3 Series (G20) [Official] BMW 3 Series (G20)

[John Galt]

You mean the exhaust? Will Cadillac finally condemn their time-delay infotainment switches that look as if they came from a Japanese hi-if in the early eighties?

Of course, they will. Doub't about the M3.

 

[SCOTT27]

What would be fresh and unique to the M3 if they turned the side vent into something resembling a knot. The actual vent being rectangular slit with the sculpture indicating the bow tie shape and then the character bar running through the centre.
Something similar to how they have designed and decorated the front air curtains.

 

[SCOTT27]

Of course, they will. Doub't about the M3.

Funny enough at Paris the other day when asked about how M3 is progressing? They said they are developing many ideas.
Of course Cadillac will have to wait and see what they do before making a move.

I-am-stretching-out-my-arm-relaxing-my-fingers-woooooooooaaaaahhhhh!!!!....And mic dropped!

 

[John Galt]

Funny enough at Paris the other day when asked about how M3 is progressing? They said they are developing many ideas.
Of course Cadillac will have to wait and see what they do before making a move.

I-am-stretching-out-my-arm-relaxing-my-fingers-woooooooooaaaaahhhhh!!!!....And mic dropped!

Cadillac does not give a damn since most of the V series are faster than the M-cars) Cadillac's problem was not the powerful engine or chassis, but the interior/exterior design language and attention to details. But its all in the past from what I saw their upcoming products look perfect. Btw, M3's competior will get a V8TT. So Cadillac CT5 V will outclass BMW even in the engine sound) And we know how the modern M cars sound

 

[Mii]

What about M model (e.g. G80)? Is it going to be built in San Luis Potosí plant?

F30/F80, the last Samurai from German made!?

 

[Betty Swollocks]

Scott, u must know some details. Ur an expert here, no doubt.

Now you've REALLY lost the plot.

 

[hovabongZA]

G20 out in the wild.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

Looks really good in RL pics, out and about. Non-laser headlights even look good and not downmarket.

Having had 5-6 days to digest the car design now, the only thing that bugs me is the rear door pull. I think what they did is probably the best solution by having it be slightly elevate compared to the front door pull so it's aligned with the character line. It's relatively minor thing.

 

[hovabongZA]

It just says a lot about the importance of SUVs in today’s world when the upcoming X3M will preview the engine of the next generation M3.

 

[SCOTT27]

What about M model (e.g. G80)? Is it going to be built in San Luis Potosí plant?

F30/F80, the last Samurai from German made!?

Doubtful.

 

[Grosser]

Now you've REALLY lost the plot.

I think he was sarcastic...

 

[DocM]

Now that's a nice blue!

 

[Jan]

m340

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

m340

Already cruisin' Cali.

 

[hovabongZA]

Blue might just be the best colour for the G20 as it was for the F30 without going individual.

Must give credit to Audi for their silver coloured mirrors, that BMW have adopted for their semi performance models as well.

 

[klier]

It just says a lot about the importance of SUVs in today’s world when the upcoming X3M will preview the engine of the next generation M3.

The E70 X5 M did that for the F10 M5 too right?

 

[Merc1]

I absolutely love it.

M

 

[DocM]

Still not a big fan of linking the headlight to the kidney grills, however the integration in the new 3 is nicer than the new 5.

 

[klier]

Still not a big fan of linking the headlight to the kidney grills, however the integration in the new 3 is nicer than the new 5.

What do you feel is nicer about it? Because I think it's virtually the same in design, minus the obvious changes in the shapes of the grille...

The 3er solution with the connected grille and connected lights is brilliant, because it completely eliminates the frontal hood shutline. There is none. I almost feel sad I can't b!tch about it. Almost.

And the facelift of the 5er will look great too with the inevitable connected grille. Better than now.

 

[klier]

Have we already discussed how cool it is that the 3er has wheels where the central hubcap logo is stationary at all times like a Rolls Royce?