The next-gen BMW 3-Series (G20). EDIT: Now unveiled

rahul_jo · 26th September 2018, 23:08

New video posted a few hours ago, starting to look pretty good. Just hope it doesn't look too much like the 5.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9T7w-64Hew

karan561 · 26th September 2018, 23:34

Some more leaks;

The grilles are now joined (Just like the M2 competition)

The next-gen BMW 3-Series (G20). EDIT: Now unveiled-01537964130.png

Love the Hoffmeister Kink of the g20;

The next-gen BMW 3-Series (G20). EDIT: Now unveiled-01537964115.png

karan561 · 1st October 2018, 15:23

Leaked;

The next-gen BMW 3-Series (G20). EDIT: Now unveiled-g20_1.jpg

The next-gen BMW 3-Series (G20). EDIT: Now unveiled-g20_3.jpg

The next-gen BMW 3-Series (G20). EDIT: Now unveiled-g20_2.jpg

The next-gen BMW 3-Series (G20). EDIT: Now unveiled-a6b6c9502019bmw340i1.jpg

The next-gen BMW 3-Series (G20). EDIT: Now unveiled-832b3a6f2019bmw340i6.jpg

I have mixed feelings about this, what do you guys think ?

Source

agambhandari · 1st October 2018, 15:32

The leaked renders show a design language that somehow feels more Merc like than BMW. Its got a lot more curves (like a merc) than the bold straight lines we expect from BMW

suhaas307 · 1st October 2018, 15:51

It's got some interesting design cues and touches, that's for sure! Looks sharp!

Not a huge fan of the conjoined-twins kidney grilles though. Wish it had more deapth and dimension, like the F30 3 Series' grille.

This should bring BMW back in the game, but the C is such a class act (excuse the pun) that even the current generation C can give the new 3 a run for its money, even though it's half way through its life cycle!

rejoycjohn · 1st October 2018, 16:05

More images of the car from the internet. I have decided only to post those which are not already posted here. If you like to see more, please follow the below two links.
Source 1https://www.carlist.my/news/all-new-...w-debut/52796/
Source 2 https://www.bmwblog.com/2018/10/01/l...nd-sport-line/

Personally it looks more 'coupe-ish' than the current BMW 3 series, however I am glad its not just a mere baby 5 series. I still haven't warmed myself up to the exterior look of new gen 5 series. Interiors are definitely an upgrade and I guess the a/c vents looks very similar to the ones you see in an Audi. BMW also have decided to keep the 'Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive' format and not succumb to the call of accountants to copy the low cost 'Front engine front wheel drive' format.

The next-gen BMW 3-Series (G20). EDIT: Now unveiled-2019_bmw_g20_3_series_leaked_details_14.jpg

The next-gen BMW 3-Series (G20). EDIT: Now unveiled-2019_bmw_g20_3_series_leaked_details_6.jpg

The next-gen BMW 3-Series (G20). EDIT: Now unveiled-2019_g20_bmw_3_series_leaked_4-1.jpg

The next-gen BMW 3-Series (G20). EDIT: Now unveiled-2019_g20_bmw_3_series_leaked_3.jpg

The next-gen BMW 3-Series (G20). EDIT: Now unveiled-2019_bmw_g20_3_series_leaked_details_4.jpg

Santoshbhat · 1st October 2018, 18:00

Looks great in M sport trim. Long swooping bonnet, pushed back cabin and squat rear end, unmistakably a 3 Series. Love that side profile! I give it a thumbs up

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Just like the G30 5 Series, the M sport version looks great, while the regular version looks odd. I hate the way the non M sport 5'er looks.

New interior theme for all BMWs I guess. Looks minmallistic (boring?).The C class has it beat for sure, atleast as far as interiors are concerned.

deepjaju · 1st October 2018, 18:42

Was about to post the same here..
The car looks really good from the back and a bit weird with the front bumper design.

Porcupine · 1st October 2018, 19:27

Wow that looks great! Definitely the better of the 3 main sedans they offer, that front end is really aggressive! Love the tinted taillights - even if they do look quite Lexus like. I like that it's a more radical evolution unlike the 5 and 7 series which went with a slightly more conventional design language.

vb-saan · 1st October 2018, 20:02

I liked it; good evolution from the current generation, looks quite sleek.

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Originally Posted by suhaas307

Not a huge fan of the conjoined-twins kidney grilles though. Wish it had more deapth and dimension, like the F30 3 Series' grille.

Agree! I am not a fan of what they are doing with the grille. I hope finally it doesn't end up looking like a KIA.

HKap · 1st October 2018, 20:04

Overall, I think BMW have done a great job in moving the goalpost. I do however, think that the rear is too Japanese...very similar to the new Lexus design. It's not a bad thing. It's just that it says "comfort" more than "sport".

Having said that, the M340i is going to be high on my shopping list in a few years.

Sail · 1st October 2018, 21:15

I doubt if full blown models (M340i / X-Drive) will ever see Indian roads.

I think, we will have only 20d and 30i models initially, M-Sport may be little later. Also, IMO this 20d engine has lost its earlier charm, in the name of refinement.

