All new BMW 3 Series caught testing with production spec lights

Latest spy shots of the 2013 BMW 3 Series indicate that the next gen BMW is very close to being launched and is almost ready to reach is dealerships. The spy pics reveal a new prototype wearing production head and taillights. Dressed in the company’s familiar camouflage, the car gives us a better look at the production model which is scheduled to arrive in the United States by the end of 2018.

While the camouflage does a good job of what it is supposed to do, it is clear that the sedan will adopt the styling of its bigger brother BMW 5 series and adopt a more prominent grille as well as evolutionary looking headlights. The sides does reveal some familiar character lines and wee bit longer rear doors. The rear gets a more curvaceous body work while the taillights are of LED wraparound type.

While the spy pics does not reveal the interior, earlier spy shots did reveal a three spoke steering wheel, a partially digital instrument cluster and the ubiquitous iDrive infotainment system.

A variety of different engines are expected to power the all new BMW 3 Series including a 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder with 248 hp (185 kW). BMW enthusiasts can also look forward to an M40i variant with a 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder engine developing 355 hp (265 kW). Previous reports have also suggested we can expect a 340d M Performance with all-wheel drive and a diesel engine developing around 315 hp (235 kW). With so many different options for engines to look forward to, BMW is definitely planning one for every type of its buyers.

People who does not want to sacrifice efficiency but still wanting to retain the performance won’t be short of options either as BMW is reportedly planning to introduce at-least two different plug-in hybrid variants as well as a model carrying an electric powertrain.

[Source: Carscoops]