[naywa01]

Originally Posted by reward72

Love the purple...makes me hope the M2 will be available in non-black interiors.

But now the big question: how's the exhaust note?

Don't know about in CA, but the UK configurator is already up for the regular and M240i XDrive model, it shows the option of tan/light brown leather - in the UK the M240i XDrive gets leather at no extra cost (including the brown option it seems), I believe its a cost option on the 220i (and 220d that we're getting here). No sign of a M240i RWD only option yet!

Regarding the exhaust note, you can hear it (the M240i) in some of the driving videos posted on BMWs YT channels. Sounds pretty decent, but then again it is a B58 so it should

[naywa01]

Not that I'm particularly concerned about it, but does anyone know if they're planning a convertible on the G42-gen model?

[steveindabmer]

The lower vents look like pool ball racks lol

Originally Posted by Cajun1

That front end/grill is an absolute no go. Just ugly for no good reason.

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by naywa01

Not that I'm particularly concerned about it, but does anyone know if they're planning a convertible on the G42-gen model?

Nope

Super pathetic

Long live the 2er Convertible

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by steveindabmer

The lower vents look like pool ball racks lol

I want some of whatever you're smoking

[3RDSECTOR]

Originally Posted by SFBavarianArea

With all those increased dimensions, they still can't tuck that B58 completely behind the front axle for a front-mid engine setup??

That's what the B48 is for.

[AlexFL]

I would definitely choose a darker color. With bright colors like AW the rear lights appear to sit way too low. There is also no easy cosmetic fix for this imo.

[DZ F30]

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by AlexFL

I would definitely choose a darker color. With bright colors like AW the rear lights appear to sit way too low. There is also no easy cosmetic fix for this imo.

Need to see it in Black for sure

The Quincentennial BMW Color

[..Rush..]

would have loved to see a convertible version.

Originally Posted by naywa01

Not that I'm particularly concerned about it, but does anyone know if they're planning a convertible on the G42-gen model?

[ashkgerd2]

It looks good from the side. Rear is an abomination. Front is busy, and inelegant. Purple color is great. Overall, another BMW where you have to talk yourself into thinking it looks good.

[PARTS@STBMW]

love the m-stitching inside the door panel

[dsocold]

Nah this aint it they needa recall this car its hideous to the point where I don't think it's an opinion more so a fact the front fine but the back is dead and the front lower portion got that funny x2 look 🤮

O and the door handles they threw it back to 1995 um okay

[ihbase]

The character line beginning at the edge of the grill, traveling across the headlight assembly, and extending through the front fender all the way back to the taillight is really nice. It gives the car the visual weight of e87 generation but without the awkward proportions. The line makes the car feel longer while the shoulder gives it a nice visual weight.

This design clarity is a nice departure from the tortured profile of almost every other current generation model. It does not carry through the door handle, but considering the change in handle design, it probably makes sense to lift that character line up to the top of the (front) fender.

I understand that some do not like the front bumper cover or the taillights- but really? These are not hard points and will easily evolve.

Excited to see this in person. Seems like a great opportunity for BMW to do something extraordinary with the next M2.

-Michael

[Wolf]

damn that power dome! love it! but those damn triangles are frustrating as fuck to look at

[mikeyymonster]

I thought the original taillights on the F22 were pretty ugly too but then the LCI fixed that so hopefully same will happen here.

[SexyRoger]

Originally Posted by Mani59

Here it is..

This seems to be a good step in the right direction for BMW.

It is not revolting at first sight as the m3, and looks better than the M2. You can imagine what M2 will look like, better.

[Jockey]

There's some hope remaining for BMW

Not a lot, but some

[steveindabmer]

only if you sign a waiver

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

I want some of whatever you're smoking

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by steveindabmer

only if you sign a waiver

Absolutely

[GlazierGlaze]

Terrible car. BMW designs are fucking awful these days. People saying this car looks good are blind.

Keep drinking the kool-aid.

[10"]

Best looking BMW since the 1M.

Things I don't like:
those silly tailpipes
overdone plastic trim

Otherwise finally a worthy successor to the E82 1-series design which was angular and full of sharp corners—-unlike the very soft F22 which was frankly terrible