The BMW 3 G20 is the seventh generation of the popular representative of the mid-size premium car segment. The new BMW 3 Series sedan impresses with its sporty appeal, new style, premium-class solutions, innovative driver assistance systems, as well as management, operation, and communication technologies.
Launch and Features of BMW 3 G20
The global premiere took place in October 2018 at the Mondial de l'Automobile in Paris, with sales starting on March 9, 2019.
Key advantages of the model:
- new technology
- higher power transmission system
- increased traction
- optimized performance.
From the beginning, six engine variants were available: 4-cylinder petrol engines, 4-cylinder diesel engines, and a 6-cylinder diesel engine — ranging from 110 kW (150 hp) to 195 kW (265 hp) (combined fuel consumption: 5.8-4.2 l/100 km, CO2 emissions in the combined cycle: 132-112 g/km).
The intelligent all-wheel-drive system is available from the beginning of sales in the BMW 320d xDrive (combined fuel consumption: 4.8-4.5 l/100 km, CO2 emissions in the combined cycle: 125-118 g/km).
Throughout the year, the ultrasport BMW M Performance model and the BMW iPerformance variant with interchangeable hybrid drive will be added to the lineup.
Significantly enhanced driving dynamics thanks to carefully upgraded chassis technology, new damping technology, stiffer body and suspension construction, wider wheelbase, reduced weight, lower center of gravity, and 50:50 weight distribution.
Equipment
Expanded chassis options for additional sporty potential:
- M Sport sports suspension with reduced ground clearance, M Adaptive Drive system
- Sport Adaptive Steering system
- M Sport brakes
- M electronically controlled differential with adaptive rear differential lock function
- Cast light-alloy wheels up to 19 inches.
A new interpretation of the well-known BMW sports sedan profile is preserved in the new brand design.
Model Design
Clean lines and contoured surfaces reveal the modern aesthetics, sporty character, and emotions of this car. The Advantage, Sport Line, Luxury Line, and M Sport models ensure precise personalization options.
Optimized aerodynamics. The coefficient of aerodynamic drag (Cx) is reduced from 0.26 to 0.23 (BMW 320d). Advanced technological solutions include active air flap control, air curtains, and nearly fully enclosed underbody.
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Standard equipment includes fully LED headlights and stylish tinted LED taillights.
Additional equipment includes LED headlights with extended functionality, adaptive LED headlights with BMW Laserlight technology for non-dazzling high beams (range approximately 530 meters), and LED fog lights.
More focus on driver needs and premium interior ambiance.
Organized control, precise forms, and high-quality details emphasize modern dynamics and exclusivity.
BMW 3 G20 Interior
More shoulder and elbow space in the front of the car, improved rear visibility, easier access to the rear cabin, more legroom, a 480-liter trunk, and better space utilization compared to the previous model. Standard foldable rear seat in a 40:20:40 ratio.
Enhanced driving comfort, impressive experiences, and personalization through expanded standard equipment and innovative additional features.
New sporty leather steering wheel with multifunction buttons, a new lighting control panel. New classic-style gear shifter and surrounding control buttons on the central console, including the iDrive controller, start/stop button, driving mode switch, and parking brake (now with electric control).
Standard LED interior lighting, exterior lighting with Welcome Light Carpet function in additional equipment. The Professional radio is the standard Harman Kardon audio system with 16 speakers. Two USB ports and Bluetooth interface in standard equipment, wireless phone support with additional equipment.
Modified driver and front passenger seats and improved rear comfort, additional new Vernasca leather upholstery. High-quality materials and precise craftsmanship.
New decorative strips and dashboard options are finished with Sensatec synthetic leather. An accessory option includes a glass roof with a transparent surface length of 100 mm.
Options
Optimized acoustics: foam-filled front pillars and acoustic windshield in standard equipment, side acoustic windows in additional equipment.
A wide range of driver assistance systems paves the way for automated driving — collision warning and pedestrian detection with braking function are now standard.
The optional professional driver assistance system includes:
- Active cruise control with Stop & Go function,
- Driving and steering assistant (eases maneuvering on narrow routes),
- Lane departure and lane change warning functions,
- Side collision protection and obstacle avoidance,
- Cross-traffic warning function when reversing,
- Priority movement alert function, and current movement warning.
The new generation BMW Head-Up Display is also available.
New parking and maneuvering assistance systems:
- Parking assistant with automatic longitudinal and transverse guidance when entering and exiting parking spots,
- Reverse assistant,
- Park Distance Control system,
- Rear-view camera.
The new intelligent personal assistant from BMW — intelligent, digital, and integrated with the car.
In competitive solutions, the ability to assign a name to the assistant is missing. The personal assistant knows everything about the car and responds to natural voice commands in English, helping, for example, to optimize driving dynamics or provide onboard entertainment.
Carefully modified control and indication system: standard equipment includes indicator set with enlarged display (from 2.7 to 5.7 inches) and integrated monitor with an enlarged screen size from 6.5 to 8.8 inches.
The optional BMW Live Cockpit Professional package includes a fully digital 12.3-inch instrument cluster and 10.25-inch infotainment display. The new BMW Operating System 7.0 with optimized intuitive multimodal control (touch control via the infotainment display, iDrive controller, steering wheel buttons, BMW gesture control, or voice control).
A wide range of BMW Connected and BMW ConnectedDrive digital services — always the latest software version thanks to remote updating feature.
Parking Space Assistant to find parking vacancies for your car. The BMW digital key function allows access to the car and engine start using a smartphone.
