Loadmaster 942 Report post Posted April 27, 2019 I was in my local friendly Vines this morning and parked outside was this brand spanking new 7. Is it just me or are those kidneys bordering on outrageously oversized??!! Bear in mind that the standard size number plate is 520mm wide and you can see how much width and height that they have. I reckon their total area would accommodate three to four sets of E39 kidneys! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_a_n1979 2,786 Report post Posted April 27, 2019 looks photoshopped Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cableguy 1,259 Report post Posted April 27, 2019 WOW...! For me BMW have lost their way over the last few years. Too many variations of far too many models and after driving a good few, boring. That grille is just hideous and clearly shows the way forward for BMW. Long live the classic BMW. C. 4 Mr_530i, Ordnator, Loadmaster and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pidgeonpost 785 Report post Posted April 27, 2019 I thought that the F-series had a bit of a double-glazing-salesman smile but this is plain 'orrible IMO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duncan-uk 2,899 Report post Posted April 27, 2019 Like ester bloody rantzen! Remenber looking at an f11 when mine was in for an airbag recall and thinking how big the grille was. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWJW 478 Report post Posted April 27, 2019 That looks f'kin horrendous! And they're not even proper grills! Long live the older, 'proper' BMW's I say! 1 Loadmaster reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loadmaster 942 Report post Posted April 28, 2019 Apparently they are 'active' grilles... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pidgeonpost 785 Report post Posted April 28, 2019 Perhaps this styling is intended to appeal to the U.S. market where a bit of of bling seems popular. It certainly isn't the 'quietly understated' look we've seen on many previous models. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_a_n1979 2,786 Report post Posted April 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Loadmaster said: Apparently they are 'active' gills... Fixed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paddy O'Furniture 757 Report post Posted April 28, 2019 Pure comedy. They would stop me buying. It will be interesting to see if they affect the sales figures. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keliuss 365 Report post Posted April 28, 2019 Seems at least one motoring journalist likes them: "At last, BMW are starting to do proper grilles" https://www.independent.ie/life/motoring/car-news/new-bmw-7series-still-making-a-case-for-a-car-to-drive-and-be-driven-in-37975442.html Lol Keliuss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loadmaster 942 Report post Posted April 28, 2019 3 hours ago, d_a_n1979 said: Fixed No, seriously! So I read... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calypso-E34 1,288 Report post Posted April 29, 2019 On 28/04/2019 at 07:16, pidgeonpost said: Perhaps this styling is intended to appeal to the U.S. market where a bit of of bling seems popular. It certainly isn't the 'quietly understated' look we've seen on many previous models. Chinese market more like. They love their big ass grilles. Looks horrible IMO. 1 pidgeonpost reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
535i Andrew 3,333 Report post Posted April 29, 2019 Remember when Ford made the wide mouth frog Scorpio, to replace the Granada? They didn't make it for long....... But you don't look at the mantle piece when you are poking the fire! 2 Loadmaster and pidgeonpost reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pidgeonpost 785 Report post Posted April 29, 2019 Ooooh Matron! Yes, I remember the frog mouth Granny. Certainly was ugly! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmwtransit 23 Report post Posted April 29, 2019 The cabin on the new 7 however, is a thing of pure beauty IMO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DerekJr. 267 Report post Posted April 29, 2019 I kind of like them. It's a grower. I was unsure when I first saw it but I don't mind looking at one now. BMW gave the 7er more road presence with this facelift which is what it lacked compared to the S Class. The 7ers between the E38 and the latest model have either been ugly (E65) or bland (F01), and never really showed their technology on the exterior design. The facelift of the current 7er looks futuristic and aggressive, just like it's technology. However, I think the pre-facelift looked better, especially with the grille size. Saying that though, the Merc S class, Audi A8, and Lexus LS all have large grilles and in some cases, larger than the BMW ones (see pics below). Merc S-Class: Looks outdated now. Is it a C, E, or S class? Also, kind of looks like a Ford Scorpio Audi A8: Humongous grille, but compliments the front of the car Lexus LS - Art style grille, not bad looking. However, doesn't look as sleek as it's European rivals Comparing the above images, I can see where BMW went "wrong". The top of the grille does not line up with the headlamps unlike the pre-facelift. The headlamps of the facelift start nearly halfway down the grille. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pidgeonpost 785 Report post Posted April 30, 2019 I know what you mean about some designs growing on you. I thought the F-series grill a bit 'in yer face' initially but am used to them now. Perhaps it's the style rather than the size of this grill that makes it seem OTT to me. The Merc and Audi grills look OK to me, the Lexus less so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Syemondo 51 Report post Posted May 2, 2019 The kidneys have been upgraded to lungs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amauvis 69 Report post Posted May 2, 2019 Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk 2 1 pidgeonpost, Keliuss and Loadmaster reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Loadmaster 942 Report post Posted May 3, 2019 13 hours ago, amauvis said: Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk Superb, it's not just me then! 1 pidgeonpost reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
535i Andrew 3,333 Report post Posted May 3, 2019 Unfortunately its just the family genetics, a bit like the Royal Family. I spotted a F45 today with the same sorts of grills that kick backwards at the top almost on to the bonnet lines. I first remember noticing it years ago on the first F07 I saw, it has a similar sort of large grill/nostrils. But we will all be driving them in years to come...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_530i 141 Report post Posted May 3, 2019 On 27/04/2019 at 20:15, cableguy said: WOW...! For me BMW have lost their way over the last few years. Too many variations of far too many models and after driving a good few, boring. That grille is just hideous and clearly shows the way forward for BMW. Long live the classic BMW. C. Yeah its the go big or go home mentality. No substance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
535i Andrew 3,333 Report post Posted May 3, 2019 46 minutes ago, Mr_530i said: Yeah its the go big or go home mentality. No substance. Lol, that will be to hide the fact that you now get a teeny weeny 4 pot 2.0d under the bonnet of a 7 Series now when what you really want is a twin turbo, all snorting, all bellowing 6.6 litre V12 under there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandomName 72 Report post Posted May 4, 2019 Saw one of these the other day when in the dealership. Thought it was nice of bmw to provide a place to park a bike 2 Loadmaster and Paddy O'Furniture reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
