BMW will slap the M logo on just about anything, but the 3-Series Touring has been a notable exception.
That’s pretty perplexing when you consider Audi offers the RS4 Avant and Mercedes-AMG sells the C63 Estate.
However, that could finally be changing as BMW Blog is reporting a high-performance wagon could be in the works. While nothing is official, a “trusted source” has told them an M3 Touring has been green-lighted and “could come to market after 2023.”
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The report should be taken with a grain of salt, but it will probably make a number of fans happy. Of course, even if the rumors are true, the chances of seeing it in the United States are slim to none as the company no longer offers wagons in America.
That being said, the model would presumably follow in the footsteps of the M3 and M4. As a result, the wagon would likely have a massive grille, sportier bumpers and a four-tailpipe exhaust system.
The M3 and M4 will be unveiled in September and equipped with a twin-turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine sourced from the X3 M and X4 M. In base form, it produces 473 hp (352 kW / 480 PS) and 442 lb-ft (598 Nm) of torque. Customers will also be able to opt for a Competition variant which has 503 hp (375 kW / 510 PS) and the same amount of torque as the base model.
The standard model will be offered with a six-speed manual, while the Competition variant has an eight-speed automatic. The cars will also be offered with rear- and all-wheel drive.
Even if the M3 Touring does come to market, there’s no guarantee the wagon will have as many powertrain options as the sedan, coupe and convertible.
