the saloon of new Series 3 from BMW hasn't even reached the stands and images are already circulating on the net that allow us to foresee how the Series 3 Touring . A design patent registration in Brazil allows us to see how the lines of the future BMW van will be.
From what can be seen in the images now released, there are no surprises. The 3 Series van retains many of the saloon's features, with the differences occurring, of course, only in the rear volume, from the B-pillar to the rear. The roof extends towards the rear, sloping slightly, with the D-pillar (and rear window) steeply sloping for a more dynamic look.
At the rear we find L-shaped tail lights and a small spoiler at the end of the roof complete the look. Although the design registration images do not show the interior, it is to be expected that it will be identical to the saloon. So we can expect the optional 12.3” digital instrument panel and 10.3” infotainement screen.
As for engines all the same?
Although there is still no information regarding the future Series 3 Touring beyond the images that are now circulating on the internet, it is expected that the German brand will offer the future van with the same offer of engines as the saloon, so when it hits the market they should three diesel engines will be available (the 318d with 150 hp, the 320d with 190 hp and the 330d with 265 hp) and two petrol engines (the 320i with 184 hp and the 330i with 258 hp).
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Like the saloon, the Series 3 Touring should receive a plug-in hybrid version — it is speculated that there will be two in total — at a later stage of its commercialization. Now just wait until BMW decides to reveal the official images of the upcoming 3 Series van.
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