BMW 3 Series (G20)
The seventh generation of the BMW 3 Series range consists of the BMW G20 (sedan version) and BMW G21 (wagon version, marketed as 'Touring') compact executive cars. The G20/G21 has been in production since mid-October 2018 with a facelift in July 2022 and is often collectively referred to as the G20.
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G20 BMW 3 series (pre-facelift) | |
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| Manufacturer | BMW |
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| Also called | BMW i3 (battery electric, China) |
| Production | October 2018 – present |
| Model years | 2019–present |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact executive car (D) |
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| Platform | BMW CLAR platform |
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| Powertrain | |
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| Electric motor | 50 kW (67 hp) Synchronous electric motor (PHEV, 2018–2019) 80 kW (107 hp) Synchronous electric motor (PHEV, 2020–present) |
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| Battery | 12 kWh Lithium ion (PHEV) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,851 mm (112.2 in) 2,961 mm (116.6 in) (LWB) |
| Length | 4,709 mm (185.4 in) 4,829 mm (190.1 in) (LWB) |
| Width | 1,827 mm (71.9 in) |
| Height | 1,442 mm (56.8 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,450–1,965 kg (3,196.7–4,332.1 lb) |
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| Predecessor | BMW 3 Series (F30) |
The M340i, one of the first models in the range, became available for sale in the spring of 2019, with the 330e plug-in hybrid model scheduled for launch in 2020. The 3 Series Gran Turismo fastback body style was discontinued for the G20 generation.
For the G20 generation, BMW has begun production in Mexico for various world markets including the US, replacing the Rosslyn plant in South Africa where the previous F30 generation vehicles were assembled.