Spy Photographers Catch Next-Gen BMW 3 Series With Upgraded Interior
The 2018 BMW 3 Series is getting a few upgrades inside the cabin.
Spy photographers have caught the next-generation BMW 3 Series testing, and even managed to get a few photos of the updated interior. There’s a mixture of old and new parts inside the sedan, with an updated infotainment system and a digital instrument cluster. Expect the infotainment system to feature voice activation and gesture control, and it is likely that BMW will outfit the popular sedan with a suite of advanced safety features including some semi-autonomous technologies.
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The new 3 Series is said to ride on a longer wheelbase to give rear passengers more space, but it will weigh quite a bit less, thanks to a new carbon fiber-infused platform. The platform benefits from other materials such as aluminum and carbon fiber-reinforced plastic in addition to conventional steel that will help lighten the load on the 3 Series despite its increased size. It is also capable of supporting electrified powertrains.
Still heavily camouflaged, this particular prototype appears to have an M Sport front spoiler to give it more aggressive styling. But as you can expect with the 3 Series, styling changes will be evolutionary and it does appear to look lower and wider than before.
The next-generation BMW 3 Series is expected to make its debut sometime next year as a 2018 model.
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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.
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