Next generation 2011 BMW 3 Series details emerge

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 N20_Purge N20_Purge
That sketch of the 3 series looks really hot. So how hard is it for BMW to make the rest of the range look that good?!
August 5, 2009 11:20 am
 TheKing TheKing
It does look good. but the grille is a bit too big IMO. I don't really like the 6 Series like grille that protrudes.
August 5, 2009 7:47 pm
 eeoikari eeoikari
Looks and sounds very interesting, hard to decide whether to go for the 3-Series Coupe LCI or wait for this one, if it's going to be anything like in the sketch.
August 5, 2009 11:27 am
 archytype archytype
The diminutive size of the 3 series makes it looks like a toy car in the U.S.
August 5, 2009 11:28 am
 TheKing TheKing
then get an X1. 3 is actually quite a big car. If you want to forgo quality and premium status, you can always get the slightly bigger A4 that's in the same price range, or even cheaper.
August 5, 2009 7:49 pm
 Bristol411S3 Bristol411S3
I skimmed the Autocar article. This cars looks like it will debut some much needed and, frankly, long overdue technological advances. Looking forward to it.
August 5, 2009 11:44 am
 nederina nederina
so the new car is growing bigger like the E60? i hope the next three will be lighter and more nimble than the current E90 model. weight is everything these days.
August 5, 2009 11:46 am
 TheKing TheKing
Current E90 drives beautifully and sets the bechmark. What do you mean it's not nimble. The advantage of weight is that it adds to rigidity and stability. So we don't actually want the 3 weighting the same as a Fiesta or Nano.
August 5, 2009 7:51 pm
 X6M X6M
BMW 3 series has always been great car in all views, and the sales confirmed that, there's no need for 5 GT looks. Sketch looks good!
August 5, 2009 11:50 am
 Prince_Ash Prince_Ash
curious to see how this turns out. want to see more for sure.
August 5, 2009 11:52 am
 sub39h sub39h
i REALLY like that design sketch...
August 5, 2009 11:52 am
 lucifa lucifa
That sketch it nice.. but I'm worried by the new 3 being everything to everyone.. that means compromise. The whole point of BMW was that they were uncompromised driver's cars -- everything else took second place.
August 5, 2009 12:27 pm
 scratchy996 scratchy996
what's wrong with having good driving dynamics and good looks ?
August 5, 2009 1:56 pm
 afterace2 afterace2
the sketch is awesome
August 5, 2009 1:23 pm
 whitecar whitecar
Come on BMW. Let's make the 3-series a real ultimate driving machine.
August 5, 2009 1:55 pm
 Paulds Paulds
It looks very good in the sketch... looking forward to see it...
August 5, 2009 2:32 pm
 andy andy
sketch has been copied from audi and Mer alot, audi headlight shape, AMG style chin spoiler
August 5, 2009 3:54 pm
 TheKing TheKing
Any, you need glasses. BMW has always been the leader and Audi and to a lesser degree Merc have just been trying to copy BMW. Headlights are traditional BMW style with a wider LED inficator. The bonnect has been inspired by the Z4, grille by the 6 Series and 5GT, X6 for the lower airdam. All new and adapted specially for the new 3 Series in an original design. This is a great BMW design and I see nothing from Audi or Merc in this. furthermore, from the records, the biggest German copy cat is VW's Audi. So eveyone would also agree that BMW would not go so low as to copy from a non-premium, subsidiary company like Audi. I am not particularly fond of the front grille as I think it should be indented for some dynamic looks.
August 5, 2009 7:58 pm
 TheKing TheKing
I want to see what the back looks like, becasue the current E90's biggest weakness is the rear light design. This includes the LCI.
August 5, 2009 8:00 pm
 theoldman theoldman
I really hope that the finished product looks like that sketch. I am sure, however, that by being everything to everyone, BMW mean it will become more exclusive (like Jaguar has become)
August 6, 2009 3:05 am
 automobile007 automobile007
lets hope so! i heard more 3 series are sold than Ford Mondei's in the UK, so lord knows they're far too common!
August 6, 2009 8:38 pm
 nederina nederina
i think they're going to launch something with an all-new 1 and 3-series platform. starting with a 3-series GT or the 1-Series first, then maybe the all-new 3-Series. 2011 anyone?
August 6, 2009 5:42 am
 badis badis
That kit reminds me alot of the Alpina style. Very nice design in overal all. Will probably buy me a beemer next time.
August 6, 2009 9:40 pm
 HEMI426 HEMI426
Looks good, but common a 1.5 L3 in a bmw 3 series? Don't, just don't, make a L6 that can also run on 3 of 6 cylinders, like a HEMI
August 11, 2009 2:01 pm
 Han Solo Han Solo
Oh my God, this is the most beautiful BMW ever. It's gorgeous, cant wait to see it in the flesh. I hope BMW sticks to the original design sketch. I hope they make a Hybrid version...with H2 Fuell Cell or something.
December 2, 2009 8:14 am