BMW 1-series Coupe and Convertible LCI (facelift) Spied at Photoshoot

Yvette · 11-25-2010, 06:42 PM

imagine those headlight on M1.....
rofl

Jeef Beef · 11-25-2010, 07:31 PM

I am very disappointed that the coronas and turn signals aren't LED like the E92/93 LCI. Amber bulbs in a white housing are SO 1990s. Same goes for the tailights, LED brake lights and turn signals in a single red housing look so much more classy. I was looking forward to doing the mod to my car but I don't see why I would bother now.

BenTrovato · 11-25-2010, 07:36 PM

The front end is more noticeable... I wonder who is in charge of the design, this work is terrible, they could have done much better.

oasis3582 · 11-25-2010, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brandon26pdx

That's a USDOT requirement to have an amber reflector at the front of the car. Almost 0 chance anyone would care if you altered your own car to ignore that, but unless they change some federal law we're never going to get the fresh to death clear/white deals on new US spec cars.

We all know that, but obviously the 3er sedan does it the best with the reflectors built into the bumper so they can be painted, then using LED turn signals.

taichi · 11-26-2010, 01:59 AM

The upgrade is so minor that means if I change my 1 to a LCI one I can still re-use my performance body kit!!

ArchiProf · 11-26-2010, 05:57 AM

So, if I order one in December, is this what I get? Or March? Or June?

When does the change to the 2012 model occur?

Thanks.

Wolf · 11-26-2010, 06:19 AM

I always saw the 1er headlights are too feminine... this LCI makes the car a little mean so am happy with it

mtechnik3 · 11-26-2010, 10:50 AM

New headlights with eyebrow. New taillights with thicker LED light bars (similar to Z4). 128 gets a revised front facia.

The current 128 needed something a little more aggressive in the front. I wasn't big on the slim fog lights. I think the 1er always looked better without fogs i.e. 135 stock or Performance bumper.

///M1 · 11-26-2010, 07:57 PM

A bit disappointed. Seems there was a change for the sake of change without anything meaningful (nor functional) added. Why there is still an incandecent bulb instead of an LED corner light is beyond me, ditto for the angel eye halos. I prefer the current rears with the longer 3 lights as opposed to the L-shaped change which accentuates the coupe's height as opposed to its width/slickness

Alekshop · 11-26-2010, 11:33 PM

LCI Headlights give it more aggressive look I think ! Not bad BMW !

ZuerstBMW · 11-27-2010, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArchiProf

So, if I order one in December, is this what I get? Or March? Or June?

When does the change to the 2012 model occur?

Thanks.

+1

jayparry · 11-28-2010, 11:27 AM

Cabriolet means the same thing as convertible.

LukyLuke · 11-28-2010, 12:24 PM

Front headlight looks same as on the last 5er...

malapane · 12-03-2010, 08:40 AM

The eyeliner is lame. Everything else on the 135 is barely noticable.

SCOTT26 · 12-15-2010, 08:21 AM

Reminder : The new BMW 1er Coupe and Cabrio LCi
Released from midnight.

Debut at the NAIAS Detroit January.

New Exterior changes to the front bumper
Same Headlights and Taillights from the 1M Coupe.
New Exterior colors including Vermillion Red and Marakesh Brown.
New Interior trims
New Exterior Wheel options
innovative Air curtain.

Press cars : BMW 135i Coupe (Vermillion Red) , BMW 135i Convertible (Alpine White)

BMW 135i Coupe (Alpine White) , BMW 120d Convertible (Vermillion Red)

Jon. · 12-15-2010, 09:24 AM

Oh nice.

Is the interior hard or the softer plastic?

escobar929 · 12-15-2010, 09:47 AM

if the AEs are LEDs now, why do they still look amber?

thats the only thing i dont like, i would have liked to see the same as the ones from the 335is or the F10

SCOTT26 · 12-15-2010, 04:49 PM

See http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=466003 for official release

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