The New BMW 7 series DOES NOT copy the Lexus LS!
M53R submitted on 7/9/2008 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 6:09:48 AM
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Lately, everyone is talking about how the new BMW 7 series shares design cues with the Lexus LS.
I just wanted to provide pictures for those of you who cannot be bothered to find and compare pictures, along with showing you the REAL inspiration (evolution) of the new 7 series. Check the pictures.
As you can see from the pictures, the LS actually shares design cues from the current BMW 5 series' side view. The new 7 series is a pretictable evolution of the current BMW designs. The rear lights are very similar to the BMW X6 (L shaped), believe it or not, mixed with the current 5 series. A similar design was shown on the BMW CS concept.
So after comparing the pictures of the 7 series' rear lights, and the LS' rear lights, do they have a similar shape? Not really. The only similarity is the size of the tail lights.
What about the integrated exhaust? Well, you can give Lexus credit for starting this trend, but the BMW has it's very own design of the integrated exhausts along with a more stylish rear bumper.
And just for a joke, check out the pictures of the Honda Oddessy's rear lights. This is a 2004 model if I can remember correctly. Now take a look at the Lexus LS...
The purpose of this topic is NOT to start a childish flame war. It's just clarification.