MB E-Class facelift revealed - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

hks786 · 12-11-2012, 05:50 AM

Levi · 12-11-2012, 08:25 AM

Front alone looks good. But it does not fit with the overall boxy design of the E Class. There is no harmony at all. What was Mercedes thinking giving a very sharply designed sedan/wagon a very round and organic front. Total fail. But I guess most will not notice that difference.

newbmwuser · 12-11-2012, 08:46 AM

these new headlights will probably suit the coupe/cabriolet more than the boxy sedan..

I love the current one, hope this one looks better in the metal

KingOfJericho · 12-11-2012, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Levi

Front alone looks good. But it does not fit with the overall boxy design of the E Class. There is no harmony at all. What was Mercedes thinking giving a very sharply designed sedan/wagon a very round and organic front. Total fail. But I guess most will not notice that difference.

This.

danniexi · 12-11-2012, 09:18 AM

yup. still ugly. and that nav screen is way too small and outdated.

hks786 · 12-11-2012, 09:24 AM

I agree with what others have said. I only recently started to appreciate current model so when I seen these pics I wasnt too impressed. I think the headlights came from a good idea but the execution wasnt so good. I think the units could have been shaped more like the CLS headlights instead (which look great). Also, execution of AMG sports grille is poor as it looks like an A/C class. Again, any AMG trim should be based on models like the CLS/CL which still look classy. The other problem is that the rounded features look weird on an overall angular design.

And yes, any radical change should have been on interior. I dont like the centre console much. 5er and A6 look better.

Red Bread · 12-11-2012, 10:00 AM

Nice taxi. At least they ditched the horrible kink leading to the rear fender. The styling of this and the new SL lead me to believe that the upcoming S Class is going to be truly ugly.

Garduna · 12-11-2012, 12:01 PM

the front looks weird

M3_WC · 12-11-2012, 05:03 PM

Looking forward to the AMG. I think these changes will work better with a more aggressive package.

Silver-Bolt · 12-11-2012, 06:42 PM

At least the are phasing out the Chrysler grills.

formula M · 12-11-2012, 06:50 PM

Looks perfect for the geriatric crowd...

NemesisX · 12-11-2012, 07:24 PM

Looks pretty dated and old fashioned. Like the above poster said, it's a very conservative style geared towards the 60+ crowd.

The tail lights are totally boring. Although I personally happen to think the BMW 5 series tail lights are the most beautiful in class, so I'm probably biased. Nothing really comes close.

The only Mercedes design I've really liked in the past is the previous SL design. The current SL looks like a total whale with an elongated, bulbous nose.

NemesisX · 12-11-2012, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

Nice taxi. At least they ditched the horrible kink leading to the rear fender. The styling of this and the new SL lead me to believe that the upcoming S Class is going to be truly ugly.

+1

I mean this is quite literally a taxi cab. This has always ruined the prestige of the E class (and lower classes) for me, imo, except for the AMG variants.

py0413 · 12-11-2012, 07:31 PM

The front end looks good; however the tail-light reminds a lot of Honda/Hyundai. Interior also looks improved.

aajami · 12-11-2012, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Levi

Front alone looks good. But it does not fit with the overall boxy design of the E Class. There is no harmony at all. What was Mercedes thinking giving a very sharply designed sedan/wagon a very round and organic front. Total fail. But I guess most will not notice that difference.

Truer words have not been spoken.

M3_WC · 12-12-2012, 03:01 AM

So what is this good for another 2 years? Then an all-new E class.

bmwforme · 12-12-2012, 12:06 PM

jesus this is horrid, the front looks like a Volvo and the rear looks like a Genesis Sedan/Lexus ES350 .. wow very disappointing, as others said way too round

CAPSGOD · 12-12-2012, 01:19 PM

If you think about it the rear end of almost every modern midsize luxury car is derivative.

E class looks like an old Hyundai.
GS looks like a new Hyundai.
A6 looks like an A4 which looks like a Jetta.
F10 tails look like the old G35's.
Infinitis look like fish.

Year's_End · 12-12-2012, 07:07 PM

I'm gonna have to wait to see that front end in person. It looks out of place compared to the rest of the car's chiseled body.

335ifanatic · 12-13-2012, 03:24 AM

First the new SL and now this hideous looking car.

hks786 · 12-13-2012, 07:53 AM

Officially revealed: http://www.worldcarfans.com/11212135...elift-revealed

and here's a pic of new headlights on the E-Coupe:

Antares · 12-16-2012, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Levi

Front alone looks good. But it does not fit with the overall boxy design of the E Class. There is no harmony at all. What was Mercedes thinking giving a very sharply designed sedan/wagon a very round and organic front.

you wrote our family opinion

Quote:

Originally Posted by NemesisX

Like the above poster said, it's a very conservative style geared towards the 60+ crowd.

