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      12-27-2017, 04:57 PM   #21
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Originally Posted by Opplock1 View Post
Funny thing I noticed about the grill when I went to test drive one. As gigantic as they are, they're "closed off". Maybe for better aero dynamics? :

Regardless, its probably the best interior BMW has designed. As much as I'm not crazy about the front end, its an SUV(SAV). Not like I'd drive one to turn heads.
Correct, per the video above.., the grill slats in the Gen 3 model are opened and closed depending on vehicle speed and they assist with keeping the Coefficient of drag to a very low 0.29.. . something that most M cars cannot even dream of...

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