2018 BMW 3 Series (G20)
TopSpeed has created a rendering of the
next generation BMW 3 Series sedan, based on spyshots and reports. Codenamed
G20, it’s expected to arrive in showrooms in 2018.
The next gen BMW 3 Series is expected to
feature a sharper and more dynamic design than the current model, as seen in
the rendering. It will be an evolutionary step-up from the current model, and
borrow cues from the current 7 Series as well as the next BMW X3. The 3 Series
could slightly grow in size to better differentiate from the upcoming BMW 1
Series sedan.
The 2018 BMW 3 Series will be the
least-expensive product from BMW to ride on the company’s new CLAR RWD platform
with Carbon Core, which underpins the latest BMW 7 Series and the 2017 BMW 5
Series. With the integration of carbon fiber and other lightweight materials,
the next gen 3 Series will be over 50 kg lighter than the current model, so as
to compete against the aluminum-intensive Jaguar XE.
Engine lineup could be sourced from
BMW’s new B-family range, which includes a 1.5-liter three cylinder turbo,
2.0-liter four cylinder petrol and diesel lineup and a range-topping M340i
variant with a 3.0-liter inline six engine. An 8-speed automatic could be
standard across the range, while a 6-speed manual may continue being offered in
base variants.
