12-08-2019, 10:47 AM | #1 |
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Why does one of these G20s have a front radar sensor
A G20 is a possible replacement for my F30. It would most likely be an M340i, but I wouldn't completely rule out a 330d, which I slightly prefer aesthetically (exhausts and grille).
While I would probably buy new, I have been taking a look on the AUC site to see some real world pictures of colour / wheels etc. One odd thing caught my eye - when looking at two cars with an apparently identical spec, apart from the 30d/20d engine, one has a front radar sensor and one does not. I can't see anything in the spec which could account for this difference - I would expect neither to have it. Here are the pics of a black 330d and a grey 320d: Here is the listing for the black 330d: https://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/vehicle/2...b-3ccc676db884 Here is the listing for the grey 320d: https://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/vehicle/2...0-d20485948ff8 Incidentally, I notice that the 330d has larger exhaust pipes, as with some F30 models: But can anyone explain the presence of the radar sensor on the 320d, and not on the 330d? Cheers! Last edited by JD6; 12-08-2019 at 10:52 AM.. |
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12-08-2019, 11:01 AM | #4 | |
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The steering wheel of the 320d does not seem to have that functionality either: Have I missed it? |
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12-08-2019, 11:27 AM | #6 | |
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Perhaps there is another explanation. |
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12-08-2019, 12:15 PM | #7 |
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It wouldn't be listed as active cruise, but Driver Assist Pro, as it's only available within that package.
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12-09-2019, 05:36 AM | #9 |
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i think in future they'll all have the buttons just not be activated. Then they could start peddling OTA upgrades to vehicle functions as an aftersale opportunity.
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05-06-2021, 01:43 AM | #10 |
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Did anybody ever get an answer to this. I have a 2019 G20 M Sport with pro pack and Technology pack where my neighbour has the same but his is a 69 plate. Mine has the radar sensor but his does not.
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05-06-2021, 02:15 AM | #11 |
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I think the radar sensor was dropped on later cars and its function replicated using the cameras and software image processing.
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05-06-2021, 02:16 AM | #12 |
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From what I gathered, its not the same sensor you are getting with DAP option and it's only present on the early build cars.
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Curious, but can you confirm the shape? I have DAP on a Sept 2019 M340i but the radar shape is the style hamera posted (rounded) rather than the more trapezoid shape in that 320d.
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05-09-2021, 11:03 AM | #18 |
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Simple answer - more rounded sensor is a DAP equipped car, and the more trapezoid shaped is only on early build G20's without DAP. If you look at later build cars there is still a radar sensor there on non-DAP cars, but it's behind the mesh.
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05-09-2021, 03:06 PM | #19 |
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Mine is like the rounded shape in the picture above. I have DAP and built Jan 2020.
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03-03-2023, 06:00 AM | #20 |
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Sorry to drag up an old thread. But I’m currently searching for a used G20 and am finding some with the Trapezoid radar in the grill even though they don’t have DAP specced. Does that mean the radar does nothing or is just a blank? So can I remove it and get a standard lower grill?
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