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BMW i3 (2022)

The seventh generation of the BMW 3 Series range consists of the BMW G20 (sedan version) and BMW G21 (wagon version, marketed as 'Touring') compact executive cars. The G20/G21 has been in production since mid-October 2018 with a facelift in July 2022 and is often collectively referred to as the G20. The M340i, one of the first models in the range, became available for sale in the spring of 2019, with the 330e plug-in hybrid model also launching in 2019. The 3 Series Gran Turismo fastback body style was discontinued for the G20 generation and has been replaced by the 4 Series Gran Coupé. For this generation, BMW has begun G20 production in Mexico for various world markets including the US, replacing the Rosslyn plant in South Africa where the X3 has been produced instead. The G21 Station Wagon models are exclusively assembled at the Munich plant.

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Development and launch

At the end of November 2015, a final design proposal for the successor of the F30 3 Series by Alexey Kezha out of 3 total, was chosen by BMW management, as reported by Auto Bild in October 2015. The new 3 Series, internally called the G20, was unveiled at the 2018 Paris Motor Show on October 2, 2018, and was available for sale in March 2019. The G20 3 Series is based on the Cluster Architecture (CLAR) platform and features increased use of high-strength steel and aluminium. The G20 has a MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension, with a hydraulic damping system to better absorb impacts. The G20 has a flat and covered underbody, resulting in a reduced drag coefficient from 0.26 Cd to 0.23 Cd for the 320d. Compared to its predecessor, the G20 is 55 kg (121 lb) lighter, 85 mm (3.3 in) longer, and 16 mm (0.6 in) wider. The car retains a 50:50 weight distribution and has a 50% increase in body rigidity. Boot capacity is identical to the F30, at 480 litres (17 cu ft). The windshield uses double-glazed acoustic glass and the A-pillars have increased insulation. The parking brake is now electronically operated and no longer uses a manual lever. Engine coasting is also now available in both Eco Pro and Comfort modes, and both petrol and diesel models receive engine particulate filters. The 320d, 320i, 330d, 330i and M340i are available in both rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive (xDrive) variants. Deliveries of the M340i xDrive in India began in January 2023. The Touring variant (G21) was launched on 12 June 2019. The long-wheelbase variant (G28) in China was launched in April 2019 as a single trim, the 325Li, which uses the same 2.0 liter turbocharged engine making 184 hp and 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) of torque as the global 320i and is mated to a 8-speed auto

Facelift

A facelift (LCI) was announced in May 2022 for the seventh generation BMW 3 Series. The updated model has new front and rear bumpers, new headlights and a slightly tweaked grille. The headlights have a new "inverted L shape" DRL signature (that is now standard on all models) and the top Laserlight option is replaced by new adaptive LED units with matrix high beam functionality. The grille maintains its overall proportions while the bumper gets new designs for both the base version and the M Sport package. Both feature new side air curtains, while the latter has a larger central intake (although part of it serves for design purposes only) and more aggressive styling. Tail lights carry the same design as the 2019 model, but are complemented by newly designed bumpers. The base version features body colored graphics, while the M Sport has a large, gloss-black element that incorporates a faux diffuser and two vertically arranged reflectors. The interior gets a significant update, with the dashboard being shaped by a new dual curved display that comes as standard and features iDrive with BMW Operating System 8. With the 2025 model year, iDrive uses BMW Operating System 8.5. The ZF 8-speed automatic transmission is also fitted as standard, replacing the 6-speed manual entirely, and a new gear selector lever is also present. For the 2026 model year in the United States, 330i and M340i models were produced in Munich, coinciding with production of the M340i xDrive 50 Jahre Edition.

Engines

=== Petrol engines === In 2023, tests by the Graz University of Technology found that the plug-in hybrid version of the car (along with several other plug-in hybrids) emits more than three times as much carbon dioxide per kilometre as the results from the mandated government laboratory test procedures indicate, with 112 grammes released per kilometre travelled in the universities on-road test as opposed to the official claim of 36 grammes released per kilometres travelled. Diesel engines.

