The BMW 1 series hatch has just had a facelift - my god its ugly - judge for yourself

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Pig Ugly Facelift



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Well, it was hideous before and it's hideous now, so what's new?!

At least it looks more like the post-bangle BMW 5 Series, which is a move in the right direction!

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One of the TG team said when it came out years back that the trim line below the doors makes it look as though a rather large person has sat in it and bent it ....... well it looks like they have sorted that out on the new one but now the front end looks like the face of someone passing an unusually large and uncomfortable stool, with squinting eyes and gritted teeth

like the new X3, I think it's an improvement over the old model.

Iain

not just a face lift - its the new F20 range that due out later this year....

Not a massive fan myself - I think the grill is too big, but then as with most BM's I think it'll be a grower...

The interior is still amongst one of my favorites though, as is across all BM's - just wish LR took a leaf from their book. Freelander 2 TD4 Auto, SE, Narvik Black, Alpaca full leather, Rear Headrest Entertainment System, 6 CD, 18 HSE Wheels, Privicy tints

Think it looks superb – just look at the smart interior - but , why all this BMW criticism - let’s get on and criticize our own vehicle or praise it if you feel it deserves it and forget all this anti this BMW model and anti that car for Christ’s sake its LAND ROVER you should be commenting on .

82 more photos of it for you to hate
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AndyC wrote:

Think it looks superb – just look at the smart interior - but , why all this BMW criticism - let’s get on and criticize our own vehicle or praise it if you feel it deserves it and forget all this anti this BMW model and anti that car for Christ’s sake its LAND ROVER you should be commenting on .

82 more photos of it for you to hate
http://www.bilnorge.no/bildegalleri.php?b=...;aid=37840

hence why its under 'off topic'

I like BMW's and appreciate the quality. That new 1 series is damn ugly though. Hideous. LL.B (Hons) - University of Derby
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shilen wrote:

AndyC wrote:

Think it looks superb – just look at the smart interior - but , why all this BMW criticism - let’s get on and criticize our own vehicle or praise it if you feel it deserves it and forget all this anti this BMW model and anti that car for Christ’s sake its LAND ROVER you should be commenting on .

82 more photos of it for you to hate
http://www.bilnorge.no/bildegalleri.php?b=...;aid=37840

hence why its under 'off topic'

Not only that, but Shilen was also asking for our opinion on it, so it's fair comment.

BMW are big boys and I am sure that they can handle a little criticism. If they design cars that look like that, they must be fairly used to it by now....

mcphersonstrut wrote:

well it looks like they have sorted that out on the new one but now the front end looks like the face of someone passing an unusually large and uncomfortable stool, with squinting eyes and gritted teeth

shilen wrote:

1962.....

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I thought it was a picture of Rooney but then I noticed no hair transplant....

Its difficult to tell all the uglies apart ....who gives all these designers a job ???

I could do that

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Tigger wrote:

Well, it was hideous before and it's hideous now, so what's new?!

At least it looks more like the post-bangle BMW 5 Series, which is a move in the right direction!

That's exactly what I thought as I looked at the picture  (Past) Freelander 2 HSE 2010 MY In Rimini Red.
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What an incredible imagination some people have

Its a f-king car, nothing more or less, so if you dont like it whats the big deal  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
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