Paris 2018: G20 BMW 330i Luxury Line

praxis218 · 10-04-2018, 04:19 PM

That light colored wood looks so calming. I hope we can get it in the M340i.

BwoodBMW · 10-04-2018, 04:44 PM

so if the luxury line doesn't get ventilated or cooled seats I guess its safe to assume they won't be available once again... bummer

SoCali E36 · 10-04-2018, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by hans007

Ah thanks didn't realize that was how it is now... maybe this'll be an option then. It wasn't clear when I had my F30 (had a 2013 m-sport). I guess I've had some of the no-line loaner cars with non sport seats&suspension and thought luxury line had that from when I had bought my car (when they were still doing luxury/modern/sport etc)

You're correct. The changes to both the sports seats being standard and the sport suspension came when they made the Sport Line the standard trim with the MY16 cars. Anything prior was all options or part of packages. The f30 was a mess when it came out with all the lines offered; Base, Luxury Line, Modern Line, Sport Line, M Sport Line.

The Modern Line was axed just because it was so terrible. The Sport Line became the base trim with no cheap base model offered. Luxury Line became a package and M Sport was just M Sport Package.

SoCali E36 · 10-04-2018, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BwoodBMW

so if the luxury line doesn't get ventilated or cooled seats I guess its safe to assume they won't be available once again... bummer

Maybe it's just not displayed or is going to be delayed. It looks to be the same seats from the new X3 so I don't see why they wouldn't offer it. Although, if you opt in for ventilated seats on the X3 you get less sporty seats with no bolster adjustments. That's been a big letdown for me with the new X3 models. I make sure my clients know this so it's not a surprise after their order arrives and they don't have the really nice sports seats in their brand new car.

uniqueMR · 10-04-2018, 05:10 PM

3 series = benchmark

Bimmerforlife · 10-04-2018, 05:46 PM

That steering wheel is big and grip ring too thin. All BMW’s should come standard with m sport steering wheel. Just like how halogen lights don’t belong on a BMW.

jojo7 · 10-04-2018, 06:12 PM

The interior is ugly. Not feeling it.

ron_jeremy · 10-04-2018, 06:15 PM

One way to set the luxury apart, would be to use the excellent comfort seats from G30, with massage, cooling and heating. Pretty much the only thing the 5 have over the 3, and the former has not even laser light, strange! Luxury line looks suprisingly good, Looks premium

GOLFFRR · 10-04-2018, 06:27 PM

looks good in that color. the only thing that kinda of throws me off is the center shifter set up, gives me a "little" volvo vibe

Tazmn Jr · 10-04-2018, 06:48 PM

I'm on the fence about the exterior profile. It only looks good in certain shots. The direct side profile is it's best look and the front is meh...the rear is bland. I am excited for the new interior and technology inside. Now only if I can take that interior add some carbon fiber bits, M performance seats and put it inside my 2016 F80 M3 I would have the perfect car.

solstice · 10-04-2018, 07:11 PM

I was complaining in another thread that BMW just keeps adding more dark gray colors when I want a light gray and there is none. In this picture the new gray looks light and I like it! Hopefully it is available for the M340.

m3rxn · 10-04-2018, 07:40 PM

looks pretty sharp!

nozydog · 10-04-2018, 07:50 PM

I have to say... best looking G20 I’ve seen yet!! Front air dam looks clean and as per original design sketches, not the mess that come on the front of the new M Sport! This colour looks amazing, anyone know what it is? Even the light wood trim looks surprisingly good... if I can get this with M suspension I’d be up for it I reckon...

stein_325i · 10-04-2018, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by solstice

I was complaining in another thread that BMW just keeps adding more dark gray colors when I want a light gray and there is none. In this picture the new gray looks light and I like it! Hopefully it is available for the M340.

its actually the same gray from the last 3 series, mineral gray metallic

solstice · 10-04-2018, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by joshuastein55

its actually the same gray from the last 3 series, mineral gray metallic

Ok that’s too dark, must be the harsh light that make it look a lot lighter. I saw that there is a new gray for the G20 and thought this is it, bummer.

MightyMouseTech · 10-04-2018, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DRKNEVL

I'm confused. Do the new ugly kidney grills not allow for airflow? They look solid.

The G20 will have active kidney grills like some of the other newer models. They will automatically open up to improve cooling. Otherwise they are closed for better efficiency.

And they will fail often and cause the car to overheat just like the current cars.

ghaffari46 · 10-04-2018, 08:54 PM

Maybe I'm old school, but from all of these modes Bmw unveils everyday the only one that I really want to have is a manual m2. Period.

TheUltimateDrivingManiac · 10-04-2018, 09:49 PM

Somehow 3er Luxury Line looks like cheap Chinese car...

530iDriver · 10-04-2018, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by PLF69

Its a shame they removed the knobs to adjust temperture...

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Agreed!

I love to still have the temp knobs in my G30.

While I appreciate the new HVAC design, there is definitely some cost cutting going on there... Only push buttons, smaller LCD display screen, etc.

Very nice car overall. Is a vast improvement over the F30.

530iDriver · 10-04-2018, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

looks good in that color. the only thing that kinda of throws me off is the center shifter set up, gives me a "little" volvo vibe

I am curious to see how the interior materials measure up to the current G30 5-Series.

DML · 10-04-2018, 10:11 PM

Uninspiring, no comment on those twin microwaves. Better bring back Bangle, ASAP.

DML · 10-04-2018, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 530iDriver

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Originally Posted by PLF69

Its a shame they removed the knobs to adjust temperture...

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Agreed!

I love to still have the temp knobs in my G30.

While I appreciate the new HVAC design, there is definitely some cost cutting going on there... Only push buttons, smaller LCD display screen, etc.

Very nice car overall. Is a vast improvement over the F30.

Just curious, how is this better looking?? I'm perplexed at best.

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