2012 F30 3 Series Dashboard and Console Revealed!!

Jason · 10-11-2011, 05:24 AM

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2012 F30 3 Series Dashboard and Console Revealed!!

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The F30 3 series will be fully revealed to the world this Friday, but its dashboard has now been revealed in these spy photos. Although these are not great quality photos, what's seen here does appear to match up to the F30 interior spy photos we've previously posted.

As expected, the F30's dashboard is a bit of a mix between the F10 5 series and F20 1 series, with the large fixed screen that we've seen in previous spy photos. A welcome change is the more driver-centric angle of the center dashboard.

The dashboard trim appears to be quite a bit taller, but shorter than the E90/E92's trim and is an attractive black wood grain in this particular model.

For our analysis of the F30 interior from previous spy photos, see:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=526988
http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=564096

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blazex4 · 10-11-2011, 06:01 AM

nice.....

P11 · 10-11-2011, 06:08 AM

Comfort seats?

JBE90335 · 10-11-2011, 06:19 AM

looks like it'll look more like the 1 series inside rather than the 5 series

sms261 · 10-11-2011, 06:20 AM

nice interior

Klier · 10-11-2011, 06:37 AM

Whoa, I like it! Looks upscale and different!

Touring · 10-11-2011, 06:44 AM

Manual hand-brake... Love it!!

Just_me · 10-11-2011, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by GMAC63

looks like it'll look more like the 1 series inside rather than the 5 series

1er happen to have a very high quality interior. In fact, its better than current 3er. Nothing wrong follow the steps from 1er

hks786 · 10-11-2011, 06:46 AM

I'm not sure yet. It's def an improvement no doubt. The current E9x interior is quite boring. I think this interior looks similar apart from the driver orientated position. Will need to see better pictures.

TheBingoBalls · 10-11-2011, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by atlanta2004m3

the driver-centric orientation of the new dash.

Agreed. I like how simple the layout is, very driver orientated. One thing I don't like is how the trim doesn't extend across the dash. It's not bad but I'd prefer if it did extend all the way. I can't wait for the full reveal this Friday!

Mako · 10-11-2011, 06:53 AM

The nav screen looks out of place like it was an after thought. Just kind of sticking out of the middle. Are we sure it's fixed? Looks more like a retractable one.

nyc4runnin · 10-11-2011, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Mako

The nav screen looks out of place like it was an after thought. Just kind of sticking out of the middle. Are we sure it's fixed? Looks more like a retractable one.

navi screen looks sooo ghey !!!!! i hate the popup screens ...

at least there are 2 real cup holders lol

Pentium · 10-11-2011, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Touring

Manual hand-brake... Love it!!

Yeah me too with the new orientation it's looks promising!

BMWPower06 · 10-11-2011, 06:58 AM

Looks great! I love it!

Giv3n · 10-11-2011, 07:00 AM

'm hoping the MT version of this gen is still available ?

mundo74 · 10-11-2011, 07:11 AM

Not feeling the Benz nav screen. It has to be retractable. Otherwise it's pointless

AlHersh · 10-11-2011, 07:13 AM

Wow! Love it,,
Looks simple but very upscale.. I also like wat they did with the trim, something different

jrlee53 · 10-11-2011, 07:15 AM

Looks nice. My gf should be happy where they placed the cupholders this time. Thank god, I don't think I can stand anymore jumping drinks.

Leo_328i · 10-11-2011, 07:21 AM

Thank heavens the driver-orientated dashboard is back.

I hated the old flat E9X dash. Every single 3 Series dash before the E9X was more BMW-like IMO.

DdotRoq · 10-11-2011, 07:22 AM

Here's to hoping the 4-series' interior does not look like this. While I do like the driver-centric design, the "tub feeling" from the windshield section/dash is not so attractive. Also, I really LOVED the hidden cup holders. Now, it looks like they're removing another unique design the previous 3-series had.

VBMW · 10-11-2011, 07:41 AM

Fail, Don't like the navi screen just sitting on top of the dash like that , looks out of place...

RON1X · 10-11-2011, 07:49 AM

looks very nice, can't wait to see hi-res pics on Friday!

