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Is BMW's new design direction, especially that of the rear end, as ugly as social media users make it seem?

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BMW’s Electric M3 Concept Getting Roasted On Social Media
Is BMW's new design direction, especially that of the rear end, as ugly as social media users make it seem?
by Brad Anderson

• The rear end of BMW’s Vision Driving Experience concept has received widespread criticism online.
• The EV concept features four electric motors, promising impressive performance but divisive styling.

Back in February, BMW pulled the curtain back on its all-electric Vision Driving Experience study, giving us a conceptual peek at what’s coming with the first M-branded Neu Klasse EV. The German brand’s design direction has faced its fair share of criticism in recent years, and while they’re trying to embrace a fresh new look, it seems not everyone is onboard with their latest vision.

Earlier this week, BMW published images of the Vision Driving Experience on its Instagram page, and the reception has not been all positive. A look through the comments shows that people have taken particular issue with the rear-end design of the EV, and we can’t blame them.
Read: BMW Vision Vehicle Is Our Best Look Yet At The iM3 Neue Klasse
We think BMW has done a nice job with the front-end design of its Neue Klasse concepts, ditching the hideous kidney grilles found on several existing models in favor of slimmer grilles that are joined seamlessly with the sharp LED headlights. However, the rear is a different story.

While the front of the concept sits quite low, as a sports sedan should, the rear end is much more upright and sits far higher than it needs to. The taillights are also positioned at the very top of the tailgate and look out of place.
People haven’t held back in voicing their opinion. “What the hell is this rear view,” one comment with over 6,500 likes reads. “Y’all need to fire your designer,” a user says, while another with over 3,000 likes says, “Tf are those rear lights.”
One comment is a meme showing a large pile of excrement, while another says, “I will pay you a billion pounds not to make this.” A popular fitness influencer with 2.7 million followers also left a comment, saying “Front is smooth but what the *** is that rear.”
Since the piece went live, there have been a few positive comments sprinkled in, but they’re pretty much an afterthought, with likes numbering in the single digits. Safe to say, most people aren’t exactly lining up to praise this design.

So, what do you think – does BMW need to go back to the drawing board, or are we just nitpicking? In any case, at this point, the concept‘s rear end might be the least of the brand’s worries when it comes to public opinion.

Car press truly is getting worse with the day.

Let's ask the retards on Insta and make up a story.

 

[Big Sam]

The basic design ideas for the i3 lies within the concept but it has been reconfigured to suit modern competencies. Height. Proportion and packaging have all had to be suitably appointed therefore losing some of the low slung styling.
The i3 will no doubt maintain much of the Vision Neue Klasse including its clean sculpture and its adjoined broadened wheel arches but be more taller, broader and conventional.

Anybody who's seen the concept and a few production prototypes could write this. I've no idea what the point of it is. The way you've written it is, as usual, an attempt to perpetuate the fallacy that you're an insider. I think most see through it, now.

 

[chonkoa]

The basic design ideas for the i3 lies within the concept but it has been reconfigured to suit modern competencies. Height. Proportion and packaging have all had to be suitably appointed therefore losing some of the low slung styling.
The i3 will no doubt maintain much of the Vision Neue Klasse including its clean sculpture and its adjoined broadened wheel arches but be more taller, broader and conventional.

After all that waffling, the conclusion is that it will look like shit.

 

[MrRapp]

Funny thing is that social media posters are reacting not even to a concept but a technology bearer which only gives hints to NA0 but is nothing like the final product. As usual a bunch of ignorants all together.

 

[SCOTT27]

Anybody who's seen the concept and a few production prototypes could write this. I've no idea what the point of it is. The way you've written it is, as usual, an attempt to perpetuate the fallacy that you're an insider. I think most see through it, now.

You can see it in the prototypes.

 

[martinbo]

After all that waffling, the conclusion is that it will look like shit.

Wow! Great to see you're still around.
I hope you're well.

 

[chonkoa]

Wow! Great to see you're still around.
I hope you're well.

Thanks Martin.
I had some health issues, and the kids are growing.
Take care.

 

[klier]

Hope your health is improving again old friend, and good to see you post!

