Overview
- BMW publicly revealed the new 3 Series family on Wednesday, showing petrol G50 models (318/320 and M350 xDrive) alongside the all‑electric i3 offered in two dual‑motor xDrive grades.
- At launch BMW will not offer a diesel 3 Series, with the combustion range using 48V mild‑hybrid petrol engines and a 3.0‑litre inline‑six M350 xDrive that BMW quotes at about 326 kW (≈437 hp) and 580 Nm.
- The i3 EVs use BMW’s Neue Klasse e‑architecture with roughly 82.8 kWh and 108.7 kWh batteries and claimed WLTP ranges up to about 710 km and 912 km, plus 800V charging and bidirectional capability.
- BMW confirmed production split between Plant Dingolfing for the ICE G50 and Plant Munich for the i3, said regional pricing and early‑2027 deliveries will follow (Australia prices published), and promised a plug‑in hybrid grade next year.
- BMW plans to add software‑led features via over‑the‑air updates — including a announced 'Drift Moment' rear‑bias mode arriving in 2027 — a shift enabled by its new BMW Operating System X and centralized driving software stack.