2020 BMW 3 Series Touring Looks More Fun Than Octavia RS at the Nurburgring

We think BMW have gotten off their high horse and is building a competitive 3 Series Touring. This Nurburgring test prototype doesn't have the M badge or even a 3-liter engine, but it looks fantastic going down the track, neutral with a touch of playfulness.

Not only is it big, but the G21 has fantastic proportions. We deliberately took a lackluster screenshot of our spy video so that we can highlight that awesome long hood. The limitations of a rear-wheel drive wagon over a FWD are obvious, but it works both ways.

When it comes to practicality, the only big problem with the Octavia RS is the shape of the trunk, which is deep but has an impractical lip. You won't get that with the 3 Series Touring.

So what about the engines? Well, currently, the Octavia RS either gets a 184 HP 2-liter diesel or a 245 HP gasoline motor. The 320d will offer 204 HP, which you can bump up to 238 in the 325d, a twin-turbo diesel.

As for the 330i, it will churn out 265 HP from its 4-cylinder. Of course, other engines will also be available in the new 3er Touring. The least powerful will be the 316d with 136 HP, followed by a 163 HP 318d. On the gasoline front, Europe will also get a 318i with 150 HP and a 320i with 204 or 170 HP (Efficient Dynamics).

Finally, there are the 3-liter monsters, which include the 320 or 340 HP M340d and the 380 HP M340i. That's a lot of engines, not even including xDrive and gearbox variations. No wonder BMW does so much testing!