This was what I wrote before the posts disappeared. Thanx to Rob for saving the posts

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So this is the new Design direction BMW are going. I'm happy that it's an evolution from the flame suface theme. It's sleek and more muscular than the currrent desgign language. I like that.

Now to talk about the design elements: I like everything about it except for the front. I always like the idea of a large front grill, because I believe that large grills are the key for a undeniable presence. best example for that is Rolls Roys and old Benzes. But I hoped for a more V-shaped grill, than this rectangular out line. The lights are.. well.. not what I would do. I hink slimmer lights would do it much better. But anyway.. this is a concept and designer like to play with shaped and elements to messure the public reaction.
Actually although I don't like the front very much, it was the direction I was expecting BMW to go to in the future. Those of you who say one of my interpritations of the X6 would know what I'm talking about.

The side design is great, what I don't like is the -for BMW standards- long front overhang. Otherwise it's brilliant. The shoulder line is really cool and was expected from BMW for some future model.. I thought maybe the Z8 or Z4 successor would get a similar thing.
IMHO the Hofmeister Kink ruins the coupé-like roofline. For a so-called 4-door coupé a flowing roof line into the rear is a must, to emphasize the characteristics of a coupé, but I'm aware that this couldn't work with BMW as the H-Knik is a main design element for a BMW just like the kidney grill.
Though I think they could have left the upper line of the side windows chrome-less. this was the roof line won't be very influencd by the sape of the windows. What I mean is an L-shaped chrome strip that starts from the point where the upper window outline meets H-Kink, runs underlining the windows and ends right under the side mirrors.

Now coming to the best part: the ass.. i mean the rear!
It couldn't look better IMO.. it's just perfect. i like the fact that BMW are returning to the L-shaped rear lights as a main design element. Very strong and beautifully modelled rear design. It also has the hight I miss in the front.

The interior is really nice. What I like the most is that it will ende the era of the angular ugly interiors BMW are offering now.. I could never like them or classify them as luxury or even sporty interiors!

Final score 8/10