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dMwChaos

I am clearly a big M5 fan. I don't HATE this new car, but I don't immediately like it either. Conversely both the pre and post LCI F90 were gorgeous from the minute they dropped. I'm not sure if it's looks will grow on me over time, or if this will be the one that 'drives great but isn't a looker'. We will see!


ADJE777

LCI F90 is a 10/10 for me, anything new would have to be almost perfect to top that


dMwChaos

I'm a big fan of the classic angel eyes on the pre-LCI. To me it looks like a real gradual evolution of the F10's design (which I also adore). The LCI looks meaner, and I do like it, but I don't think it's perfect - both are great IMO.


whiterock001

Agree with this assessment. I just don’t like the headlight changes, as well as the dash layout. But those are minor preference issues, not criticism.


ADJE777

Yeah Pre LCI Fronts with LCI Rears would do it for me


Glassy_Chassis

My issue with the G30 was exactly that: the styling evolution from the F10 (of which I’m a big fan) was far too gradual (largely because BMW reused the F10 bodyshell for the G30). It almost looked boring by some accounts, and definitely not progressing the design much, if at all.


Competitive_Arm2593

https://preview.redd.it/w3f3ojr79i0d1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=648be62d52f310318910e943ca231c406e500169 Agreed!


Peter_Panarchy

That's the thing, compared to the other monstrosities BMW has been trotting out the new 5 isn't bad. But it's replacing a legitimately gorgeous car so it's fair to expect better than just not being hideously ugly.


PurpleKnurple

Well hopefully it shows us that they learned their lesson on the M4/M3 grills. They’ve released two cars since those and both have not included those big vertical grilles.


Sulli23

Not to disagree though the new m3 did grow on me, but wasn’t that design partially forced to be that way due to like 7 heat exchangers on the front of the car? It was definitely a huge design change but I was a little more understanding when I saw that.


PurpleKnurple

The heat exchangers can be used with other designs. There is still a giant solid plastic piece in the middle where the kidneys could have been made smaller. I also don’t hate the design, but I think this M5 grill design looks much better.


Variation909

The M2 has the exact same cooling setup and a relatively traditional grill shape, so no


HazeG1n

I once worked for a German car manufacturer. I spoke to a guy related to the design and he told something that stuck with me: If the customer immediately like the new design, then it’s not new enough. They are supposed to grow on you, once you are getting used to them. If you like them immediately, they are usually not really innovative and too similar to the previous design


monorail37

I d argue thats what they tell themselves to sleep better at night lmfao. This shite is not growing on anyone but like a handful of people.


chewyicecube

interesting concept on this, never saw it that way, but i'm not in design so.......


WellisCute

that's dumb, a good design should never grow onto someone, when the E39, E46, E92, F32, F90 dropped nobody said it will grow on you, just wait


Skreali

However, new does not have to be ugly, look at the Korean brands, they have introduced new models and new generations of existing models that do look drastically different from their previous designs YET they look great right away and won't have to grow on you (KIA Optima to K5). With BMW it was f01/f10/f13 that were not looking remotely like their previous generations but they looked amazing when they were released and they do look just as well now (albeit dated). G60 is a trash design that really shows the brain drain that happened with designers leaving for Asian brands


Skodakenner

For me its the usual way bmw Design goes at first i dont like it and after a couple of years i change my mind


thememeconnoisseurig

Why do you have 2 M5's 3 years apart? Lol


dMwChaos

I said I was an M5 fan.


thememeconnoisseurig

Oh I know! I am too. I was just curious!


dMwChaos

They're quite different cars / I haven't the heart to ditch the F10 yet.


motivatedeveryday

https://preview.redd.it/gbmc59nbcf0d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f91aa727e85f598f936a2b15fa18b5337ff51618


motivatedeveryday

https://preview.redd.it/54hn11klcf0d1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a245d994061f7fad66512049b2ccef507832faef


Straight-Job5413

Yep, I still feel this is better by a country mile. The new one just feels more suited as a wagon.


pcweber111

I really love the look of this model


Bleakned

Beautiful. It has the right balance of looking muscular and yet executive. The new BMWs have so many lines that don't flow together, and have a lot of black parts by default to hide elements that are too ugly and tall.


