2020 BMW (G11/G12) 7 Series LCI Facelift LEAKED

ewoody · 01-08-2019, 02:47 AM

That one looks good!

Patrik · 01-08-2019, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mvxwll

https://imgur.com/a/Lxlc2Ey

Looks much more like a flagship model now compared to pre fl IMO. Good job!

vladberca · 01-08-2019, 06:19 AM

Simply stunning! This looks like the M Sport body! 👍

AlteBMW · 01-08-2019, 09:47 AM

The photos could have been taken with a wide angle lens that distorts. I would reserve judgment on the grille until it can be seen in person. Frankly, it doesn't look so bad to me, especially compared to Audi and Lexus, both of which are hideous. MB maintains its classic grill very well in its designs.

AlteBMW · 01-08-2019, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by joshuastein55

While I actually don't mind the new grills, I'm just curious as to how a front license plate would fit on the car, especially since BMW doesn't have the advantage of hiding radar cruise in the emblem. They should use audi's approach of putting them where the fog lights would go, looks much cleaner than a big block in the center of the lower air intake.

Also, the placement of that tow hook really ruins the lines of the car.

There is a Euro plate on the car in the picture. Different shape obviously than a US plate, but that is where the plate is going. That is too bad for those of us in front plate mandatory states.

Harroldv · 01-08-2019, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AlteBMW

The photos could have been taken with a wide angle lens that distorts. I would reserve judgment on the grille until it can be seen in person. Frankly, it doesn't look so bad to me, especially compared to Audi and Lexus, both of which are hideous. MB maintains its classic grill very well in its designs.

I've seen the car IRL and it looks exactly like that ;-)

AlteBMW · 01-08-2019, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Harroldv

I've seen the car IRL and it looks exactly like that ;-)

Thanks. I am envious that you could have a IRL look. The grille is a matter of taste. I understand the objections, but I think a big grille on a big car is OK, as long as it is not grossly out of proportion. I do not like the downward protruding Audi grilles nor the large double trapezoid on Lexus at all. I'm ok with the Mercedes understated approach -- I suppose some would call that boring.

I am very interested in what they did to the interior electronics. Updating to the latest iDrive would appear to be a given. The rest of the current G11/12 interior is fine with me though some new interior colors (and exterior as well) would be welcome.

Rayers1997 · 01-08-2019, 01:33 PM

this doesn't look aggresive, it has the gaping maw of a largemouth bass

goj · 01-08-2019, 01:39 PM

The msport looks good!

Harroldv · 01-08-2019, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by AlteBMW

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harroldv

I've seen the car IRL and it looks exactly like that ;-)

Thanks. I am envious that you could have a IRL look. The grille is a matter of taste. I understand the objections, but I think a big grille on a big car is OK, as long as it is not grossly out of proportion. I do not like the downward protruding Audi grilles nor the large double trapezoid on Lexus at all. I'm ok with the Mercedes understated approach -- I suppose some would call that boring.

I am very interested in what they did to the interior electronics. Updating to the latest iDrive would appear to be a given. The rest of the current G11/12 interior is fine with me though some new interior colors (and exterior as well) would be welcome.

The interior has been updated with the new Idrive 7 and new digital instrument cluster and new head up display.

The rest of the interior hasn't changed that much regarding the layout of climate controls and center console.

There are 3 new exterior colours (donington grey, bernina grey and a ruby red) and i'm not sure but thought the guy said some new interior colours.

stvding · 01-08-2019, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AtlasCedar

Wow looks more like a brand new model than a facelift, too bad the interior won't get a refresh though

How do you know that

ai388 · 01-08-2019, 02:19 PM

saw this on twitter

SickFinga · 01-08-2019, 03:01 PM

M760Li
750Li M Sport
750Li

themnmd · 01-08-2019, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ai388

saw this on twitter

Lol nice grill

Falafel Combo · 01-08-2019, 03:14 PM

Looks NOTHING Like the concept. FAIL!

dmboone25 · 01-08-2019, 03:31 PM

I'm not sure I will ever get used to the huge grills or fake tailpipes...just not my cup of tea.

bobloblaw · 01-08-2019, 03:32 PM

I'm glad they're using more of the Vision Future Luxury concept, but I think they should have gone farther. I think the concept's sharper headlights are important to the design, and the 7er's rounded jellybean shaped headlights make it look kind of bulbous and blobby especially with the gigantic grilles. Also not a fan of the new character lines on the hood.

SoCali E36 · 01-08-2019, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by AlteBMW

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harroldv

I've seen the car IRL and it looks exactly like that ;-)

Thanks. I am envious that you could have a IRL look. The grille is a matter of taste. I understand the objections, but I think a big grille on a big car is OK, as long as it is not grossly out of proportion. I do not like the downward protruding Audi grilles nor the large double trapezoid on Lexus at all. I'm ok with the Mercedes understated approach -- I suppose some would call that boring.

I am very interested in what they did to the interior electronics. Updating to the latest iDrive would appear to be a given. The rest of the current G11/12 interior is fine with me though some new interior colors (and exterior as well) would be welcome.

Just saw pics of the interior, no changes. The facelift is getting the idrive 7.0.

SoCali E36 · 01-08-2019, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SickFinga

M760Li
750Li M Sport
750Li

I actually like the none m sport more.

DrifterX · 01-08-2019, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ai388

saw this on twitter

Creepy

bjcarls · 01-08-2019, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCali E36

I actually like the none m sport more.

For the first time ever

The visualizer has to be a joke. Those grills are worse than the X7 due to lack of vertical height. I've been positive on the grill and I thought the X5 was going to look good but seeing it live I think the grill style comes off as akward and too pronounced. The rear and side view looks good, better wheels would help the elegance.

pizza240 · 01-08-2019, 04:00 PM

I hope the big grilles grow on me, though I can't imagine them growing any larger!

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