Next-gen 2019 BMW 3 Series (G20) prototype breaks cover! Spyshots Compilation

nozydog · 07-30-2018, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Score04

I'm itching to learn about the m340i g20. October can't come soon enough aside from me getting married in October. I just hope the m340i is available in RWD and not only AWD as rumors are circulating making it equivalent to AMG C43 sedan. I also hope the manual transmission is available and not only in the m3.

Won't have a manual I'm afraid

BMW (UK) won't even supply the current 340i with a manual now! Got mine 18 months ago thank goodness! I'd even consider a G20 320i just for the manual box (which apparently won't be available on a 330i either) It should have 200hp which tbh is enough for me...

I believe RWD will be available on M340i in Europe, but as so many USA buyers seem to like X Drive, I don't know about it's availability there!

xlover · 07-30-2018, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Score04

I'm itching to learn about the m340i g20. October can't come soon enough aside from me getting married in October. I just hope the m340i is available in RWD and not only AWD as rumors are circulating making it equivalent to AMG C43 sedan. I also hope the manual transmission is available and not only in the m3.

Won't have a manual I'm afraid

BMW (UK) won't even supply the current 340i with a manual now! Got mine 18 months ago thank goodness! I'd even consider a G20 320i just for the manual box (which apparently won't be available on a 330i either) It should have 200hp which tbh is enough for me...

I believe RWD will be available on M340i in Europe, but as so many USA buyers seem to like X Drive, I don't know about it's availability there!

Upcoming model pipeline thread in the general section currently has the M340 with RWD in the US only and no manual for either xdrive or rwd.
No manual seems to be locked in not sure about the rwd model availability

dopefishz · 08-02-2018, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Rxpert

I think the only AWD manual transmission with 6+ cylinders is the Porsche 991.2 Carrera 4/4S.

Does anyone else know any others?

I'd like to know as well,

A Porsche would stretch the budget a lot, but i refuse to go with an automatic.

ynguldyn · 08-02-2018, 05:25 PM

This article gets virtually everything right: http://www.autobild.de/artikel/bmw-3...t-7071611.html

autopal · 08-02-2018, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26

These are renders but the real car can be laid over them with relatively no difference.

The Countdown to the Next Generation of JOY begins this weekend.

Come on Scott, don't play with us, what is happening this weekend? G20 first drives?

teaston · 08-02-2018, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ynguldyn

This article gets virtually everything right: http://www.autobild.de/artikel/bmw-3...t-7071611.html

Are they right about the M340d coming?

otay · 08-02-2018, 06:30 PM

I'm a big fan of the current F30 design, but guess I could live with this.

I know it's a render, but interesting that the badge is 340i w/ round tail pipes. It's only gonna be M340i, right?

teaston · 08-02-2018, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by otay

I'm a big fan of the current F30 design, but guess I could live with this.

I know it's a render, but interesting that the badge is 340i w/ round tail pipes. It's only gonna be M340i, right?

It’s just a render based on the G30 (you can see the comfort seats through the window)

ynguldyn · 08-02-2018, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Are they right about the M340d coming?

Yes. Though you'll probably have to wait until mid or late 2019.

teaston · 08-03-2018, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Yes. Though you'll probably have to wait until mid or late 2019.

Oh bugger, I was hoping it would be available at launch like the X4 M40d!

Jason · 08-03-2018, 11:47 AM

Updated as of August 3, 2018

Ahead of this Sunday's press embargoed G20 3 Series preproduction drive reviews, here are the first official camouflaged G20 photos released by BMW. The official G20 3 Series reveal will come next month.

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goj · 08-03-2018, 12:07 PM

I spy Pilot sport 4S tires!

Jackbmw · 08-03-2018, 12:14 PM

I wonder how much bigger than the F30 the G20 is going to be.

It would be great if they release the Touring this year too.

It does not make IMO sense to postpone its release. The dealer told me that it is actually difficult to order any custom options on F31 because of model change.

Eddien123 · 08-03-2018, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dopefishz

So, no manual transmissions in the M340i.

Can't go the M2/3/4 route because i need AWD. (and pricing would be an issue anyway)

Are there no 6SP+AWD options anymore ?

Not interested in a 4 banger.

I think the only AWD manual transmission with 6+ cylinders is the Porsche 991.2 Carrera 4/4S.

Does anyone else know any others?

To my knowledge, the only AWD cars with a manual on the market right now with 6+ cylinders are 2/3/440 and 911. Last gen Audi S4 came in manual which isn't a bad option I guess.

ynguldyn · 08-03-2018, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackbmw

I wonder how much bigger than the F30 the G20 is going to be.

It would be great if they release the Touring this year too.

It does not make IMO sense to postpone its release. The dealer told me that it is actually difficult to order any custom options on F31 because of model change.

You'll have to wait until next spring for G21.

xlover · 08-03-2018, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

Updated as of August 3, 2018

Ahead of this Sunday's press embargoed G20 3 Series preproduction drive reviews, here are the first official camouflaged G20 photos released by BMW. The official G20 3 Series reveal will come next month.

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Is this an M340? Looks like aggressive brakes and rubber for a 330 msport but doesn't have the integrated exhaust???

ynguldyn · 08-03-2018, 01:06 PM

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Is this an M340? Looks like aggressive brakes and rubber for a 330 msport but doesn't have the integrated exhaust???

330i ZMP.

BwoodBMW · 08-03-2018, 01:10 PM

I'm encouraged by the design here... details on M3 can't come soon enough. I really don't want a car as large as the M5 but the new car bug is biting me hard. My goal is to not decide until 992 911 and new M3 are shown.

buckybadger · 08-03-2018, 01:11 PM

If I ever buy a 3 series again, it will always have the M performance suspension and other performance parts. Without those the car is too boaty for my tastes.

howiegu · 08-03-2018, 01:16 PM

Whatever is in middle of the front vent, it will be blocked with a US plate mounted.

goj · 08-03-2018, 01:22 PM

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If I ever buy a 3 series again, it will always have the M performance suspension and other performance parts. Without those the car is too boaty for my tastes.

Seems like you just want a smaller car which is fine. My 340i handles well on the adaptive suspension so they fixed that, the only thing left to see is if the driver involvement will be there

goj · 08-03-2018, 01:29 PM

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Whatever is in middle of the front vent, it will be blocked with a US plate mounted.

Auto cruise control sensor

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