G30 5 Series Launched in Melbourne - first in the flesh photos

Eman15 · 10-21-2016, 01:29 PM

Is it just me or does the steering wheel look off? Love the LCI steering wheel on F10- this one looks like they tried to hard.

ssuene93 · 10-21-2016, 01:29 PM

It looks aweaome. Can't wait to see it in person.

hpapad01 · 10-21-2016, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by P1 PET

Why many plastic buttons and switches.

Can't BMW use better quality materials to make you feel that their products are very expensive and high quality?

I think there is an upgrade option for their Ceramic made knobs and switch gear but not sure if it has to be Individual. At least you can get it in the 7-series.

TheBingoBalls · 10-21-2016, 01:33 PM

Two things that do it for me on the G30:

1. 3D Hoffmeister kink
2. Center stack aggressively angled towards driver (huge plus for me in terms of design).

I love that BMW sticks to these elements vs. other cars where they might have nice designs, but they don't always have a constant design element in each generation of cars.

Law · 10-21-2016, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by remmib

Looks great. I like those lines in the hood.

Yes they did a good job on the hood.
Also love how it finally joins the kidney grilles again.
"Pedestrian safety" was indeed just a sorry excuse for a poor afterthought design.

remmib · 10-21-2016, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Eman15

Is it just me or does the steering wheel look off? Love the LCI steering wheel on F10- this one looks like they tried to hard.

I think the opposite of you, like the look of the new wheel, and never liked the LCI wheel.

Deluxx3 · 10-21-2016, 01:54 PM

It does look very nice!

cbertels · 10-21-2016, 01:55 PM

You had me with that hood! Can't stand the cut line on my f80. Then again, the bump makes it impossible to see from the drivers seat

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MattTheCarNut · 10-21-2016, 01:59 PM

Why isn't the part around the front camera painted? That looks funny.

paul223 · 10-21-2016, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P1 PET

Why many plastic buttons and switches.

Can't BMW use better quality materials to make you feel that their products are very expensive and high quality?

They can use metal, however it would be hot to touch in summer!

C5 FOR · 10-21-2016, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Law

Quote:

Originally Posted by remmib

Looks great. I like those lines in the hood.

Yes they did a good job on the hood.
Also love how it finally joins the kidney grilles again.
"Pedestrian safety" was indeed just a sorry excuse for a poor afterthought design.

Can somebody render the old hood lines v new on the g30?

c63er · 10-21-2016, 02:03 PM

Absolutely incredible. A worthy member of the 5 series family

Appeltje · 10-21-2016, 02:08 PM

Front looks aggressive....can't wait to see the M5 now

Crazy Bimmer · 10-21-2016, 02:08 PM

Love it!

jlstyle · 10-21-2016, 02:17 PM

This looks much better than I thought.
Love it.

SoDigito · 10-21-2016, 02:30 PM

Any word on pricing yet?

krnnerdboy · 10-21-2016, 02:31 PM

beautiful! thanks for posting

vpatel867 · 10-21-2016, 02:37 PM

allen3ybq · 10-21-2016, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kadify

Quote:

Originally Posted by P1 PET

Why many plastic buttons and switches.

Can't BMW use better quality materials to make you feel that their products are very expensive and high quality?

I was going to say the same thing. I really like the design of everything but it looks kind of cheap (materials not features wise) especially the large amounts of plastic in the steering wheel.

To me they still need to set apart from the 7 series. It's not like BMW can't make every details luxury it's just they can't slap themselves in the face

Just my personal opinion.

Bmw doubles · 10-21-2016, 02:52 PM

The side and rear remind me of a Lexus. Interior is stunning. Front is amazing and rims are A+

cbertels · 10-21-2016, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by paul223

Quote:

Originally Posted by P1 PET

Why many plastic buttons and switches.

Can't BMW use better quality materials to make you feel that their products are very expensive and high quality?

They can use metal, however it would be hot to touch in summer!

My wife's car has metal adjusters on the vents. When you run the heat, they get red hot. Terrible design idea. Thankfully I'm in Florida so the 7 times a year we have to use the heat means this isn't a big deal.

4BMWGarage · 10-21-2016, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SoDigito

Any word on pricing yet?

Here is the german pricelist. It's available since last week:
Look here:

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/deuts...64886DE/370146

Or you go to bmw.lu or bmw.be and play with the configurator.

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