The BMW 3 Series gets a facelift and new technologies for 2022


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Three years after its arrival at dealerships, the BMW 3 Series offers itself an exterior and interior restyling and an upgrade of its infotainment.

Representing more than 14% of its sales, the BMW 3 series is a major issue for the Munich manufacturer. Three years after his arrival at the dealership, it was logical that BMW decided to give him a facelift.

The 2022 version 3 Series sedan and Touring station wagon, which will go into production in July, differ from current models with a new front end, which accommodates thinner LED headlights with an L-shaped signature, a resculpted grille and brake cooling vents. In the rear, reshaped bumpers and different-colored trim elements aim to sophisticate the look. Horizontal lines, slender headlight units and generously shaped wheel arches also accentuate the stature and athletic character of the rear.

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The BMW 3 Series can be equipped with the optional M Sport package (with the M Sport finish) for an even sportier design, embellished with new visual elements: grille of the double BMW grille in honeycomb, front and rear bumpers redesigned, new 18-inch M light-alloy wheels fitted with mixed tires.

In combination with the M Sport finish, the color chart is enriched with the exterior colors Skyscraper Gray metallic and M Brooklyn Gray metallic. The BMW Individual special finishes Frozen Pure Gray Metallic and Frozen Tanzanite Blue Metallic also join the color chart.

bmw 3 series facelift vintage 2022

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The interior of the new BMW 3 Series has also been revised. The dashboard now incorporates the BMW Curved Display. This digital display consists of a 12.3-inch information screen located behind the steering wheel and the 14.9-inch control screen in the central position. First appearing on the BMW iX, it incorporates the latest eighth-generation iDrive interface. This interface makes it possible to reduce the number of manual commands in favor of touch and voice interfaces. Thus, the 3 Series is equipped as standard with three-zone automatic air conditioning (activated by touch or voice) and BMW Maps navigation.

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The standard equipment includes in particular the frontal collision warning with braking intervention, the cruise control with braking function, the display of the speed limits with indicator of prohibition of overtaking, the manual speed limit assistant and lane departure warning with return to lane function.

In terms of engines, however, no major changes except that the 320i is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine which develops 181 hp and 300 Nm, and transmits power to the wheels via a gearbox eight-speed automatic. The 330i benefits from a redesigned exhaust manifold and turbocharger for improved performance, while the popular 320d diesel has been updated to benefit from 48-volt Mild Hybrid technology, introducing an electric boost mode from 11 ch. Three plug-in hybrids are available for the sedan and four for the Touring. The full electric version is not yet available.

bmw 3 series facelift vintage 2022

The new BMW 3 Series 2022 vintage sees its first price set at €42,600 with the 318i. The cheapest rechargeable hybrid, the 320e starts at €52,150.

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