Big, ugly grills are in

jgoens · 10-27-2019, 12:31 AM

Saw some dude with a BMW today...235i..and he had vampire teeth below the kidneys. Not quite grill but related to the make a statement with that. No pic, sorry..was on the freeway. It was kind of cool and funny but not something I would do.

Gamb1t · 10-27-2019, 01:42 PM

I wonder these giant grilles are a subconscious middle finger to the EV's grille-less front ends like the Leafs, model 3 etc....

SteveinArizona · 10-28-2019, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Gamb1t

I wonder these giant grilles are a subconscious middle finger to the EV's grille-less front ends like the Leafs, model 3 etc....

I think more like the fickle finger of fate against good taste.

thebmw · 10-29-2019, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Gamb1t

I wonder these giant grilles are a subconscious middle finger to the EV's grille-less front ends like the Leafs, model 3 etc....

No, nothing that complex. It's simply succumbing to the ostentatious and gaudy taste of Chinese buyers.

nick3753 · 11-21-2019, 09:38 AM

I just don't understand..... why

Wolf 335 · 11-21-2019, 09:41 AM

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I just don't understand..... why

To save money on paint maybe?

SteveinArizona · 11-21-2019, 01:17 PM

I should thank BMW. If they didn't grow the grills to outrageous proportions, I would be tempted to trade in my car for the newest and greatest. But with the ugly snouts, I will likely keep my 2018 530e for seven years. So thank you BMW, you are saving me money!

Sedoy · 11-21-2019, 03:06 PM

Like I said before, don't worry about large grills. Grills will eventually be removed once they switch to full electric, which seems to be the trend in Europe after dieselgate scandal and other environmental/political and social factors. Also youth generation wants EVs with autopilot so they don't get distracted by driving while liking each other in social media. So the future for grills not very bright...

RM7 · 11-21-2019, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedoy

Like I said before, don't worry about large grills. Grills will eventually be removed once they switch to full electric, which seems to be the trend in Europe after dieselgate scandal and other environmental/political and social factors. Also youth generation wants EVs with autopilot so they don't get distracted by driving while liking each other in social media.

You mean like this site?

Sedoy · 11-21-2019, 03:19 PM

No, this site is for old folks who like to drive I hope

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You mean like this site?

WestRace · 11-21-2019, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Pleaser

Big grille looks good on SOME cars...

It's like saying "Hey, I'm the hottest girl in a trailer park." Don't know what it is about GM that they keep making things like this. Camaro has always been like this.

1MOREMOD · 11-21-2019, 05:59 PM

I've never been a fan of big ugly girls

insanecoder · 11-22-2019, 09:11 AM

big grills can be nice if done right.. few are currently "done right"

bimmer456 · 11-22-2019, 05:13 PM

The G20 LCI will look like the 4.

bimmer456 · 11-22-2019, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Sedoy

Like I said before, don't worry about large grills. Grills will eventually be removed once they switch to full electric, which seems to be the trend in Europe after dieselgate scandal and other environmental/political and social factors. Also youth generation wants EVs with autopilot so they don't get distracted by driving while liking each other in social media. So the future for grills not very bright...

EVs will use the grill to cool the battery.

allinon72 · 11-22-2019, 06:08 PM

These cars are NOT designed for westerners! In every one of these threads, people continue to ignore this and go on debating as if automakers are making huge styling blunders. They are not, they are very purposeful. Automakers want that Asian money and are betting that the increased sales overseas will far outweigh us dirty Americans/Europeans scoffing at the horribleness.

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