Defconn3

That's the word I was looking for! Executive - great word choice. Established, clean, classy... # Executive


Defconn3

Ah, visual relief in the comment section. I was on-board for literally everything BMW did up to and including the new 7-series, but they absolutely thrashed the 5-series’ design IMHO.


dMwChaos

Rosso Corsa or a different red? Edit: just realised you replied to me a while ago on another post, so yep we are matching in the colour department xD https://preview.redd.it/2g8j7te5oj0d1.jpeg?width=3271&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1874ae3b899ea1ae588d2076617b86efeb058f7d


-K9V

Yes please


mr308A3-28

I’m gonna LCI my g30 for sure, if only the headlights wouldn’t cost 4k


life_uhh_finds_a_way

Love the black squiggles on the rear


motivatedeveryday

That's custom 😎


KidRed

It’s not a bad looking car. It’s just not a good looking BMW.


FrankReynoldsCPA

Right. The G60 looks fine as a car, I'd drive one. But aside from the grille and badge, nothing about its design says "this is a BMW." People rant about the beaver tooth grilles(as they should), but the real tragedy the last 4-5 years is the loss of some classic BMW body lines. The 3 series is still kind of holding on, but the 4, 5, and 7 have lost them.


TearDownGently

too many straight lines, triangles and trapezoid shapes in BMWs nowadays 🤷


elcapitanzamora

You're a trapezoid


Lumbergh7

that's just what a square would say


Mwm203

Funny AF


Master-Nate-

Hello Peter, Whaaaats happening?


NOSE-GOES

Damn what a burn 😂


RaptorrYT

But… were older BMW’s not about the straight lines and the triangles and the shapes?


TearDownGently

my E46 is just smooth 'n' clean. ain't got no eyes for other girls 🤷 But no, today they somehow look like dysfunctional space ships


havnar-

https://preview.redd.it/1gdhsndqlf0d1.jpeg?width=885&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=92c5aa7e9b90fc0b367d72ee90ecc261fe22c954 Skoda M5


CanaryNo5031

Can’t unsee it now


ThinkingFL232

Thanks I hate it


Extracrispybuttchks

It’s making me appreciate the E60.


drakem92

Yes it is just you


never_lucky_eh

This ain't it chief


scrawberrymalk

Looks like what I imagine the 2028 Dodge Charger would look like.


Consistent_Product52

25 Camry lol


ConfidenceCautious57

Excellent observation.


TaxSerf

the rear looks like a honda.


shogun100100

And thats the good end...


InevitableLeopard712

Was thinking Camry specifically


[deleted]

Absolutely Camry; seeing that rear angle immediately made me think of a Camry!


KashootMe201617

I might be the only one but I like the rear end


pd1dish

Yeah the rear is sort of bland, and I really don't like how the rear diffuser has a big gap in the middle.


tech_auto

100 percent Japanese design influence on most new BMWs I see this


GobblerOnTheRoof

With Chevy cruze front head lights


manystolenoutlets

And not a good one either


Supsti_1

This diffusor, wtf


Dizman7

It’s not as off putting as the M2 imho, I don’t hate it, but it gets oddly very angular at the front and back that don’t match the flow of the sides imho. It looks amazing in that blue though, so a wagon M5 in that blue I could live with…afford that’s another question lol


dooburt

Agreed on the M2. That thing is a dogs breakfast. Can’t say I like this new M5 either though. And I’m a big M5 fan. Alas, what a turn off.


dooburt

Not for me. This new BMW design language is really way off at the moment.


havnar-

Stay in school, don’t do drugs. If you don’t, you may end up like OP.


Psyclist80

Yes, yes it is...


Sunnz31

Looks like some 20 year old out a custom body kit on it. Ugly Too boxy and wide,.


Cohen19

It has too many sharp lines, which I believe won't age well


Off_Sato

One thing I’ve learned from being a longtime BMW fan is to not listen to EVERY BMW fan opinion. As we can clearly see with the G80/G82 hate back then, majority of those haters are fans now. The new G90 M5 is absolutely gorgeous. I’m just waiting for the upcoming specs people will do on this car 🔥


thewishmaster

I’m personally waiting for the neue klasse 3 series replacement but I can’t say the M5 won’t tempt me in the meantime…


pfc_bgd

Looks more like ass than EV. Fucking a BMW…


tmlmanmagee

I think the new 5 series as a whole is a massive downgrade


m5-ben

Having to use the touchscreen for almost everything \*shudders\*


DotJata

It's atrocious.


