BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase Sedan Revealed Ahead Auto China 2012 Debut - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Jason · 04-04-2012, 05:31 PM

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BMW 3 Series Long Wheelbase Sedan Revealed Ahead Auto China 2012 Debut

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The 2012 Auto China show is coming in under 3 weeks and BMW has just revealed the 3 Series Long Wheelbase Sedan ahead of its debut at the upcoming show. These models will be for the Chinese market only.

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World premiere – the new BMW 3 Series sedan in the long wheelbase version.

Developed at BMW head office in Germany, it will be rolling off the production line in the new Shenyang production plant and celebrating its world premiere at Auto China 2012 in Beijing – the new BMW 3 Series sedan in the long wheelbase version.

With its wheelbase extended by 11 cm, a conspicuously elegant design, and the best rear seat travel comfort among the competition, this new model fulfils precisely the expectations of Chinese automobile customers. They can choose from the BMW 335Li, the BMW 328Li, or the BMW 320Li, each fitted with a powerful and efficient engine featuring BMW TwinPower Turbo Technology. Also presented at Auto China will be the new BMW 3 Series sedan with the normal wheelbase and the full hybrid model BMW ActiveHybrid 3.

3 Series Long Wheelbase Sedan

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AMB · 04-04-2012, 05:52 PM

Don't mess with the Hofmeister Kink!!

DrivenByE30 · 04-04-2012, 05:52 PM

Sometimes longer doesn't mean necessarily better ....

those are pretty pictures but i am still looking forward to driving myself my short 335i

Thanks Jason!

ciomas · 04-04-2012, 05:53 PM

Aaaaaaa! They murderred the Hoffmeister!

czechchamp · 04-04-2012, 05:53 PM

Glad it's "Chinese market only."

DrivenByE30 · 04-04-2012, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ciomas

Aaaaaaa! They murderred the Hoffmeister!

They did not... The Hoffmeister kink is still there...

they just applied some eyeliners...

making the car more feminin and glamours

svache · 04-04-2012, 06:07 PM

I still think it's odd the LI is for the Chinese market only

Anodite10 · 04-04-2012, 06:08 PM

Not digging this:

ciomas · 04-04-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

making the car more feminin and glamours

I guess its a different way of looking at it... Still hurts my eyes

DrivenByE30 · 04-04-2012, 06:14 PM

1) Because design effect to soften the boring c-pillar
2) Because Chinese is the future English

3) Because more chrome = more luxurious

ferrari6891 · 04-04-2012, 06:28 PM

3 series long wheelbase?!?! yea its called an F10 5 series...

han405 · 04-04-2012, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

Sometimes longer doesn't mean necessarily better ....

That's what she said.

Frosty · 04-04-2012, 06:35 PM

[quote=DrivenByE30;11688763]They did not... The Hoffmeister kink is still there...

......good call on the extended eyeliner... not feeling this change... hope its not going to be a trend... ~Frost

lonestar22 · 04-04-2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

1) Because design effect to soften the boring c-pillar
2) Because Chinese is the future English

3) Because more chrome = more luxurious

this guy has the right idea

jtuds · 04-04-2012, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

1) Because design effect to soften the boring c-pillar
2) Because Chinese is the future English

3) Because more chrome = more luxurious

Which is why Lexus exists.

Buying a BMW to sit in the backseat and not drive is like buying a sport bike for crosscountry touring.

MCoupeInsanity · 04-04-2012, 07:00 PM

BLECH! The modified Hofmeister Kink is both unnecessary, and offensive.

TS335i · 04-04-2012, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ferrari6891

3 series long wheelbase?!?! yea its called an F10 5 series...

5 series is a shorter 7 series, since when does a 3 series have double A-arms on their front suspension?

hks786 · 04-04-2012, 07:13 PM

Side profile looks awful

tmurphy2 · 04-04-2012, 07:29 PM

Ya must be tough selling in a market that even 60 years later is still convinced that Buick is the pinnacle of automotive achievement. (if you dont know Buick is considered the best and most impressive car to drive in china, on level with driving a bentley in America)

Mark's M · 04-04-2012, 07:38 PM

Subtle refinements to cater to this "market" are absolutely stupid. But on the other hand.....how fitting.

smashhell · 04-04-2012, 07:40 PM

For those that don't know, they create Li version specially for China is for one reason only, "hierarchy". If your boss drives a 5 series. You can't be seen in the same car. Hence 3 Li. Just like they created the 5 Li for those whose boss drives a 7 series.

kqian · 04-04-2012, 07:44 PM

Lol, have to say there are something stupid. Anyway, it's "make in china", good job, åŽæ™¨

04-04-2012, 05:52 PM	#2
AMB Private First Class Drives: '05 M3 CS \| '05 325XiT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: MPLS Posts: 129 iTrader: (0)	Don't mess with the Hofmeister Kink!! __________________ -ANDY '05 M3 CS \| Silver Grey \| M Cloth OEM CSL Front - Rear - CF Roof \| Dinan S2 Performance Pack \| 19" RAC Monolite RG4s

04-04-2012, 05:52 PM	#3
DrivenByE30 Colonel Drives: '12 F30 Lux 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OC - SoCal Posts: 2,178 iTrader: (0)	Sometimes longer doesn't mean necessarily better .... those are pretty pictures but i am still looking forward to driving myself my short 335i Thanks Jason! __________________ all 3 are MT > F30 Luxury 335i 6MT- The dream driven... _..._4/12/12 ED trip MASSIVE photo thread here <<<

