3 Series (G20) [Official] BMW 3 Series (G20)

[Der Hofmeister]

@klier: here is an article on this topic from BMWBLOG

Self-righting wheel center caps: One cool feature of the new BMW 3 Series

LE: the link insert does not seem to work.

 

[Der Hofmeister]

Hope it works this time.

https://tinyurl.com/y9dedr ql

 

[hovabongZA]

I don’t get why the 3er and 5er cannot coexist without one being bashed over the other. I like both models for different reasons. Just because you prefer one over the other doesn’t suddenly make the other bad, they are not the same car therefore will appeal to different people.

PS. I do realize how crazy it sounds to call these cars “ compact and medium” when they are really large sedans today.

 

[John Galt]

It's a nice car for the taxi drivers in Germany. Next to the E-class.

 

[Merc1]

It's a nice car for the taxi drivers in Germany. Next to the E-class.

I really don't get why you're here. You're not going to win anyone over to objectively viewing Cadillac when you post nonsense like this. I could fill up the page with the junk that GM and Cadillac has heaved onto the road for the last 35-40 years and all the broken promises about next year and the next this and that. You really should try a different approach if you care at all how Cadillac is viewed here.

M

 

[bialkov]

BMW 3 Series Wagon Unearthed In Brazilian Design Registration
Who needs a crossover? The 3 Series wagon offers just as much utility.
BMW just unveiled the latest generation of the 3 Series at the Paris Motor Show. Now, a design registration with Brazil's Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial provides an early reveal of the wagon variant. The images offer a complete look at the long-roof version's exterior.

The wagon features the same overall design aesthetic as the sedan, including the new, sharp-edged headlights. The differences are all behind B-pillar where the designers extend the roof and enlarge the size of side window at the back. The top still has a slight downward arch to maintain a sporty silhouette. L-shaped taillights adorn the back, and there's a small spoiler at the tip of the roof.
The design registration images don't show the interior, but it's likely identical to the sedan in there. For the new generation, BMW incorporates the options of a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.3-inch infotainment display on the center stack. The console is available with an attractive finish that looks like metallic mesh.
The 3 Series wagon would share the sedan's engine options. In Europe, the options are the 318d with 148 horsepower (110 kilowatts), 320d with 188 hp (140 kW), 330d with 262hp (195 kW), 181-hp (135-kW) 320i, and 255-hp (190-kW) 330i. Only the 330i is available in the United States at launch. The M340i joins the lineup soon after the vehicle's introduction with 382 hp (295 kW). The 330e plug-in hybrid will arrive for the 2020 model year.
It's not yet clear whether BMW intends to offer the 3 Series wagon in the United States. The current model is available, but the rising popularity of crossovers might make the German automaker consider not sending the new one to America. For example, the company has moved 41,825 units of the X3 in the country through September versus 34,731 examples of the 3 Series. The business didn't outline what portion of the 3 Series sales was the wagon.

 

[SCOTT27]

It's a nice car for the taxi drivers in Germany. Next to the E-class.

And Cadillacs are found in the clearance section of dealers and scrap merchants.

 

[SCOTT27]

Touring looks excellent. If only they had the balls to go..."We are doing an M3 Touring...And don't even think of stopping us...." The M340i/340d might not be enough for some. But then Alpina will provide for that end of the market.

 

[manuelf]

... because it completely eliminates the frontal hood shutline. There is none. I almost feel sad I can't b!tch about it. Almost.

Klier. I adore your obsession about shutlines of all different BMWs.
I can't even think of GCF without.
So - I ask my self: Will your coffin in which you leave this world, have any visible SHUTLINE? Or will you avoid this potential conflict by chosing cremation and let the wind disperse your ashes?

 

[klier]

So - I ask my self: Will your coffin in which you leave this world, have any visible SHUTLINE? Or will you avoid this potential conflict by chosing cremation and let the wind disperse your ashes?

Yes, cremation seems like the way to go, I cannot possibly trust those undertakers, they will go for the cheap solution!

 

[Matski]

G21 looks....

Just my opinion.

 

[dalab]

The touring is another example of how good the KINK can be made, changing it completely without losing a brand identity and rather reinforcing it

 

[hovabongZA]

The touring is another example of how good the KINK can be made, changing it completely without losing a brand identity and rather reinforcing it

I’m all for it.

 

[Matski]

The touring is another example of how good the KINK can be made, changing it completely without losing a brand identity and rather reinforcing it

I was always okay with them doing the kink differently on the X3, but I didn't like it enough to want to see them carry it over to the 3-er.

 

[wL0316]

Source: BMW Asia Insider

 

[Betty Swollocks]

I think he was sarcastic...

Oh I get that.

I absolutely love it.

M

I sat in this very car yesterday. I took some photos and also a few videos of the interior. Don't have time to post right now, but will do as soon as I get the chance.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

Oh I get that.



I sat in this very car yesterday. I took some photos and also a few videos of the interior. Don't have time to post right now, but will do as soon as I get the chance.

As someone who's a frequent BMW customer, I am looking forwrd to your take on the new 3.

 

[Jan]

 

[Merc1]

I can't believe I'm going to have to consider a 3-Series, a M340i in particular.

M

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

Man, a M340i Touring is so much more enticing than an X3. The US is getting screeeewwwwwed.