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

xlover · 08-04-2018, 01:15 PM

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Question. In the recent photos and just normal model testing (late stage) are the wheels and stance close to production? Seems like not much wheel gap in those latest pics. I understand displays at events having non-production stances for marketing purposes but track testing would have close to production level builds, right? Just wondering.

If you follow the above commentary you are looking at the stock 330 msport obviously with all the performance options. Not sure if it is xdrive or not, but that won't matter on the g20, xdrive and rwd will share the same suspensions.

Germanauto · 08-04-2018, 02:01 PM

So excited for the initial reviews.

Like all first drives, they will be vague fluff pieces but it's better than nothing.

DML · 08-04-2018, 04:03 PM

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That's a standard Coffee pot.

Is that going to be on the options list?

Absolutely, part of the new "Wake up & drive package"

SCOTT26 · 08-04-2018, 05:14 PM

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

The first press release acknowledging the G20 and the official global media pre-drives of the prototype.

Jason · 08-05-2018, 08:07 AM

Updated as of August 5, 2018

Scott26 shares this preproduction G20 M340i close-up with BIMMERPOST.

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DCG · 08-05-2018, 08:37 AM

BMW seriously needs to up their exterior styling and rim game, the competition is creeping in. Even lesser brands are coming up with interesting exterior designs.

Positives: Slimmer rearview mirrors, large navigation display screen, and the number 3 on the stick shift. Unfortunately that's it.

Negatives: Bland exterior design! The 3 Series needs to be way more aggressive looking! The i8 Design Team needs to be included in design briefings and process.

Ibiza · 08-05-2018, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DCG

BMW seriously needs to up their exterior styling game, the competition is creeping in. Even lesser brands are coming up with interesting exterior designs.

Positives: Slimmer rearview mirrors, large navigation display screen, and the number 3 on the stick shift. Unfortunately that's it.

Negatives: Bland exterior design! The 3 Series needs to be way more aggressive looking! The i8 Design Team needs to be included in design briefings and process.

You have options through out the BMW product line, if you don't like the camo G20 and prefer the i8- then purchase a i8, nothing is holding you back. Personally, I have no issue with BMW's design and prefer it over the other auto brands. Just add some mods to the exterior and order a individual color- problem solved of the 'bland exterior', or just wait for the G80. BMW is constantly performing customer preference market research as the bread and butter 3 series is the entry level vehicle and needs to appeal to a wide customer audience. Centers have input into pre-production to make sure the target audience is catered to. Good job BMW design!

M3 Adjuster · 08-05-2018, 08:59 AM

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Images 9 and 10 failing to load for anyone else?

They should load now.

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love the "oh shit" buttons on the dash.

That's a standard Coffee pot.

BMW redefining luxury ...

. LOL it does look
Like a coffee pot

MattTheCarNut · 08-05-2018, 09:00 AM

So, it's going to look like a BMW...

M3 Adjuster · 08-05-2018, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by unc879wins

Question. In the recent photos and just normal model testing (late stage) are the wheels and stance close to production? Seems like not much wheel gap in those latest pics. I understand displays at events having non-production stances for marketing purposes but track testing would have close to production level builds, right? Just wondering.

The mandatory wheel gap production photo for Bimmerposters to complain "'it's a 4X4 or is it on shipping blocks " is still pending .. wait for it..

Ffs630 · 08-05-2018, 10:54 AM

Minka!!!! 385hp in the m340i? Wonder what the M3 hp will be?

paliknight · 08-05-2018, 10:55 AM

Can't wait for the release. Looks promising. Hopefully the suspension is stiffer than the old 335 with adaptive M suspension

goj · 08-05-2018, 11:15 AM

I hope they offer a factory mesh style wheel. The 5 spokes are definitely nice but kinda over played the last 5 years.

Germanauto · 08-05-2018, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DCG

BMW seriously needs to up their exterior styling game, the competition is creeping in. Even lesser brands are coming up with interesting exterior designs.

Positives: Slimmer rearview mirrors, large navigation display screen, and the number 3 on the stick shift. Unfortunately that's it.

Negatives: Bland exterior design! The 3 Series needs to be way more aggressive looking! The i8 Design Team needs to be included in design briefings and process.

I think it will look handsome. Even in camo it looks really nice.

The interior of the F30 was a weak point. I suspect the G20, much like the new X5, will finally have a modern interior.

CRtoE92 · 08-05-2018, 01:27 PM

Why no diesel for US

teaston · 08-05-2018, 01:53 PM

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Why no diesel for US

Because petrol (gas) is so cheap there! If it was that cheap here there's no way I'd have a diesel, even though I do over 25k pa!

Ibiza · 08-05-2018, 01:58 PM

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Why no diesel for US

Very low demand, as each engine/transmission under goes rigorous US testing that costs a significant amount of money. Not worth the ROI for BMW AG/NA to bring to the US market. Especially after the VW emissions scandal, diesel is tainted in the US.

G80indy · 08-05-2018, 02:00 PM

Hoping for manual tranny option

ihbase · 08-05-2018, 02:04 PM

New character line above the door handles appears intended to pull this generation ascetically closer to CUV line. Ditto massive grill.

I guess is the largest markets are China and the US, you go for badges and size over detail and refinement.

M3 Adjuster · 08-05-2018, 02:11 PM

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Minka!!!! 385hp in the m340i? Wonder what the M3 hp will be?

Rumored to be circa 475 hp

from the upcoming S58 that will hit the market first in the upcoming X3M.

Germanauto · 08-05-2018, 02:18 PM

Wait so when again will be see reviews start coming in? I was hoping for today.

teaston · 08-05-2018, 02:24 PM

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Hoping for manual tranny option

Kinky bugger!

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