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Old 03-16-22, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by LexBob2
Just think how manly you'd feel driving it.
I'd feel like my dog, he's always wagging his in everybody's face too!
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We have already established the spindle grill designer left Lexus to work for BMW.
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First drives are out. The 7 Series has now been stretched to same length as the Rolls-Royce Ghost at 213 inches long and uses the same two-axle air suspension setup. Weirdly enough, despite being the largest flagship in the segment, it only receives a 3.5 degree RWS system. Also, the 48V system isn't just for the mild hybrid, it also powers the active anti-rollbars.

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213 inches long lol. Getting to where its not going to fit in a garage...
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Originally Posted by jwong77
Is it just me or has the grille become slightly less disgusting?
It's better when there are more structure below the grille. Some sedans look weird because there's only a thin line there imo. IMO iX looks hot.
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This car seems totally geared towards China. I think the craftsmanship will be impressive but it might be more bling than quality kind of like the iX and to a greater degree recent Mercedes interiors. What worries me is the rear is going to be very tall. I don't think it'll be very elegant but it will be imposing.

Very clever. You just fast forwarded time.
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Originally Posted by SW17LS
213 inches long lol. Getting to where its not going to fit in a garage...
Yeah, that's Maybach territory. I think it's that large because that's the only way they're able to fit in the massive battery pack from the iX into a sedan lol.
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Interior leak, featuring minivan rear entertainment screen:



The glass trim (?) around center console looks hilarious. Rest of the interior is very similar to the iX.
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Originally Posted by Motorola
Interior leak, featuring minivan rear entertainment screen:



The glass trim (?) around center console looks hilarious. Rest of the interior is very similar to the iX.
That is a pretty awesome screen. IMAX should sponsor it
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...except for the fact that IMAX is a "taller" aspect ratio experience and that the seating position is... for a lack of better words, trash...
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Big grills on BMW are not new.



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Face has been leaked. Oh man.


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Originally Posted by Motorola
Face has been leaked. Oh man.

Tangred already unveiled a month ago
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Here's the trunk via an accidental leak. This car is going to be really tall and not particularly elegant I think:

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Originally Posted by 1111GS
Tangred already unveiled a month ago
No, this image was literally leaked today. You probably saw an unofficial render.


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Originally Posted by TangoRed
Here's the trunk via an accidental leak. This car is going to be really tall and not particularly elegant I think:
It's probably because the battery pack eats into the foot space, and the only way to accommodate it was to raise the cabin. The packaging on this isn't the best.
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