[mathys]

Originally Posted by jstein55

The grill shape and size is annoying but so is how cluttered it is. Two large openings bisected in half with three-dimensional horizontal slats in each opening, a license plate that sits above the slats and over the bisected portion of grill, as well as two circular censors on the lower corners beside the plate and to top it off, a not so well hidden radar sensor which ruins any symmetry of the grills and slats. Too much going on here.

Couldn't agree more. Also, is the grill distracting everyone from the hideous oversized exhaust back box?

[Boss330]

A head on impression

[J-RO]

Blast from the past...

[soniczoom5]

ugh i dont think i can accept that grill
thought perhaps i might come around to it; but nope, dont think i can
perhaps they'll ditch the grill during the refresh?

[F85MTuNED]

Well I did say I would get a ton of laughs from these comments 🤣... but anyways I will be picking one up for sure I'm just not sure if I will get the first batch or the following year. As long as bimmer can deliver on the optional CF buckets I am good to go.

Over the years I've always had a thing where I can make any of my cars look really good so I'm not worried about this thing...😂

[Bmw43]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

You do good work

I hope it will be more aggressive

Looks close to the current car, but more 2 dimensional for some reason

I made a few little changes. Now it looks a bit more aggresiv and closer to the spy shots. From what we have seen so far, the deisgn will likely be much simpler and less sharp. I think the side profile will be getting closer to the new 4.

[Bemo]

The face is busted so it can't be trusted!

///Mierda.

[J-RO]

Originally Posted by F85MTuNED

Well I did say I would get a ton of laughs from these comments 🤣... but anyways I will be picking one up for sure I'm just not sure if I will get the first batch or the following year. As long as bimmer can deliver on the optional CF buckets I am good to go.

Over the years I've always had a thing where I can make any of my cars look really good so I'm not worried about this thing...😂

You will have a lot of work to do!

[J-RO]

Never doubt the leaks!

[mcjohnsonsg]

Originally Posted by Giom

Big old kudos to BMW for doing something new!

Yet, I remain flabbergasted by all the hate comments over a product no one has ever seen. And I'm not only talking about fotos, talking about in real life with own eyes. Seems ppl never learn.

Eagerly awaiting the "I retract my earlier comments..." period.

In my opinion we have seen enough to have a very good feel for what this thing is going to look like. Seeing it in real life might change a few peoples minds, but don't expect a cascade of retractions when these cars hit dealerships and people see them in the flesh. I believe this new look is going to remain "challenging" for most people.

Personally I find the G8X front a big improvement over the G22 (which is cartoonish and comical, not aggressive at all). So I am one of the few hoping that I will like the G8X more in the flesh than I do at the moment...but that really is just a hope, not an expectation.

[Bimmer5]

I have been driving the 5 series for quite awhile, I wanted something different more exciting to drive.
I was really considering the new M3 until the front became huge, the new design ruled that out.
So I thought do I just keep my G30 540 (50k miles) or get a 2021 540. I decided I really wanted to try my first M car so I went with a 2020 X3M.

[mcjohnsonsg]

Originally Posted by KINY3RA

EXACTLY! Were BMW designers supposed to remain stuck in the past? So much unnecessary hate and I'm willing to bet once a test drive's taken, the matter of looks will be secondary. I LOVE the look of this, it's refreshing to see difference and a distinct visual difference in terms of model hierarchy.

Then you are very lucky. You will buy a car that has amazing performance and looks that you love...a win win for you. Others are not so lucky...they (including me) have a difficult choice to make...do we spend that much money on a car that drives great but whose looks we aren't feeling? Believe me, it is a frustrating position to be in, so exhibiting a bit of angst over this new design is a pretty natural thing to do. If you don't like all the negative comments, you don't have to pay attention to them, but if you do read them then they shouldn't just be dismissed as bunch of people "hating" for no reason.

[TheStanman]

Former F80 owner, but hate the grille so went ahead and put a deposit on 992. This grille is very costly for me

I guess on the off chance it grows on me I can get an LCI one.

[Miko M]

Originally Posted by Ibiza

There is a 'bulge' on the hood that is tappers towards the sides. Could be a set up by BMW, as the leaked hood only had air scoops in the front, no power dome. It's all M marketing for $$$ anyway.

Count down to September.....

They left it out for CS model

[Drew10]

Originally Posted by EB89

Why are the photos so low resolution and potato quality.

I remember these exact threads about the F8X series, and the new Supra, and just about every new car that’s leaked or announced.

In 2 years people will be saying different things.

Yep. Because I want a car with this level of performance and a manual transmission, three or four model years in I'll probably say butterface and dive right in.
Come to think of it, BUTRFCE might be a good choice for a personalized license plate for the G8X.

[xcusem3]

Originally Posted by EstorilVic

I have a 435 x drive GC M Sport paid off mint condition. Do I trade it in for the new M3 (as a large down payment) Do I lease? DECISIONS DECISIONS!!

Your 435i isn't worth very much; keep it, tune it and enjoy payment free bmw ownership for a few years more.. don't waste your money on this you'll be disappointed

Originally Posted by tonymac1

no more power dome?

The M3/4 hasn't needed a power dome since the e92 so at least they're not giving us more fake, over-creased body panels lol

[six75LT]

all we wanted was a baby m8

[heavyD^2]

I absolutely love the rear 3/4 profile of the M4. Best lines of any current BMW IMO. As someone noted it's kind of disappointing they couldn't have integrated the radar sensor better in the grille as once I focus on it it's hard to un-see. Overall I think this car is going to look absolutely menacing in person and on the street. I believe the mission here for BMW was for the model to stand out and I don't believe anyone will argue that this won't be the case for better or worse. There's never been a bold design that's been universally loved especially at launch but I think this car will age better than the F80/82 which are by the numbers BMW vanilla. The reality is that the F80/83 M3/M4 was usurped by the M2 and BMW had to do something to bring the focus back on their flagship performance cars. Is it the right direction? Time will tell but the fact it's very polarizing IMO is a good thing as the last thing you would want to hear is that it's good or okay which means outdated in short fashion and forgotten.

[Colinv6]

I wonder if the radar thing will be standard equipment? adaptive cruise doesn’t interest me in the slightest. Wife has it on her SQ5 and it’s never been used. Would happily go without it.

[OF Hero]

Originally Posted by Colinv6

I wonder if the radar thing will be standard equipment? adaptive cruise doesn’t interest me in the slightest. Wife has it on her SQ5 and it’s never been used. Would happily go without it.

Agreed. And some cost savings being able to exclude it, too.

[Fuller]

Originally Posted by jmg

It doesn't look like an M anything.

To be fair it's still wrapped in camo.

[low135]

Originally Posted by KINY3RA

EXACTLY! Were BMW designers supposed to remain stuck in the past? So much unnecessary hate and I'm willing to bet once a test drive's taken, the matter of looks will be secondary. I LOVE the look of this, it's refreshing to see difference and a distinct visual difference in terms of model hierarchy.

Where's distinct model hierarchy when the M3 has the same general look of every 4 series model?