2024 BMW 3 Series G20 Sedan and G21 Touring recently experienced light LCI less than four years since the current model hit the market.
Traditionally, that means next-generation models are destined for release sometime in the middle of the decade, but that won’t be the case. If you haven’t heard of it, 3er will have a very long lifecycle that could be extended to 2027.
BMW 3 Series G20 And G21 Could Get Design And Engine Updates In 2024
This means the German luxury brand has plenty of time to deliver another update to its Series 3 lineup during this generation. Reputable BMW insider ynguldyn of the Bimmer Post forum has good authority a “mild cosmetic refresh” will be applied to cars built starting July 2024.
Around the same time, US-spec vehicles will have their engines tweaked to meet stringent emissions regulations. It’s unclear how horsepower and torque will be affected, but the same source claims we’ll learn about output at some point in 2023.
2024 BMW 3 Series Review
BMW recently gave the 3 Series in sedan and wagon body styles a Life Cycle Impulse. Usually, facelifted models are on sale for three years or so before the next generation model arrives, but that won’t be the case with the G20 and G21 as both will have unusually long life cycles.
At the end of May, we reported on how the rival Mercedes C-Class will stay in production until later in 2027.
A new Intel from the same BMW insider ynguldyn of the Bimmer Post forums reveals the EOP has been moved to February of the same year. Before that happens, the Series 3 will receive an updated engine in March 2024.
A few months later, specifically in July, some minor design changes will be implemented to keep the 3er fresh for its extended life cycle, especially due to the LCI introduced this year. been wise.
As usual, take these dates with a pinch of salt, but the more likely the 3er will last for a while. If the info is correct, the G20 will be sold alongside a similarly sized Neue Klasse-based EV arriving in 2025.
2024 BMW 3 Series Refresh
Although the BMW 3 Series recently received a substantial update for the 2023 model year, rumors suggest the sporty sedan will be replaced by an entirely new generation in 2027.
That alone is already a bit odd since BMW replaces its vehicles every seven years. If the latest rumors, courtesy of the BMW Blog are to be believed, this means the G20 will last for nine years.
But why would the automaker break its own seven-year life cycle rule? Well, one reason may be that BMW is planning to introduce the new 3er on two separate platforms – a special all-electric variant that will use the Neue Klasse architecture and an ICE-powered variant based on the acclaimed CLAR platform.
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2024 BMW 3 Series Report
Previous reports (from other reputable sources) suggested the Series 3 would be entirely electric and abandon combustion engines entirely. While this is very likely, it’s hard to imagine the Munich-based brand isolating so many customers and choosing to go a route that runs solely on electricity.
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse said the Neue Klasse platform could support both ICE and electric vehicles. Perhaps the new 3er will use only one platform and offer multiple powertrain options.
Zipse also said that he believes the combustion engine ban is unreasonable, so it would be a surprising move if the next Series 3 was offered on battery power alone. “We warn that this [ban] is premature and does not give [enough time] for the transformation [to occur] in [other] markets,” he said earlier this year.
However, he also said BMW would offer something for everyone around the world. “We will be ready to ban ICE. If a region, city, or country gets the idea to ban ICE, we have an offer.” This is evidenced by the reveal of the China-only i3, the all-electric G20 3 Series.
It made sense to introduce the new Series 3 (expected to be codenamed G50/G51) with a mix of ICE, hybrid and electric powertrain. We’ve seen that the new X3 will be available with a plug-in hybrid derivative, so we can expect the same with the G50/G51.
For now, it’s unclear how BMW will approach the future lineup. Perhaps more developed, EV-friendly regions (such as Europe) will only receive the electric variant, while markets such as North America will receive the ICE and EV variants.
This will leave cheaper, more conventional models (think 320i, 330e) to emerging markets such as Brazil, India, and South Africa, all of which are strong markets for BMW.
The first vehicles powered by the Neue Klasse platform will hit the production line in 2025 at the company’s Debrecen plant in Hungary, with German production expected to begin a year later.
Meanwhile, BMW fans can expect the G20 3 Series to receive another update in 2024, to keep the C-Class rival as fresh as possible.
2024 BMW 3 Series Redesign
The revised styling will coincide with the introduction of an optional front grille and engine tweaks for US-spec models to meet stricter regulations.
Furthermore, all diesel engines available on cars sold in the European Union will reportedly be made more environmentally friendly to comply with the stricter Euro 7 from November 2025.
As far as the M version is concerned, the M3 Sedan G80 will be pulled back in June 2027, with the M3 Touring G81 following in October of the same year. Let’s remember the spy shots have shown the hotter M3 Sedan, believed to be a CS which is scheduled to be produced between March 2023 and February 2024.
It is said to come exclusively with xDrive, 540 horsepower, bucket seats, new M-exclusive headlights, and an abundant range of carbon fiber bits.
2024 BMW 3 Series Engine
In Europe (especially the European Union), BMW will make its diesel engines cleaner to comply with the upcoming Euro 7 regulations. It is believed that all 3er cars made from March 2025 will use less dangerous oil burners.
There’s still no electric version planned for this generation, except for the China-only i3 eDrive35L sedan. A dedicated EV vehicle on the Neue Klasse platform should arrive in about three years.
Meanwhile, 2023 saw the introduction of the M3 CS, with production reportedly starting in March. It’s rumored to be getting a high dose of standard carbon fiber, along with the xDrive, M-only headlights, and an automatic transmission.
The turbocharged inline-six engine looks set to produce 540 horsepower or an additional 30 hp over the Competition M3 and 10 hp less than the M4 CSL.
2024 BMW 3 Series Release Date
BMW is expected to stop production of the G20 3 Series in July 2027, followed by the G21 Tour in October of the same year.
The M3 G80 is believed to be retired from the assembly line in June 2027, with the M3 Touring G81 withdrawing in October.
2024 BMW 3 Series Price
We estimate the price of the 2024 BMW 3 Series From $43,300
People also ask BMW 3 Series 2024
Q: Did BMW discontinue the 3 Series?
A: Production of the fifth generation BMW 3 Series ended in 2013.
Q: Will there be a 2023 M340i?
A: Starting at $56,850 MSRP, the M340i xDrive is the most premium Series 3 model available in the standard range. You can get a higher level of performance with the BMW M3 model, but for this article, we’re only focusing on the standard 3 Series.
Q: When can I buy a 2023 BMW?
A: Prospective buyers of the BMW 3 Series 2023 don’t have to wait any longer to get this luxury car, because it will be released in July 2022. As more information about the 2023 Series becomes available, we will provide an update.
Q: Will there be a new BMW 3 Series GT?
A: BMW 3 Series GT Discontinued and No Longer Manufactured.