Future BMW model information (Response Archive)

ynguldyn · 12-12-2014, 03:45 PM

I had some fun with option database.

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12/12/14 UPDATE
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Here's the list of newly created options you will likely see in BMW cars 1-2 years from now. It's unknown, which specific cars will have them. Wheel styles, colors, lines, and trims have been omitted.

5AS BMW laser lights
2VS active comfort drive with camera
6U9 BMW touch command
5AV active guard
407 panorama glass roof "sky lounge"
6WD wifi hotspot
3DS BMW display key
3KA acoustic comfort windows
4HB heat comfort package, front
4HC heat comfort package
443 LED flashing warning light blue/yellow
4VC inductive charging
4VD preparation, inductive charging
4F5 executive lounge rear console
4FH climate comfort seats
6FR rear entertainment experience
5A1 side view assist
4HA seat heating, front and rear
5DM parking assistant (working name)
5DN parking assistant plus (working name)
5H1 range extender (working name)
6NP USA telephony
4F4 executive lounge seating
3CL welcome light carpet
6AG e-drive services
6U8 BMW gesture control
3CM leather engine cover

Kash · 12-16-2014, 03:01 PM

"leather engine cover".
That's exactly what I have wanted. It increases the resale value of the car. Because, cars without leather engine cover are more prone to cold weather.

xlover · 12-16-2014, 03:16 PM

Still no remote start under consideration?

The Automotive Enthusiast · 12-16-2014, 03:27 PM

The future is here. Amazing.

unintelligible · 12-16-2014, 03:28 PM

Please tell me the "leather engine cover" is a joke. Please.

greekcs · 12-16-2014, 03:43 PM

leather engine cover is probably for the i8.

fijigabe0 · 12-16-2014, 03:54 PM

Leather Engine Cover is a MUST HAVE! I can't wait for the M Performance version!!!

BhamDavid · 12-16-2014, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by fijigabe0

Leather Engine Cover is a MUST HAVE! I can't wait for the M Performance version!!!

It better be available to match Individual leather choices with colored stitching or don't want.

BhamDavid · 12-16-2014, 04:44 PM

I think I found a photo of Option 4F4, Executive Lounge Seating...

Sedoy · 12-16-2014, 04:45 PM

5AS BMW laser lights

It's funny how both BMW and Audi call it "laser headlights" but it is actually phosphor that emits a light. They should be called phosphorus headlights... sounds so cool.

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Needsdecaf · 12-16-2014, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedoy

5AS BMW laser lights

It's funny how both BMW and Audi call it "laser headlights" but it is actually phosphor that emits a light. They should be called phosphorus headlights... sounds so cool.

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Yes, but what excites the phosphor? Lasers.

Zirenz2006 · 12-16-2014, 05:28 PM

4HB heat comfort package, front
4HC heat comfort package

I wonder if these are like the heat package Mercedes has in the S class where the front armrest, side door panels are all heated.

If so probably be on 7 series only maybe

RingMeister01 · 12-16-2014, 05:35 PM

M3/4 don't get LCI...

INTERESTING!

Xtabi · 12-16-2014, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RingMeister01

M3/4 don't get LCI...

INTERESTING!

I'm curious about this one too...

greekcs · 12-16-2014, 06:23 PM

aajami · 12-16-2014, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RingMeister01

M3/4 don't get LCI...

INTERESTING!

Where are you getting this info from?

WWM3 · 12-16-2014, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RingMeister01

M3/4 don't get LCI...

INTERESTING!

M3 never got LCI front treatments if I remember correctly. Only Tail lights.

That's true for E46 and E90/92

NOVA99 · 12-16-2014, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by greekcs

I just spit my beer out laughing so hard at the image. Classic.

RingMeister01 · 12-16-2014, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by aajami

Quote:

Originally Posted by RingMeister01

M3/4 don't get LCI...

INTERESTING!

Where are you getting this info from?

It is stated in OP under "Update 3/19/14"

If that's true sucks for all those insanely obsessed with LCI's and generally good for all M3/4 owners. The addition of rear LED doesn't constitute a LCI IMO.

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 12-16-2014, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

I had some fun with option database.

Here's the list of newly created options you will likely see in BMW cars 1-2 years from now...

1-2 years huh? I guess it helps that there is a new 7 Series just over the horizon!
The obvious inductive charging is interesting.
Thanks.

MalibuBimmer · 12-16-2014, 10:19 PM

BMW has such poor names for their options. "Comfort access" sounds like something for a person with diarrhea. But I suspect "6U8 BMW gesture control" is fairly straightforward and will prevent this:

aajami · 12-16-2014, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by RingMeister01

It is stated in OP under "Update 3/19/14"

If that's true sucks for all those insanely obsessed with LCI's and generally good for all M3/4 owners. The addition of rear LED doesn't constitute a LCI IMO.

I think that's just semantics. The M3 and M4 won't get the full LCI that the F30 and F32 get because most of the changes that happen during the refresh are in the front and rear bumpers, and BMW isn't going to change those on the M cars. That's always been the case. But the M3 and M4 will get the F30 LCI taillight changes.

The big question is whether or not they'll get the F32 headlight changes a year later. That would mean a second LCI for the M3 and M4, which BMW might not want to mess with. But if the overall shape of the F32 LCI headlight housings don't change (like they did with the E92 LCI housings), people can just retrofit them onto their M3s and M4s, I suppose.

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Zirenz2006 Brigadier General 1758 Rep 4,671 Posts Drives: G80 M3 Comp IOMG Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: US - NE iTrader: (0)	4HB heat comfort package, front 4HC heat comfort package I wonder if these are like the heat package Mercedes has in the S class where the front armrest, side door panels are all heated. If so probably be on 7 series only maybe __________________ Current: 2024 ///M2 Zandvoort Blue Past: 2021 ///M3 Competition IOMG \| 2018 X3 ///M40i \| 2012 *328i* \| 2009 *335i* \| 2007 *335i Coupe* \| 2005 *545i* \| 2001 *325i*
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