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BMW 3 Series

F30 BMW 3 Series 2012–2019

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Year by year

  • 2012 New sedan as the 328i and 335i, with a six-speed manual standard and an eight-speed automatic optional.1
  • 2013 The 320i arrives, all-wheel drive returns as xDrive, and the ActiveHybrid 3 joins.2,3
  • 2014 The 328d diesel, the Sports Wagon and the Gran Turismo arrive. There is no 3 Series coupe or convertible for 2014.4
  • 2015 No changes recorded.
  • 2016 A refresh brings full-LED tail lights, optional LED headlights and revised suspension and steering. The 340i replaces the 335i.5
  • 2017 A new four-cylinder turns the 328i into the 330i. iDrive 5.0.6
  • 2018 LED headlights are standard, and iDrive 6.0 with a touch screen is available.7
  • 2019 Only the Sports Wagon carries over, beside the new G20 sedan.8

Sources

  1. BMW USA press (2012 sedan)
  2. BMW USA press (320i)
  3. Edmunds 2013 review
  4. BMW USA press (2014 changes)
  5. BMW USA press (2016 sedan and wagon)
  6. BMW USA press (2017 update)
  7. BMW USA press (2018 update)
  8. Edmunds 2019 review