[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by bobloblaw

Interesting how similar the taillight shape (not the internals) is to the pre-LCI e90

Agreed.

I said that above... Dude said BMW was coping Mercedes.

[SFBavarianArea]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

Agreed.

I said that above... Dude said BMW was coping Mercedes.

Mixing old with new...the internals are clearly inspired by the Vision M Next tail lamps

[Teutonic]

Originally Posted by 530iDriver

No one is forcing you to buy it.

That's what makes me happy too.

[Teutonic]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

Agreed.

I said that above... Dude said BMW was coping Mercedes.

In my opinion, the E90 was taller, narrower, with less angles; as a whole, this one still resembles more with the Mercedes.
The lack of originality from BMW's part is appalling.
In the past the taillights were following a certain pattern that was identifiable as an original BMW language.
Today they are everywhere and nowhere.

[Faust]

Front bumper looks like 1 Series Sedan and X2. Probably a facelift or an all new model?

[FC05]

My guess would be next gen 2 series coupe.
With CLAR platform rear wheel drive.
This pic looks like it's a M240i coupe.

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by FC05

My guess would be next gen 2 series coupe.
With CLAR platform rear wheel drive.
This pic looks like it's a M240i coupe.

It's a 4 door not a coupe.

[FC05]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

It's a 4 door not a coupe.

I don't see doors in those leaked photos

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by FC05

I don't see doors in those leaked photos

They are there.

Look again.

[FC05]

Originally Posted by ///M TOWN

They are there.

Look again.

I don't know, still looks like a coupe to me, maybe you have better eyes.
Btw why the heck BMW need 1 series sedan for? they've got 2 series gran coupe already.

[Faust]

Originally Posted by FC05

I don't know, still looks like a coupe to me, maybe you have better eyes.
Btw why the heck BMW need 1 series sedan for? they've got 2 series gran coupe already.

For market such as China where apparently want more space and a lower entry price to get to the brand. This car would never sell in Europe or the US, it's too basic and lots of other brands offer better VFM products in that category. It's just a way to get the badge in developing markets.

[Al1969]

Originally Posted by GlazierGlaze

Whatever it is, it may be the ugliest fucking car I have ever seen.

😂😂😂😂😂

I admit it reminds me Citroen design failures of the 90´s

[itsmorich01]

Well the bonnet looks pretty long and low which shows me its probably rwd, which could only mean the new 2 coupe.

Bit of a shame that rwd bmws are losing their identity to fwd ones. They're all starting to look the same .

[LLNM4]

A face that only a mother could love

[lufc1992uk]

Originally Posted by EmirK

Not sure if this is real, but it looks like an updated 1 Series sedan, possibly a new M135i model.

definitely an m-car

[V-Eight]

it's the F52 replacement in my opinion.

Nevertheless...it shows an awful chinese design. Totally suprised and worried about where the BMW design is going to.

[BMWGirlFL]

Someone said elsewhere pics were taken in a lift at the FIZ and "EK" on the vehicle mover is short for "Entwicklung Karosserie" (Body Development). Related speculation = early 2er prototype + not final design.

[advantage20]

[K4Z1u]

Double slats in grille so maybe M2?

[stefan]

Looks a lot better than the new 2er IMO.

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by FC05

Btw why the heck BMW need 1 series sedan for? they've got 2 series gran coupe already.

How about this for a real shock: there is also both a 3 Series sedan and 4 Series Gran Coupe as well as both a 7 Series sedan and 8 Series Gran Coupe. True story.

[mbanck]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

How about this for a real shock: there is also both a 3 Series sedan and 4 Series Gran Coupe as well as both a 7 Series sedan and 8 Series Gran Coupe. True story.

Ah, so you are one of those 3-Series-GT-denialists!