Rumour: 7th-gen BMW 3 Series launch on August 22, 2019

According to a media report, the seventh generation BMW 3 Series is likely to be launched in India on August 22, 2019.

Test mules of the new 3 Series have already been spotted testing in India. The new model is based on the CLAR architecture and is longer than its predecessor. It features a new exterior with twin kidney grille flanked by twin-pod headlamps. It gets a new front bumper with LED fog lamps. At the rear, the car comes with L-shaped tail lights and a redesigned bumper. The M Sport variant is likely to get twin exhausts among other aesthetic tweaks.

On the inside, the new 3 Series gets a redesigned dashboard with an 8.8 / 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel and a digital instrument cluster.

In India, the sixth-gen 3 Series was offered with two engine options - a 188 BHP 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder diesel and a 248 BHP 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder petrol. There is no word yet on the engines that will be offered on the upcoming model. The sixth-gen 3 Series is no longer listed on BMW India's website.

Source: NDTV