BMW i3 (G28 BEV)

The BMW i3 sedan (model code G28 BEV) is a battery electric version of the long-wheelbase 3 Series (G28), and reused the nameplate from the i3 hatchback. It is assembled at the BMW Brilliance plant in Lydia, Shenyang for the Chinese market. The i3 sedan was revealed in March 2022, essentially debuting the G20 facelift's styling. The i3 eDrive35L introduced at launch is powered by a single rear electric motor offering 210 kW (282 hp) and 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft), and a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) time of 6.2 seconds. It has a 70.3 kWh battery (66.1 kWh usable) that provides up to 526 km (327 mi) on the China light-duty vehicle test cycle (CLTC). Part of the BMW i sub-brand, the i3 sedan features the Gen5 eDrive powertrain components used by the iX3, i4 and iX, and the BMW OS8 operating system. Supported for 95 kW DC fast charging, the i3 sedan can be charged from 10 to 80 per cent in 35 minutes or 97 kilometres (60 mi) in 10 minutes. Using AC, the battery pack is charged at 11 kW. It has 410 litres (14 cu ft) of boot space, 70 L (2.5 cu ft) smaller than in a conventional 3 Series. A more expensive variant, called the eDrive40L, was introduced in February 2023. It features the same rear electric motor as the BMW i4 eDrive40 that reaches 250 kW (335 hp) and 430 N⋅m (317 lb⋅ft), a 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) time of 5.6 seconds, and a range of 592 km (368 mi) (CLTC).

M3

The M3 model was released in 2021. All-wheel drive (xDrive) is optional on the G80 M3, making it the first time that a M3 has not exclusively used a rear-wheel drive layout. A manual transmission is only available on rear-wheel drive models. BMW announced the launch of the first-ever M3 Touring in June 2022. Codenamed G81, it will be available along the sedan G80, the coupé M4 G82 and convertible M4 G83. The M3 is powered by the 3.0 L (183 cu in) BMW S58 straight-six engine that debuted in the G01 X3 M.

Alpina B3 and D3

The sixth generation of Alpina B3 was introduced first as a Touring at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2019, followed by the sedan version later in October at the Tokyo Motor Show. The car is powered by the same S58 straight-six petrol engine as the G80/81 M3, but tuned to produce 344 kW (468 PS; 461 hp) and 700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft). It is only mated to a 8-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive system as standard. The handling is also reworked with a wider track, high performance tyres, stiffer springs, adaptive dampers, larger-diameter disc brakes and four-piston calipers. The third generation diesel powered version, called D3 S, was launched in May 2020. Based on the M340d xDrive model, the engine was tuned to produce 261 kW (355 PS; 350 hp) and 730 N⋅m (538 lb⋅ft). It is also received the same appearance and handling revision as the B3. The facelift model was introduced in May 2022, received the similar appearance and equipment as the facelift G20 3 series. For the B3, the S58 engine power was raised to produce 364 kW (495 PS; 488 hp) and 730 N⋅m (538 lb⋅ft), more than the standard BMW M3.

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Specifications

name

BMW 3 Series (G20)

Manufacturer

BMW

aka

BMW i3 (battery electric, China)

Production

October 2018 – 2026

Model years

2019–2026

Assembly

Germany: Munich (BMW Group Plant Munich), China: Tiexi, Shenyang (BBA), Mexico: San Luis Potosí, India: Chennai (BMW India), Thailand: Rayong (BMW Thailand), Indonesia: Jakarta (Gaya Motor), Malaysia: Kulim, Kedah (Inokom), Brazil: Araquari, Vietnam: Chu Lai (THACO Truong Hai)

Class

Compact executive car (D)

Designer

Alexey Kezha, Marc Michael Markefka

Body style

4-door sedan (G20/G28), 5-door wagon (G21)

Platform

BMW CLAR platform

Related

BMW M3 (G80/G81), BMW 4 Series (G22/G23), BMW 2 Series (G42), BMW X3 (G01)

Layout

Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (xDrive)

Engine

Petrol:, 1.6 L B48 turbo I4, 2.0 L B48 turbo I4, 3.0 L B58 turbo I6, 3.0 L S58 turbo I6, Petrol plug-in hybrid:, 2.0 L B48 turbo I4, Diesel:, 2.0 L B47 turbo I4, 3.0 L B57 turbo I6

Transmission

6-speed manual (till 2022), 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic

Wheelbase

2851 mm , 2961 mm (LWB)

Length

4709 mm , 4829 mm (LWB)

Width

1827 mm

Height

1442 mm

Kerb weight

1450 -

Predecessor

BMW 3 Series (F30)

Successor

BMW 3 Series (G50), BMW i3 (NA0), (Electric version)

Battery

12 kWh Lithium ion (PHEV)

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US EPA fuel-economy records

US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle).

Sources

• Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111446755CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_3_Series_(G20)CC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1361683067 · retrieved 2026-10-01
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