We’ve been waiting for the facelifted (LCI) F30 BMW 3 Series for quite some time, and now first pictures of the updated compact exec benchmark have surfaced on the internet in both sedan and Touring forms. Evidently, this is a fairly minor update, even by BMW’s blink-and-you’ll-miss-it standards.
From what we can see, the exterior features a mildly-rejigged face with squared-off corners, a reprofiled lower air intake and new, optional full-LED headlights (previously available only on the M3, which shares its front end with the M4). Moving back, the tail lights are now fully LED and have reshaped light guides, while the rear bumper has been redesigned with a wider lower trim piece.
Two trim lines can be seen here – Sport features a single horizontal silver trim on the sides of the lower air intake, as well as the gloss black grille slats; Luxury, on the other hand has chrome grille slats, bumper trim and window trim. The M Sport pack features the same aggressive front and rear bumper design as before.
It’s interesting to note that the blue car shown here also features blue M-badged brake callipers, hitherto reserved for cars fitted with the M Sport pack, mid-tier M Performance models (like the M235i) and full-on M cars.
Inside, the modifications are even harder to spot – differences here are limited to white graphics for the climate control display (previously amber), gloss black trim surrounding the audio and climate control switchgear, silver air vent surrounds as well as what appears to be a sliding lid for the front cupholders – this differs from the lid on the old car, which you had to stow in the glove box compartment.
Technical details will have to wait for the official unveiling, but we do spot a new 340i badge on some of these cars – this hints at a new 3.0 litre B58 turbocharged straight six, replacing the current N55 mill on the outgoing 335i. The rest of BMW’s new family of turbo engines – a 1.5 litre B38 three-pot and a 2.0 litre B48 four-pot, both of which made their debut on the F56 MINI 3 Door – are also expected to feature.
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that’s all??
next time just camouflage the head & tail lamp la..
Better yet, camouflage the damn lazy designer for doing a poor facelift job
It’s a facelift, not an all-new model. I wouldn’t expect a lot of changes. I must say they have done a decent job for the facelift.
BMW designers have no new ideas, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8 series all same front.
They should be sacked
No need camo also I doubt anyone can spot the difference lah.
The accessories shop in jinjiang could probably do a better facelifting job.
It looks just like one of the million (ok, im exaggerating) F30s on the road now. The Merc C Class, Lexus IS & Cadillac ATS still look way better.
I certainly admire the way how BMW has keep their design. Undoubted. BMW does makes one of the best car in the business.
Boring design
Merc C class?!?!!
Are you kidding me. The designer ran out of creativity juice and merely shrink an S class and call it the new C class. Its such an ugly car if you ask me.
the class-leading bimmer is back!
What class? This has no class at all!
1.5 3 cylinders. Interesting.
Most importantly BMWm is still giving 2 TWO years warranty.
BMW gives 2 years warranty, sell like hot cake.
Merc gives 4 years warranty, only Ah Pek want to buy.
No wonder many new Bimmer sold at mudah. Everyone wants to ditch off their cars before problems come.
Unsurprisingly a small visual change. I think the new headlights fit the 3 well but the new light guides are a bit off for me. Prefer the older more classic style in the pre LCI.
The new M Sport rims are pretty cool though. More polished look to the metal.
How will the 3 hold against the C? Simple. It is gonna be having a more powerful engine lineup especially with the new B series engine. Won’t be the most flashy looking but I am quite sure it would still leave the C behind by being the driver’s car.
Does it matter? We still get only 2 year manufacturer warranty
Does the 2-year warranty undergo LCI and become 4-year warranty?
What?!??! Fully LED on a facelift model ? Goshhh .. I just gave my deposit last week …
Oh well you should have researched before purchasing. we all know that the LCI will have LEDs
Is it me or from this angle it looks like the 4 series gran coupe http://paultan.org/2015/05/07/f30-bmw-3-series-lci-first-official-photos-surfaced/f30-lci-leak-0002/
Nowadays they are too lazy to design and cut cost, every bimmer looks same
This is gonna fight the the new class? Hahaha #joke but thanks to malaysian pricing.. ppl will buy this instead #BN
Price drop anyone? Hehehe
This sui kwan euro low RV becomes cheap at no time