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07-15-2014, 03:00 AM | #45 |
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this made me remember Rolls-Royce before it was acquired by BMW
they made a new model and were talking great lengths about flowing exterior "yacht" lines and so on and on and on,...the exterior pics were made in the same way as the one of this concept (the light on the polished surface as an eye catcher); when you saw the car in real life, with dust and gray weather it looked as a relict. The whole car was screeching, the autoradio was taken from a cheap Fiat (italian low cost cars),... I've driven the actual BMW 7er, and I must say few things about the weight. You probably all have in mind Italian scenic road with twists and bends? Okay, so when I drive this very long sailing boat named 7er on the motorway, it's nice and comfortable-the weight is not that important here. On the twisted roads outside the cities it's the bus size that goes on the nerves; yes the weight matters here, but making a bus lighter does not solve the primary problem. So I leave this company car on the parking lot and take my compact with a powerful engine or a sports-bike I'm not going into the discussion about driving such a bus through the traffic in the italian cities or to comment German parking lots (included parking houses) are too narrow for such cars Conclusion: The notion of the 9er class is ridiculous. Even for developing countries; the ones who have money there, are going to buy a brand that does not make everyday cars. When you say I bought a Porsche it sound different from: "I've bought a BMW" "The 1 series? I saw the discounts! Good buy!" "The 9 series!! You know, the luxurious version! The Only BMW that does not have that common man looking interior!" |
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07-15-2014, 04:01 AM | #46 |
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I agree with the above comments. The overall look of the interior is set, expecially the screen. All other new models have it, why would the 7 follow a different approach ? Indeed, it will look nicer when its all finished, upholstered with better materials and so on, but the design is finished, we have seen this scenario come true many times before.
I had my mind set on this new model, but I was hoping for an interior different from the rest of the line up, too bad ... For I while I even considered buying a facelift F01, but I ditched that plan also. I will keep on driving my lovely F01 PFL until I made up my mind... |
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07-15-2014, 05:32 AM | #49 |
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I know about that and I'm pretty sure it won't compete with S400, S500, S63 etc. If anything it might compete with the S65 and similarly priced Bentleys just under the Rolls Royce Ghost. But no, if the 9er starts competing with the regular S class, the 7 series becomes obsolete and I don't think BMW would want that.
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07-15-2014, 06:08 AM | #50 |
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My guess this could be close to the new 7 series interior.
http://www.selectism.com/files/2014/...14-630x417.jpg Look at the air vents in the spyshot, no way it´s gonna look like that, BMW know that Audi A8 og Mercedes S are the one to go against. |
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The new S-class is just in a different world now. Look at how bland the seats look.. and the center dash area looks like its out of a 3-series on steroids
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07-15-2014, 08:27 AM | #55 |
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I also need to admit that S-class is in different league compared to 7 series, A8 or LS.
High quality and superior materials have made s-class an ultimate machine. It is so huge improve over the previous model that i do not think the 7-series will take so big jump. |
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Maybe it is my age (31), but I don't like the new interior design of S Class! Also the steering wheel
Driving dynamics: no weight improvements. Engines: only from S63 and S65 are impressive. I've seen them everywhere, looks good from outside, but that's it. |
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besides the terribly bland seats and boring center console, i also feel this wont have nearly as many features as the new S class. no 5 color ambient lighting, no fragrance sprayer, etc. im not kidding when i say the new c class is far superior to this 7 series. who wouldve ever thought that? |
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I was looking at the 4er Gran Coupe; nice exterior, practical,..but when I seated myself inside "Hello VW". BMW, you can keep that car to yourself |
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That being said, people who buy a car like this don't care as much for weight savings as they do for tech, design and opulence. If this car is going to look more or less similar to the current 7 series from the outside, with simple changes to the headlights, tail lights, grille, and the interior is going to follow the same philosophy as the 3/4 or the X5/X6, then it doesn't bode too well for the car. |
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I cannot see someone "enjoying" that interior in the year 2024, when it's terribly non luxurious and passe as of today. |
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I apologize I did not read all the comments/responses, but lol @ the "look at those taillights" comment. It is always comical the crowd these threads draw when they make it to the front news page. Please don't tell me someone replied with a displeasure of the "cloth" dash trim as well?
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They may use the actual design but they are rapid produced parts which means quality is not an issue but to see if everything fits together and works. Later development models will indicate production specifications. All Prototypes are hand built on a dedicated off-site production line in Munich. Personally despite its quality the S-Klasse interior is too cluttered and looks like a 1980s home cinema the way the screens are stacked together. The new BMW interior philosophy as introduced on the X5 and BMWi cars is to apply surfaces to accommodate next generation connected drive passenger display and extra minimalism to give the impression of a modern lounge. But keep that driver focused essence of a BMW. It also reduces many functions so that the driver can concentrate on the road. It also allows extra space and more light into the cabin. You have not seen the full picture yet.
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