Does the new BMW M5 really look like a Toyota Camry?

Which one actually came out first, and why do they look so similar?

At first glance, I thought it was a Lexus!

Probably because BMW and Toyota work with some of the same design ideas.

Dax said:
Probably because BMW and Toyota work with some of the same design ideas.

I know they’ve teamed up on cars like the Supra, but I’m not sure if they actually share the same designers.

@Perry
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They work together on a lot, not just the Supra. Companies like BMW and Toyota often team up, sharing designs and sometimes even employees. It’s all about bringing in more customers for both. I work in a similar field, and even my Camry has features that seem BMW-inspired.

@Dax
That makes sense. When you said they use the same designers, I thought you meant the head designers for both companies were the same!

@Perry
I saw the new Supra recently… there were more BMW parts on it than Toyota ones!

Wayne said:
@Perry
I saw the new Supra recently… there were more BMW parts on it than Toyota ones!

It’s mostly just the engine and a few other key parts.

Dax said:
Probably because BMW and Toyota work with some of the same design ideas.

Nope, definitely not the same designers!

I think the rear end and dual exhaust look pretty good on the new M5.

I bet the M5’s a bit faster, but I’m sticking with my Camry.

Hutton said:
I bet the M5’s a bit faster, but I’m sticking with my Camry.

As if you even had a choice :joy:

Aris said:

Hutton said:
I bet the M5’s a bit faster, but I’m sticking with my Camry.

As if you even had a choice :joy:

Hey, I traded my BMW for the Camry, no joke.

Hutton said:
I bet the M5’s a bit faster, but I’m sticking with my Camry.

A bit faster? The BMW has almost 600 horsepower!

Wayne said:

Hutton said:
I bet the M5’s a bit faster, but I’m sticking with my Camry.

A bit faster? The BMW has almost 600 horsepower!

Pretty sure he was joking haha

Nah, it doesn’t look like a Camry at all. Don’t bring BMW down like that!

BMW’s having an identity crisis. They should go back to their 2005 designs—those were classy and simple.

I really wish BMW would go back to something like the early '90s E34 5 Series. That was a beautiful design. I’d get one for sure if they did!

Man, I need to get rich… :pensive:

Ember said:
Man, I need to get rich… :pensive:

I’ll remember you if I ever hit the lottery!