The next generation 2012 BMW 3 Series is still a few years out, but this does not stop the curiosity of the true bimmer fans. Our friend Giom decided to show us some renderings of what the next generation BMW 3 Series might look like.
If you remember, Giom is the same designer that came up with the really cool 2012 BMW M6 renderings that were posted on here back in May. I agree with Giom when he says that the next generation 3-series will be evolutionary rather than revolutionary, so the styling reflects the current cues, which includes the CS concept.
The headlights retain its basic shape and the intake openings move to the sides of the lower bumper. According to him, this is still an area where the renderings can be improved. There are also lots of detail in the surface folds and creases, creating interesting reflections and shapes. The line bending upwards on the side is a visual helper in creating the illusion of speed. This ‘upward’ line repeats in the rear bumper.
Within the next 2-3 series, the final design will be approved by BMW and we will see which direction the will choose to go towards.
Well, I hope you will enjoy these renderings and feel free to leave your comments, suggestions or just a general opinion.
Thanks again Giom.
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I think it looks great, minus the C-class look a bit, but it’s a good start
The fenders and the centerline crease look far too much like Audi. The crease rising to the rear fender is very odd, it looks liek something detroit might make.
Borderline BUTT UGLY….loose the sides and rear….
Cheers,
Lose the 1 piece hood. We’ll never see one again as they’re too expensive to produce.
@Mark: The rear is my favorite.
@Horatiu B.:
Then we will be gentlemen and agree to disagree!!! LOL!!!
@Mark: No, no, disagreeing is good. I honestly liked the rear the most, didn’t like the front a lot, but..it has potential and I think Giom is onto something especially with the CS elements.
I like it, there are some things that are not BMW like yet, like the thin exhaust pipes, or the over-pronounced wheel arches. Makes it look a bit like a WTCC version of the next 3 series
Enough of the criticism I think it looks a lot more likely than the renderings shown so far -> those were no more than the CS distorted to 3 series proportions…
Ugly creases
Ugly bloated arch wheels
As uglu as the current C class
BMW will get into the red if this car goes out like this
BMW gone bonkers
friggin ugly……. its got a bit of lex in the front and dolphine shape 3, in the sie profile particularly the boot section. its a damn messs
The front does not really bother me….what does REALLY REALLY REALLY bothers me (and please forgive my lack of knowledge over the names of specific car body areas) is the curve/flair that stars at the bottom of the front door (rocker panel??) and sweeps up past the rear door and up to the rear wheel flair….I truly hope that what we see on the side of the car changes DRAMATICALLY when the car comes out for real…
The main bother for me on the rear are the tail lights…I do not like the way the lights change from the body to the trunk lid…and the overall rear end looks FAT AND BLOATED…..
Cheers,
@Looks like shit: Actually the current C Class is not that bad, I think MB did a pretty good job there in compare to the previous one
You know, I recall an article quoting a BMW Designer (who knew a guy…) who described the current BMW aesthetic “language” as exploring the intersection of convex and concave curves You can see that in the current 3-series and Z4 very strongly as intersecting double-curvature surfaces.
The CS is presumably the evolution of that idea or way of thinking, but how isn’t very clear. The CS has proportions and angular lines somewhat similiar to the M1 and 850. It connotes speed through the lines that all extend from the nose of the car, outward and back, much like the motion of things to/from a perspective “vanishing point”. Really, it includes elements in the old style just enough to be recognizable as a bmw, but nothing more.
I think what the artist did connotes power and stability, which was the same thing detroit does with it’s neo muscle cars, and even what Audi does to aesthetically convey the stability of AWD. This isn’t BMW’s style, though.
The artist has some pretty good rendering skills, but I think needs to learn the learn the design language and work within it before speculating how it will evolve.
Mercedes Benz’s back
Pretty tight pole, if you combine the undecided with the ones that love the 135i.
A bmw that actually has lines, This good be a good start.
@Looks like shit: Actually, the current C-Class is not bad looking at all, and this comes from a die hard bimmer fan
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Horrible. I wish the would stick to the CS based 3 Series
it is not beauty
molding between the lights and air scoop/fog lights looks weird, besides that i dig it.
Horatiu B. I am so with you—those side flairs/curves have got to go! Man, I hope this isn’t the final and that it’s still a draft. Otherwise, I will not be buying or leasing a BMW!
@Awilda Geschwill: These are just artist renderings, not an official BMW design
The first word that came to my mind when looking at that was: Dodge.
And that’s not a good thing.
hey people the dont know what is the bmw ok i like evrything this car and like all the bmw cars and mercedes and audi baby u guy s are the best in worldddd all the others carss they ar garbage
The old one year 2007 look much better.
Actually, its a beauty. A nasty looking beauty. BMW will always find her market. Its not like a bunch of kids sitting in the design room.
Then again, its from now to 2012. There might be some suprizing changes to suit the trend then.
Anyway, good job Horatiu.
That’s hot, lol. Has a bit more edge than the current 3 and does take an aggressive shot at the G35, A4, C-Class and Acura. BMW knows what they are doing and I expect they will come correct. Especially if they are going after Generation Y with this vehicle.