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BMW’s marketing machine continues to pull forward and today we have another batch of images of the next generation BMW 3 Series to be launched in 2012.
Details until now have been sketchy so we’re glad to see that BMW has removed most of the car’s camouflage to give us a better impression of the new model.
The proportions of a typical 3 Series, evident since the E36 through to the E46 and currently the E90, will remain – meaning squat proportions, short rear overhang and wheels placed to each corner. The overall look will be slimmer and more toned compared to the current 3.
TYPICAL TAIL
The typical BMW glasshouse remains with the new design link of a shadow Hofmeister kick as featured on the 7 Series and X1. The front of the car receives a widened but not-to-large kidney grille, smaller than the current 5 with shapely lights surrounding the grille.
Under each headlight assembly there is a semi-circle which in the centre allows for a V-shaped opening where the kidney grille is placed. The rear of the car offers a typical BMW layout with the classic L-shaped tail lights.
The Coupe and Cabrio models will take on a different appearance to the sedan and wagon; the front and rear appearance will separate them from the sedan with unique light assemblies and design sculpture.
The Cabrio will retain the folding hardtop as BMW has found today’s model to be the most successful 3 cabrio yet. Customers also like how the hardtop E93 has retained a coherent design instead of sitting under the A pillar or having the rear raised to accommodate the roof.
THREE-CYLINDER HYBRID
Like the 1 Series, the new 3 will take advantage of the new modular platform that allows BMW to spin off extra models and save production costs.
BMW will also enable the next 3 Series to feature the very latest in Efficient Dynamics technology – the 1 Series will include a hybrid using a range-extending three cylinder engine connected to an electric motor as well as light, low rolling-resistance tyres on aerodynamic alloy rims.
The 3 will also have BMW’s active aerodynamics, a solar roof panel for energy efficiency in the use of interior controls, brake energy regeneration, stop/start and pre-heating technology for the engine, gearbox and differential.
Details until now have been sketchy so we’re glad to see that BMW has removed most of the car’s camouflage to give us a better impression of the new model.
The proportions of a typical 3 Series, evident since the E36 through to the E46 and currently the E90, will remain – meaning squat proportions, short rear overhang and wheels placed to each corner. The overall look will be slimmer and more toned compared to the current 3.
TYPICAL TAIL
The typical BMW glasshouse remains with the new design link of a shadow Hofmeister kick as featured on the 7 Series and X1. The front of the car receives a widened but not-to-large kidney grille, smaller than the current 5 with shapely lights surrounding the grille.
Under each headlight assembly there is a semi-circle which in the centre allows for a V-shaped opening where the kidney grille is placed. The rear of the car offers a typical BMW layout with the classic L-shaped tail lights.
The Coupe and Cabrio models will take on a different appearance to the sedan and wagon; the front and rear appearance will separate them from the sedan with unique light assemblies and design sculpture.
The Cabrio will retain the folding hardtop as BMW has found today’s model to be the most successful 3 cabrio yet. Customers also like how the hardtop E93 has retained a coherent design instead of sitting under the A pillar or having the rear raised to accommodate the roof.
THREE-CYLINDER HYBRID
Like the 1 Series, the new 3 will take advantage of the new modular platform that allows BMW to spin off extra models and save production costs.
BMW will also enable the next 3 Series to feature the very latest in Efficient Dynamics technology – the 1 Series will include a hybrid using a range-extending three cylinder engine connected to an electric motor as well as light, low rolling-resistance tyres on aerodynamic alloy rims.
The 3 will also have BMW’s active aerodynamics, a solar roof panel for energy efficiency in the use of interior controls, brake energy regeneration, stop/start and pre-heating technology for the engine, gearbox and differential.
