Comments on: BMW X1 Concept first official images

By: Deags

Deags — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 23:59:21 +0000

What’s with the long bonnets for BMWs these days?

If it slots under the X3, it would be about the same size of a Nissan Dualis which is approx. 4.3m long.

The bonnet takes up about 2/5 of the length, which means less than 3m for the interior and trunk. That’s about the same as a Fiesta which is unimaginable for an SUV. This long bonnet thing isn’t working. The space for the rear seats also look like it has more than the front; unusual.

The car also looks bigger than an X3; weird.

By: Kezza

Kezza — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:23:24 +0000

I can’t help but worry about BMW now. They don’t seem to have much going for them, yet somehow everyone one of Chris Bangle’s designs walks off the showroom floor. Can a company that shows a new concept in a hideous mustard colour still be considered sane? I like the new 3 series but loathe the rear end, I do like the rear end on this but loathe the rest of the car. The X6 I find interesting, but wildly impractical, the new 7 series is a yawn-fest of epic proportions… Seems like they cannot do a complete vehicle without somehow ruining the asthetic halfway through. I somehow hold very little hope for the future of automotive design.

By: SteveC

SteveC — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 21:21:23 +0000

The design still, for some reason reminds me of an old sand shoe my dog chewed on for about 30 minutes.

I know they have to basically keep to the BMW image with whatever car they create. But how can this be so fugly, when the M5 can look so good?

By: o

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:57:37 +0000

personally i love the X6 hate the X3.The X2 CGis look really good and i hope they turn out like that

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:06:05 +0000

I suppose thats the problem and your right O. BMW are getting record sales. I just wonder if thats to do with design or badge and would it really matter if they looked different? I dont think it looks like a Ssangyong at all. But its not pretty. I suppose the majority of BMWs customers want modern not beautiful but if Aston Martin has taught us anything – theres no reason why you cant have the best of both worlds.

By: Bavarian Missile

Bavarian Missile — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:26:06 +0000

BMW are also going to release an X2 which will be a compact 2 door soft-roader. Its expected to have the same front end as the X1 with the sweeping roof line similar to that of the recently released sporty X6 – which Wheelnut and I both like.

By: o

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:02:22 +0000

Ahh yeah Bmw will really fire bangel when they are experiencing record sales.

By: http://melbournejester.blogspot.com/

http://melbournejester.blogspot.com/ — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:44:15 +0000

This is just WRONG, making us sick.
Is this a Ssangyong or a BMW?!?!?!

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:35:19 +0000

I love BMW, so I feel that its time somebody killed Mr Chris Bangle. I was thinking of writing fired but I dont think he should be able to design ever again. I dont hate it but I dont hate the Nissan Micra either and its hardly a looker. I just dont get why BMW still has Chris Bangle – every time they bring a new car into the world, more people hate it than dont. The only sane looking cars in their range are the X5 and the 5 series. Alot of people hate the 1, 3, 6, 7, X3 and X6. The Z4s on is own because I like it alot but alot of people dont. I think its supposed to look a little more tough for male roadster buyers but doesn’t quite get there. BMW – get a new designer! QUICKLY! The majority wants you to.

By: o

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 09:14:33 +0000

actually the more i look at tit he better it looks as long as it isnt in that horrible mustard colour but black or white or blue would look good