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      09-12-2022, 05:28 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by NewQ View Post
I completely disagree. I think the front end bridges part of the gap to Rolls Royce. It’s about presence and intimidation. I think the pre-LCI G12, as an example, looked like a stretched 5-series. It had its charms, but it was too demure too communicate “big boss” car. I don’t think the 7 has the same role as the rest of the cars in the lineup, and therefore it should look different. So if you think of it as more of a baby Rolls Royce instead of an inflated 5, it makes a lot more sense.
If this front end is supposed to look "intimidating" then they really missed the mark. This overwrought "aggressive" look a lot of cars have is getting old (this is a critique of most vehicles, not just BMW).
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