Why change the design of the car? If it bothers someone that much, don't buy the car. Plenty of other automakers you can choose from. Said it before, for every one person that hates the design there are two that will. BMW will be ok and they won't make it catering to a select group of people. I wore Timberland boots but outgrew them. My wife has been with me for thirty years and may trade me in for a new improved brand.