2019 BMW 3 Series (G20) spotted up close

12/10/2017 - 20:59 BMW 3 Series, BMW, Spy pictures Dhruv Saxena

The sixth and current generation BMW 3 Series has been around since 2011 and is nearing the end of its lifecycle. The G20 2019 BMW 3 Series is expected to make its first public appearance at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show that is scheduled to begin on March 8.

2019 BMW 3-Series (G20) spied — The seventh generation BMW 3-Series (G20) is expected to debut at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show that kicks off on March 8.

Worldscoop Forum has shared a spy picture of the upcoming model. The image reveals the side profile of the 2019 BMW 3 Series. According to a report from June, it will have a more progressive design with an emphasis on sportiness and visual appeal. The report also adds that the G20 3 Series will be 60 mm longer and will sit on a 20 mm longer wheelbase.

Expect exterior design elements from the 5 Series and 7 Series to trickle down to the next-gen 3 Series. It may even incorporate styling cues from the BMW 8 Series and the Concept Z4. The cabin will offer advanced high tech displays along with features like gesture control.

2019 BMW 3-Series variants — The 2019 BMW 3-Series will arrive with new variants including an entry-level 325e plug-in hybrid.

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A new entry-level plug-in Hybrid variant called 325e with 230 hp will be added to the lineup. Also, the next-gen BMW 330e will have an output of 265 hp, up 17 hp, and a pure electric range of 50 km. Power outputs of the rest of the diesel and petrol 3-Series range are likely to witness a minor increment as well.

[source - Worldscoop Forum]