BMW Dismisses Use of Imitation Exhaust Tips

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One design trend that really needs to fade away is the fake exhaust tip. Brands like Mercedes and Audi have been using them for quite some time, but BMW has wisely steered clear of this irritating trend. The good news is that vehicles from Bavaria will continue to embrace genuine exhaust designs in the future. Nonetheless, as you've likely observed, an increasing number of models are hiding their exhausts beneath the bumper.

We inquired with Adrian Van Hooydonk, the head of design at BMW Group, about the possibility of regular models featuring visible exhaust pipes in the future. He expressed that non-M BMWs already possess a sporty and aggressive aesthetic, even without the exhaust tips protruding from the rear bumper. Meanwhile, M models will continue to showcase the classic quad-pipe design, which has recently been adopted by M Performance vehicles as well.