BMW back to its elegant lines ,come 2009....hope so....

maxbhp · 3rd November 2009, 22:38

So have BMW done justice ? Are they back to elegant lines ? Is their design still confused ? Please give an opinion from your side.

FlyingSpur · 3rd November 2009, 23:26

I loved the Bangle designs, except the X3. All these new ones under van Hooydonk aren't something I'm liking much (...well, except for the new 7).

somspaple · 4th November 2009, 00:06

confused design? i never thought BMWs had confused designs. on the contrary i liked 'bangled' designs. of-course i like the classic e48's the best.

now about elegant lines? i hope the BMWs doesn't end up looking like Jaguars(not that Jaguars look bad but that is a Jaguar design). somehow i felt the new 7 series (pics linky on first post) more feline like.

car-go · 4th November 2009, 00:18

whatever be the design, the headlight eyebrows stand apart everytime (specially in the night), with rounded HID lights staring "feline-ly challenging" at you.

AyAn! · 4th November 2009, 00:32

BMW designs are losing their aggression post Bangle IMO.While most designers strive to find originality these days,Bangle went wild with his 'flame surfacing'.Many Bangle design elements were unique and was a shot in the arm for BMW's design philosophy.The current 5(especially at night) still looks the best in the segment.Period.

maxbhp · 4th December 2009, 21:42

In recent times BMW is getting really back to elegant lines . First it was the 7 series , then it was the Z4 and now with the 2010 BMW 5 Series , things are looking really great for BMW. Considering the engine options starting with 520d which can pull the beast from 0-100 in just 8.1 seconds , all I can say is "Drivers , rejoice . The better part of B M W is back " . Being a BMW fan , am really happy the way things are going .

Great job BMW and thank you god !

S350L-E240 · 5th December 2009, 19:02

The new 5 is heaven on 4 wheels,

Sn1p3r · 5th December 2009, 21:06

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Originally Posted by S350L-E240

The new 5 is heaven on 4 wheels,

? The car was launched last week, or have I missed something?

The new car is supposed to be smaller version of 7series rather than elder sibling to 3.

The new design is more ergo&eco based and more technical than the bangle effect that lay more emphasis on characterization.

I love everything Germans make

3rd November 2009, 22:38	#46
maxbhp Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: C C K Posts: 1,382 Thanked: 89 Times View My Garage	So whats your opinion ? Have they done it ? So have BMW done justice ? Are they back to elegant lines ? Is their design still confused ? Please give an opinion from your side. Attached Thumbnails
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3rd November 2009, 23:26	#47
FlyingSpur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,934 Thanked: 1,422 Times View My Garage	I loved the Bangle designs, except the X3. All these new ones under van Hooydonk aren't something I'm liking much (...well, except for the new 7).
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4th November 2009, 00:06	#48
somspaple BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 342 Thanked: 915 Times	confused design? i never thought BMWs had confused designs. on the contrary i liked 'bangled' designs. of-course i like the classic e48's the best. now about elegant lines? i hope the BMWs doesn't end up looking like Jaguars(not that Jaguars look bad but that is a Jaguar design). somehow i felt the new 7 series (pics linky on first post) more feline like. Last edited by somspaple : 4th November 2009 at 00:08.
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4th November 2009, 00:18	#49
car-go BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Kolkata Posts: 152 Thanked: 208 Times	whatever be the design, the headlight eyebrows stand apart everytime (specially in the night), with rounded HID lights staring "feline-ly challenging" at you.
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4th November 2009, 00:32	#50
AyAn! Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Durgapur/Calcutta/Pune Posts: 2,169 Thanked: 869 Times	BMW designs are losing their aggression post Bangle IMO.While most designers strive to find originality these days,Bangle went wild with his 'flame surfacing'.Many Bangle design elements were unique and was a shot in the arm for BMW's design philosophy.The current 5(especially at night) still looks the best in the segment.Period.
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4th December 2009, 21:42	#51
maxbhp Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: C C K Posts: 1,382 Thanked: 89 Times View My Garage	BMW is really shaping up its product line up In recent times BMW is getting really back to elegant lines . First it was the 7 series , then it was the Z4 and now with the 2010 BMW 5 Series , things are looking really great for BMW. Considering the engine options starting with 520d which can pull the beast from 0-100 in just 8.1 seconds , all I can say is "Drivers , rejoice . The better part of B M W is back " . Being a BMW fan , am really happy the way things are going . Great job BMW and thank you god ! Attached Thumbnails
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5th December 2009, 19:02	#52
S350L-E240 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: India Posts: 1,416 Thanked: 393 Times	The new 5 is heaven on 4 wheels,
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