In person look at BMW i7 in Tanzanite Blue Metallic

[Robert]

This was the concept, so don't let anyone talk you out of this is some intentional grand masterpiece of BMW. Someone in corporate altered the concept and made it look like the hideous beast it is today.

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by hiki08

Actually... this does remind me of the Hongqi H9 and vice versa. They are a bit different when looked at side by side, but the way those upper headlights are shaped and the tall grille seem to have some resemblance.

As does the LCI X7 against the Hongqi E-HS9.

The front lights remind me of the ridiculous Citroen Cactus. It also makes sense since Dukec previously worked for Citroen.

[530iDriver]

Originally Posted by Robert

This was the concept, so don't let anyone talk you out of this is some intentional grand masterpiece of BMW. Someone in corporate altered the concept and made it look like the hideous beast it is today.

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Perhaps we are looking at the 2027 LCI?

[530iDriver]

Originally Posted by AlexFL

The front lights remind me of the ridiculous Citroen Cactus. It also makes sense since Dukec previously worked for Citroen.

I used to be a big fan of the Citroen of old:
DS, Pallas, C6. Today's Citroen is just a mediocre extension of PSA/Stellantis group.

[530iDriver]

Originally Posted by Robert

This was the concept, so don't let anyone talk you out of this is some intentional grand masterpiece of BMW. Someone in corporate altered the concept and made it look like the hideous beast it is today.

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Since BMW is owned and controlled by the powerful but ultra secretive Quandt family, I am sure nothing there sees the light of day without their final signoff?

[AlexFL]

Originally Posted by 530iDriver

I used to be a big fan of the Citroen of old:
DS, Pallas, C6. Today's Citroen is just a mediocre extension of PSA/Stellantis group.

The funky, progressive looking Citroen limousines are still being produced - they are now being sold under the DS luxury sub-marque.

[530iDriver]

Originally Posted by AlexFL

The funky, progressive looking Citroen limousines are still being produced - they are now being sold under the DS luxury sub-marque.

True, I forgot about the DS sub brand.

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by Robert

This was the concept, so don't let anyone talk you out of this is some intentional grand masterpiece of BMW. Someone in corporate altered the concept and made it look like the hideous beast it is today.

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The concept also looks ugly to me. The front is just too tall and awkward looking.

[530iDriver]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

The concept also looks ugly to me. The front is just too tall and awkward looking.

What bothers me is that hood shut line.

Had they extended the hood all the way to the front edge of the car, it would have improved the overall looks.

I understand why they went with the tall/monolithic stance to resemble a Rolls Royce. But the execution, at least in photos, looks awkward and disproportionate.

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by 530iDriver

What bothers me is that hood shut line.

Had the extended the hood all the way to the front edge of the car, would have improved the overall looks.

That definitely would have helped, but to me I just can't get with the grills on any of these cars. I think wider grills look better than taller ones. That and the front of the car is rather overstyled (especially M-Sport variants with all the creases and black plastic) compared to the rather simple side and rear. I prefer a more elegant look which I think the side and rear capture.

[AlteBMW]

Originally Posted by 530iDriver

What bothers me is that hood shut line.

Had they extended the hood all the way to the front edge of the car, it would have improved the overall looks.

I understand why they went with the tall/monolithic stance to resemble a Rolls Royce. But the execution, at least in photos, looks awkward and disproportionate.

I agree. It is awkward. Perfect it ain't. But it won't stop me from getting one.

[530iDriver]

Originally Posted by AlteBMW

I agree. It is awkward. Perfect it ain't. But it won't stop me from getting one.

Are you going for the 2-Tone paintwork?

[AlteBMW]

Originally Posted by 530iDriver

Are you going for the 2-Tone paintwork?

No two tone. But the Tanzanite looks great. I have Azurite now, but they seem to have dropped it. My lease is up end of October and I will buy my G12 and then trade it on a G70 at some point thereafter. Hopefully the price craziness will have abated by then.

[530iDriver]

So it is safe to say that the Carbon Core structural components are no more in the G70?

[530iDriver]

Originally Posted by AlteBMW

No two tone. But the Tanzanite looks great. I have Azurite now, but they seem to have dropped it. My lease is up end of October and I will buy my G12 and then trade it on a G70 at some point thereafter. Hopefully the price craziness will have abated by then.

Which version of the G12 you have at the moment?

[yousefnjr]

Week or so of chewing on it and the shock has worn off, looks pretty damn good I think. Really has presence. But for the love of god, between TB2 and all that gloss black this is Scratch City, USA. Only for the careful and brave

[530iDriver]

Originally Posted by yousefnjr

Week or so of chewing on it and the shock has worn off, looks pretty damn good I think. Really has presence. But for the love of god, between TB2 and all that gloss black this is Scratch City, USA. Only for the careful and brave

Definitely not a car to parallel park in NYC.

[AlteBMW]

Originally Posted by 530iDriver

Which version of the G12 you have at the moment?

2020 LCI, leased Oct 2019.

[E66er]

Originally Posted by 530iDriver

But the E65 that came after the E38, introduced
Back in 2002, went on to become the best selling 7-Series EVER. Remember how people used to hate when the E65 was launched as Bangle's abomination?

AND BMW overtook Mercedes as the global leader in premium car sales for the first time during his reign.

[clutchdj]

All things being relative, symmetry is very good on this one.

[LS]

Awful

[TheBingoBalls]

Originally Posted by Robert

This was the concept, so don't let anyone talk you out of this is some intentional grand masterpiece of BMW. Someone in corporate altered the concept and made it look like the hideous beast it is today.

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Should add that the concept photo doesn't show the second headlight below the DRLs which is why it looks better than the final product. The generation is a lot more aggressive than the previous generation but the overall design and aesthetic isn't terrible. The split headlight design really ruins everything about the front end.

Someone did a photoshop with the iX headlights and it was a huge improvement and the end result had a Rolls Royce vibe to it.