 Engine Program, Intake, Exhaust, Short Shifter and Pedals.

05-24-2012, 10:43 PM	#11
Gangsta D Second Lieutenant Drives: 09' e90 335i /12' e88 128 vert Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Route 66 [So. Cal] Posts: 219 iTrader: (0) Garage List '09 BMW E90 335i [4.50] '07 BMW E 60 530i sold [4.00] '04 BMW E46 330i sold [4.50] '12 BMW E88 [5.00]	love the squared corona ring LED headlights with the eye lash. The LCI look is cleaner with the nine grille slates rather then the twelve grille slats [didn't think it would, but it does] like always the LCI looks better then the pre-LCI.... __________________ ///Mods//Black Badges//Red Out Lights//Stubby ant.//20% Tint//Golf Tee //H&R Springs//H&R Spacers//Rear Fog //SmartTop//Splash Guards//Painted Red Calipers//

05-24-2012, 05:22 PM	#2
MDaniel Enlisted Member Drives: signum Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Portugal Posts: 49 iTrader: (0)	I'M IN LOVE

05-24-2012, 06:10 PM	#5
bimmerjph Major Drives: 2002 BMW 325i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,403 iTrader: (0)	The Pre-LCI looks better. Except for the headlights I do like those. It kind of reminds me of the E60's turn signals (which is a good thing imo).

05-24-2012, 08:03 PM	#8
Arben72 Second Lieutenant Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 230 iTrader: (0)	Nice, but the new s class is going to murder it until the next body chassis.

05-24-2012, 08:08 PM	#9
BMWFreaky Private First Class Drives: E92 325I Monaco B,E90 320D Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Algiers Posts: 134 iTrader: (0)	I prefer the pre-LCI headlights better, it has more presence/masculine

05-24-2012, 09:05 PM	#10
Legitimate Banned Drives: DEATH TO NlGGERS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: DEATH TO NlGGERS Posts: 98 iTrader: (0)	The front end of the pre-LCI looks better.... and the fender turn signal. Otherwise, LCI is better.

05-24-2012, 10:50 PM	#12
vase330 Colonel Drives: E92 335i ; 08 Toyota RAV4 V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arlington, Va Posts: 2,643 iTrader: (1)	I see Chrystler 200 face (delete kidney grill) on the LCI. The lights general shape and swollen forehead leaks of Chrystler cars. __________________ E92 335 \| Space Gray \| Saddle Brown Dakota \| Dark Burl Trim \| ZPP \| ZSP \| AT \| Idrive \| 6FL \| FBO \| Dinan CAI \| Quaife LSD \| STG3 PROCede.

05-24-2012, 11:15 PM	#13
JUSTIN335 . Drives: 2013 X5///M Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Carlsbad/Laguna Beach Posts: 308 iTrader: (1)	Where are the turn signals in the new led headlights? Also, I LOVE squared off angel eyes! __________________ 2013 X5M 2007 E92 335i - sold

05-24-2012, 11:50 PM	#14
turbotoy4me First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 BMW X3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CO Posts: 368 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 335i XDrive Coupe [0.00] 2011 X3 35i M-Sport [0.00]	It looks like they are above the head lights, very classy looking light design. Love the entire LCI design, Bravo BMW. Last edited by turbotoy4me; 05-24-2012 at 11:52 PM. Reason: need to revise wording.

05-25-2012, 06:14 AM	#15
ReevesBMW Bimmerpost Supporting Vendor Drives: BMW Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 442 iTrader: (8)	The front is beautiful but the rear is kind of weak. __________________ Phil Uniejewski, Reeves BMW Forum Sales & BMW Parts, M Performance, Accessory Specialist puniejewski@drivereeves.com Please feel free to PM or Email me with any questions

05-25-2012, 08:02 AM	#16
SamS Brigadier General Drives: 2013 ActiveHybrid 3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,106 iTrader: (0)	Looks good, keeps the 7er pretty modern. I guess no touchpad iDrive until the next-gen X5? 7er always looks better on the road than in pictures anyways.

05-25-2012, 08:37 AM	#17
JoeyBananaz18 Brigadier General Drives: metrocard Join Date: May 2009 Location: Whitestone, NY Posts: 3,622 iTrader: (2)	Give me the B7 in alpina blue, with the LCI lights and it would be my dream LWB car! __________________ 7/18/09- I pick up my baby- 2009 E92 335i Xdrive, Space Gray over Coral Red. Premium Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, M-Sport Pkg, 193Ms, Gloss Black grills, Custom Gloss Black Mirrors, Performance shift and E-brake boot, M3 spoiler, Euro fog switch, gloss black interior tim, Coco-Mats (red/black), H&R coilovers, 19'' Alufelgen SF-71s......

05-25-2012, 08:55 AM	#18
BMWI6 Major Drives: 335is Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 1,314 iTrader: (2)	Pre-Lci looks so much more agressive and masculine up front. This one of the few BMW lci's that went from better to worse. __________________ If everything seems under control, then you aren't going fast enough"

05-25-2012, 09:47 AM	#20
jphughan Colonel Drives: 2011.75 M3 E92 6MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,223 iTrader: (0)	Is it just me, or does anyone else think that both versions of the 7 Series look sleepy, especially LCI? The headlamps on both look kind of like it has droopy eyelids and it's struggling to stay awake, pre-LCI because of that huge lip on top and especially LCI because it's like eyelids closing from the top and bottom. __________________ 11 M3 E92 Le Mans \| Black Nov w/ Alum \| 6MT \| Premium 2 \| Convenience \| 19" \| EDC \| Prem Audio \| Moonroof \| BMW Apps \| Vorshlag Adjustable Camber Plates \| StopTech Street Perf Pads \| Castrol SRF Fluid \| ModMyNav.com rear camera Last edited by jphughan; 05-25-2012 at 09:52 AM.

05-25-2012, 11:35 AM	#21
TheRox Colonel Drives: 6mt Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 2,313 iTrader: (2)	Current 7 series Owners have nothing to worry about. Don't like the thick square angels.

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