The driver of the test vehicle was kind enough to greet the man holding the camera.
Although the BMW 3 Series (G20), feels fresh, a quick glance at the date the sports sedan was launched on the market shows that it has been there for more than three years. The Mercedes C-Class rival, the BMW 3 Series (G20), is due for a facelift. This will see an expansion to the lineup with long-awaited launches of the HTML3 Touring. The M340i will be positioned right below full-fat M models.
This is the prototype that our spy spies spotted, judging from the front grille design and exhaust tips. The M Performance rear wing, mounted on the trunk lid, is what makes the M340i Sedan unique. It was Introduced In September 2020, the M3 and M4 received a controversial exhaust system that featured Lexus-like stack exhausts in the middle. The setup is not something we love, but the warm 3er does have the same configuration as the M340i.
You’ll notice M Performance goodies beyond the look-at me wing. There are also special side mirror caps, a front spoiler lip and what appears to be a redesigned bumper. BMW appears to have slimmed down the LED headlights to give the front end a more sleek look. We are pleased to report that the 2023 3 Series won’t inherit the polarizing kidney grille design from the .
The M340i also has a slightly lower seat to improve handling. BMW chose to disguise the shark fin antenna, as if it cared about its appearance. To hide the M badge, another useless cover was applied to the front fender. To hide the M badge, another useless disguise was applied to the front fender.
Although our spies couldn’t get inside the cabin, they could see the changes from a few angles. The mid-cycle update will be accompanied by the switch to BMW’s iDrive8 infotainment system with two screens within one piece of glass. This setup is also used by the electric i4, which has it as a cousin.
They should be off by the end of this year. It is not clear if BMW will reveal both the M3 and standard 3 Series models. The range-topping sedan may be revealed a few months later than the lower trim levels. The not for-America M3 Touring will also be available before 2022 ends.