2019 BMW 3 Series: everything we know about her

Preparing for the debut of the new model BMW 3 Series

The seventh generation of the bestselling BMW will debut in October at the Paris motor show. I made the Bavarians for their most popular sedan?

Time flies very quickly. Here, it would seem that quite recently the fifth generation of a sedan of the third Series E90. This event occurred in 2005. Having survived the facelift model came to 2013, when it was replaced by a modern version of the F30. The new version was distinguished by large size, increased prestige, higher quality throughout. Sedans, station wagons and even long versions of chetyrehdverny produced in so many plants that the model can shamelessly call international by car: Germany, Mexico, South Africa, Egypt, Russia, China, India and even Malaysia.

But, coming to an end and the era of the F3x platform. And now to replace it in a hurry brand new seventh generation codenamed G20, which is supposed to be better, more desirable and even more prestigious.

Especially please the purists news that unlike some versions of the newfangled models of the 2 Series and the next generation 1 Series, the new iteration of the “Troika” will remain on RWD platform. At the obvious similarities with the previous model over and begins a series of innovations, which we now describe.

The model that is known to several generations of motorists

Does the 3 Series in performance? It is unlikely, because it is the quintessential compact sports sedan that offers a happy thrill in a luxurious cockpit loaded with the latest technologies developed by BMW. Model range models are more diverse than ever, offering a easy-to-use version of the Purse, equipped with frail three-cylinder engine up to a hardcore version of the M3 CS, with limited availability and faster bits. Add into the mix economical 330e plug-in hybrid, and quite possibly, there is a version of 3 series for all.

What is the novelty?

Perhaps for those who don’t follow the model updates, it may come as a surprise that the first mules of the third version was seen photorename in January 2016. Since then, the automotive media around the world got a lot of photos, but the most remarkable, as you can guess, were the last of them. Test cars for a few months before the premiere seriously got rid of dazzle-camouflage, allowing it is better to consider not only the outlines of the serial of the body, but also to see the lights and lanterns.

The study of images allows to draw the following conclusion: sedan followed by a wagon and the sporty M-version will continue to evolve not revolutionary, but evolutionary.

And indeed it is. You will be able easily to recognize in the new model G20 3-Series BMW, which you can now notice a sleeker headlights and taillights, increased the “nostrils” of the front radiator brand filesresearch and became even more imposing in its dimensions to the body. It is logical to expect that the wheelbase will also increase compared to the current model and the rear doors will become more elongated in length. A hint of increased comfort for rear passengers.

The all-new Third series in 2019 will be based on the CLAR platform from his older brothers. Despite the increased dimensions, the new 3 Series will be a little easier in the current model, thanks to the increased use of aluminum and carbon fiber.

Suspension will copy the elements of the 5-series, which means the front will have double wishbones in the back, you’ll see five levers. Information about this appeared in the beginning of summer.

Regarding the interior of the salon, some great revelations and unreal beauty from him should not wait. However, the interior will be significantly upgraded, in terms of quality and technology, with fewer buttons and advanced infotainment system.

Spy shots that appeared in early may, partially showed a dashboard design with digital panel and enhanced infotainment screen. Model has yet to open almost completely hidden behind a camouflage interior.

What is under the hood

According to the report, published in February, the range of engines is quite extensive, namely:

BMW 3 Series

Power

Available transmission

Drive

316d

136

6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic

RWD

318d

163

6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic

RWD

320d

204

6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic

RWD/xDrive

325d

238

8-speed automatic

RWD/xDrive

330d

265

8-speed automatic

RWD/xDrive

M340d

320-340

8-speed automatic

xDrive

325e iPerformance

230

8-speed automatic

xDrive

330e iPerformance

265

8-speed automatic

xDrive

318i

150

6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic

RWD

320i

204

6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic

RWD/xDrive

320i Efficient Dynamics

170

6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic

RWD

330i

265

8-speed automatic

RWD/xDrive

M340i

380

8-speed automatic

xDrive

In the above table is not marked that BMW will launch the all-electric version of the 3 Series. And she sooner or later it will. Thus, BMW will launch a competitor to the Tesla Model 3 in the next few years. A prototype of the electric vehicle disguised as a model of the internal combustion engine (was present exhaust system), but with a closed grille (so it does not need to cool the motor) has already been seen on the tests.

And, of course, the icing on the cake – a sporty version of the G20 is a new model M3. It is expected that it will become more powerful than the current special version of the M3 CS. They say that the M3 will lose about 55 pounds, despite the growth in size and adding more technology.

When do we get to see her?

It will premiere at the Paris motor show in October. If so, the virtual display of the network will be held in September. First appear sedans, then station wagons, and so on. Waiting, waiting, waiting!