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Originally Posted by Teutonic
I’m not sure how the exterior will look, but the interior is horrendous. Not only have they removed the cockpit-style, pilot-like feeling, but they’ve also compromised rapid visual control. Now, information is spread out all over the place, which seriously impairs peripheral vision. The entire idea behind placing critical data close to the driver’s sightline was to allow for fast intake without looking away from the road—so you could still glance at it from the corner of your eye while focusing ahead. Now, apparently, you can enjoy watching the trees on the side too…
That oddly shaped central screen is another idiotic decision. But the downfall began when they tossed aside iconic BMW identity elements—angel eyes, the Hofmeister kink, proportionate grilles, and so on. The butchering continued: they replaced the solid, UV- and thermally-treated sunshade on the panoramic roof with a cheap, pantyhose-style drapery; eliminated all analog buttons, even for simple functions like seat heating or cabin temperature making even a gynaecologist swearing at this never-ending tactile adventure; and replaced the classic shifter—a defining, tactile piece of the driving experience—with a strange plastic nub that looks like a wall light switch, devoid of any character or sense of engagement.
The leather is gone—replaced by so-called “vegan” materials that feel and look cheap. The pillars and headliner are now dressed in low-grade fabric. The dashboard? Just a crude, poorly mounted tablet, not even integrated—you can literally see the screws. The rear bench no longer includes leather [...]
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I share your sentiments and your frustration with much of what BMW has done/continues to do. Unfortunately though, they seem to continue getting away with it because I can’t find viable alternatives in many segments. P cars are probably the closest, but they are now so insanely overpriced I can’t justify the delta. Bought a G80 earlier this year and would prefer the ergonomics and buttons of Porsche, but to get close to the M3 in performance I would have to spend almost double with them. Audi and Mercedes don’t interest me lately either. They all seem to have lost their way.
Market forces look like they will perpetuate this crappy direction for the foreseeable future. The loss of the iDrive controller is crazy to me, but who/what will stop this nonsense??? Why is it that legitimate safety features (ergonomics) are being utterly ignored in favor of more distractions? Sad state of affairs honestly.