2023 3 Series LCI

IndyMike · 05-17-2022, 07:10 PM

Looky here for a slue of pics, but don't ask what changed because I couldn't tell you if my life depended upon it (other than id8 of course).

Nick M3 · 05-17-2022, 07:12 PM

Wow, yeah... I mean, at least they didn't make it obviously worse.

SARAFIL · 05-17-2022, 07:22 PM

Sometimes the LCI is a big change and other times it’s minor. This one is pretty small, mostly about the interior tech updates. Exterior - front & rear bumpers, headlights, grill and maybe a little change on the hood.

wdc330i · 05-17-2022, 07:43 PM

Yes, relatively unscathed, depending on how you feel about ID8.

IndyMike · 05-17-2022, 08:44 PM

I did something that I haven't done in ages and actually went to the Build Your Own site for the 3 series and agree the LCI changes are truly subtle and nominal.

One thing surprised me is that the available color choices for '22 are pretty pathetic. You can get the ubiquitous AW as well as Sapphire black, then there is Mineral white, Mineral gray, Sunset orange and Portimao Blue. Looks like for '23 they get a silver variant judging by these new pictures.

Theo · 05-17-2022, 08:50 PM

The interior is looking so idk stark and FLAT. No manual E-brake, no physical shifter, no switches and a huge iPad dash. No design elements at all.

I suppose it’s kind of a push to get ready for that interior electric design philosophy.

Alan · 05-17-2022, 08:52 PM

I pretty much look at this car everyday being we have a M340 and I really don't see much difference in the exterior, the idrive 8 will be interesting, I look forward to trying it out.

Also I like that BMW is keeping the idrive knob which is better then what Audi has done by removing their MMI knob and making it touch screen only.

Theo · 05-17-2022, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Alan

Also I like that BMW is keeping the idrive knob which is better then what Audi has done by removing their MMI knob and making it touch screen only.

FOR NOW. I bet that is next to go in the cost cutting dept.

IndyMike · 05-17-2022, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alan

Also I like that BMW is keeping the idrive knob which is better then what Audi has done by removing their MMI knob and making it touch screen only.

I am with you on that. I vastly prefer to at least have a minimum number of knobs or buttons for just the basic HVAC nuance changes that id7 allows, but at least for now as Theo stated you can still drill down using MMI with id8.

SCA · 05-18-2022, 05:25 AM

This proves a point that I have repeatedly been making…. A LCI does not always dictate a taillight update. In the event an LCI actually happens for the G42/G87 does not necessarily mean that the current taillights will receive an update.

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SARAFIL I like BMWs Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: X5 M50 / M550 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 5,795	Sometimes the LCI is a big change and other times it’s minor. This one is pretty small, mostly about the interior tech updates. Exterior - front & rear bumpers, headlights, grill and maybe a little change on the hood. __________________ 2020 X5 M50i -- Alpine White / Coffee Leather 2020 M550i -- Carbon Black / Beige Leather

05-17-2022, 08:44 PM	#5
IndyMike Elected by grace Join Date: Feb 2006 Carmudgeonly Ride: 11 1 M; 11 328iT; 22 M240ix Location: Brickyard Posts: 1,962	I did something that I haven't done in ages and actually went to the Build Your Own site for the 3 series and agree the LCI changes are truly subtle and nominal. One thing surprised me is that the available color choices for '22 are pretty pathetic. You can get the ubiquitous AW as well as Sapphire black, then there is Mineral white, Mineral gray, Sunset orange and Portimao Blue. Looks like for '23 they get a silver variant judging by these new pictures. __________________ The path to God is clear.......and it takes us to the cross.

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Theo Crazy Old Man Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: M2C Stick Posts: 6,021	The interior is looking so idk stark and FLAT. No manual E-brake, no physical shifter, no switches and a huge iPad dash. No design elements at all. I suppose it’s kind of a push to get ready for that interior electric design philosophy. __________________ Searching

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wdc330i dogged Join Date: Dec 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: '22 M440 xDrive GC Posts: 13,325	Yes, relatively unscathed, depending on how you feel about ID8.

05-17-2022, 08:52 PM	#7
Alan Carmudgeon Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 4,673	I pretty much look at this car everyday being we have a M340 and I really don't see much difference in the exterior, the idrive 8 will be interesting, I look forward to trying it out. Also I like that BMW is keeping the idrive knob which is better then what Audi has done by removing their MMI knob and making it touch screen only.

05-18-2022, 05:25 AM	#10
SCA Jaded Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,080	This proves a point that I have repeatedly been making…. A LCI does not always dictate a taillight update. In the event an LCI actually happens for the G42/G87 does not necessarily mean that the current taillights will receive an update. Attached Thumbnails

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