Cheers,
Sail

Akshay1234 · 2nd October 2018, 10:07

Personally I quite like the looks, and unlike the F30 which I didn't like in the beginning (it grew on me later), this one looks good to me from now. The design isn't simple and classy like the G30 5. This carries a lot of design elements, curves, and funky stuff. The M340d is sure going to be something.

karan561 · 2nd October 2018, 14:47

This is it, here are the 1st official pics of the all new g20 3 series;

The next-gen BMW 3-Series (G20). EDIT: Now unveiled-imageuploadedbyteambhp1538471682.164714.jpg

The next-gen BMW 3-Series (G20). EDIT: Now unveiled-imageuploadedbyteambhp1538471710.479043.jpg

The next-gen BMW 3-Series (G20). EDIT: Now unveiled-imageuploadedbyteambhp1538471737.605190.jpg

The next-gen BMW 3-Series (G20). EDIT: Now unveiled-imageuploadedbyteambhp1538471786.033197.jpg

The next-gen BMW 3-Series (G20). EDIT: Now unveiled-imageuploadedbyteambhp1538471806.546788.jpg

Source: Bimmerpost

driveanddrive · 2nd October 2018, 15:06

And here's the video. Absolute drool stuff.

https://youtu.be/Pl8fSwK_DzQ

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suhaas307 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,830 Thanked: 12,251 Times	re: The next-gen BMW 3-Series (G20). EDIT: Now unveiled It's got some interesting design cues and touches, that's for sure! Looks sharp! Not a huge fan of the conjoined-twins kidney grilles though. Wish it had more deapth and dimension, like the F30 3 Series' grille. This should bring BMW back in the game, but the C is such a class act (excuse the pun) that even the current generation C can give the new 3 a run for its money, even though it's half way through its life cycle! Last edited by suhaas307 : 3rd October 2018 at 12:34.
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rejoycjohn BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore / Calicut Posts: 462 Thanked: 864 Times View My Garage	re: The next-gen BMW 3-Series (G20). EDIT: Now unveiled More images of the car from the internet. I have decided only to post those which are not already posted here. If you like to see more, please follow the below two links. Source 1https://www.carlist.my/news/all-new-...w-debut/52796/ Source 2 https://www.bmwblog.com/2018/10/01/l...nd-sport-line/ Personally it looks more 'coupe-ish' than the current BMW 3 series, however I am glad its not just a mere baby 5 series. I still haven't warmed myself up to the exterior look of new gen 5 series. Interiors are definitely an upgrade and I guess the a/c vents looks very similar to the ones you see in an Audi. BMW also have decided to keep the 'Front Engine Rear Wheel Drive' format and not succumb to the call of accountants to copy the low cost 'Front engine front wheel drive' format. Last edited by rejoycjohn : 1st October 2018 at 16:18.
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Santoshbhat Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,345 Thanked: 6,852 Times View My Garage	re: The next-gen BMW 3-Series (G20). EDIT: Now unveiled Looks great in M sport trim. Long swooping bonnet, pushed back cabin and squat rear end, unmistakably a 3 Series. Love that side profile! I give it a thumbs up . Just like the G30 5 Series, the M sport version looks great, while the regular version looks odd. I hate the way the non M sport 5'er looks. New interior theme for all BMWs I guess. Looks minmallistic (boring?).The C class has it beat for sure, atleast as far as interiors are concerned. Last edited by Santoshbhat : 1st October 2018 at 18:03.
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deepjaju BHPian Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Jaipur Posts: 256 Thanked: 552 Times	re: The next-gen BMW 3-Series (G20). EDIT: Now unveiled Was about to post the same here.. The car looks really good from the back and a bit weird with the front bumper design. Last edited by deepjaju : 1st October 2018 at 18:48. Reason: Pics already posted
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HKap BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 364 Thanked: 422 Times	re: The next-gen BMW 3-Series (G20). EDIT: Now unveiled Overall, I think BMW have done a great job in moving the goalpost. I do however, think that the rear is too Japanese...very similar to the new Lexus design. It's not a bad thing. It's just that it says "comfort" more than "sport". Having said that, the M340i is going to be high on my shopping list in a few years.
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Sail BHPian Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: GURUGRAM Posts: 184 Thanked: 431 Times View My Garage	re: The next-gen BMW 3-Series (G20). EDIT: Now unveiled I doubt if full blown models (M340i / X-Drive) will ever see Indian roads. I think, we will have only 20d and 30i models initially, M-Sport may be little later. Also, IMO this 20d engine has lost its earlier charm, in the name of refinement. Cheers, Sail
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Akshay1234 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 10,265 Thanked: 12,317 Times	re: The next-gen BMW 3-Series (G20). EDIT: Now unveiled Personally I quite like the looks, and unlike the F30 which I didn't like in the beginning (it grew on me later), this one looks good to me from now. The design isn't simple and classy like the G30 5. This carries a lot of design elements, curves, and funky stuff. The M340d is sure going to be something.
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