04-04-2012, 05:53 PM	#4
ciomas Captain Drives: LCI e92 335 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: london UK / 3city PL Posts: 654 iTrader: (0)	Aaaaaaa! They murderred the Hoffmeister! __________________ Öhlins//Swift//M3 front suspension//M3 subframe bushes//Quaife LSD//AR Design Catless//Forge Intercooler//Alcon BBK//Goodridge//AFE//RPI//Fenders//JB4 Stage 2

04-04-2012, 06:07 PM	#7
svache Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2012 F30 328i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,886 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW F30 328i [2.87] 2009 BMW X5 xDrive30i [0.00] 2004 BMW M3 SMG [4.33]	I still think it's odd the LI is for the Chinese market only __________________ F30 328i Luxury w/ Mojave metallic, beige interior (timeline) Note: Many PM me for links to the software needed to code. Please note that I do not have download links to this software. Your best bet is using the search function in the coding thread

04-04-2012, 06:08 PM	#8
Anodite10 Second Lieutenant Drives: 2012 F30 320i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Africa Posts: 242 iTrader: (0)	Not digging this: Attached Images

04-04-2012, 05:53 PM	#5
czechchamp Enlisted Member Drives: E46 330i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas / Czech Rep Posts: 32 iTrader: (0)	Glad it's "Chinese market only."

04-04-2012, 06:14 PM	#10
DrivenByE30 Colonel Drives: '12 F30 Lux 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: OC - SoCal Posts: 2,178 iTrader: (0)	1) Because design effect to soften the boring c-pillar 2) Because Chinese is the future English 3) Because more chrome = more luxurious __________________ all 3 are MT > F30 Luxury 335i 6MT- The dream driven... _..._4/12/12 ED trip MASSIVE photo thread here <<<

04-04-2012, 06:28 PM	#11
ferrari6891 the original brown guy Drives: 08 E92 M3, 11 E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: tenafly, nj/ boston, ma Posts: 959 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2011.75 E90 M3 [3.83]	3 series long wheelbase?!?! yea its called an F10 5 series... __________________ 2011 E90 ///M3 AW/FR ACM Exhaust with CF tips, CF splitters, CF mirror caps, OEM Performance CF trunk Spoiler, gloss black side markers and hood vents, AW painted reflectors, matte black kidney grills, OSS-ACM Headlights, ZCP/GTS matte black wheels Future: tints, RD sport springs, turner test pipes, CF roof vinyl

04-04-2012, 06:35 PM	#13
Frosty Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Ordered my E92 (7/10/06) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,807 iTrader: (0)	[quote=DrivenByE30;11688763]They did not... The Hoffmeister kink is still there... ......good call on the extended eyeliner... not feeling this change... hope its not going to be a trend... ~Frost __________________ .................................................. .................... 335i Coupe (6MT) (2007: 9/06 build, pre ordered, only owner): Space Grey / Black Leatherette / Grey Poplar trim / ZCW / ZSP / BMW assist w/ bluetooth / power rear shade / navi with iDrive / comfort access keyless entry /+homelink mirror/ 144,896+miles (Mar-27-2013) .................................................. ......................

04-04-2012, 07:00 PM	#16
MCoupeInsanity First Lieutenant Drives: BSM E90 LCI 335i, M-Sport, 6MT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 398 iTrader: (0)	BLECH! The modified Hofmeister Kink is both unnecessary, and offensive.

04-04-2012, 07:13 PM	#18
hks786 Major General Drives: * Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 5,313 iTrader: (0)	Side profile looks awful __________________

04-04-2012, 07:29 PM	#19
tmurphy2 Second Lieutenant Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Hartford, CT Posts: 237 iTrader: (0)	Ya must be tough selling in a market that even 60 years later is still convinced that Buick is the pinnacle of automotive achievement. (if you dont know Buick is considered the best and most impressive car to drive in china, on level with driving a bentley in America) __________________ e92 335i sport[/b] 2 GO: Cobb AP Stg 2+, Macht Schnell DPs, Injen intake, Spearco FMIC, Velocity throttle booster, DBA 4000xs rotors, Vibrant Performance catback, Synapse BOV & charge pipe, Hancook V12 EVOs 4 SHOW: DCT paddles, cusco strut, piano black trim, Mtech bumper, aero lip, 19" Miro 111's, angel eye, black: window trim, side mark, kidneys

04-04-2012, 07:38 PM	#20
Mark's M Captain Drives: 2012 X5 35i but MISSING the M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stoney Creek, ON Posts: 694 iTrader: (2)	Subtle refinements to cater to this "market" are absolutely stupid. But on the other hand.....how fitting. __________________ 2012 X5 35i M Sport, Carbon/Oyster with all the trimmings....but I miss the M3 Not to worry...M235i or M2 E.D. is in the cards!!!

04-04-2012, 07:40 PM	#21
smashhell First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 377 iTrader: (0)	For those that don't know, they create Li version specially for China is for one reason only, "hierarchy". If your boss drives a 5 series. You can't be seen in the same car. Hence 3 Li. Just like they created the 5 Li for those whose boss drives a 7 series. __________________ 2011 535i Alpine White, Oyster on black interior, Premium 1 & 2 Package, Magnaflow Full Cat-Back Exhaust, JB4 Stage 2

04-04-2012, 07:44 PM	#22
kqian New Member Drives: 2012 328i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 16 iTrader: (0)	Lol, have to say there are something stupid. Anyway, it's "make in china", good job, åŽæ™¨

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