BMW’s latest design language has been the subject of a lot of criticism and some would say it is a bit inconsistent from model to model. The seventh generation 3 Series (G20) came out three years ago and is naturally gearing up for a mid-cycle facelift, and luckily it won’t shake the boat when it comes to exterior changes.
Spotted here during M340i spicy flavor tests near and at the Nürburgring, the LCI 3 Series appears to retain the regular grille rather than embracing the M3’s extended love / hate kidneys. The extensive camouflage suggests there will be significant changes to the front and rear fascias, but in reality the sport sedan will likely undergo minimally invasive cosmetic surgery.
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A major novelty brought by the facelift will occur inside the cabin where the refreshed 3er will adopt the eighth-generation iDrive infotainment system. Unveiled earlier this year for the electric iX and i4 models, it features side-by-side displays in a familiar configuration Mercedes has been using for several years.
We remind you that in the i4, essentially an electric Gran Coupé from the 4 Series, the latest iDrive relies on a generously sized 14.9-inch touchscreen accompanied by a 12.3-inch digital dashboard. . The two screens share a frameless bezel giving the illusion of a single ultra-wide screen, while the infotainment tilts slightly towards the driver for a better user experience.
The 3 Series facelift will also usher in the very first EV version to bolster BMW’s zero-emission efforts, which also include already-confirmed electric derivatives of the next-gen 5 and 7 Series. Unfortunately, none of these models will run on a dedicated platform for electric cars, as the Bavarians won’t have one ready until 2025, when the Neue Klasse architecture will debut.
With the regular 3 Series about to go under the knife, there’s a good chance the very first M3 Touring arriving in 2022 will also be based on the facelifted model, but obviously with the controversial grille also used by the 4 Series models. and M4. , as well as the i4 and iX.
We hear that the high-performance diesel, the M340d in sedan and wagon configurations, will continue in markets where oil burners are still in demand. The 3 Series sedan would remain in production until October 2025, while the more practical Touring (G21) would be phased out in June 2026.
BMW’s latest design language has been the subject of a lot of criticism and some would say it is a bit inconsistent from model to model. The seventh generation 3 Series (G20) came out three years ago and is naturally gearing up for a mid-cycle facelift, and luckily it won’t shake the boat when it comes to exterior changes.
Spotted here during M340i spicy flavor tests near and at the Nürburgring, the LCI 3 Series appears to retain the regular grille rather than embracing the M3’s extended love / hate kidneys. The extensive camouflage suggests there will be significant changes to the front and rear fascias, but in reality the sport sedan will likely undergo minimally invasive cosmetic surgery.
45 Pictures
A major novelty brought by the facelift will occur inside the cabin where the refreshed 3er will adopt the eighth-generation iDrive infotainment system. Unveiled earlier this year for the electric iX and i4 models, it features side-by-side displays in a familiar configuration Mercedes has been using for several years.
We remind you that in the i4, essentially an electric Gran Coupé from the 4 Series, the latest iDrive relies on a generously sized 14.9-inch touchscreen accompanied by a 12.3-inch digital dashboard. . The two screens share a frameless bezel giving the illusion of a single ultra-wide screen, while the infotainment tilts slightly towards the driver for a better user experience.
The 3 Series facelift will also usher in the very first EV version to bolster BMW’s zero-emission efforts, which also include already-confirmed electric derivatives of the next-gen 5 and 7 Series. Unfortunately, none of these models will run on a dedicated platform for electric cars, as the Bavarians won’t have one ready until 2025, when the Neue Klasse architecture will debut.
With the regular 3 Series about to go under the knife, there’s a good chance the very first M3 Touring arriving in 2022 will also be based on the facelifted model, but obviously with the controversial grille also used by the 4 Series models. and M4. , as well as the i4 and iX.
We hear that the high-performance diesel, the M340d in sedan and wagon configurations, will continue in markets where oil burners are still in demand. The 3 Series sedan would remain in production until October 2025, while the more practical Touring (G21) would be phased out in June 2026.