Leaked First Look at 2022 BMW X3 LCI Facelift

pookiemalibu · 05-13-2021, 10:50 PM

That shit ugly cuz. Not sure what Markus & Co. are smoking but wow. The lines aren't fluid. The intakes seem oddly placed. Just no. Do not pass GO. Do not collect $200. Go straight back to the drawing board.

leon360x · 05-13-2021, 11:18 PM

I like the front end, more sharper than current design, perhaps just compare to non Msport model. But that rear design can be improved, those fake vents on both sides are extra, looks like BMW started favor this kind of design, I think current X3M is cool enough.

Transfer · 05-13-2021, 11:39 PM

Lol cool shades bruh.

lemetier · 05-13-2021, 11:47 PM

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Need to see M Sport version

Ummm…

First post?

Been a member, and owned longer than you. Step back.

Wow, great comprehension fucknut. That dickhead response comes with consequences. No more insider info from me.

The first post…

M Sport

FC05 · 05-14-2021, 12:09 AM

IMHO this is one of the worst LCI from BMW.

methodtim · 05-14-2021, 12:31 AM

FOMO cured. Phew.

Kevin_The_Clean1 · 05-14-2021, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by methodtim

FOMO cured. Phew.

Same here. I'm glad I didn't wait & ordered a 2021 X3 M instead. FOMO has been fully cured indeed.

xlover · 05-14-2021, 12:40 AM

Looks fine... which is exactly where it needs to be, rattle no cages, stand out just enough, and will continue as bmws best selling vehicle in the US

X3m should add just enough flavor for those interested in more spice

DCG · 05-14-2021, 01:28 AM

Can we start a protest to get these unqualified BMW Bean Counters 🧮 and Designers fired whoever is designing and ok'ing these hideous front ends of all these new BMW vehicles? 😤

mbanck · 05-14-2021, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by lemetier

Wow, great comprehension fucknut. That dickhead response comes with consequences. No more insider info from me.

That was some unfortunate misunderstanding I think - it took me a while to realize he took your "first post?" line as something of an accusation that this was the first time he posted on this forum...

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M Sport

To be more constructive, I guess that confirms that the iX3 will get an M-Sport trim for LCI.

DZ F30 · 05-14-2021, 01:32 AM

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Leaked First Look at 2022 BMW X3 LCI Facelift.

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Idk about the front, but I'm liking the back. The tail lights look great!!

TEGRITY · 05-14-2021, 01:34 AM

I am not sure, there is something that's off and that wow factor is missing these days with the new BMWs (visually speaking)

Grand Moff Alpina · 05-14-2021, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TEGRITY

I am not sure, there is something that's off and that wow factor is missing these days with the new BMWs (visually speaking)

Kinda same feeling here. My first reaction wasn't 'omg it's horrendous', but it also wasn't 'oh wow I love it' either. Very much a 'unsure' mood right now here.

titomi · 05-14-2021, 01:51 AM

It would be enough to have the current taillights smoked. The shape somewhat reminds me of a Jeep Renegade (or Dacia Duster for less fortunate). Like the front lights on the new 3er reminds me of a Peugeot (previous generation). I thought BMW was the one, from who others are stealing the design - looks like not anymore.

As for the front - too much shapes and angles. I guess, like already said - Asian (Chinese) market influence. That is a huge market, so no wonder they are trying hard to get better sales there. Weird shapes for EU/US but quite normal for Asians. Don't get me wrong - I've got nothing against them. We just like different shapes

Need to see other versions, maybe the xLine/Luxury (if it still exists) and SE will be different - aka better.

BTW - anyone noticed the panoramic roof being smaller?

Not impressed, and if the tech is not going to be updated, I'm not worried about the residual value of current model.

Mani59 · 05-14-2021, 01:56 AM

In white, it still reminds me of the drone from Oblivion.

///M TOWN · 05-14-2021, 02:09 AM

Better get it in Black ‼️

Beefcake · 05-14-2021, 02:11 AM

No ID8

advantage20 · 05-14-2021, 02:24 AM

Astute carry-over of the same tailgate and taillight housings

mgamer · 05-14-2021, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Beefcake

No ID8

What is your source?

NoMoreVauxhalls · 05-14-2021, 02:30 AM

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What's the chances that the rear lights will work as a plug and play retrofit?

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Astute carry-over of the same tailgate and taillight housings

I'm wondering this, too! I think they'd look great on my Sophisto Grey X3

methodtim · 05-14-2021, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by titomi

As for the front - too much shapes and angles. I guess, like already said - Asian (Chinese) market influence. That is a huge market, so no wonder they are trying hard to get better sales there. Weird shapes for EU/US but quite normal for Asians. Don't get me wrong - I've got nothing against them. We just like different shapes

As an Asian, I want to thank you for teaching me about my taste.

wannabeX3owner · 05-14-2021, 02:35 AM

I was really fearing the LCI would make me regret my purchase, but thank you BMW for putting out the meh-est update I’ve seen. 🙏

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pookiemalibu Second Lieutenant 312 Rep 275 Posts Drives: '21 X5MC Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: The Panhandle iTrader: (0)	That shit ugly cuz. Not sure what Markus & Co. are smoking but wow. The lines aren't fluid. The intakes seem oddly placed. Just no. Do not pass GO. Do not collect $200. Go straight back to the drawing board. __________________ _____________ PookieMalibu Res Ipsa Loquitur
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xlover Colonel 2191 Rep 2,557 Posts Drives: 2023 X7 40i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	Looks fine... which is exactly where it needs to be, rattle no cages, stand out just enough, and will continue as bmws best selling vehicle in the US X3m should add just enough flavor for those interested in more spice
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titomi Colonel 926 Rep 2,046 Posts Drives: X3 G01 30i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: EU iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 X3 G01 [0.00]	It would be enough to have the current taillights smoked. The shape somewhat reminds me of a Jeep Renegade (or Dacia Duster for less fortunate). Like the front lights on the new 3er reminds me of a Peugeot (previous generation). I thought BMW was the one, from who others are stealing the design - looks like not anymore. As for the front - too much shapes and angles. I guess, like already said - Asian (Chinese) market influence. That is a huge market, so no wonder they are trying hard to get better sales there. Weird shapes for EU/US but quite normal for Asians. Don't get me wrong - I've got nothing against them. We just like different shapes Need to see other versions, maybe the xLine/Luxury (if it still exists) and SE will be different - aka better. BTW - anyone noticed the panoramic roof being smaller? Not impressed, and if the tech is not going to be updated, I'm not worried about the residual value of current model. __________________ '18 G01 X3 xDrive 30i xLine, Sophisto grey, Vernasca Mocha, Adaptive
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