[StolenLexus]

So...

I currently have a 230i (non M-Sport) on order. In anticipation for delivery, I somewhat regularly check new car listings for any examples of my soon to be 230i. From what I've seen though, it looks like the non M-Sport versions are also coming with the rocker panels in black now (instead of body color).

A) https://www.bmwofmilwaukeenorth.com/...ource=cars.com




B) https://www.herbchambersbmw.com/new/...ource=cars.com


C) Kinda hard to see with thundernight, but it looks like the door & rocker panel are two different colors.
https://www.peterpanbmw.com/inventor...3cm09p8c81403/



I don't know if this is just a factory error or the new design language going forward. I've already come to terms with the mixed-match interior trim, but if this is also something to look forward to, I might have to rethink some things lol.

[DrJLag420]

I'm diggin those wheels on the first white 230.

[Zaxer]

I've seen the 230i in Milwaukee (same dealer that I am buying my 240 from) - first thing I pointed out to my CA when I saw it was the rockers. I assumed it must have had m-sport, but to my surprise it's does not. Not sure what the deal is...?

[alan7467]

The extended shadowline package will add the black rocker panels much the way the "M Sport" design package does.

Edit: I was wrong

[steelatx]

Hmm those examples don't appear to have shadow line. This is super weird

[alan7467]

You're right. I take back what I said. I could have sworn I just added the extended shadow line package without the full shadow line package, but trying again it adds both (with the M sport bumper). Weird indeed.

[steelatx]

I believe the 2022 230i had a grayish rocker panel vs the black we see here. So there's been at least a couple changes.

[Fahfoofnik]

The 2022 230i I drive has body-colored rocker panels. I don't have the M package nor shadowline.