It is safe to say that the interior comparo shot was totally un-necessary.
Personally, I like the f32 a lot and am kind of glad they did not mess with the interior. It's perfect.
In a lot of ways, this is a totally new car for BMW, with it's own class designation and the "first ever" 4 series. To a certain extent, it needs to be safe and familiar, while still distinguishing itself from the 3 series sedan. I think they did alright.