You no doubt wish to be informed, that we have at home two +70 and both commented that the car is even worse than before; ugly, to cut it short

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12-11-2012, 09:24 AM	#6
hks786 Major General Drives: * Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 5,311 iTrader: (0)	I agree with what others have said. I only recently started to appreciate current model so when I seen these pics I wasnt too impressed. I think the headlights came from a good idea but the execution wasnt so good. I think the units could have been shaped more like the CLS headlights instead (which look great). Also, execution of AMG sports grille is poor as it looks like an A/C class. Again, any AMG trim should be based on models like the CLS/CL which still look classy. The other problem is that the rounded features look weird on an overall angular design. And yes, any radical change should have been on interior. I dont like the centre console much. 5er and A6 look better. __________________

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py0413 Captain Drives: 2012 M5 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: BC Posts: 947 iTrader: (2)	The front end looks good; however the tail-light reminds a lot of Honda/Hyundai. Interior also looks improved. __________________ Must stop eating..............

12-11-2012, 08:25 AM	#2
Levi Colonel Drives: Alfa Romeo Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Germany Posts: 2,534 iTrader: (0)	Front alone looks good. But it does not fit with the overall boxy design of the E Class. There is no harmony at all. What was Mercedes thinking giving a very sharply designed sedan/wagon a very round and organic front. Total fail. But I guess most will not notice that difference.

12-11-2012, 08:46 AM	#3
newbmwuser Captain Drives: F30 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 688 iTrader: (0)	these new headlights will probably suit the coupe/cabriolet more than the boxy sedan.. I love the current one, hope this one looks better in the metal

12-11-2012, 10:00 AM	#7
Red Bread Colonel Drives: My wife's car Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,964 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X1 35i [0.00] 2009 Schwinn Madison [0.00]	Nice taxi. At least they ditched the horrible kink leading to the rear fender. The styling of this and the new SL lead me to believe that the upcoming S Class is going to be truly ugly.

12-11-2012, 12:01 PM	#8
Garduna Brigadier General Drives: 128i Sedona Red Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,904 iTrader: (3)	the front looks weird

12-11-2012, 05:03 PM	#9
M3_WC Lieutenant Colonel Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA Posts: 1,832 iTrader: (0)	Looking forward to the AMG. I think these changes will work better with a more aggressive package.

12-11-2012, 06:42 PM	#10
Silver-Bolt Captain Drives: 2011 Z4 35is Melbourne Red Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 778 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 Z4 35is [5.00]	At least the are phasing out the Chrysler grills.

12-11-2012, 07:24 PM	#12
NemesisX Second Lieutenant Drives: '08 335i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TX Posts: 281 iTrader: (0)	Looks pretty dated and old fashioned. Like the above poster said, it's a very conservative style geared towards the 60+ crowd. The tail lights are totally boring. Although I personally happen to think the BMW 5 series tail lights are the most beautiful in class, so I'm probably biased. Nothing really comes close. The only Mercedes design I've really liked in the past is the previous SL design. The current SL looks like a total whale with an elongated, bulbous nose.

12-12-2012, 03:01 AM	#16
M3_WC Lieutenant Colonel Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA Posts: 1,832 iTrader: (0)	So what is this good for another 2 years? Then an all-new E class.

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bmwforme First Lieutenant Drives: 11' Camry Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NYC Posts: 376 iTrader: (0)	jesus this is horrid, the front looks like a Volvo and the rear looks like a Genesis Sedan/Lexus ES350 .. wow very disappointing, as others said way too round __________________ 18 Brooklyn, NYC Debating on getting an E90 2010-2011...

12-12-2012, 01:19 PM	#18
CAPSGOD Major Drives: Diesel Son Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: #yolo Posts: 1,136 iTrader: (0)	If you think about it the rear end of almost every modern midsize luxury car is derivative. E class looks like an old Hyundai. GS looks like a new Hyundai. A6 looks like an A4 which looks like a Jetta. F10 tails look like the old G35's. Infinitis look like fish.

12-12-2012, 07:07 PM	#19
Year's_End Cpt. Buzzkill Drives: '08 E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 11,788 iTrader: (0)	I'm gonna have to wait to see that front end in person. It looks out of place compared to the rest of the car's chiseled body. __________________ _.[In a love/hate relationship with...] E92 335i: Space Grey\|Coral Red\|Aluminum Trim _________VMR V710s\|M-Sport Rear Bumper & Rockers\|M3 Spoiler\|Golf-T__________Moved on to the misc. Later, brahs.

12-13-2012, 03:24 AM	#20
335ifanatic Captain Drives: 11' 750i, 10' Audi A5 2.0T Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 980 iTrader: (1)	First the new SL and now this hideous looking car. __________________

12-13-2012, 07:53 AM	#21
hks786 Major General Drives: * Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK Posts: 5,311 iTrader: (0)	Officially revealed: http://www.worldcarfans.com/11212135...elift-revealed and here's a pic of new headlights on the E-Coupe: __________________ Last edited by hks786; 12-15-2012 at 07:15 AM.

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