2009 BMW 3-Series Facelift Brochure Scans Leaked

by Brian Potter
July 9, 2008 10:00 PM
Filed Under: BMW, German, Leaks

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.

Source: Bimmerfile.com

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Someone sneezed when designing the rear right?

Overall, its better than the current model. I just hope they won't touch the M3.

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by tuner_mad | July 9, 2008 11:06 PM

Its a bit more serious than that. I think they threw up on the rear lol.

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by pzigly | July 10, 2008 5:24 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...

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by BabyMilo | July 10, 2008 3:04 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.

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by v6s_stink | July 10, 2008 4:58 AM

no shot of the sedans rear. guess thats what everyones waiting for..

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by michelin901 | July 10, 2008 10:18 AM

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.

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by stillthewhizz | July 10, 2008 12:02 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

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by michelin901 | July 10, 2008 7:52 PM

BMWs, still as ugly as ever...

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by roger | July 10, 2008 3:44 PM

Are those LEDs in the headlights?

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by benz_man | July 10, 2008 5:44 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

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by radmeister | July 13, 2008 2:28 PM

that bonnet looks half-closed at the grille.

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by pscs | July 10, 2008 8:42 PM

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

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by Wisp | July 11, 2008 7:49 AM

I thinks this bmw still look good.. but they just changed face and bumpers design..

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by mclaren_1124 | September 28, 2008 10:01 PM