The Goodwood Festival of Speed will mark the BMW M3 Touring’s global debut in June 2022. Prior to a market debut that will get started with the commencement of manufacturing in November 2022, orders for the new BMW M3 Touring can be accepted starting in September 2022.
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What has changed for 2023?
A limited-edition M3 Edition 50 Jahre BMW M will be made for 2023 to commemorate 50 successful years of BMW motorsports. Only 500 units will be sold in North America, and they will be available in five iconic BMW paint colors—one from each of the last five M3 generations—reinterpreted in contemporary fashion. The carbon fiber top, quad tailpipes with carbon fiber tips, front splitter made of carbon fiber, and matte grey alloys are additional features of this special edition M3. Additionally, Black Extended Merino leather with tri-color M stripes and custom stitching is available for the upholstery. A curved gauge cluster running the most recent operating system from BMW is now standard on all M3 models. The optional Driver Recorder is no longer a part of the Parking Assistance package; instead, it is available as a standalone option. The Executive package no longer includes Gesture Control.
Sadly, it won’t be arriving in the United States.
We’re happy that the BMW M3 Touring has finally materialized, but Americans will have to travel across the Atlantic to experience it. The M3 Touring won’t be arriving in the United States from the automaker. Unbelievable as it may seem, a petition was started in an attempt to sway the hotshots in Munich. However, considering the lack of interest in wagons in our country, we highly doubt BMW would ever make the switch. However, it’s possible that BMW will pull a Ford and give in to the demands of the aficionados and bring the vehicle here. However, don’t anticipate that happening any time soon.
In September 2022, BMW will begin collecting orders for the M3 Touring, and manufacturing will begin in November 2022. It will be manufactured at the company’s Munich factory alongside the M3 sedan. The price hasn’t been announced yet, but it should be soon.
The BMW M3 CS displays its back.
The 2023 BMW M3 CS will be the family’s next significant addition. The highest model in the M3 series, the tuned M3 CS, will be positioned above the M3 Competition. While the M3 CS should be more widely accessible, the BMW M4 CSL will continue to be a unicorn. Today, the BMW M3 CS G80 generation was spotted close to the Nurburgring, revealing its rear-end appearance for the first time.
As you can see, the back hasn’t seen any significant alterations. It has the same same bumper and rear spoiler as the M3 Competition variants. According to the remaining camouflage, the front-end will see the most of the cosmetic alterations, including the installation of a carbon fiber lip and yellow racing lights.
It’s simple to become excited about new BMW CS models after the phenomenal success of the previous generation F80 M3 CS (see video review here), as well as the M2 CS and M5 CS. The 2023 BMW M3 CS’s power output is one of the things that should excite us about it. The 2023 BMW M3 CS will, according to reports, generate 540 horsepower, which puts it only behind the 543 horsepower of the BMW M4 CSL. According to rumors, the BMW M3 CS G80 will only be offered with the xDrive all-wheel system and only employ automatic transmissions.
Furthermore, a variety of standard carbon fiber components will make the BMW M3 CS and M4 CS vehicles lighter than the Competition variants. The iDrive 8 infotainment system, which will be available on all 3 Series vehicles with the facelift, is not shown in these spy photos but will be installed in the BMW M3 CS.
Given that the M3/M4 Competition start at around $72,000–74,000, we anticipate the BMW M3 and M4 CS variants to cost at least $90,000. For the M3 and M4 CS models, we anticipate some form of restricted allocation, but we don’t yet know how many. The final figures are solely reliant on the plant’s capacity for manufacturing because the availability is not artificially constrained like it is with the BMW M4 CSL.
Finally Available, but Not for the United States Is the 2023 BMW M3 Touring.
BMW has officially unveiled the first-ever M3 Touring after months of teasing and spy photos. It features the identical twin-turbo straight-six powertrain found in the M3 Competition sedan, along with all of the same chassis and traction enhancements, and is based on the 3-Series wagon. The fact that it won’t be coming to America is the only drawback.
BMW claims that the M3 Touring can accelerate from zero to sixty miles per hour in only 3.6 seconds, reach an electronically regulated top speed of 155 mph, or 174 mph if the M driver’s package is included.
With variable-ratio steering and an adaptive M suspension that has been optimized for the wagon body shape. Front and rear wheels measure 19 inches and 20 inches, respectively, and an ultra-sticky summer tire is an option. Carbon ceramics are an option, much like they are on the M3 sedan.
The appearance is modeled after the saloon M3, complete with two enormous kidney grilles and modified front inlets. Additionally, a unique rear bumper and side skirts are included to clearly identify your vehicle as a M automobile. The M3 Touring’s interior features a huge curved display that is merged with a 12.3-inch gauge cluster and a 14.9-inch infotainment screen as standard equipment. Also available are those amazing carbon bucket chairs.
Americans should give up on the M3 Touring now since BMW USA informed us in 2020 that it would not be coming to North America. In foreign markets, it will compete with vehicles like the Audi RS 4 Avant and Mercedes-AMG C63 wagon.
There are a few good options available if you want a fast wagon that you can register in the United States, including the Mercedes-AMG E63 S, the Audi RS 6 Avant, the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo, and the Taycan Sport Turismo.
