The launch date for the 3 Series G50 has been officially confirmed, with the event scheduled for September 29 across various time zones.
Article Summary
- The eighth-generation 3 Series Sedan is set to debut on September 30 at 12:01 a.m. CEST.
- Depending on your region, the unveiling will take place on the evening of September 29.
- The launch will showcase a new M Performance variant: M350 xDrive.
BMW has announced the debut date for the next-gen 3 Series. The G50 will make its worldwide premiere on September 30 at 12:01 a.m. CEST, meaning that in certain areas, the new sports sedan will be revealed on the evening of September 29. The seventh generation of the 3 Series will soon give way to the eighth.
BMW has shared multiple teasers of the 3 Series, suggesting that the G50 will sport a drastically different appearance compared to the outgoing G20, embracing much of its design and technology from the electric i3, and will debut alongside a new M Performance flagship. The production version will be unveiled shortly without its disguise.
In an innovative approach, BMW is dividing the combustion-engine 3 Series from the electric i3 by using two separate platforms. The G50 will proceed on an advanced version of the CLAR platform, while the i3 will utilize the specialized Neue Klasse platform. This indicates their designs are fundamentally distinct and they will be manufactured in different factories, with the i3 being assembled in Munich and the combustion-engine 3 Series in Dingolfing.
The i3 Has Already Showcased The New 3 Series, Both Inside And Out
From an external viewpoint, the two models might seem quite alike. BMW's design leader Adrian van Hooydonk has indicated that consumers could find it hard to tell them apart. Spy images and the production i3 reinforce this idea. Their interiors will also be nearly identical, though the electric sedan has a flat floor, while the ICE model will possess a driveshaft bulge, influencing rear legroom.
There are further distinctions as the G50 needs to fit an engine. The i3's purpose-built EV architecture enables BMW to place the front wheels further forward, yielding a shorter front overhang and a storage compartment instead of an engine. The G50, in contrast, sports a longer front end to accommodate its combustion engines. A plug-in hybrid powertrain has already been verified.
Two M-Badged Sedans Plus Another Two Wagons
The M340i will be phased out, but BMW has unveiled its successor. The new M350 will feature a more potent B58 engine, likely coupled with an all-wheel-drive setup. Although xDrive may be standard, a rear-wheel-drive option is expected to become available through an over-the-air update next year. Looking forward, a complete M3 variant is anticipated, with the G84 set to launch in 2028, potentially as an xDrive and automatic model, although this has yet to be confirmed.
For those who favor the Touring body style, the G51 is on the horizon, potentially debuting next year, followed by a long-roof G88 M3 before the decade concludes. While the 3 Series lineup will stay diverse, it will not feature a successor to the present M340d or any other six-cylinder diesel models.
Depending on your location, all information regarding the G50 will be disclosed on Tuesday night or Wednesday morning.
The launch date for the 3 Series G50 has been officially confirmed, with the event scheduled for September 29 across various time zones.
Article Summary
- The eighth-generation 3 Series Sedan is set to debut on September 30 at 12:01 a.m. CEST.
- Depending on your region, the unveiling will take place on the evening of September 29.
- The launch will showcase a new M Performance variant: M350 xDrive.
BMW has announced the debut date for the next-gen 3 Series. The G50 will make its worldwide premiere on September 30 at 12:01 a.m. CEST, meaning that in certain areas, the new sports sedan will be revealed on the evening of September 29. The seventh generation of the 3 Series will soon give way to the eighth.
BMW has shared multiple teasers of the 3 Series, suggesting that the G50 will sport a drastically different appearance compared to the outgoing G20, embracing much of its design and technology from the electric i3, and will debut alongside a new M Performance flagship. The production version will be unveiled shortly without its disguise.
In an innovative approach, BMW is dividing the combustion-engine 3 Series from the electric i3 by using two separate platforms. The G50 will proceed on an advanced version of the CLAR platform, while the i3 will utilize the specialized Neue Klasse platform. This indicates their designs are fundamentally distinct and they will be manufactured in different factories, with the i3 being assembled in Munich and the combustion-engine 3 Series in Dingolfing.
The i3 Has Already Showcased The New 3 Series, Both Inside And Out
From an external viewpoint, the two models might seem quite alike. BMW’s design leader Adrian van Hooydonk has indicated that consumers could find it hard to tell them apart. Spy images and the production i3 reinforce this idea. Their interiors will also be nearly identical, though the electric sedan has a flat floor, while the ICE model will possess a driveshaft bulge, influencing rear legroom.
There are further distinctions as the G50 needs to fit an engine. The i3’s purpose-built EV architecture enables BMW to place the front wheels further forward, yielding a shorter front overhang and a storage compartment instead of an engine. The G50, in contrast, sports a longer front end to accommodate its combustion engines. A plug-in hybrid powertrain has already been verified.
Two M-Badged Sedans Plus Another Two Wagons
The M340i will be phased out, but BMW has unveiled its successor. The new M350 will feature a more potent B58 engine, likely coupled with an all-wheel-drive setup. Although xDrive may be standard, a rear-wheel-drive option is expected to become available through an over-the-air update next year. Looking forward, a complete M3 variant is anticipated, with the G84 set to launch in 2028, potentially as an xDrive and automatic model, although this has yet to be confirmed.
For those who favor the Touring body style, the G51 is on the horizon, potentially debuting next year, followed by a long-roof G88 M3 before the decade concludes. While the 3 Series lineup will stay diverse, it will not feature a successor to the present M340d or any other six-cylinder diesel models.
Depending on your location, all information regarding the G50 will be disclosed on Tuesday night or Wednesday morning.
