The BMW 3-Series gets a much-needed redesign after sporting the same look in the past four years. It also now flaunts a massive curved infotainment display right in the middle of its modern cockpit.
BMW 3 Series 2023
As per a news story by Car and Driver, the 2023 3 Series brings a sleeker facelift with its smaller grille and slimmer headlights.
BMW also redesigned the vehicle interior of the iconic sedan, stuffing it with the latest tech while subscribing to trendy looks found in other automobiles.
However, although the 2023 BMW 3 Series had a massively upgraded for its exterior and interior, it still runs on the same engine lineup that powered its older sibling. Perhaps the German carmaker believes in the adage, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
The base 3 Series is still sporting the 330i engine, which lashes out 255 horsepower through its 2.0-liter inline-four. On the other hand, the 330e plug-in hybrid boats up to 388 horsepower, while its electric range could go up to 23 miles.
Meanwhile, the M340i produces 382 horsepower, thanks to its turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six.
The whole engine lineup only comes in an eight-speed automotive option. But, to make up for that, there is an option to go the all-wheel-drive route.
The German carmaker has yet to reveal the pricing details of its all-new 2023 3 Series. It should come out sooner as it nears its official launch in the United States this July.
BMW 3 Series 2023 Curved Display
It is worth noting that the latest version of the 3 Series is not all about visual changes. Instead, it also brings massive upgrades to its cockpit tech.
One of the most notable interior improvements is the new curved display, which stretches out all the way out to the instrument cluster.
According to a recent report by The Drive, BMW replaced the gauge cluster and the iPad-looking infotainment screen with a massive curved display. It houses both the 12.3-inch digital instrument and the 14.9-inch infotainment touch screen seamlessly.
BMW 3 Series: What's New in the Cockpit?
BMW ditched tons of buttons in the interior, letting go of the physical climate control option.
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The renowned automaker transferred most of the physical switches to the massive touch screen. Not to mention that drivers could also utilize its voice controls to access various functionalities.
The latest BMW operating system powers the iDrive infotainment system in the curved display, conveniently bringing features like voice commands, as well as cloud navigation tools.
That's not all.
The redesign also boldly drops the good ol' traditional shift lever in the center console.
