BMW Reveals 2023 M3’s Cabin, Announces New Engines And Curved Display For Many Other Models

BMW has announced a series of 2022 (in Europe) updates for a number of models, including the 2-Series Active Tourer, 2-Series Coupe, 4-Series Gran Coupe, 5-Series, 6-Series Gran Turismo, X5, X6, and Z4, while revealing the upcoming facelifted M3s (to be sold as a 2023MY in North America) revised interior with the Curved Display.

Starting with the 2-Series Active Tourer, it will soon be available with two new plug-in hybrid powertrains as well as a new mild-hybrid diesel. Both of the plug-in hybrid models have a three-cylinder petrol engine mated to a rear-mounted electric motor. The entry-level 225e xDrive Active Tourer is rated at 245 hp while the 230e xDrive Active Tourer has 326 hp.

As for the new 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel, it powers the 223d xDrive Active Tourer and sports 48-volt mild-hybrid technology. It is rated at 197 hp and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm).

Moving to the 2-Series Coupe, it is now offered in 218i guise featuring a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 156 hp and 184 lb-ft (250 Nm) and an 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission. BMW has also added an M240i to the range, featuring the same 3.0-liter turbo-six as the M240i xDrive but now solely rear-wheel drive and producing 374 hp. BMW has also updated the 2022 2-Series Coupe with new paddle shifters and its Curved Display, consisting of a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 14.9-inch infotainment display.

Moving to the 4-Series Gran Coupe, it will now be available in M440i guise without all-wheel drive and just rear-wheel drive. A new 430d xDrive Gran Coupe has also been launched with a 3.0-liter turbo-diesel six rated at 286 hp and 479 lb-ft (650 Nm). An M Sport Package Pro is also being launched for all 4-Series models, including the i4 M50.

Similarly, BMW has launched a new M Sport Package Pro for the 5-Series Sedan, 5-Series Touring, and 6-Series Gran Turismo. Extended standard equipment has also been added to the Z4 and includes a fully digital gauge cluster. X5 and X6 models also now feature Sensafin décor-quilted interior trim.

From July 2022, the BMW M3 Sedan will also be available with the automaker’s aforementioned Curved Display. It can also be optioned with a wireless charging tray, new M interior trims finished in Aluminum Rhombicle Anthracite, and can be finished in Frozen Pure Grey metallic for the first time. A new M graphics package has been separately launched for the M4 Coupe.

All BMW models equipped with the new Operating System 8 will also receive an updated navigation system and BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant.