E46 BMW 3 Series 1999–2006

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Year by year

1999 The new sedan arrives as the 323i and 328i.¹
2000 New coupe, convertible and wagon. The hatchback is dropped.²
2001 Bigger engines make the 325 and 330, with larger wheels and brakes. All-wheel drive arrives as the xi.³
2002 The sedan and wagon get a facelift, and bi-xenon headlights become an option. Stability control gains a traction mode, and Hill Descent Control on all-wheel drive.^4,5
2003 A centre rear head restraint for every sedan, a front armrest on the 325, and a standard moonroof on the 325 wagon. Free maintenance grows to 4 years or 50,000 miles.⁶
2004 The coupe and convertible get a new front and bumpers. A six-speed SMG gearbox is optional on some models.⁷
2005 A power moonroof is standard on every model.⁸
2006 Only the coupe and convertible remain, beside the new E90 sedan and wagon.⁹