Spy shots: Facelifted BMW 3-series
Now that all of its siblings have been introduced over the past two years, the plain Jane BMW 3-Series sedan has slipped off for a nip/tuck rejuvenation session. Not much will change, but the car is expected to get new headlights with more prominent "angel eyes," a higher hood, LED tail lights, and a revised interior. It will also get a wider grill, a feature from the CS Coupe that's been finding its way on BMW concepts and redesigns.
Under that higher hood will be a new selection of engines that won't include BMW's start/stop technology just yet, but should up the stakes in the frugality department in terms of gas and CO2. Expect a variable twin turbo 204 bhp 4-cylinder diesel that puts out 138g of CO2 per km.
[Source: World Car Fans]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
carguy 3:33PM (9/26/2007)
While the high tech diesel would be great, there is no getting around the fact that this is still the ugliest looking 3 series ever.
Reply
Ligor 3:45PM (9/26/2007)
yeap,
and that new face doesn't seem like it got the treatment in needed still
jg 4:08PM (9/26/2007)
I agree. The coupe is better looking but then it would have to be. My E46 looks better everyday.
darth 3:42PM (9/26/2007)
yea
it is pretty ugly(like many bimmers)
but the coupe is ok
Reply
mike m 3:47PM (9/26/2007)
Who cares about the look...did I hear diesel twin-turbo???????? Oh yeah!!!
Reply
Typesbad 3:57PM (9/26/2007)
the main exterior change appears to be the removal of the taillight extensions into the trunk lid, thus avoiding that slanting angle that made them so Korean looking. Following in the footsteps of Subaru, there was no character remaining after the ugly was removed. I'm not sure which is better.
"a revised interior" that's what pricked my ears. This car is in disparate need of an IP makeover. It will require far more revision than what was done on the outside, though.
Reply
Ben 4:00PM (9/26/2007)
LOOK CAREFULLY they are not just taking the lights out of the trunk, they're just camouflaged
Typesbad 4:10PM (9/26/2007)
Um, yes. I obviously wasn't looking closely at all.
Hmmm, Kind of a peculiar shape under there. There may be some character in there afterall. It has the potential to be just as ugly too. I guess we will see soon enough. I'm still more curious about the inside.
rmc 1:47PM (9/27/2007)
Do you guy know what "ugly" means - this car is very nice looking, aggresive and potent.
Mike 4:07PM (9/26/2007)
"...the car is expected to get new headlights with more prominent angel eyes..."
They're called "headlamp Corona Rings" according to BMW.
"Angel/Demon Eyes" are what the after market tuners call their copy cat product because they are not allowed to use BMW's term, unless they like lawyers messing up their sales revenue.
Reply
dan the viking 4:29PM (9/26/2007)
the kidney grill is still bisected -- ie, the top line of the kidney grill is still part of the hood and detached from the rest of the grill. this is bad appearance, bad karma, bad feng shui, just bad.
Reply
Larry 5:01PM (9/26/2007)
If you want to disappear into the masses, here in Miami? buy a BMW, at any given intersection there are usually six of them. yuk, eeeewwww, boring, oversold, common, NOT beautiful-especially the SEVEN!, over priced!
Reply
Kelly 3:44AM (9/27/2007)
Hello seller,
How are you doing today fine i guess?Am very much interested in the immediate purchase of your item. I am actually buying it for a client.payment will be made with money order/cashiers'check/Bank Draft.The payment you will recieve will include shipping fee,insurance and my own commission as an agent.After your confirmation that the money cleared your bank,i will want the shipment cost and my comission fees that has been agree with my client sent to my shipper via western union money transfer in one of their outlet around you so that the shipper can begin all neccessary shipment procedure/pick up of the item in your place.if you agree with me to this capacity i would be grateful you reply my email and give me your full name and contact address/phone number and your finalprice for the item so that i will have my client notified of your acceptance of the offer. thanks for your understanding.Here is my id kelymarvin4@yahoo.com i will wait your quick response asap.
Get back to me.
REGARDS.
SPG 5:27PM (9/26/2007)
I really like this car.
Not sure why.
It's big, heavy, expensive, to techy, and costs too much.
Reply
YouFaceTheTick 6:35PM (9/26/2007)
Euro Delivery, my friend. Get yourself a 335i with sport package for around 35k.
SPG 6:47PM (9/26/2007)
European delivery is one of my dreams.
YouFaceTheTick 6:34PM (9/26/2007)
Bland car but so what. Drive from the inside.
Reply
j_diesel 8:04PM (9/26/2007)
another diesel promise. everyone is promising one but i haven't seen one yet.
Reply
rmc 1:47PM (9/27/2007)
Do you guy know what "ugly" means - this car is very nice looking, aggresive and potent.
Reply
rmc 1:47PM (9/27/2007)
Do you guys know what "ugly" means - this car is very nice looking, aggresive and potent.
Reply