[Baldilocks73]

Any guesses as to what will be changing when the LCI update hits in a couple of years?

Grille? Seats? Rear end design?

[PRINCE THUNDERNIGHT]

Originally Posted by Baldilocks73

Any guesses as to what will be changing when the LCI update hits in a couple of years?

Grille? Seats? Rear end design?

I read this on a UK site…

https://www.babybmw.net/threads/g42-...-dates.149267/

[g42bmw]

My guess is that with the volume of the 2 series, the LCI is going to be similar to Z4 or 8 series. Which is not much will be changed.

[donm527]

What is a "CraftedClarity glass controls"

No thanks on the rest like the CF hood. I feel the 240i is a "bang for your buck" type car getting a B58 in the low $50 range. Spec'ing it up, then you get into a price I feel there are cars to consider.

Now offering a manual transmission in 2025 with the B58... that would be special.

[g42bmw]

I doubt we will get CF roof option in the US. I wish we can just get the nicer sportier seat option like what EU models have.

[redcars]

What I would like to see - a cleaned up iDrive 8 screen and automated driving suite the rest of the BMW line gets.

[Baldilocks73]

So I'm guessing:

- iDrive 8.5
- Slight redesign of front and rear
- More (or different) color choices
- No more cerium gray accents/badging
- Slight power bump? (Not to sure but would be nice)

[Ricochet48]

Originally Posted by Baldilocks73

So I'm guessing:

- iDrive 8.5
- Slight redesign of front and rear
- More (or different) color choices
- No more cerium gray accents/badging
- Slight power bump? (Not to sure but would be nice)

- iDrive 8.5 already confirmed for 2024 (will just need a software update)
- Hopefully most of the redesign is in the rear headlights...
- We are getting that Z Blue and Skyscraper Gray already, hoping for a Green option
- I think they will still keep the gray so they can charge $400 for the 'shadowline'
- Maybe very slight power bump

What I want

- Sport seat option
- Red fake leather seat option (available on other BMWs)
- Additional wheel options (already confirmed)
- More aggressive stock lip (similar to the M performance)
- Fix the steering feel somehow (#pipedream)

[Game]

Originally Posted by Ricochet48

- iDrive 8.5 already confirmed for 2024 (will just need a software update)
- Hopefully most of the redesign is in the rear headlights...
- We are getting that Z Blue and Skyscraper Gray already, hoping for a Green option
- I think they will still keep the gray so they can charge $400 for the 'shadowline'
- Maybe very slight power bump

What I want

- Sport seat option
- Red fake leather seat option (available on other BMWs)
- Additional wheel options (already confirmed)
- More aggressive stock lip (similar to the M performance)
- Fix the steering feel somehow (#pipedream)

Where'd you get confirmation?

I thought only a few of the models were going to be upgradeable via software as they don't all have the same hardware.

[donnyfontaine]

Originally Posted by Game

Where'd you get confirmation?

I thought only a few of the models were going to be upgradeable via software as they don't all have the same hardware.

This is correct - there’s a chance the ‘23 M240s may have the right hardware needed for it, but it is true that just because you have iDrive 8 does not mean it will be compatible with iDrive 8.5. I’m sure in time they’ll share out what’s compatible on a model by model basis

[Baldilocks73]

Originally Posted by Ricochet48

- iDrive 8.5 already confirmed for 2024 (will just need a software update)
- Hopefully most of the redesign is in the rear headlights...
- We are getting that Z Blue and Skyscraper Gray already, hoping for a Green option
- I think they will still keep the gray so they can charge $400 for the 'shadowline'
- Maybe very slight power bump

What I want

- Sport seat option
- Red fake leather seat option (available on other BMWs)
- Additional wheel options (already confirmed)
- More aggressive stock lip (similar to the M performance)
- Fix the steering feel somehow (#pipedream)

M Sport Seats SHOULD have been an option for the beginning. I mean Mexico gets them..

[kudos]

Originally Posted by Ricochet48

- iDrive 8.5 already confirmed for 2024 (will just need a software update)
- Hopefully most of the redesign is in the rear headlights...
- We are getting that Z Blue and Skyscraper Gray already, hoping for a Green option
- I think they will still keep the gray so they can charge $400 for the 'shadowline'
- Maybe very slight power bump

What I want

- Sport seat option
- Red fake leather seat option (available on other BMWs)
- Additional wheel options (already confirmed)
- More aggressive stock lip (similar to the M performance)
- Fix the steering feel somehow (#pipedream)

Why on Earth would you want fake leather over real leather? I was looking at the X3 M40i and saw red only in fake leather and was very annoyed. When I started looking at the M240i and saw the red option with real leather it made me want it even more.

[m_g42bmw]

Would love to see ventilated seats, especially for a car in the $50,000 range. Also hoping we get the B 58 TU2 which is a 48v mild hybrid with port and direct injection 🤞🤞

[Baldilocks73]

Originally Posted by m_g42bmw

Would love to see ventilated seats, especially for a car in the $50,000 range. Also hoping we get the B 58 TU2 which is a 48v mild hybrid with port and direct injection 🤞🤞

Ventilated seats would be great!
Also (in the US) more interior color options for leather.

[PNTDG42]

Originally Posted by Baldilocks73

Ventilated seats would be great!
Also (in the US) more interior color options for leather.

My X3M has ventilated seats, and while I dont fuss with them, its one of the groups favorites to complain about how poorly BMW ventilated seats work compared to other brands (most commenting that they cannot even tell a difference when they are turned on). So you might not be missing out on much.

[azuki]

nice timing. lease ends 12/25 hopefully some slight changes to exterior and updated idrive

[VegasG42]

Originally Posted by kudos

Why on Earth would you want fake leather over real leather? I was looking at the X3 M40i and saw red only in fake leather and was very annoyed. When I started looking at the M240i and saw the red option with real leather it made me want it even more.

Seems to be a fair amount of people who are really satisfied with the Sensatec interior

[Baldilocks73]

I am wondering if the LCI updates that just hit the 4-Series, will trickle down to the 2-Series.

Updated Steering wheel & stitching, Laser Taillights, New headlight design, Seat color patterns, etc..

[VegasG42]

Originally Posted by Baldilocks73

I am wondering if the LCI updates that just hit the 4-Series, will trickle down to the 2-Series.

Updated Steering wheel & stitching, Laser Taillights, New headlight design, Seat color patterns, etc..

Some new Laser Taillights would be sick.