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Originally Posted by Poindexter
These photos make the car look taller than it really is. It is a well thought-out/designed and the fit and finish is excellent!
The iDrive screen does look a little small at first glance, but that is due to the inlays on each side. It is actually the same size screen you have in the regular cars. Keep in mind this is basically the new 5 Series with a hatch.
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This model is a pre-production model and does not have the correct screen. The gaps and alignment as well as other trim and finishing items are not correct.
Having spent time in several pre-production GT models, there are improvements still being made. BMW asked to have the photos taken down b/c they didn't want people to think this was the finished product as it is not. The software in this particular car has not been updated, the rear light alignment and trunk angles are not correct.
This car is NOT the new 5 series with a hatch. The under pinnings are actually from the F01 7 series; this model will be slated in between the 5 and 7. There will be some likeness with the F10 but the chassis and other features will be different.
The 8 speed is amazing and does not have the hunt and peck issues other manufacturers are experiencing, the new addition of brake energy regeneration and glass mat batteries / the 8 speed will add 5-8% greater economy.
For a finished product look at the 530d GT in the Munich Airport- that is a production version of the car, but these are great shots you took and hopefully people will see that it looks better in "real" life photos, it is actually not a bad looking vehicle.
Best of luck!
