Now that the proverbial mud has settled after the iX3’s reveal, we’re shifting consideration to BMW’s subsequent large factor. No, not the X5 “G65” additionally due in 2026, however the brand new 3 Sequence. A contemporary rendering makes an attempt to look into the way forward for the corporate’s best-selling automotive. It’s not simply guesswork, as this design examine blends cues from the 2023 Imaginative and prescient Neue Klasse idea with particulars noticed on camouflaged prototypes.
Codenamed “G50,” the eighth-generation 3 Sequence will share a lot of its design with the totally electrical i3 (“NA0”). The EV will debut first in 2026, adopted later that yr by the gasoline-powered 3 Sequence. These two sedans will paved the way for BMW’s second interpretation of the kidney grille within the Neue Klasse period. Whereas SUVs undertake a vertical orientation, sedans get a horizontal format that integrates neatly with the headlights.
BMW has already stated will probably be tough to inform the three Sequence and i3 other than a distance, however one key distinction will stay: the “G50” could have an extended nostril to accommodate inline-six engines. The Bavarian model has confirmed an M3 with six cylinders, guaranteeing its arrival. The “G84” will doubtless undertake mild-hybrid know-how to adjust to emissions rules. As for an M Efficiency mannequin, the longer term M350 can also be prone to characteristic 48V help, similar to the present M340i.
Past the totally redesigned entrance fascia, each the three Sequence and i3 will undertake pop-out door handles much like these of the iX3. Not just for fashion, but additionally to enhance airflow for greater effectivity. The electrical sedan could find yourself barely shorter than at the moment’s “G20,” though camouflage may very well be deceiving. Hopefully, the combustion-powered 3 Sequence received’t proceed to develop, because the present mannequin is already almost so long as a 5 Sequence E34. Sooner or later, the scale enhance must cease, proper?
On the rear, huge taillights separated by the roundel ought to give the “G50” a broad, imposing stance, particularly at evening. Common fashions received’t have seen exhaust suggestions, with solely the M350 and M3 flaunting them. Going ahead, solely M Efficiency and full M fashions will characteristic uncovered quad suggestions.
For these searching for a smaller sedan with rear-wheel drive, BMW has a mannequin within the works. The two Sequence Gran Coupe will stay on its FWD platform, however rumors counsel an i2 is coming round 2030. Constructed on Neue Klasse structure, it could supply both rear- or all-wheel drive, that means an electrical Gran Coupe with energy despatched to the rear wheels is on the way in which. MINI can also be anticipated to be a part of the RWD occasion.
In the meantime, the electrical i3 is rumored to enter manufacturing in July 2026 on the Munich plant. The following 3 Sequence might comply with in November, although its meeting will reportedly transfer to Dingolfing. This time round, there is probably not one other Touring, regardless of earlier reviews of a long-roof “G51.” Wagon followers on this section could have to attend for the unconfirmed i3 Touring (“NA1”) anticipated later within the decade.
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