3 Series [Spyshots] BMW 3 Series Facelift

[klier]

4 days to go, can't wait to see it and read about it. Maybe some Dutch outlet leaks it early again, I am going to keep an eye.

 

[SCOTT27]

Perfect timing for the 40th Anniversary of the BMW 3er.
That is why there is a major event in Munich this week.

 

[Rolf]

This facelift comes at a perfect time for BMW to counter the immense challenge of the new C-Class and Jaguar XE.

Can't wait to see the specs and engines as well as hopefully we will see a lot of mods to the interior to improve the quality

 

[klier]

Jaguar XE?

 

[Betty Swollocks]

This facelift comes at a perfect time for BMW to counter the immense challenge of the new C-Class and Jaguar XE.

Can't wait to see the specs and engines as well as hopefully we will see a lot of mods to the interior to improve the quality

There will barely be any changes to the interior. One thing that will change will be the HVAC display will be white during the day and orange at night, just like the 1 Series LCI.

 

[SCOTT27]

They have the piano black and chromed inlays on the centre console.

 

[martinbo]

Oh whoopee, chintz over substance...can't wait.

 

[Giannis]

Oh whoopee, chintz over substance...can't wait.

What would you change with the LCI, @martinbo ?

 

[martinbo]

What would you change with the LCI, @martinbo ?

As with so many "premium" German cars - the F30 suffers from too many interior trim components. It's a by-product of offering different trim-levels and interior finishings. As a result there are simply too many inserts, beadings and control panels in the hang-down consol. The fit of these components is less than satisfactory - whilst my F30 doesn't rattle per se, I still experience that typically German "snap, crackle & pop effect". So first order of business: sort out the trim join and fit issues.

Next, the transmission tunnel consol plastics are pretty crap - almost cardboard-like in their feel. I would spend less on piano black and chrome embellishments and more on turning this area into soft-touch plastics (PU) covered surfaces. The gear selector has a nice feel in the vertical (PRD) plane but it feels very plasticky when you slap it over into DS - something I do regularly when I need a lower gear. I would improve the tactile feel of the gear selector. The rest of the dashboard generally has a pleasing solidity to it and the plastics are robust quality items. The faux wood inserts on my Luxury Line are actually very nice and lend an air of smartness to an otherwise plain facia.

 

[EnI]

Few hours to go. Still no leak?

 

[klier]

Few hours to go. Still no leak?

Nothing on the Dutch side. I keep checking the usual suspects, but there's nothing there yet.

BMW's media pool maybe? A leak from within their own network?

 

[empower77]

Are we sure this is not smoke and mirrors like the purported X7 leak a few weeks ago?

 

[klier]

No, I believe it's the actual launch. Which means we finally get the info on the new engines, I frankly don't care much about the changes to the visuals.

 

[empower77]

No, I believe it's the actual launch. Which means we finally get the info on the new engines, I frankly don't care much about the changes to the visuals.

I have to admit, I am a bit underwhelmed by the 340i; I would have thought that it would get closer to 370hp which would be the new motor in the M2, but I suppose it gets dangerously close to the M3/4. That said, notwithstanding the visual drama and some fancy innards, the M3/4 have no perceived advantage to a 335/340, which when tuned and modified could achieve better results than the M cars for less money

 

[bmwblog]

Yes, in a few hours. The figures published already on the 340i are accurate, so no surprises.

No, I believe it's the actual launch. Which means we finally get the info on the new engines, I frankly don't care much about the changes to the visuals.

 

[martinbo]

Oh c'mon already. I wanna know what's the story with the 330d...

 

[Beemer B773ER]

Oh c'mon already. I wanna know what's the story with the 330d...

 

[EnI]

12:00 CEST, May 7 2015

Live stream

http://live.bmwgroup.com/2015F31/index.html

 

[Betty Swollocks]

So it's going to be midday tomorrow then? Embargo isn't lifted at midnight tonight?

 

[Rainer271]

I had the hope we will see the first pics at midnight.