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Sales of premium executive wagons aren't what they used to be, but BMW just couldn't give up on the legend that is the 3 Series load lugger. Here is the all-new generation, spied for the first time ahead of a likely 2019 debut.
The 3 Series sedan is going to be called the G20, while this touring model is going to be the G21. It should arrive a couple of months later than the 4-door, competing with the Audi A4 Avant and Mercedes C-Class T-Model.
This is the first time the model has been spotted, which took place on the Autobahn near Munich. Design-wise, there's no mistaking this for anything other than a BMW, and we believe the 3 Series Touring will give the Volvo V60 a run for its money.
The front looks a lot like that of the 5 Series, but with more discreet bumper intakes. Thankfully, BMW resisted the urge to install tall kidney grille, such as the ones we saw on a 7 Series LCI prototype.
The back features a pronounced bulge in the middle of the trunk, which accentuates the taillights. We like the fact that the two GTI-like double exhaust tips are real, unlike what Audi and Mercedes are offering. Also, based on this configuration, we'd say that the car seen here is the 330i with a 2-liter turbo gasoline motor.
But the engine range for this car will be pretty big and should continue to include diesels of every kind. After all, what's the point of a 3 Series Touring if not to combine speed and long-range fuel economy. According to our info, some modest power bumps are coming. For example, the 318d's 2-liter will be tuned up from 150 to 163 HP.
We'll also have a base 216d with 136 HP, a twin-turbo 325d with 238 HP and a 265 HP 330d. Even an M340d xDrive is possible, since the powertrain is already in the X3 M40d.
This is the first time the model has been spotted, which took place on the Autobahn near Munich. Design-wise, there's no mistaking this for anything other than a BMW, and we believe the 3 Series Touring will give the Volvo V60 a run for its money.
The front looks a lot like that of the 5 Series, but with more discreet bumper intakes. Thankfully, BMW resisted the urge to install tall kidney grille, such as the ones we saw on a 7 Series LCI prototype.
The back features a pronounced bulge in the middle of the trunk, which accentuates the taillights. We like the fact that the two GTI-like double exhaust tips are real, unlike what Audi and Mercedes are offering. Also, based on this configuration, we'd say that the car seen here is the 330i with a 2-liter turbo gasoline motor.
But the engine range for this car will be pretty big and should continue to include diesels of every kind. After all, what's the point of a 3 Series Touring if not to combine speed and long-range fuel economy. According to our info, some modest power bumps are coming. For example, the 318d's 2-liter will be tuned up from 150 to 163 HP.
We'll also have a base 216d with 136 HP, a twin-turbo 325d with 238 HP and a 265 HP 330d. Even an M340d xDrive is possible, since the powertrain is already in the X3 M40d.
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