Did I spot a prototype BMW?

[michaelluscher]

Commuting through the Holland Tunnel today, it was on Vehicle MFR plates, not dealer plates

It's labeled BMW EX, with an xDrive logo on the right

I couldn't quite ascertain if it was electric or not, but at times it seemed suspiciously quiet

Discuss.

 

[drtyler]

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Commuting through the Holland Tunnel today, it was on Vehicle MFR plates, not dealer plates

It's labeled BMW EX, with an xDrive logo on the right

I couldn't quite ascertain if it was electric or not, but at times it seemed suspiciously quiet

Discuss.

iX

 

[michaelluscher]

iX

My eyes be failing me
Also that badge design is stupid
And the grill was UGLY

 

[KCJeep]

Grills that make you want to hurl are the current Bimmer requirement.

The back looks decent.

 

[Pew]

I just saw one last night for the first time. I never knew this even existed until then.

 

[dishdude]

I think the iX is sharp. Great looking ride.

 

[MCompact]

My wife first saw an iX from the rear; she told me she was all set to consider buying one until she say the front fascia. The only two late model Bimmers I'm considering are the previous generation M4 Comp and the soon to be replaced M2 Comp.

 

[dishdude]

Are we talking about the same car? I think this looks amazing.

 

[OVERKILL]

Are we talking about the same car? I think this look amazing.


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Yeah, I can't handle the front end either, the i4 is much less gaudy, it's just a bit "too much".

It's a beautiful vehicle inside however.

 

[Andrew1972]

A non hideous EV that does not look as dorky. Sorry Tesla owners. I have never understood why car makers went out of their way to make efficient cars like Prius and even Bolt hideous except maybe owner bragging rights I don’t drive a cool looking car? There is nothing cool about a Tesla except tech and driveline.

 

[jeepman3071]

A non hideous EV that does not look as dorky. Sorry Tesla owners. I have never understood why car makers went out of their way to make efficient cars like Prius and even Bolt hideous except maybe owner bragging rights I don’t drive a cool looking car? There is nothing cool about a Tesla except tech and driveline.

I don't get it either. Why not make it look like a normal car instead of an ugly space ship?

 

[2EHA]

Are we talking about the same car? I think this looks amazing.


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best bmw styling in ages

this and the new m3/4 are winners

 

[MacManus99]

To me, that is a face not even a mother could love. Absolutely repulsive.

That said, I like hearing from people who love it. I don't see it same as you do, and that's what makes this world go round.

 

[BMWTurboDzl]

best bmw styling in ages

this and the new m3/4 are winners

Blasphemy! Lol

 

[LDB]

View from the rear in the tunnel is ok, the black fingers dividing the rear bumper not helping at all. The front view is hideous, way too large grille and too angular. Not at all a BMW front end. YMMV

 

[paulo57509]

BMW grilles are as iconic as Pontiac grilles. But that BMW grill reminds me of an old Play-Doh Fun Factory - something is going to squirt out at any minute.

 

[eljefino]

The kidney grills are bad (although it has to have them to look like a BMW) but the pentagonal brake cooling ducts/ fog light accents are full on barfy.

Rear isn't bad aside from the lack of glass endemic to most new cars.

Mercedes would have a dinner-plate sized emblem in the middle of their grill, so there's no accounting for taste on the other side either.

 

[SatinSilver]

The front reminds me of the new 7 series although looks better in darker colors imo.

 

[LDB]

I think it looks better in black because the ugliness blends in and can't be as easily seen as in full contrast with the white. The 7 isn't as awful as that SUV at least.

 

[Owen Lucas]

If it were a prototype it would have vinyl wrap all over it and cladding to conceal body lines. I see prototypes / test beds around Detroit all the time whenever I travel there. Sometimes they'll be driving in teams and I've even seen them with lidar and exterior measuring equipment attached.

With manufacturer plates it could also be an auto reviewer.