Blackseal 1st Gear October 11, 2011 Share October 11, 2011 (edited) The long wait is almost over as BMW has confirmed plans to unveil the 2012 3-Series on October 14th. No details were released, but the upcoming model was recently caught undisguised and resembles a smaller version of the 5-Series. Additionally, the car will be longer than its predecessor and offer improved rear seat legroom. An extensive engine lineup is expected and a hybrid could be introduced with a turbocharged 3.0-liter petrol engine and a 54 PS (40 kW / 54 hp) electric motor. Source: BMW Edited October 11, 2011 by Blackseal ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proton_neutron 1st Gear October 11, 2011 Share October 11, 2011 The long wait is almost over as BMW has confirmed plans to unveil the 2012 3-Series on October 14th. No details were released, but the upcoming model was recently caught undisguised and resembles a smaller version of the 5-Series. Additionally, the car will be longer than its predecessor and offer improved rear seat legroom. An extensive engine lineup is expected and a hybrid could be introduced with a turbocharged 3.0-liter petrol engine and a 54 PS (40 kW / 54 hp) electric motor. Source: BMW The interior based on spy pics is disappointing though. Still looks past BMW than the current F10/ F02. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VellfireS 4th Gear October 13, 2011 Share October 13, 2011 Hopefully the front grills dont get bigger.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proton_neutron 1st Gear October 14, 2011 Share October 14, 2011 Here's the live stream unveiling http://www.facebook.com/BMWGroup?sk=app_251023654929514 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackseal 1st Gear October 14, 2011 Author Share October 14, 2011 http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-bmw-3-.../#photo-4527173 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackseal 1st Gear October 14, 2011 Author Share October 14, 2011 http://www.autoblog.com/2011/10/14/2012-bm...iled/#continued Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imaginary 1st Gear October 14, 2011 Share October 14, 2011 looks like 5 series Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayspiderx 3rd Gear October 14, 2011 Share October 14, 2011 BMW really been conservative... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiadaw 6th Gear October 15, 2011 Share October 15, 2011 Headlights merge with grill? I can almost see current 3 series owners hi 5 each others. Total disappointment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyramid_sg Clutched October 15, 2011 Share October 15, 2011 Not much different from the current BMW 3 series. The shape is the same. The only difference I can make out is the change in the exterior is the front bonnet and addition of side mirror indicator lights. Interior is the same except that the steering and gearstick has changed. The centre view console is also larger. Overall a nice car though. This active hybrid engine sounds interesting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renegade777 5th Gear October 15, 2011 Share October 15, 2011 Facelift or new model ? Looks pretty the same to me comparing with the current model. But at least one more company going into hybrid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidklt 6th Gear October 15, 2011 Share October 15, 2011 Official pics are out : http://reviews.cnet.com/2300-10863_7-10009...l?tag=mncol;txt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fooman Clutched October 16, 2011 Share October 16, 2011 Headlights merge with grill? I can almost see current 3 series owners hi 5 each others. Total disappointment. say what you like dude, but it will still be a bestseller Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosschang 1st Gear October 16, 2011 Share October 16, 2011 there goes the 6 potter's legacy... even 328 is a 4 pot TC now... sob... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackseal 1st Gear October 16, 2011 Author Share October 16, 2011 there goes the 6 potter's legacy... even 328 is a 4 pot TC now... sob... They should have done a 2000cc or 2500cc staright 6 TC instead ! Best combo and roadtax friendly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akugervinho Neutral Newbie October 16, 2011 Share October 16, 2011 yes, BMW 3 Series will sold and it's absolutely a great news for everyone who love bmw saloon.... http://autocarpedia.com/3653/2012-bmw-3-se...our-new-engine/ ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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