Back in the days before the Internet “brochure leak” became commonplace, some of you WCF veterans from the old GermanCarFans.com days might remember the BMW E90 3-Series Slovenian brochure leak incident back in 2004. GCF was one of the first to break the story, and we received international coverage from major news outlets around the globe. It was an important moment in WCF history.
True to the original, it seems the same has happened again, but this time for the E90 facelift. A nostalgic tear rolls down our cheek as BMW enthusiast site, Bimmerfile.com, has obtained scans of the 2009 BMW 3-Series mid-cycle facelift.
With an unveiling in Paris and market launch before the end of the year, the 3-Series makeover shows a redesigned front bumper with reshaped kidney grilles, resculpted hood lines, redesigned front headlamps and taillamps.
Inside minor changes plus new trim materials are expected as well as iDrive becoming optional. Engines will remain the same, although some tweaks and improvements for fuel efficiency and emissions will be announced.
Overall, subtle changes, yet strong enough to communicate a fresh new look.
2009 BMW 3-Series Facelift Brochure Scans Leaked
2009 BMW 3-Series Brochure Scans
Comments
Tuner_Mad
July 9, 2008 11:06 PM
Someone sneezed when designing the rear right?
Overall, its better than the current model. I just hope they won't touch the M3.
pzigly
July 10, 2008 5:24 AM
Its a bit more serious than that. I think they threw up on the rear lol.
BabyMilo
July 10, 2008 3:04 AM
i think that the tail lights look better on this than the current one... but yeahh i hope that they dont touch the m3 coz it is a great looking car...
v6s_stink
July 10, 2008 4:58 AM
Oh is Bangle in a rut. How sad that some of the best engineering in automotive history is held hostage by this being from Wisfreakinconsin.
michelin901
July 10, 2008 10:18 AM
no shot of the sedans rear. guess thats what everyones waiting for..
stillthewhizz
July 10, 2008 12:02 PM
Why is everyone so bothered about the rear? It's not that bad.
Facelift looks good, aggressive. I like the way it looks like they've implemented the 5 series grille into the design.
michelin901
July 10, 2008 7:52 PM
yeah true i personally like the 3 as a whole. i kinda prefer the coupes face tho. dono y but most of the bmw fans seem to b dissapointed by the rear
radmeister
July 13, 2008 2:28 PM
Looks like xenon projectors with LED signals and reverse lights. MUCH better than the current ugly amber crap in the corner of the headlights
wisp
July 11, 2008 7:49 AM
I certainly like the front look. It looks far better than the current and also the headlights have the led look alikes (i hope they have a longer life span than Audi's copz then it's a waste). Overall this car now looks as it should from the start.
The station wagons rear has not alway been the best but my guess is the sedan should have a better rear.
Well done BMW
mclaren_1124
September 28, 2008 10:01 PM
I thinks this bmw still look good.. but they just changed face and bumpers design..
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