 

[SaltkjelenBMW]

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So, what do you think – does BMW need to go back to the drawing board, or are we just nitpicking? In any case, at this point, the concept‘s rear end might be the least of the brand’s worries when it comes to public opinion.

BMW needs definitely go back to it drawing boards and look back to its roots. We want a classic looking German car with proper BMW elements like angel eyes, L-shaped tail light design, iDrive-kontroller and physical buttons. Just look back at the golden era from 1995-2020.

 

[klier]

BMW needs definitely go back to it drawing boards and look back to its roots. We want a classic looking German car with proper BMW elements like angel eyes, L-shaped tail light design, iDrive-kontroller and physical buttons. Just look back at the golden era from 1995-2020.

The Golden era (to me) didn't have Angel Eyes, nor an iDrive controller. And actually L shaped lights were a minority. I am talking about the E30, E36, E46, E39 and E38. Only one came with L shaped lights. And we can extend that to the E60, E65 and E90.

 

[Design FIRST]

BMW needs definitely go back to it drawing boards and look back to its roots.

IMHO, a GENUINE revival of BMWs "roots" would encompass a "spiritual journey" back to the era of the 1600/2 and E3 2500/2800/3.0Si sedans. Absolute landmark automobiles that perfectly conveyed that characteristic message of "unobtrusive, unadultrated, trim athletic elegance". Nothing contrived, "fat free" and presenting a clarity of identifiable design that was unmistakable and timeless. The NA0 prototypes are giving me those vibes. So far.

 

[Big Sam]

You can see it in the prototypes.

Which is what I said in my post.

"Anybody who's seen the concept and a few production prototypes could write this"

In other words, your post was deliberately written to give the impression you're revealing some inside knowledge, when it actually was a load of waffle and stating the obvious.

 

[MrRapp]

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[SCOTT27]

Which is what I said in my post.

"Anybody who's seen the concept and a few production prototypes could write this"

In other words, your post was deliberately written to give the impression you're revealing some inside knowledge, when it actually was a load of waffle and stating the obvious.

Observations. And the fact iX3 is the same.

 

[Big Sam]

And the fact iX3 is the same.

As is pretty much every production version of every concept car.

"i3 lies within the concept but it has been reconfigured to suit modern competencies. Height. Proportion and packaging have all had to be suitably appointed therefore losing some of the low slung styling."

No sh*t, Sherlock!

 

[klier]

As is pretty much every production version of every concept car.

Funny thing is, I don't think it's even the case; the iX3 concept proportions are the same or at least very close to the production version as seen in the spy shots. The i3 sedan gap with its concept cousin looks much bigger.

There is a difference between making a concept car out of a production car vs. making a production car out of a concept car. I think the iX3 is the former, and the i3 the latter.

 

[Big Sam]

Funny thing is, I don't think it's even the case; the iX3 concept proportions are the same or at least very close to the production version as seen in the spy shots.

I agree.

 

[Matski]

I think we should have learned by now, that production cars don't look as good as concept cars. Sometimes it's many small things that add up to undermine the concept, sometimes they barely seem relatable at all. I've been saying this from the start, whatever your hopes are based on the concept, reduce them by 20%. They may well still be good looking cars, but a big part of that is likely to be simple relief from them not being bad.

Just my two cents of course, I've seen the concept multiple times, and I've seen the prototypes a number of times - I didn't need to in order to know the reality isn't going to live up to the vision.

 

[klier]

I think we should have learned by now, that production cars don't look as good as concept cars. Sometimes it's many small things that add up to undermine the concept, sometimes they barely seem relatable at all.

And sometimes, it's near identical to the production version:

I personally think the 4er coupe concept is a decent analogy for the upcoming iX3.

Just my two cents of course, I've seen the concept multiple times, and I've seen the prototypes a number of times - I didn't need to in order to know the reality isn't going to live up to the vision.

I agree. And on this forum, you're likely the only one who has seen both up close.
But this doesn't mean that the production car isn't going to look good. I'm pretty sure it's going to be fantastic in fact. Just not the same as the concept.

 

[Matski]

I personally think the 4er coupe concept is a decent analogy for the upcoming iX3.

I don't think it'll be quite that close, I don't think it's a production bodyshell, like the 4-er was... but I suppose it will be closer than these...

We'll see I suppose.