Breaking: BMW M235i Uncovered!

TheBingoBalls · 05-15-2013, 11:25 PM

Anyone think that the headlights should be bigger or wider (something like the 6-Series) and the kidney grilles should be rectangular instead of what they did used? Other than that, looks like a BMW. Time to start saving my pennies! Also, hard to say until fully uncovered but those tailights remind me a lot of the ones on the current Civic...

Stupenal · 05-15-2013, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kbryce

i think that front end looks 10x better than the f30

agreed. the connecting of the headlights to the grills on the f30 just never did it for me. it looked forced. the 2 series has that part down much better.

definitely looks better than the e82 (and i own an e82). not ashamed to admit it.

however - the n20 plus electric steering plus all the other new electronics bmw is putting in this generation of cars (e.g. standard idrive, adaptive suspension, etc) is a turnoff in my opinion.

strati1 · 05-15-2013, 11:32 PM

Anyone want to photoshop it black so it can further haunt my dreams?
The M2 should be amazing, good job BMW.

bplewis24 · 05-15-2013, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jaco

Looks like a e92 to me with a sleaker front end

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Originally Posted by Tuned1M

Welcome back E46. Looking forward to the M2.

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Originally Posted by phrozen06

The M2 may outsell the M4.

Yes, yes and hell yes. All of a sudden (well not really that sudden), I'm beginning to be more interested in an M235i/M2 than the M4.

Hedoniste · 05-15-2013, 11:39 PM

Very nice !!!

Yvette · 05-15-2013, 11:40 PM

depends on the price, I might get this one, I think its perfect size

hellrotm · 05-15-2013, 11:45 PM

Wow...looks great. Proportions much better than F30/F32. Never liked the F30 anyways.

Now is it possible they put a NA inline 6 in the M2, make a killer no nonsense track car. That way it won't step on the toes of the M4? I know dreaming. But it just seems odd they would put in a turbo 4, when the M235i has turbo 6.

Most likely drop weight on the M2, LSD, refined M suspension, wider fenders, and tweak the M235i powerplant for some more hp.

Hujan · 05-15-2013, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuned1M

Apparently I missed it. I miss a lot of good Playboy articles too.

I lol'd.

Not digging the wheels or the ///M on the side, but I am pleased to see that the kept they headlights and kidneys separate.

TwinPowerF30 · 05-15-2013, 11:51 PM

this coming to Canada?

kab_m2 · 05-15-2013, 11:52 PM

How come the m135i didn't come with an ///M badge on the fender???

kgroschi · 05-16-2013, 12:02 AM

xDrive only in the US? What a FAIL.

TheBingoBalls · 05-16-2013, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by kgroschi

xDrive only in the US? What a FAIL.

Oh wtf...I missed that. Is that final? If so that's pretty crusty but I guess better than the CLA's FWD?

BMWRL · 05-16-2013, 12:07 AM

Looks great! What auto show is it scheduled to debut in?

Transfer · 05-16-2013, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Tuned1M

Welcome back E46. Looking forward to the M2.

This!! Fantastic looking and the right size. Sorry 3 and 4 series, you suck compared to this.

AlpWhite11 · 05-16-2013, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by kgroschi

xDrive only in the US? What a FAIL.

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Originally Posted by 宝马.e90

Oh wtf...I missed that. Is that final? If so that's pretty crusty but I guess better than the CLA's FWD?

That model list in the article has a footnote which says it may not be comprehensive.

bimmerjph · 05-16-2013, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by 宝马.e90

Oh wtf...I missed that. Is that final? If so that's pretty crusty but I guess better than the CLA's FWD?

I don't think its final. For BMW's sake I hope its not final. I swear I will picket showrooms if it is.

bimmerjph · 05-16-2013, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 宝马.e90

Anyone think that the headlights should be bigger or wider (something like the 6-Series) and the kidney grilles should be rectangular instead of what they did used? Other than that, looks like a BMW. Time to start saving my pennies! Also, hard to say until fully uncovered but those tailights remind me a lot of the ones on the current Civic...

Do you mean a tad bit taller? Yeah, maybe a little. They do look a little on the narrow side. But that was probably out of reaction to the negative comments of the F20.

Wolf · 05-16-2013, 12:17 AM

I think the front resembles that E46 couple LCI but I could be wrong.. back fender looks too much like the F30; boring.. They had to make it a little girly -_-but I think we have a winner here

328i4me · 05-16-2013, 12:21 AM

looks great!! can't wait for Nov to roll around!

TheBingoBalls · 05-16-2013, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmerjph

Do you mean a tad bit taller? Yeah, maybe a little. They do look a little on the narrow side. But that was probably out of reaction to the negative comments of the F20.

Yes. I'm happy about the shape, but from the camo shots, it looked like they were taller/thicker and seemed to fit the shape more. Regardless, it should still be a looker in person.

JasonX4MComp · 05-16-2013, 12:23 AM

Looks awesome! Cant wait to get behind the wheel of it

Powaup · 05-16-2013, 12:24 AM

This car sounds just too damn perfect

can't stop looking at these pics

had my mind dead set on ordering a 435i M in July I passed on the 135i last august knowing the 4 was coming. Thing is F32= bigger than e92 and this M235i is perfect size, won't cost as much, will be faster and overall much more sporty. Only thing that the 4 series still has to it's advantage is the certainty of a tech package being offered but if the M235i comes with HUD as an option I might have to wait it out a few more months although it seems like i've already been waiting forever

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