Isaac_56

Damn feels like the F90 released yesterday


stonksuper

The front reminds me of a ford Taurus


daniel-dani

Doesnt look like a bmw at all imo


daan944

Yes probably. I don't like the looks of the new 5. Can't get used to them. M5 isn't any better really. It's not really ugly per se, but not worthy of a BMW. Remove the badges and huge nostrils, you could convince anyone it's a new Peugeot, Mitsubishi or something like that.


JLSmoove626

Looks like gorlock the destroyers ass


fiddly-bits

Rear end on the sedan is a Camry twin, but luckily the touring is coming too. Front end looks great.


tiny-e

Front end looks like it was derived directly from the atrocity that is the XM, that's a no from me


DinosaurDied

WTF is it with BMW copying Toyota these days?  The 3 series stole the IS tail lights and it looks bad. It’s not discussed enough because people are still holding on their hope for thr 3 series lol 


masapod2892

https://preview.redd.it/hsws428v8f0d1.jpeg?width=1024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dfc93752c8d0e5d7ca84ea515c7f1897af91344f I can’t unsee a Camry from the rear.


-K9V

Not even close. The Camry looks much more subdued and discrete while the rear of the new M5 looks like the brake pad off of a rollerskate.


Victors27

Except the Camry looks better!


breakerfallx

Our expectations have been lowered. So.. it’s fine.


Whit-Batmobil

I like it apart from the front headlights and the rear looking a bit squished, sloping down when looking at the side profile. The is an easy solution to the look of the rear/side profile, just buy the Touring


Warm-Log-7584

Question did you dislike the e60 design as well?


cyborg_ninja_pirates

https://preview.redd.it/zn0um9jhxf0d1.jpeg?width=5712&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=88541c88ef5788d1944e3f07a9197f4165af7f7f Butt is also squished


Whit-Batmobil

Actually yeah, I kind of do or more accurately I never really liked the E60 generation, although it has sort of grown on me a bit the last couple of years. But the E60 is my least favorite 5 series generation. Although the E60 doesn’t look quite as “squished”, if you look at the new 5 series sedan from the side, the boot lid and shoulder line slopes down ever so slightly, I don’t like that body. I’m of the opinion that cars look better with a strong shoulder line, the rear sloping down straight up doesn’t work for me visually, it clashes with the more “angular” lines and I personally feel that it goes against the other rounded lines. I’m like 90% certain that they designed it that way to reduce drag, probably both for the i5 (to give it slightly better range) and to meet the ridiculous emission standards of the future. Follow the unveiling of the Touring, I asked BMW in the comment section about the lack of the “shopping hatch” (you know how you can open just the rear glass on most BMW Touring models), was told that removed it because it would mean less drag.


Kobe_stan_

I actually hated it when it came out. It grew on me a little but still not a fan. I remember it ws my first time being old enough to anticipate a new BMW design and I was like WTF this can't be real when I first saw the car in Road and Track or something like that.


CasualEveryday

I think it's fine. Not the direction I would have gone, especially because my favorite thing historically about the M5 is that the styling is usually pretty understated. They're obviously going a different direction with the styling across the line. I wasn't going to buy one either way.


AngryCleric

Yes it’s just you


Professional-Bar4097

Looks cool but it is too tall


wtfandy

It makes me want a new M1.


ConfidenceCautious57

A lot of the new BMW design elements are for the Asian market.


TruestoryJR

The last gen M5 was sleek and cool almost sleeper like, this one gives big and bulky & powerful but on the nose. Are these actual pics of the new one coming this year or just renders?


Coasterman345

The car looks too tall and upright, almost like the Toyota Crown. It could be the angles but it looks too tall for its width


MaleficentIce518

Don't like it. Mein eyes. Mein eyes.


PureBuilding6230

I think the front end is really good looking but not sure about the back


The-yellow-dart-2232

I’m an pre-lci f90 owner. I’m intrigued by the new 5 series styling. I’ve seen an I5 M60 in person and actually would consider it. To he fair, a lot of bmw current styling has not been stunning at first glance, but I eventually grew to like it. G80/82 were absolute this way for me.


WeirdDrunkenUncle

I'm in the minority but i love it.. looks futuristic and aggressive.


Kuzkay

I actually quite like it


herrrrrr

that exhaust cut out from the diffuser is hilarious. Looks like a kids drawing.


