The 2019 BMW 3-Series is inching closer to
dealerships as spy photographers have snapped a new prototype wearing
production head- and taillights. Dressed in the company's familiar camouflage,
the car gives us a better look at the production model which is scheduled to
arrive in the United States by the end of 2018.
While we can't see all of the styling details, it's
clear the redesigned sedan will follow in the footsteps of the 5-Series and
adopt a more prominent grille as well as evolutionary headlights. Moving
further back, we can see a familiar character line and slightly longer rear
doors. Lastly, at the rear, there's more curvaceous body work and wraparound
LED taillights.
The photographer couldn't get close enough to take
interior photos but previous shots have shown the model will have a three-spoke
steering wheel, a partially digital instrument cluster, and the obligatory
iDrive infotainment system.
A variety of different engines are expected
including a 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder with 248 hp.
Drivers can also look forward to an M40i variant with a 3.0-liter TwinPower
Turbo six-cylinder engine developing 355 hp. Previous reports have
also suggested we can expect a 340d M Performance with all-wheel drive and a
diesel engine developing around 315 hp.
Drivers who value efficiency over performance won't
be short on options either as the company is reportedly planning at least two
different plug-in hybrid variants as well as a model with an electric
powertrain.
Cr : Carscoops