Competition
Price for the M3 Competition is $76,695. Its twin-turbo engine, rated at 503 horsepower, is marginally more potent than the engine in the basic model. There is an all-wheel drive option. Additionally, M seatbelts, sportier wheels, and distinctive external ornamentation are included on all Competition variants. A manual transmission is one prominent feature that is absent from the Competition model. The only available transmission is the eight-speed M-tuned automatic that comes standard.
Given its additional power, available all-wheel drive, and convenience of its automatic transmission for daily driving, the M3 Competition is our suggested trim.
Will there be a BMW M3 in 2023?
The Edition 50 Jahre BMW M, a commemorative M3 model, will be released by BMW in 2023. The Edition 50 Jahre (“jahre” meaning “years” in German) comes in one of five unique exterior paint hues that were previously utilized on previous-generation M3 models and is restricted to only 500 vehicles for North America.
Will there be a BMW M3 in 2022?
The 2022 BMW M3 is a luxury sedan turned hooligan, just like earlier iterations, with a standard manual transmission sending 473 boisterous horsepower to the rear wheels as well as a variety of driving modes and mechanical niceties. The 503-horsepower M3 Competition now offers the first-ever all-wheel drive option, but all Competitions are automatics. Although the M3’s cosmetic distinctions from the standard 3 Series are sure to divide opinion and its complex driving modes and computerized features are overkill, it nonetheless offers the same deeply rewarding experience for which this moniker is known.
Are BMW M3 values increasing?
While prices are typically rising across the board, we couldn’t help but note the extra-fat hikes to all of BMW’s M models when the automaker recently released its whole 2023 model year pricing guide.
The base manual model of the 2023 BMW M3 is more expensive than the 2022 version by $2,700. The RWD and xDrive M3 Competition variants, however, have both increased by $3,700. Price increases for the M4 and M4 Competition are similar to those for the M3. As a result, the M3 now has a basic price of $73,795 and the M4 now has a base price of $75,695.
The M5’s new base price is $108,895, so if you’re considering one, be aware that the 2023 model is $4,200 more expensive than the 2022 model. Even the popular M550i has a significant rise of $3,100 for 2023.
The recently updated M8 is one of the more costly M vehicles. For the 2022 model year, BMW has reduced the M8 pricing — by up to $16,000 — but costs are rising in 2023. The M8 Coupe and Gran Coupe now have a basic price of $135,095 after a $4,100 price increase. The M8 Convertible’s base price has increased by $4,200 to $144,695. The base price of the Alpina B8 will increase by $5,000 in 2023. Although these prices are still significantly less than those for the 2020 model year, they are no longer as good of a deal as they were in 2022.
Prices have increased for M SUVs, but not as significantly as they have for sedans and coupes. For 2023, there are $2,800 price hikes for the BMW X3 M, X4 M, and X5 M. Unfortunately, the X6 M sees the biggest price increase of all the SUVs, increasing by $4,100 to a new base price of $114,695. Last but not least, the beginning price of the BMW iX M60 has already increased and is now $109,895, which is $3,800 higher than what was initially disclosed.
Which M3-related BMW models are there?
The Giulia, a direct competitor, has the benefit of attractive Italian design. The line-topping Quadrifoglio’s twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 engine produces a seductively seductive 505 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque, outperforming the M3 in terms of power output. In the dash from a complete stop to 60 mph, it is quicker than the M3 (3.6 seconds versus 4.1 seconds). It also uses rear-wheel drive, just like the M3, which is how enthusiasts prefer it.
Additionally, it has a carbon fiber roof and hood that reduce weight and lower the center of gravity for better handling. The 2018 M3 starts at roughly $66,500, while color options include a luscious deep red (Rosso Competizione), and prices start at nearly $75,000.
Why did BMW stop producing the M3?
Due to the F80 generation BMW M3’s inability to meet Europe’s stricter emissions regulations, BMW will cease production of the model in August.
The rehomologation procedure that would follow such a change would preclude the upgraded M3 from being on sale before to the October debut of the next-generation 3 Series. As a result, BMW decided against continuing to produce the vehicle longer than it did with its predecessors and to stop manufacturing of it concurrently with the rest of the 3 Series lineup.
BMW M3—is it a supercar?
The verdict: The new M3 is a supercar disguised as a sedan and is even more capable than before, but the disguise may be a deal breaker.
Compared to the competition: The M3’s adjustability sets it apart from rivals like the Mercedes-AMG C63 and the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio; with the touch of a few buttons, it can transform into the ultimate track monster.
One of those legendary sports cars that evokes powerful emotions in enthusiasts is the BMW M3. Is the replacement as excellent as the first? Can its advanced technology compensate for the extra weight it carries? Has it gotten too costly, too difficult to obtain, or too electronic?
The BMW M3’s appearance has historically not been a point of contention for the car enthusiast community, but that has changed recently. Is it too unattractive to be taken seriously? We rarely talk about how a car appears since aesthetic preference is so personal; what one person finds repulsive may appeal to another. The M3’s new appearance, though, may only affect its viability for many purchasers, according to our anecdotal conversations with current M3 sedan and M4 coupe owners. Can the M3’s performance and other attributes outweigh its dubious appearance?