BMW 3 Series Wagon Likely to Be Axed in 2019
The BMW 3 Series wagon is reportedly getting axed in the U.S.
With sales of crossovers and SUVs increasing year after year in the U.S., automakers are finding it difficult to justify offering wagon models. Rumor has it that the BMW 3 Series wagon is on the chopping block with production ending in June 2019.
While BMW doesn’t release 3 Series sales broken down by body style, it is very likely that the BMW 3 Series wagon isn’t selling well in the U.S., and the company believes the 3 Series Gran Turismo, X1 and even the X3 will fill the gap left behind.
SEE ALSO: 2016 BMW 328i xDrive Sports Wagon Review
BMW spokeswoman Rebecca Kiehne confirmed to The Truth About Cars that the 3 Series Wagon will be available for the 2017 model year, but didn’t comment on the future.
Currently Audi offers the A4 Allroad for its wagon variant in the U.S. while the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class wagon is only sold in Canada. Other automakers have strayed away from wagon models in recent years and it’s looking more likely that sooner rather than later they will cease to exist entirely in the U.S.
[Source: Bimmerfile via The Truth About Cars]
Discuss this story on our BMW Forum
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
More by Jason Siu
Comments
Join the conversation
Noooooo!
boooooooooooo!