2012 BMW 1-Series LCI (facelift) Official Thread (Photos, Wallpapers, Specs, Videos)

[andix]

Originally Posted by Bimmer-Bob

On another note, what does everyone think of this new color (Vermillion Red)? I know it's been available on other models before, but it's new for the 1er. I think it's nice and elegant, but definitely not a replacement for the much sportier (IMO) Crimson Red. I wonder if BMW is offering both colors at once, or if they are deleting any previous colors?

I have no extra info, but Crimson would stay IMHO. It is not a metallic color, and nearly every car can be ordered in the 3 non-metallic colors. What is interesting is the Sedona Red, which can be gone. That would be good for me, as I have one, so it will be even rarer.

[jayparry]

Is that ipod white trim as an option inside??

[Bimmer-Bob]

Originally Posted by jayparry

Is that ipod white trim as an option inside??

Yeah, it's called "Gloss White." Kinda cool IMO, but I don't know if I could live with it every day. Would definitely have to see it in person first.

[jetblackone]

Don't like the eyebrows... The Vermillion coupe and Brown vert look great though...

[Brandon26pdx]

Originally Posted by 530i-2002

Pretty sure amber is gone with LCI headlight. Seems they used amber turn signal bulb instead, similar to 2002-2003 e39.

I'll believe that when I see it. Those are obviously Euro spec cars.

[spellbmw]

Originally Posted by nolim1t

iDrive has internet ?????????
whhatttttt

Yes, iDrive with BMW Assist's Convenience Plan offers Google searches which integrates into parts of the iDrive...plus Concierge (live contact for information), weather, news, stocks (meh)...but costs $199 per year or about $16 per month. With regular iDrive's Nav system, you can use Google on your computer and send the information to you car where Nav then uses it.

[spellbmw]

Originally Posted by jayparry

1. Is that an iphone 4? Do they have the smartphone adaptor finally for it?
2. Can we update our idrive to have the new software for album art, etc etc

I also noticed that it looks like the cradle for the iPhone 4; I've got the 3GS and will wait for iPhone 5...assuming the cradle for 4 would handle it.

I'm also curious if there will be a software upgrade for the new functions with iPhone apps or if it is hardware-based; it'd suck if it were not possible to upgrade... ('buy a new car' isn't the upgrade path...just yet

[Raine]

Originally Posted by taichi

Would love to get the LCI headlight with the AMBER GONE )))

Hey JASON or SCOTT can you confirm that the amber corners are gone w/ the LCI for the US models?

[Bimmer-Bob]

Originally Posted by Brandon26pdx

I'll believe that when I see it. Those are obviously Euro spec cars.

+1

When the press release came out for the MY2011 cars (mostly to announce the N55, I think), the photos showed clear lens Euro-spec cars. Do a search and you should find it. They hit market first, and are the models usually used in press photos for many manufacturers, not just BMW.

While it's possible BMW may have eliminated or subdued the amber corners, don't bet on it until you actually see a US-spec example.

[BiscottiGelato]

All over the front light if it is amber-gone and is white LED angel eyes. Just hard to justify swapping for these if it's $2k tho... Anyone want some amber cornered Adaptive Bi-Xenons?

[apboogiedown]

Should I just cancel my order for 11' 135i which didnt even get on the production and wait few more month for this?

[530i-2002]

Originally Posted by apboogiedown

Should I just cancel my order for 11' 135i which didnt even get on the production and wait few more month for this?

I would. But then again this is what I did last year around the same time - canceled my order and decided to wait for 2011 135i

[tonmonde]

i like the air flow whatever in the front of the 128s
rest is almost the same.
where is the updated buttons and stuff of the interior?
i don't see em

[ORIGIN M.]

Dude,,, they have been on the 5er for years!!!!

Originally Posted by Xpander

What is this? We copying Audi now? Freaking Lexus and Mercedes are doing it and now BMW? Stick to Halos!!!

Someone in marketing screwed that one up IMO.

Otherwise the facelift looks decent.

[Trojan4evr]

Yes. Such a WIN. Funny tho, both my cars are Pre-LCI Now.

[Brandon26pdx]

So I guess the LCI is a little bigger hit that we thought it would be. Honestly I like the changes. Might be tempted to trade my 135i in for an LCI 128i coupe

[Wolf]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

THE NEW BMW 1er COUPE AND CONVERTIBLE.


JOY DELIVERS G-FORCES IN POTENT DOSES.http://www.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicle...iew/index.html

JOY LIVES FOR MORE THAN THE MOMENT.http://www.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicle...iew/index.html

also quote from BMW website on the 1er vert refresh:"JOY LIVES FOR MORE
THAN THE MOMENT.
The new BMW 1 Series Convertible.

Summer ist the time for that blue-sky feeling...."

Can somebody send bm's website a msg telling them to correct the typo lol

[magbarn]

Originally Posted by 530i-2002

Love those seats:

Do the 1-series phone adapters work with the E9x cars? We need a iphone 4 cradle like this one.

[Berduderunner]

YES on LCI heads... still don't like the new tails tho

[tgxmike]

The 128i torque spec says "200 (270)" what do they mean with the 270 in parenthesis

[bdardashti]

Something seems odd here. BMW's Combox (Sep '10 production onwards) has the text and email to feature for BlackBerry OS6 only. And even though the press release for the E82 press release mentions RIM Office integration, the video shows text/email displaying from iPhones into the car. Anyone know if iPhone integration for that functionality is around the corner? Technic?

[bdardashti]

Originally Posted by tgxmike

The 128i torque spec says "200 (270)" what do they mean with the 270 in parenthesis

270 nm. Same as 200 lb-ft.