2025 might not be over but, however we’re already wanting to see what the subsequent 12 months brings. It’s shaping as much as be one of many busiest in BMW’s historical past, thanks partly to a pair of recent sedans. The eighth-generation 3 Collection arrives in 2026 alongside an i3 sedan. The latter will technically be coming into its second era, since an electrical 3 Collection saloon, utilizing the alphanumeric designation first worn by the oddball hatchback, has been on sale in China since 2022.
Though we’ve extensively lined the sedans forward of their 2026 launch, particulars about obtainable colours have been restricted. Fortunately, a BMW insider with a powerful observe file who steadily posts on the Bimmer Submit boards is now spilling the beans concerning the launch paint finishes. Exterior coloration choices for the brand new 3 Collection “G50” will allegedly embrace:
- Alpine White
- Black Sapphire
- Mineral White
- Brooklyn Gray
- Area Silver
- Fireplace/Vegas Pink
- Le Castellet Blue
- Polarized Gray
- Ocean Wave Blue
- Eucalyptus Inexperienced
It’s price noting that Polarized Gray, Ocean Wave Blue, and Eucalyptus Inexperienced debuted a couple of months in the past on the new iX3. Shortly after its market launch subsequent 12 months, the primary Neue Klasse SUV may also supply Frozen Ocean Wave Blue from the Particular person catalog. Nonetheless, that matte end isn’t presently listed for the next-gen 3 Collection.
When you’re leaning towards the electrical 3er, the i3 sedan might launch with a extra restricted coloration palette. In keeping with the insider, solely 5 paint choices have appeared within the inner database thus far. Nonetheless, extra might comply with, because the listing could also be incomplete at this stage:
- Alpine White
- Black Sapphire
- Brooklyn Gray
- Area Silver
- Le Castellet Blue
Don’t anticipate the i3 “NA0” to match the three Collection by way of coloration selection. Why? The 2 sedans will likely be constructed at totally different factories. BMW has confirmed it’s going to produce the EV in Munich, whereas the subsequent combustion-engine 3er will reportedly be assembled in Dingolfing. We are able to say with certainty that the “G50” received’t be manufactured in Munich, because the historic plant will completely construct EVs by the tip of 2027. It’ll be the primary 3 Collection that BMW received’t make in Munich.
The identical insider additionally claims data of the inside themes. The combustion-powered 3 Collection is believed to supply the next cabin finishes: Important: Vivid Gray; Up to date: Castanea, Agave Inexperienced, Digital White, Black; BMW M: Black; BMW Particular person Leather-based: Black Bicolor.
The purely electrical i3 is anticipated with Important: Vivid Gray; Up to date: Black Bicolor, Digital White, Castanea Bicolor, Agave Inexperienced Bicolor; BMW M: Black; BMW Particular person Leather-based: Black Bicolor, Adelaide Gray Bicolor.
The BMW i3 Is Coming Earlier than The New 3 Collection
BMW has already introduced that out of the 2 sedans, the i3 will break cowl first. We’re listening to manufacturing begins in July 2026, so anticipate a world premiere by late spring. The three Collection with gasoline and diesel engines will enter manufacturing in November, positioning its official debut for late summer time or early fall.
Logic tells us that unique exterior colours and inside finishes are probably reserved for the M variations of each sedans. Nonetheless, you’ll have to attend for the flagship variations. The “ZA0” M3 with no gasoline engine might enter manufacturing in March 2027. The “G84” M3 with a mild-hybrid inline-six is reportedly scheduled for July 2028.
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