Leaked: LCI G30 5 Series Facelift with M Sport Package (& Comparison to Pre-LCI)

usmabmass · 05-14-2020, 11:36 AM

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Full panoramic moonroof finally! I'm sold.

Unfortunately its only for long wheel base version (Li/Ld/Le). Hope the next BMW generations will have the full panoramic roof such like the one on the 8-Series GC.

Noooooooo

I know it's extremely nit picky, but the crazy moonroof is one of the things that's making me look at the x7.

I.ve always been a 5 series guy but now that I'm turning into an old man I find my self caring more about these cool whiz bang niceties and it's disappointing that the e class has it but not the 5.

I guess I will sit and cross my fingers and hope that for some reason you're wrong.

I'm getting tired of not knowing for sure what I want my next vehicle to be!

en1gma · 05-14-2020, 11:51 AM

That non-M Sport front bumper is shocking... truly awful.

213e90n51 · 05-14-2020, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TheUltimateDrivingManiac

Send that dude back to Skoda.

Whats a skoda LOL?

213e90n51 · 05-14-2020, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Roma_335i

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

E39 was the start of BMW quality decline. Plastic everywhere and a car that didn't age well. Few that exist require massive amounts of maintenance and care outside of rare "500 mile" museum pieces or cars stored away in climate controlled garages since new.

Then you didn't drive a e39, or you don't understand/know nothing, my 530i was the most reliable BMW I ever had, and i had quite a few of them. They were years ahead of the e60 even tho they were older. And they are much better build then all this new toyoBimmers.

Hey dont make fun of toyo. A bmw should only come with toyo tires. Best tire for grip and handling in my opinion.

The Automotive Enthusiast · 05-14-2020, 12:00 PM

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Wow the base 5er was a massive downgrade - the Audi influence is strong. Very disappointing.

To be honest, I said the same thing. Subtle hints of Audi in that design.

GuyOh · 05-14-2020, 12:23 PM

Non M sport looks awful! Then again all non m sport bmw nowadays looks awful.

Not liking the new lazy angel eyes and I definitely prefer the old rear tail lights

xjz · 05-14-2020, 12:37 PM

What's with the notch cut out of the eye lids? I didn't notice that in the early pics. The lights would be quite nice without that chunk missing. Let's be sure to f it up so it doesn't look too good.

elbmw · 05-14-2020, 01:27 PM

The design team should stop using hard drugs.

mbanck · 05-14-2020, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by usmabmass

Noooooooo

I know it's extremely nit picky, but the crazy moonroof is one of the things that's making me look at the x7.

I.ve always been a 5 series guy but now that I'm turning into an old man I find my self caring more about these cool whiz bang niceties and it's disappointing that the e class has it but not the 5.

I guess I will sit and cross my fingers and hope that for some reason you're wrong.

This is simply not something that's being changed in an LCI. It would need changing the steel press for the roof due to the larger moonroof etc., not going to happen before the next generation (if at all).

The G31 touring has the larger moonroof (though not as big as the X7) by the way.

RedKloud · 05-14-2020, 02:32 PM

Non M Sport front bumper lifted directly from an A4... looks terrible.

TheUltimateDrivingManiac · 05-14-2020, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by elbmw

The design team should stop using hard drugs.

Or maybe they should start using them.

Drj161 · 05-14-2020, 03:19 PM

Pre-LCI

This sucks normally LCI looks better, but BMW has gone backwards here

bandwagn · 05-14-2020, 03:35 PM

The angel eyes used to be original - to think that BMW was one of the trend setters and they were distinctly BMW - consistently applied across the model line.

These look watered down and derivative of Audi - case in point being the VW ad that shows up ...

ArchJR · 05-14-2020, 03:39 PM

I hope there is some kind of non-luxury trim without the garish chrome bits for those who do not want to pony up for MSport. For the base "xLine" SAVs, the bodywork projects a different personality than the MSport versions, but none looks cheap or incomplete. In some cases like the X3, I actually prefer the xLine. I wish it was the same with BMW's cars.

stefan · 05-14-2020, 07:25 PM

Stop trying to make front fascia triangles happen. It's never going to happen.

cloud8r · 05-14-2020, 08:48 PM

So excited!!! After all these years of hard work and climbing the corporate ladder I can finally drive a car that will remind me of the first car I ever drove, a Honda Accord. Thanks Hondaw

530iDriver · 05-14-2020, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ramyar

So excited!!! After all these years of hard work and climbing the corporate ladder I can finally drive a car that will remind me of the first car I ever drove, a Honda Accord. Thanks Hondaw

You meant, Honduh?

bavarianboar · 05-14-2020, 09:22 PM

I'd be ok if this was a Chinese knockoff of the g30 lci.

helidoc44 · 05-15-2020, 03:53 AM

The VW headlights look s@@t. What's with the cut-out in the headlight eyebrow? Looks like a bodge instead of a design feature.
BMW always had brand recognisable headlights...not anymore, it just blends in with all the other mass produced cars on the road. Is BMW loosing its way?

KRS_SN · 05-15-2020, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by claudioagmfilho

Hi everyone I put lowering springs on my car and at high velocity it kind of jumps up so it became very noticeable that is very dangerous this is going to get better within like 2 to 3 weeks? And also is it supposed to happen and that's why you have the need to have a Bilstein B8? Or is there something wrong with my installation? Because it's a great experience driving the car right now because you know this car is a piece of shit when it comes out of the factory

bilstein b8 or remove your lowering springs and put oem back on

jackaleyess · 05-15-2020, 10:12 AM

Why do European cars are more towards Chinese taste bud nowadays? Even the latest S-class W223.. it is so China-ish. And CLS260? Dafuq? C'mon, CLS is meant for at least a 6 cyl or 2.0 most. Not a petty 1.5l??

Chinese maybe awesome in managing wealth and businesses. But when it comes to taste, European still excel.

AP · 05-15-2020, 10:43 AM

That chrome on the se model looks so cheap.

Absolutely hideous.

Well we should see the official launch in a week or two now.....
I have a 2017 540 and I see no reason at this stage to be remotely tempted to upgrade to a loci. Stick with what I have which I'm very happy with

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