Here are the first photos of the new BMW G20 3 Series from the 2018 Paris Motor Show. BMW has given everything it has to the 3 Series. It’s now based a new chassis , one shared with the rest of BMW’s modern cars, the CLAR architecture. That makes it lighter, more rigid and more dynamic than its predecessor.
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Design wise, the new BMW G20 3 Series is much improved over the car it replaces. For instance, its new headlights look very good, with little notches cut out in the bottom of them, slightly bisecting the twin halo lamps, that remind us of the E46 3 Series’ headlights. Its new Kidney Grilles merge in the middle, something that bothers many enthusiasts, but we actually think looks quite good when paired with the headlights. Those headlights are also available in laser lights.
Continuing at the back, though, the new taillights look very good. They still keep BMW’s long-running “L”-shape but feature the turn signals within the void of the “L”, which fills the shape out. But because the taillight is red and the turn signal is clear, there’s still a nice distinction between the two.
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The most exciting model will be the BMW M340i, though. Finally introduced on the G20 3 Series, a genuine M Performance variant will round out the model lineup.
Here are some Live Photos from Paris Motor Show and stay tuned for more information!
Wow man, those kidneys are gorgeous! Judging from these pics, this car has presence. Also love the flared wheel arches.
The flared wheel arches are really sick! The stock 3 Series looks almost as wide as the F80 M3!
Car looks amazing, And the M Sport package is definitely the one to get. From these pictures, I think they hit the ball out of the park. Well done BMW. Cant wait to see the car up close.
The M340i front bumper looks even better with the removal of the fog lamps. https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/c007a46f6363dcec0b03dc16e2544981c2e43f5d523c9bde448e15008ca05455.jpg
Where’d you find this photo? the only ones of the M340i I can find are the ones up against a white background.
The BMW 3-series Launch Film video has the same type of coloured light effects… not sure but maybe this is a screenshot from the video. Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzWvu4VjRb8)
The launch film only shows the MSport model with the fog lamps. The M340i has a fog lamp delete and Cerium Gray details.
You’re definitely right… it’s not from the video. The photo seems to have been posted as part of another media set: https://www.bmwblog.com/2018/10/02/bmw-m340i-g20-new-photos-debut-at-la-auto-show/
Hey you’re right. BMWBLOG did post it as well. There has been so much content since the embargo was lifted yesterday it’s hard to keep up.
Sorry. :) we try to give you as much as possible. I spent exactly 22 hrs at the show in 2 days.
And still more to post.
It’s all from the BMW.de website. Scroll down a bit to the M340i information. There are many photos there.
https://www.bmw.de/de/neufahrzeuge/3er/limousine/2018/bmw-3er-limousine-entdecken.html
Wow, it really does look even better. Incredibly beautiful and easily recognisable. I love how they’re going to be doing this new grille design for the M Performance models! Makes it so distinctive from everything else.
This is one of the best looking 3 series I’ve ever seen, in and out, and I’m not really a fan of cars in this segment.
‘Certainly beats Audi A4, easily, and seems to now be better than Merc’s C Class. Well done BMW.
I agree, my previous favourite was the E46. But just like my previous favourite M5 was the E39 and now it might be the F90, I think this might be my new favourite 3 Series. It’s seems so perfect in every way: it looks fantastic, the interior could be of a 5 Series, it’s going to be best in class to drive (maybe the XE or Giulia might be a bit more sporty, but not as good alright, for sure) and so on. They’ve been doing really great things lately!
Yesterday’s leaked photos were really not doing justice to this 3 series. It really looks good. Good foundation for the M4.
Why is the part near the exhausts black? Why can’t the whole car be uniform in one colour, and you already know they’re going to “fix” this inconsistency with an lci update a few years from now.
You can actually see why some people think it looks alot like a Lexus. The rear section and obviously the taillights are reminiscent of a RC. Still very handsome and cleanly executed design. I was a bit worried when i saw the various renders.