宝马最近开始在德国纽伯格林赛道测试下一代3系，新车将于明年某个时间上市。宝马3系一向是其他同级车型的重点攻击目标，但竞争车型，包括奔驰C级和捷豹XE正在逐渐蚕食3系的市场。为了保住自己的地位，宝马正在竭尽所能的开发下一代3系。虽然整体来看，新一代3系外观变化不大，但实际上新车更精致，它的切线更紧绷，折线更锐利，边缘更硬朗。预计新一代3系的轮距更宽，车顶线条倾斜度更大以营造更具运动风格侧面轮廓。下一代3系车厢内装将不现行版大幅提升，采用更高端内饰材质和更先进信息娱乐系统。整体来看，豪华感更突出。新一代3系将采用CLAR后驱平台，将提供更多动力系统选择，同时仍将继续提供xDrive全驱系统以提升牵引力。宝马或许会在明年9月的法兰克福车展发布新一代3系，随后将于年底上市。从2019年开始，宝马将在墨西哥San Luis Potosí工厂生产3系车。

 

Spied: 2018 BMW 3 Series tackles the 'Ring

BMW has begun shakedown testing of its next-generation 3 Series sedan on Germany's Nurburgring. Internally known as G20, the next 3 Series should hit dealer showrooms sometime in 2017.

 

The 3 Series has always had a target on its back, but competitors like the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Jaguar XE are closer than ever to stealing its sports sedan crown. Not wanting to lose its position as the benchmark of the segment, BMW is pulling out all the stops for its next-generation 3 Series.

 

Although the overall look of the 3 Series won't radically change, it will become more refined. Think tighter cut lines, sharper creases and harder edges. The 3 Series sedan is also expected to adopt a wider stance and a sloping roofline for a sportier appearance.

 

The interior of the next 3 Series will be much improved over the current model with an emphasis on better materials and more advanced infotainment. Overall the cabin of the 2018 3 Series should have a much more luxurious feel.

 

The G20 3 Series will ride on BMW's new CLAR rear-wheel drive platform. Like the current 3 Series, a wide range of engines will be available. BMW's xDrive all-wheel drive system will also be offered for enhanced traction.

 

BMW will probably introduce the all-new 3 Series in the second half of 2017, quite possibly on its home turf at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. It will go on sale before the year’s end and starting with 2019 it will also be manufactured in Mexico at a new factory in San Luis Potosí.