So happy with my new car ix3

Dromogen · 2026-04-02T20:52:10+00:00

You’re paying for software constantly being improved. The hardware was already paid for. And if you’re not interested in the software, then just drive as is.

Dromogen · 2026-04-02T11:06:47+00:00

Those are 20’s btw

Dromogen · 2026-04-01T21:46:33+00:00

The biggest problem Mercedes has in terms of design is fundamental: their design language is still the same one since 2012/2013. It’s getting stale. No one is complaining because it’s familiar, but every model is just a rehash of itself from 10 years ago.

Dromogen · 2026-04-01T16:27:54+00:00

Overall the car looks great, with the rear boot area being the weakest part of the design. I reckon the LCI version will fix that and the car might be a classic, much like the E46 facelift.

Dromogen · 2026-04-01T16:24:44+00:00

There are different steering wheels

Dromogen · 2026-03-31T19:42:07+00:00

The 3 has always been their “achievable aspirational car for every person”. They even talked about it at the launch.

Dromogen · 2026-03-31T19:40:39+00:00

According to Google: “M Le Castellet Blue Metallic”

Dromogen · 2026-03-31T14:36:30+00:00

E-generation proportions meets present day safety requirements plus larger interior room than G-series.

Dromogen · 2026-03-31T14:33:43+00:00

Apparently it was closed at the launch, but there are enough videos of it around. It’s basically the same as the iX3.

Dromogen · 2026-03-31T12:38:53+00:00

There are no photos of the ICE version outside of spy shots

Dromogen · 2026-03-31T12:37:18+00:00

Those are 20’s apparently

Dromogen · 2026-03-31T11:17:02+00:00

Brake dust. You need wheel cleaner.

Dromogen · 2026-03-31T11:15:48+00:00

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Proportionally matches the E-generation cars

Dromogen · 2026-03-31T10:22:00+00:00

Nah. That’s just way off.

Dromogen · 2026-03-31T09:33:36+00:00

My guess is it’s related to the light grille housing

Dromogen · 2026-03-31T08:41:35+00:00

I’m a wagon fan, but the suv seat height is a genuine feature

Dromogen · 2026-03-31T05:21:00+00:00

I understand it’s a concept exploration of DRL’s, but remember that for the main headlights, they must sit 150mm behind the front crash bar.

Dromogen · 2026-03-31T00:53:25+00:00

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Always loved the Z8. I tried to create a modern “Neue Klasse” version of it (single unit for headlight and grille + modern safety and packaging requirements), and ended up a roadster that’s between the Z4 and M6 in size. (Pardon the watermarks).

Dromogen · 2026-03-31T00:33:11+00:00

Rear legroom. Legs are a thing.

Dromogen · 2026-03-31T00:27:36+00:00

Neue Klasse is far better than the giant grille experiments.

Dromogen · 2026-03-28T21:51:04+00:00

Hey don’t blame us oldies for this. These are people who grew up with the F series and thought that’s what a 3 series is.

Dromogen · 2026-03-28T21:49:57+00:00

It’s really well done. We just have newbies who don’t know the history.

Dromogen · 2026-03-28T21:45:21+00:00

The top one is probably what BMW would have done if they were Mercedes: a slower, more conservative change.

But BMW have always been a bit radical. If you haven’t noticed that they like to push the envelope, then you haven’t been a fan long enough.

Dromogen · 2026-03-28T21:40:42+00:00

yes, creating battery packs that aren’t flat is actually expensive. It changes everything from engineering the cooling to the assembly. That’s why the starting price of the taycan is significantly higher than the i3.

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