BMW 3 Series Gets Special Edition Ahead Of Retirement

Earlier this week, BMW confirmed the next-generation 3 Collection will break cowl later in 2026. Earlier than the “G20” bows out to make room for the Dingolfing-built G50, there’s nonetheless time for an additional particular version. The South Korean department is rolling out 5 particular editions, three of that are primarily based on the outgoing sports activities sedan.

It doesn’t occur fairly often to see M Performance Parts on a lowly 320i, however such is the case right here. BMW decks out the Alpine White saloon with M physique upgrades completed in carbon fiber. The kidney grille, rear spoiler, and facet mirror caps are complemented by an aramid roof antenna and black M badging on the fenders.

BMW South Korea is promoting solely 10 automobiles, all of which get Sensatec (synthetic leather-based) upholstery in Cognac. With taxes included, the 320i M Efficiency Components Version prices 64.9 million gained ($44,500).

Step as much as the stronger six-cylinder M340i, and there are two flavors to select from. Each share a carbon entrance grille, trunk spoiler, and mirror caps, together with an aramid roof antenna. Go for the pricier model, and BMW throws in an M carbon rear diffuser and black facet decals. Inside, Vernasca (actual) leather-based covers the seats.

Restricted to 10 models at 89.9 million gained ($61,700), the lower-spec M340i is accessible in Alpine White with a Mocha cabin or in Sapphire Black with an Oyster inside. BMW paints the fancier M Efficiency sports activities sedan in both Skyscraper Gray or Brooklyn Gray, each paired with a Mocha inside. This model is capped at 30 models and priced at 91.9 million gained ($63,000).

For the final word 3 Collection earlier than this technology bows out, the M3 Touring additionally receives the special-edition therapy in South Korea. The “G81” wears an Audi-esque Nardo Gray paint job, double-spoke bi-color M wheels, and an Particular person leather-based inside in Silverstone and Black. The long-roof M household automotive is proscribed to 10 models, every priced at 146 million gained ($100,200).

Moreover, the most costly of the lot is an XM First Version primarily based on the flagship Label. BMW’s placing SUV is available in Particular person Frozen Tanzanite Blue, a coloration not accessible on the common South Korean mannequin. To sweeten the deal, BMW provides 23-inch wheels, Shadowline accents, and Evening Blue leather-based from the Particular person catalog.

Solely 5 autos can be found, and as with the opposite particular editions, the electrified SUV might be ordered solely on-line. Owing to its place on the high of the hierarchy and its rarity, the M behemoth doesn’t come low-cost. The XM Label-based First Version will set you again a steep 240 million gained ($165,000).