On May 18, BMW officially released the official map of its new 3 series. It is worth noting that BMW China just released the preview map yesterday. This is a mid-term modified model. The appearance and interior of the new car have been optimized and upgraded, but the power system will not change. It is reported that the sedan version and travel version of the mid-term modified BMW 3 series will debut in July 2022 .
In terms of appearance, different from cash, the new car's daily light is adjusted from the double U-shaped at the bottom to a more three-dimensional double 7-shaped, while the "single eyelid" shaped light belt above is replaced synchronously. With the iconic double kidney front grille, the new car looks more sporty.
The center of the front surround of the new car also adopts a larger ventilation and heat dissipation opening, and both sides are equipped with "L-shaped" shape design, which makes the overall visual effect more dynamic.
Basically, the side has not been greatly changed. The waist line is in an upward posture and forms a good sense of hierarchy. At the same time, it is powerful. The front and rear fender slightly protrudes from the body , combined with large-size rims and Blue Multi piston brake calipers, more effectively creates a young atmosphere.
The tail lamp with blackening effect is still used at the rear of the car, and the surrounding below is redesigned. The style of the diffuser is more eye-catching. It is symmetrical with two side exhaust.
It is worth noting that the medium-term transformation of BMW 3 series has been declared in the Ministry of industry and information technology, and has also been lengthened after domestic production, the size, length, width and height are 4838 / 1827 / 1454mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2961mm .
The interior of the new car is a new look. It is equipped with BMW's latest family design language, the integrated screen is composed of a 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel and a 14.9-inch central control screen , and presents a curved effect. It is matched with BMW's latest iDrive 8-car system.
It is worth noting that the new car is also equipped with a new style of electronic shift lever, which is smaller and more scientific and technological.
In terms of power, it basically follows the setting of cash BMW 3 series and provides three power models: 320, 325 and 330. Among them, 320 and 325 will be equipped with 2.0T engine with model b48b20c, and the maximum power will be 115 kW and 135 kW respectively according to different adjustment, while 330 model will be equipped with 2.0T engine with model b48b20g, and the maximum power will be 180 kW**
As for the transmission system, the 8-speed automatic transmission will probably be used, and some models will also use the four-wheel drive system.
As the strongest rival of Mercedes Benz C-class, the new BMW 3-Series has changed a lot, especially the interior, which is more scientific and technological. With the whole series of 2.0T engines, its arrival will pose a great threat to Mercedes Benz C-class.