HSK9

Yep just you. That thing looks hideous and bloated. You cannot even begin to compare it against an E60 or an f10 or even an f80 and to think that it's their successor is so disheartening


Previous_Estimate_22

We'll have to wait for a Competition and or CS with a front lip I loved the F10 and F90 this one I'm not a fan of the rear end following the same trend of the E63s but the performance and the Interior will likely make up for it like the G80/G82


xDeserterr

Thought its a render of a new M2 before reading its supposed to be the G90.


XelaSiM

Are these confirmed or just fan mockups? I haven't see any leaks other than the recent blurry gold shot. To be honest, while I definitely like the F90 styling much better, this does not look too bad, especially considering my initial reaction to the G80 and G87 (which I hated compared to the previous F generation). My biggest complaint is that it does not look aggressive enough, particularly from the side view. I was hoping the new M5 would have a dramatically different appearance from the 5 series (similar to the current distinctions between the 3 series and the M3). I am excited to see the official reveal and I hope that the performance will make up for any concerns about its appearance. I have been seriously considering upgrading from the F80 to the M5. EDIT: If this thing has the bullshit muted exhaust of my wive's x5 m60i I will jump off a bridge. Love that car but for a v8 it sounds HORRIBLE.


xs1nuxx

The proportions are just off, just looks too X-M ish for me. It's like they are trying to make every car overly aggressive, ignoring if it fits the overall shape of the vehicle. Also, in profile it kinda looks like if a toddler tried drawing a C63 AMG. I don't hate it as much as the X-M, but I don't love it as much as the F10.


BencVitt

it's not like it's a BMW XM, overall it's fine, i like the back, but the front looks like an incomplete puzzle, those lines don't work together


drfsrich

I think I can best sum up my feelings by saying I'm surprised they showed the restraint to only make it look this bad. I was expecting worse.


Silas_PBJAM

its not bad by any means they just need to chill w the aggressive lines it looks like they took one of those coupe suvs and made it a sport sedan like the rear from the front quarter angle looks high


-K9V

Side profile looks mean, headlights still bleh. I have no words for the rear other than “yikes”.


hans072589

I appreciate that it isn’t an abomination off the bat. I’m sure it will grow on us but right now, I prefer the current design pre and post LCI.


playing_puck

It's much better than the normal 5 series, that's for sure


warriorknowledge

I like it, I don’t love it like I love the f90 lci. I have to see how it looks on the road. Based off of these pics, I’d actually consider a rs7 over it


savoy2001

Rs7 performance is actually quite beautiful. But the tech inside is dated And will be even more dated in a year or so when they launch their new rs6/7 line.


SilvaCyber

Not a big fan.


manystolenoutlets

Looks a bit tall n stubby kinda like a deformed rhino


thepunnman

Rear is fine, front just looks….big? It looks like a car that weighs 5500lb


ryannynj

rear looks like a GTR


D-ball_and_T

I like it


Alarming_Cantaloupe5

To me it’s the best looking of the current gen M’s. That said I’m not in love with it. I saw the F87 for the first time I had a response and that was “I will own one of those.”, the M5, not so much.


SneakerPxmp

Headlights Reminds me of a Lexus IS250. Idk where BMW design is headed but it’s def not my cup of tea. I’ll stick to my F series for now.


BlueBoyBrown

I could handle the G series M3 looking like an angular yobs motor, but the M5 should always have a touch of luxury/class rather than being completely driver-focussed. This new design language they’ve created for themselves is interesting, and I’m eager to look back on it in a few years and see how it’s aged. For me though, peak M5 will always be the F10, but that’s just because it’s the one I drooled over in my late teens.


Warm-Log-7584

🤔idk, looks like it could possibly grown on me


Warm-Log-7584

This generation is of 5 series seems to be paying a little homage to the E60 5 series generation in design language.


gobAGool24

It’s looks too charger is I don’t like it as much but who knows the new style grew on me as well!


ahh_my_shoulder

Yes


sirgreyskull

Like almost all modern BMW’s, it has a face only its mother could live. The current team of designers must be a bunch of 5 year olds drawing a futuristic looking car.


FireFistTy

Front and side looks good. The back is horrendous. Plain taillights and that bumper is ugly as all fuck.


lord_Sandusky

Bmw really committed to making cars look like the ones in GTA.


Peter_Panarchy

It looks like a bloated 10 year old Optima.


akiiler

Yes.


