BMW G20 3 Series to debut at the Paris Motor Show 2018

KUALA LUMPUR: BMW, the luxury automaker from Germany has confirmed that newest version of the G20 3 Series will be premiered at the 2018 Paris Motor Show, which is slated to begin in October. However, this confirmation has come after a series of rumors and spy shots that emerged in the market.

In fact, for this official confirmation too, it is a teaser image that has been used. Through this teaser image, we can evidently see that the signature double-kidney grille is flanked by the headlamps and LED DRLs. It will be based on the CLAR (Cluster Architecture) from the company. Hence, with this platform, the car is larger in dimensions than the F30. However, despite having a longer wheelbase and bigger dimensions, the weight is a lot lower by up to 55 kilograms.

Mechanically, the new BMW G20 3 Series will be available with a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that will be able to make a maximum power of 260 PS along with a peak torque of 400 Nm. It is to be noted that the power figures have been bumped up from 252 horsepower and 350 Nm torque.

Also, there are changes that BMW may include the sporty M Performance M340i in the lineup. However, we cannot be sure of anything until it is officially debuted at the motor show. But if this bigger model comes to the light, we might see an improved version of the B58 with a turbocharged 3.0-litre six-cylinder gasoline motor.

Moreover, this M Performance model, if at all it introduced, will also see the inclusion of the limited-slip differential along with an e-diff, which is used to direct the available torque on the outer and inner rear wheels. For the transmission, there could be the 8-speed automatic while many others would be hoping to see a 6-speed manual too.

Once it is unveiled, we will be having it in the gasoline and diesel guise along with a plug-in hybrid. Also, an all-electric model is expected to be in the works.