[raddy]

Indeed. It is playing on the S Class which is very good thing. I am not a huge fan of the new 7 interior in comparison to the S-Class.

Originally Posted by DocWeatherington

Looks like the E-Class maybe the new benchmark for the class. Best part of this is, BMW will have time to respond, hopefully...

Competition builds better cars for us all..

[M3 Number 86]

Originally Posted by scnick82

Saw this driving through Beverly hills yesterday...

I'm pretty sure that is NOT beverly hills. That's more like La Cienega and Venice dumps.

[Jason]

August 12, 2015 Update

G30 prototypes are beginning to drop some camouflage, now exposing parts of the headlights and tail lights. We also get a first look at the G30 interior, which borrows cues from the new G11/G12 7 Series interior.

G30 5 Series Shows Production Lights and Interior - August 12, 2015

[Needsdecaf]

Hmmm, I may need to rethink my M3 plans....

[AKRAPOVICOWNS]

"Borrows cues"? As far as we can see its almost the same. Cant see it all but rear lights seems to be very mich like the ones in the G11 aswell..

hopefully it looks sharper/sleeker than the G11 and not just a smaller version of it like MB is doing with its lineup.

[X3paul]

Are these pics of a lwb ? That thing is long!!

[raysspl]

Looking good thus far!

[x5love]

it looks like a dramatic facelift.

not even that dramatic in some respects.

it'll certianly not look as good as the current one.

when are they going to come off this whole headlights merging with grill thing?

[TimeFor]

The F10 is still gorgeous (actually ordering a new one this week). So I hope they don't change much with the G30.

I am sadden though to see that full LCD cluster inside. I know it's to be expected but the Digital + Analog style of the "Extended Black Panel" display in the F10 is a lot more classy. I mean Kia's and Ford's have full LCD gauge clusters now. LCD screens are cheaper than the hybrid design we currently have and requires so little effort from designer and engineers. I know its in some F10's and I'm glad we don't get that here in the US. It's really a downgrade in disguise.

-Time

[paul223]

BMW, Put the damn screen back in dash - in all models

[TimeFor]

Originally Posted by paul223

BMW, Put the damn screen back in dash - in all models

Yes, my second complaint so far. I had an F33 with the screen like this and hated it. 2-3 times more glare than my F10 had.

Side note, I do kind of like that little bit of leather above the wood trim and just in front of the screen. Not sure if the new 7 is like that or not.

[paul223]

Originally Posted by TimeFor

Yes, my second complaint so far. I had an F33 with the screen like this and hated it. 2-3 times more glare than my F10 had.

Side note, I do kine of like that little bit of leather above the wood trim and just in front of the screen. Not sure if the new 7 is like that or not.

If I upgrade to newer model, I am going to have to buy sledge hammer to lower the screen in dash.

[YoungOG08]

Can't wait!!! This my favorite series

[YoungOG08]

The upcoming G30 is going to be flawless... All you guys was saying the same BS about the new 7 series it doesn't stand up next to the S Class and now you guys sucking it off!! Don't spit up it might fall in your face

[GTATX]

Interiors looks like it will be almost identical to 7 series except some cosmetic elements. Exterior also looks a lot like the new 7. I expect the difference between 5 & 7 no more than what we have in current generation.

[IEDEI]

am I the only one seeing a hint of E39 in the shape of the headlights and in some of the proportions? really different than the current one IMO....a little retro in the headlight shapes.

these cars are waaaaay to big for me to actually be interested but I would be happy if BMW goes a bit retro for their future cars

[FilipMPower]

Originally Posted by N & M

With a "yobby" tone I say whahay! Finally the the lard comes off. any chance they will add any active aero aids? Any new development of the e-diff? It really needs it to make use of the massive power.

I agree, I am really glad about the weight savings! There is no way any competitor of the M5 will have similar weight then. And the e-diff and active aero are interesting ideas. The e-diff might be slightly updated and I hope they involve Traction control in the diff like ferrari, where you can get a lot of slip while the diff saves you. I wish The traction control could be more forgiving and not aggressive as it always makes you push wide suddenly in the M6 at least, so I just turn it all off, which isnt really smart for safe driving. About active aero, Im sure it wont be implemented as the car is too big to make effective use of aero. And it would alienate too much (with opening and closing flaps) from the base 5 series which BMW cant simply do. Well, maybe they can but you would have too expect a significant price rise!

[YungDro]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

This G30 series will utilise weight reduction using pressed steel , aluminium, magnesium and A Carbon fibre load bearing section of the chassis taking reduction to 100KG.

The G80 M5 takes this to 180 -200 KG using CFRP within the drivetrain , suspension and body panels.

will it have the display key?

[YungDro]

Originally Posted by DocWeatherington

Looks like the E-Class maybe the new benchmark for the class. Best part of this is, BMW will have time to respond, hopefully...

Competition builds better cars for us all..

5 series is always benchmark. e class = taxi

[YungDro]

Originally Posted by psuibmw

I'm just seeing an F10 ... So what are guys seeing that you seem to like?

people love the f10 shape it looked awesome why change something that already looked good? its more evolution than revolution

[BDWonder]

ehh...itll end up looking like a carbon copy of the 2-3-4 series on the inside...with just a little more plush materials....

[SCOTT26]

Originally Posted by TimeFor

Yes, my second complaint so far. I had an F33 with the screen like this and hated it. 2-3 times more glare than my F10 had.

Side note, I do kind of like that little bit of leather above the wood trim and just in front of the screen. Not sure if the new 7 is like that or not.

Funny that because BMW go to great strides to promote their navigation and head up display as anti-glare.