[John Casey]

Originally Posted by G30M

wow how many LCI threads to do we need for this car?

also - LCI after 1 year?

G42 came out as MY22. Given that the changes we are seeing today are "LCI" level, then I would say that MY23 was also an LCI since the interior differences between MY22 and MY23 were huge...BMW went from the more typical dash layout to the large screen of idrive 8.

MY23 to MY24 had more minor interior changes/downgrades.

Are the changes in this "LCI" more substantial than the removal of the instrument cluster between MY22 and MY23?

MY22 - launch year
MY23 - interior LCI
MY24 - minor interior changes/downgrades
MY25 - BMW's "LCI"
MY29 - EOP

[stone_1]

Having the right seat comfort and support can make a big difference in the driving experience. The new options and improvements definitely seem like they’re making the car more appealing to you now. I can see you’re sticking with the same models as before but adding some new paint options, a few updated parts and the new iDrive system.
Hopefully, they consider offering more customizable seat options in the future.

[Baldilocks73]

Really liking this new color and hope it comes to the States. I edited the front to get rid of the plate and M badge.

Might sway me from Thundernight.

[Quadruple VANOS]

Originally Posted by Baldilocks73

Really liking this new color and hope it comes to the States. I edited the front to get rid of the plate and M badge.

Might sway me from Thundernight.

This thread is about a BMW USA press release.

[Baldilocks73]

Originally Posted by Quadruple VANOS

This thread is about a BMW USA press release.

Yes, however the pictures included are misleading. We don’t get those M Sport seats, for example.

[Stick435]

Originally Posted by Baldilocks73

Yes, however the pictures included are misleading. We don’t get those M Sport seats, for example.

Yeah, they took pictures of the UK model and slapped them in the US press release, which is dumb AF. Didn't the UK models already have that M badge in the grill anyway?

[Quadruple VANOS]

I’d consider a M240i but (at least the 2024s) they lease at the same price as a M340i.

[Pentland]

Originally Posted by Stick435

Yeah, they took pictures of the UK model and slapped them in the US press release, which is dumb AF. Didn't the UK models already have that M badge in the grill anyway?

No.

[Pentland]

Originally Posted by Baldilocks73

Yes, however the pictures included are misleading. We don’t get those M Sport seats, for example.

Neither do we now

[Mario68]

I ordered my M240i in February and it will be delivered in August.
Now I see the 2025 model on the configurator here in Belgium.
If I had known this, I would have waited 4 months before ordering.

See the configurator for Belgium below

https://configure.bmw.be/nl_BE/configid/89jbtj8k

[Pentland]

Originally Posted by Quadruple VANOS

I’d consider a M240i but (at least the 2024s) they lease at the same price as a M340i.

Sounds like you already did.

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by John Casey

Thanks for the info. Read this from you - and was hoping for this MY to be it - but now you're really thinking no LCI for the G42 at all? No carbon roof option? No interior upgrades?

LCI doesn't mean what you think. It's a formal designation. MY2025 G42 is not it, regardless of wheels, roofs, interior, or anything else.

[Quadruple VANOS]

Originally Posted by Pentland

Sounds like you already did.

Touché

[John Casey]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

LCI doesn't mean what you think. It's a formal designation. MY2025 G42 is not it, regardless of wheels, roofs, interior, or anything else.

Yup. I was fooled. The BMW press release claiming this as a "new BMW 2 Series" plus the Bimmerpost title of "LCI Facelift" - made me think that meant LCI.

[Baldilocks73]

I guess we will find out this time next year.

[VegasG42]

Originally Posted by TheBingoBalls

Very, very mild refresh.

Thankfully.

It's always rough when you buy a new car, and then they immediately release a way better version

Don't want to have sour grapes

The flat bottom steering wheel , and iDrive 8.5 is badass for new 2025 owners

[Jordan.kao-G42]

There doesn't seem to be much difference.

[VegasG42]

Originally Posted by Jordan.kao-G42

There doesn't seem to be much difference.

Not enough for 22, 23, 24 owners to be envious of. Which is nice.

[OriginalFake]

After driving a car with iDrive 8.5, that's the only thing out of this refresh that I would have liked.

[Ricochet48]

Originally Posted by Quadruple VANOS

I’d consider a M240i but (at least the 2024s) they lease at the same price as a M340i.

How is this possible if they are priced like $7-$8K apart with similar specs (adaptive suspension, etc.)?

I honestly like the new Arctic Race Blue on the M340i and it would be more practical, but the MSRP price gap should be $5K max to me (especially if I'm giving up some handling due to the size/slight weight add).

[Pentland]

Originally Posted by Ricochet48

How is this possible if they are priced like $7-$8K apart with similar specs (adaptive suspension, etc.)?

I honestly like the new Arctic Race Blue on the M340i and it would be more practical, but the MSRP price gap should be $5K max to me (especially if I'm giving up some handling due to the size/slight weight add).

No point going down that road mate. It’s an apples vs oranges comparison.

[Ricochet48]

Originally Posted by OriginalFake

After driving a car with iDrive 8.5, that's the only thing out of this refresh that I would have liked.

Curious on what you think are the biggest pros of 8.5?

It has the A/C permanently docked at the bottom and more customizable widgets I believe, but otherwise I was not too sure what updates would be of value. Surprised it's also a hardware change too, so it might be snappier.