Our spy photographers have caught a prototype version of the 3 Series testing, which suggests an update to the popular luxury sedan is just around the corner.
Wearing camouflage on both ends, BMW‘s attempts at subterfuge suggest that only the front and rear fascia will receive updates, as is often the case with mid-cycle refreshes like this one.
The headlights, though still concealed, appear to have a new DRL design that places a heavier emphasis on the two lighting elements contained in the headlight unit. Indeed, a leaked image of the car shows that the new headlights will have two DRL shapes per side. It also indicated that the new headlights will get rid of the little kink at their bottom.
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We would also expect that camouflage to be hiding updates to the intakes and design flourishes that dot the fascia of the car. Fortunately for fans of restraint, the grille doesn’t appear to have grown for this update, unlike on the M3.
Changes to the rear bumper design are also expected, though it’s hard to know if the company has made any changes to the taillights.
Although still under covers, our spy photographers report that a new dash is the order of the day on the inside. Previous spy shots have suggested that we should expect its infotainment screen to curve slightly to come more in line with the company’s current interior design.
First unveiled in 2018, the G20/G21 BMW 3 Series hit showrooms in 2019. Seen here as a PHEV, a debut for the new 3 Series is expected in 2022.
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