10-11-2011, 05:24 AM	#1
Jason Administrator 40828 Rep 21,240 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	2012 F30 3 Series Dashboard and Console Revealed!! BIMMERPOST NEWS 2012 F30 3 Series Dashboard and Console Revealed!! 182 COMMENTS Tweet The F30 3 series will be fully revealed to the world this Friday, but its dashboard has now been revealed in these spy photos. Although these are not great quality photos, what's seen here does appear to match up to the F30 interior spy photos we've previously posted. As expected, the F30's dashboard is a bit of a mix between the F10 5 series and F20 1 series, with the large fixed screen that we've seen in previous spy photos. A welcome change is the more driver-centric angle of the center dashboard. The dashboard trim appears to be quite a bit taller, but shorter than the E90/E92's trim and is an attractive black wood grain in this particular model. For our analysis of the F30 interior from previous spy photos, see: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=526988 http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=564096 via jokeforblog
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Klier Enlisted Member 7 Rep 33 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Whoa, I like it! Looks upscale and different!
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hks786 Major General 2169 Rep 5,364 Posts Drives: * Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I'm not sure yet. It's def an improvement no doubt. The current E9x interior is quite boring. I think this interior looks similar apart from the driver orientated position. Will need to see better pictures. __________________
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Mako (Sold) '00 M Roadster '06 M Coupe '16 M3 '20 X3MC 1549 Rep 2,588 Posts Drives: '23 M3 comp Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chicago suburbs iTrader: (0)	The nav screen looks out of place like it was an after thought. Just kind of sticking out of the middle. Are we sure it's fixed? Looks more like a retractable one.
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10-11-2011, 07:11 AM	#16
mundo74 Lieutenant 65 Rep 563 Posts Drives: F10M5 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: P.Pines, FL iTrader: (2)	Not feeling the Benz nav screen. It has to be retractable. Otherwise it's pointless __________________ More power please
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AlHersh Enlisted Member 0 Rep 39 Posts Drives: Porsche Cayenne S Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: U.A.E iTrader: (0)	Wow! Love it,, Looks simple but very upscale.. I also like wat they did with the trim, something different
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jrlee53 Captain 157 Rep 838 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (0)	Looks nice. My gf should be happy where they placed the cupholders this time. Thank god, I don't think I can stand anymore jumping drinks. __________________ 2003 Cobra -> 2010 BMW e90 M3 - Space Grey - Black on Carbon Leather Int. - BRILLIANT CAR!!
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Leo_328i Private 10 Rep 68 Posts Drives: Z4 M Roadster, E39 E36 E34 E30 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	Thank heavens the driver-orientated dashboard is back. I hated the old flat E9X dash. Every single 3 Series dash before the E9X was more BMW-like IMO.
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DdotRoq Enlisted Member 4 Rep 43 Posts Drives: BMW 335is Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	Here's to hoping the 4-series' interior does not look like this. While I do like the driver-centric design, the "tub feeling" from the windshield section/dash is not so attractive. Also, I really LOVED the hidden cup holders. Now, it looks like they're removing another unique design the previous 3-series had.
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10-11-2011, 07:41 AM	#21
VBMW New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2001 740i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Saratoga iTrader: (0)	Fail Fail, Don't like the navi screen just sitting on top of the dash like that , looks out of place...
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10-11-2011, 07:49 AM	#22
RON1X Colonel 75 Rep 2,491 Posts Drives: 991 C2S Guards Red Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (8) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [9.00]	looks very nice, can't wait to see hi-res pics on Friday! __________________ 991.1 C2S PDK, Guards Red \| PDCC \| Sport Chrono + \| Clear Tail Lights \| Alcantara Steering Wheel \| HRE FF01 \| TechArt Springs \| Sport Exhaust Previous: Porsche 997 Turbo 6MT, Atlas Gray \| Cobb Stage 2 \| HRE FF01 \| Europipe Stg. 2 Exhaust \| GMG LMS Rollbar \| GT2 Exhaust Tips \| Pagid RS-29 \| Rennline Pedals \| SSK 997.2 Track Car, heavily modded & E92 M3 DCT, still miss her daily & E92 335i heavily modded
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