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      02-06-2014, 03:29 PM   #1
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Come on BMW show us some LCI M Sport pictures

The pictures I have seen show the new M Sport as a bit of an ugly duckling. Such a disappointment. Come on BMW why aren't you showing any official photos????
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      02-07-2014, 02:25 AM   #2
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      02-07-2014, 02:39 AM   #3
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http://www.bmw.de/de/neufahrzeuge/x/...isualizer.html

New LCI M-Package is viewable.
Personally I prefer the LCI much more than the initial F model.
With 622M wheels in Sapphire Black and Mokka leather interior it looks good.
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      02-07-2014, 03:44 AM   #4
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http://www.bmw.de/de/neufahrzeuge/x/...isualizer.html

New LCI M-Package is viewable.
Personally I prefer the LCI much more than the initial F model.
With 622M wheels in Sapphire Black and Mokka leather interior it looks good.
Thanks I agree with you. Shame BMW UK can't put this info on their site
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      02-08-2014, 02:22 AM   #5
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Hoping they are retreating by ruining it in the LCI
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      02-08-2014, 01:23 PM   #6
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Msport brochure pics

Just had a look at the MSport on the German brochure, looks like someone screwed up on the wallpaper photoshops. Msport does not look that bad imo!
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Just had a look at the MSport on the German brochure, looks like someone screwed up on the wallpaper photoshops. Msport does not look that bad imo!
Minor separation of light and intake makes a big difference. I agree looks pretty cool.
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      02-09-2014, 04:10 PM   #8
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I think the big fake air intakes in the front bumper are the only thing that spoils the look.
It sure does make the choice between sport and x Line more difficult!
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      02-09-2014, 06:23 PM   #9
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Might have to look at the wheels for winter tires next year.
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I think the big fake air intakes in the front bumper are the only thing that spoils the look.
It sure does make the choice between sport and x Line more difficult!
I agree, they tried way too hard on the new Sport front. IMO, the Sport now looks quite vulgar, Korean even (no offense intended). If I was buying one now I would definitely go for the the X Line.
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LCI comparo

Compared to pre LCI, I suspect in person the LCI will be very shouty!
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If the MSport is the only version with Performance Control, chunkly steering wheel and paddles I might be forced down that route but it would mean I'd have to get another black X3 so I could hide the LCI open mouth look. I'd rather not have another black car straight after the current one.
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Here is the real lci msport, not the best shot but it looks very good.
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      02-14-2014, 04:50 PM   #14
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Disappointed with how BMW has launched the LCI. Hardly any MSport pictures. Only limited info on website. Germany has a spec and price list online but nothing in the UK

Another shabby launch by BMW. Drip feed of info.
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If the MSport is the only version with Performance Control, chunkly steering wheel and paddles I might be forced down that route but it would mean I'd have to get another black X3 so I could hide the LCI open mouth look. I'd rather not have another black car straight after the current one.
Apparently all 2015 X3 models will have the sport steering wheel that previously came only on the 35i (it's nearly as beefy as the MSPort wheel), and you can get performance control without MSport if you add DHP. Could you live without paddles?
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Can anyone confirm the wheel on the new LCI MSport? Uk configuration shows the old wheel rather than the new circular central sport wheel?
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I dont like the shape and proportions of both the middle and side intakes =_=,
Id stick with my Pre LCI~
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the LCI looks much more cartoony in the illustration.
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I think the big fake air intakes in the front bumper are the only thing that spoils the look.
It sure does make the choice between sport and x Line more difficult!
Totally agree, those vents are over the top and make it look like a cartoon car.
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