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Old 07-06-21, 09:09 PM
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Did BMW backpedal on the beaver teeth?

New BMW 5 Series Makes Spy Photo Debut In PHEV And EV Flavors






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Old 07-07-21, 06:55 AM
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Looks like it wont have the gigantic grille like the new 3/4 series
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Heh, I recognize the wheels on that test mule.




Is it just me, or does the hood look weirdly long on the new 5-series?
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Originally Posted by arentz07
Heh, I recognize the wheels on that test mule.




Is it just me, or does the hood look weirdly long on the new 5-series?
It does look long. Maybe it's the camera angle? I looked at my 2019 5 Series and that pic does make it look a lot longer.
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the trunk on that camo'd test car looks extremely short.

other than that.
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Originally Posted by arentz07
Heh, I recognize the wheels on that test mule.



Is it just me, or does the hood look weirdly long on the new 5-series?
just want to say the proportions and color (and wheels) of your 3 series look stunning. to use the hugely overused term, yours is 'proper'... short front overhang, nice wheel to door proportion, no insane creases or curves, just great.
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Another hideous design....
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Absolutely hate the droopy back end.
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
just want to say the proportions and color (and wheels) of your 3 series look stunning. to use the hugely overused term, yours is 'proper'... short front overhang, nice wheel to door proportion, no insane creases or curves, just great.
The current 3 series is the best looking one in awhile. Part of the reason is that it sorta looks like an IS in the rear . If the 4 series had the regular grill vs. the beaver teeth, it too would be an attractive car.
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Originally Posted by EZZ
The current 3 series is the best looking one in awhile. Part of the reason is that it sorta looks like an IS in the rear . If the 4 series had the regular grill vs. the beaver teeth, it too would be an attractive car.
Current 3series looks like Infiniti Q50 with Lexus taillights.

It was a huge deviation from cornerstones of BMW design. The side profile of the car is a complete mess with lines running everywhere.
The new 2series actually looks good from the side and is instantly recognizable as a BMW - just wish the rear was designed better.
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That camo tricks the eye. I hope the proportions look better with it removed. Nice that it doesn't appear to have the beaver grill. The current G30 proportions look better to me
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Originally Posted by RNM GS3
Current 3series looks like Infiniti Q50 with Lexus taillights.

It was a huge deviation from cornerstones of BMW design. The side profile of the car is a complete mess with lines running everywhere.
The new 2series actually looks good from the side and is instantly recognizable as a BMW - just wish the rear was designed better.
Its still better than the super boring F30. I actually like the older 2 series looks in M form with the wider fenders. Thats a beautiful car. The new 2 series looks like it should be a 4 series as its so big.
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Originally Posted by JDR76
Absolutely hate the droopy back end.
Everything's going the way of the "4-door coupe"
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Originally Posted by LexBob2
That camo tricks the eye. I hope the proportions look better with it removed. Nice that it doesn't appear to have the beaver grill. The current G30 proportions look better to me
That is a sweet paint color - really gives that 5-series a unique vibe compared to the mostly white and black 5-series I see all over town here.

Honestly I think the G30 is one of the better-looking 5-series that have been produced - certainly in the last couple decades.
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Seems like no 3-series snout, first good sign
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