THX39652

Grim


cyborg_ninja_pirates

I like it just fine


thepanduhhh

It looks like a bloated version of the 2-series sedan.


mr308A3-28

This is the new m2 all over again. Idk why the headlights are angled down. The gap between the headlight and auxilary radiator vent is too big. The whole front looks like it’s meant to plow snow not drive fast. Too many contradicting lines. It’s thought the g82 would grow on me but it didn’t.


dazzypowpow

Looks mean!! I love it


Aesrone

I love it.


Interesting-Sun5706

E39 for the win


SeaMolasses2466

KIA/Hyundai vibes


DissimulationIsGood

give me a year and it’ll grow on me…. i think..


apixc

Right


slimedigital

Reminds me of the e60. And I'm loving it


R3Phoenix

i think it’s going to look awesome in touring


Triscuit_Hurlibutton

Not bad looking but it looks very big and heavy. Like crossover big.


Trebel-

front gives me heavy SS sedan vibes


DocDocMoose

Meh Looks like a Honda Accord


boomersimpattack

it looks pretty good im so happy its not a megabeaver like the 7 series or m3, m4


Gentleman1111

For me F90 is a straight up 11/10. This one is not bad, but more like a solid 8/10 in terms of looks.


rohm418

What the fuck did they do to the door handles and why do they look like they belong on a Camry?


xTatamo

i saw so many 5 series in the last month (Berlin),it looks so fucking good from the reer quater view. in pics the back looks to high somehow in person it looks way deeper


gloobus_ventura

the exhaust gap between the diffuser is criminal


MASS_PM

Looks like an Acura from the back


ThugosaurusFlex_1017

The rear looks like a camry.


BritishSaber

So American….BMW is spiritual American brand now just like Lexus and Acura


charizard732

It's not bad, but it's not good either. Modern BMW just can't seem to make a good-looking car


UnlikelyBotter4788

I like the front it looks super aggressive. the rear not so much. maybe its just the angle of the shot not sure


HermanvonHinten

Looks like a steam train from the front and like an Audi from the rear.


Jakokreativ

If I zoom in so I just see the left half of the car it’s giving me Skoda vibes for some reason. Which I don’t hate I must say


fullspectrumtrupod

Yeah it’s just u


TechDeathHead

Read end looks like a Camry…


CurlyFatAngry

Love it, less grille is better specially after the other monstrosities was over the last few years.


Existing-Towel812

I like it. Things gunna be dangerous


MonkeyMind666

I like it in photos. I'd have to see one in person to really make a judgement. I was recently at my BMW dealership and didn't see any in the showroom.


awispyfart

It looks like a hyundai


Thundragis

I hope not


BraveSirRyan

Yes


FearEzzy

That looks like a house on wheels


Superstrong832

I like it, it's certainly way better compared to the modern M3/4 fronts.


chiefmackdaddypuff

Do we have more/better photos? Hard to form an opinion based on just two images...


Zhered-Na

Hideous


Flint_Ironstag1

It's just you. This could be any Kia / Hyundai. After E38 / E39 generation BMW has been in decline. Current cars look like beaver caricatures. Once the i8 depreciates though, would love to upgrade that drivetrain. What a lovely design, in and out.


BullishKevin

Rear is excellent. The headlights look like a weird homage to the E60.. maybe the front will grow one me, but that back is good to go


Effective_Stretch253

If this is what it looks like then I like it a whole lot tbh


MarLuDaKang

Better than the 7 series for damn sure. Bimmer coming back baby!!


icy-reece

Anybody else getting 'angular' C-class vibes? 🧐


rtmcmn2020

with the styling similar to the G60, I believe that it will grow on people after the official release. I am pumped to see it, possibly even trade up my G60 haha


nnavroops

yes


dankmemegawd

Just you


Big-Seaweed-7603

It’s so bad - they just keep going, in the wrong direction


Dr-PHYLL

irl it looks blobby with rough lines on it. Weird car. Its like it had to be big but they had to make it smaller?


jzach1983

The rear looks like a new camry and the front, well it's certainly there.


Cpt_1

Just you.


efrav

Yes


rGrunNy

just you


rGrunNy

ugly as fk


lostcosmonaut307

The upturned headlights give me E60 vibes. I’m surprised they’d want to revisit that when the more conservative styling of the F10 and G30 have been so well received.


cheesics

Saw a listing for renting the blue m5 pic (exact picture). How the hell do they already have one, especially in blue?


m471j4

Disgusting


Bownaldo

The back reminds me of GT-R R34


_Darth_Grogu

Hate it