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

[Jayhawks1300]

It looks like the new pictures have one picture with what looks like the tii stripes with the 261M wheels. I'm not if this is a special package or option. The wheels on my screen also look more like gunmetal or black versus the silver on the M package.

[jayparry]

Hey whats with the stripes on that one pic with the black wheels? are those gonna be a factory/performance accessory??

[SCOTT26]

Original BMW Accessories.
BMW 1 Series Coupé exterior design.Spirited, dynamic, sporty. The design of the BMW 1 Series Coupé impresses all along the line – exactly like the matching accessories. Exclusive details that underline the athletic character, giving it speed even when standing still.
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Aren’t flow lines already enough? With the exclusive BMW sports stripes, you give your BMW 1 Series Coupé a uniquely sporting appearance and reinforce the consistent styling of the body all along the line. Optionally available in black or white, the sports stripes create eye-catching contrasts on the bonnet, roof and tailgate. You can decide for yourself where and at what intervals the lines take their place.

Setting exclusive accents on the road are the 18-inch light-alloy double-spoke 182 wheels in black. The dark appearance adds impressive depth and creates powerful contours. Depth and power also comes from the sound of the BMW 1 Series Coupé. Matching optical support can be found at the rear. With its chrome-plated exhaust pipe, your BMW puts on a dynamic display, from the front to the tail-end of the body.

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicle...hts/index.html

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicle...oom/index.html

[aacabriolet]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Original BMW Accessories.
BMW 1 Series Coupé exterior design.Spirited, dynamic, sporty. The design of the BMW 1 Series Coupé impresses all along the line – exactly like the matching accessories. Exclusive details that underline the athletic character, giving it speed even when standing still.
More
Aren’t flow lines already enough? With the exclusive BMW sports stripes, you give your BMW 1 Series Coupé a uniquely sporting appearance and reinforce the consistent styling of the body all along the line. Optionally available in black or white, the sports stripes create eye-catching contrasts on the bonnet, roof and tailgate. You can decide for yourself where and at what intervals the lines take their place.

Setting exclusive accents on the road are the 18-inch light-alloy double-spoke 182 wheels in black. The dark appearance adds impressive depth and creates powerful contours. Depth and power also comes from the sound of the BMW 1 Series Coupé. Matching optical support can be found at the rear. With its chrome-plated exhaust pipe, your BMW puts on a dynamic display, from the front to the tail-end of the body.

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicle...hts/index.html

http://www.bmw.com/com/en/newvehicle...oom/index.html

Thanks, I was just about to ask what the hell was with the one tii stripes pic in the first post.

Not cool that BMW is now offering it after I got mine custom made So now everyones gonna have them...

[jayparry]

Love it! im doing a Tii clone in black so i will totally get these!!!! Nice work BMW.

[CommaD]

Has anyone got any photos with the stripes in reverse.... Black 1er with white stripes?

[Raine]

Originally Posted by maxnix

Wow, now those Mustang racer boys will tremble in fear now!

Anyone else feel the stripes are a little less than lame and detract from the elegance of the 1er styling? Boy racer wannabe just doesn't cut it for me on this car. It's so much better than that.

Yep

The stripes do not flow with this car.

[///M1]

+3, I personally think those stripes are terrible...

[Doc E]

Can one order the regular steptronic on the LCI 135i?

[dicker]

Originally Posted by PsyD4Me

Can one order the regular steptronic on the LCI 135i?

no.

[Diver]

How did this get back to the front page?

[keanu1]

for once i would like bmw to make a real lci like mercedes with c class!! the c class lci is a new car, the changes are big on the exterior and interior!!!

[Prof T]

Still like the 2010 135 best.

[homero89]

on the 128i torque line it says 200 then (270). What is the number for?

[RPM90]

Nothing majorly different, just a very slight "refresh".
This "new" look could have just as well been what the 1 looked like in 2008.

Did they fix the damn rain gutter so that you can drive with your window slightly open and not get dribbled on when you clean your windshield?
Also, if you drive with the window cracked and it's raining, forget it. Your left arm, leg and the electronic controls get drenched with how much water comes in.
It's the WORST rain gutter design I've ever experienced in my 30yrs of driving.
I don't care about stoopid looking eyebrows on the headlights. Fix the things we owners have been bitching about.

I've got 1 year and 3 months left on my 2009 and if BMW don't come with a really new 135i, then it's back to Audi or BMW's 3 series, which looking great these days, the sedan that is.

[MZWIE]

I am constantly amazed at the things owners complain about.

[PMMM]

Eyebrows are for Audis. I don't like the look of the new headlamp assembly at all. It was perfect on my 2011 135i vert...still is...wouldn't want "eyebrows" on it. If I wanted eyebrows I'd have bought an Audi TT or S4.

[carpe_throttle]

I saw a 2012 128i at the dealer over the weekend. I like the new vertical slots in the grill, the only problem is that Ford has done the same thing with their 2011 Edge SUV; and they've added white LEDs into those slots (I must admit it does look good at night). I guess this sort of thing is unavoidable these days, everyone borrowing each others designs. I saw a Hyundai minivan with the same LED eyelid swoosh as Audi -- how's that for brand dilution? At least the Edge is a reasonably well styled.

[GerryL]

Originally Posted by Raine

Yep

The stripes do not flow with this car.

Not to mention that they're offset to the wrong side. Racing stripes originally came into being to help remove glare on the hood for the driver. Thats why they have typically been done with flat, dark colors.

[njman83]

does anyone know if the NON xenon headlights on this new version of the 1 series (128i) have lit eyebrows in the headlight assembly?
I saw this model and was curious if anyone knows... http://www.cstatic-images.com/supers...0/CVL90935.jpg

[markt_sa]

does anyone know from what vin no the lci is valid??

[dt373621]

Can't wait!...ordered my 2012 135i back in mid May...1 more week until pick up!! Fully loaded

Im drooling over here to pick this thing up! Ordered the Style 269 wheels as a second set and having them installed...anyone interested in my unused new Msport wheels?