What's New on the 2027 BMW 3 Series?
The G50 3 Series is a full platform and design overhaul, not a mid-cycle refresh. The overall look borrows heavily from BMW's Neue Klasse era, including a redesigned front end where a horizontal glass panel integrates the headlights, replacing the oversized kidney grille look of recent generations.
What Platform Does It Use?
BMW is actually launching two related cars in 2027 on two different platforms. The gas-powered 3 Series uses BMW's CLAR II architecture, while a new fully electric model rides on the Neue Klasse NCAR platform and wears the i3 name rather than a 3 Series badge.
Is the M340i Going Away?
Yes. The M340i is being replaced by a new BMW M350. It's powered by a revised mild-hybrid B58 inline-six making at least 400 horsepower, roughly 30 hp more than the outgoing M340i, paired with the familiar eight-speed ZF automatic.
Does the New 3 Series Still Offer a Manual?
No. The G50 is the first 3 Series generation with no manual transmission offered anywhere in the lineup, ending an era that stretches back to the original E21 3 Series.
Why "M350" Instead of "M340i"?
BMW is retiring the "i" suffix from combustion and mild-hybrid models. Going forward, "i" is reserved exclusively for fully electric BMWs — which is exactly why the electric version of this car is called the i3, and the gas performance model is the M350 rather than an "M340i."
When Does It Go on Sale?
The G50 3 Series enters production at BMW's Dingolfing plant in November 2026, with market launch to follow. We'll update this post with confirmed U.S. arrival dates and pricing as BMW releases them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What platform does the 2027 BMW 3 Series use?
The gas-powered G50 3 Series is built on BMW's CLAR II architecture, while a new fully electric version rides on BMW's Neue Klasse NCAR platform and wears the i3 badge instead of a 3 Series name.
Is the M340i being replaced?
Yes. The M340i is being replaced by the new M350, which uses a revised mild-hybrid B58 inline-six making at least 400 horsepower, about 30 hp more than the outgoing M340i.
Does the 2027 BMW 3 Series still offer a manual transmission?
No. The G50 is the first 3 Series generation with no manual transmission offered anywhere in the lineup, ending an era that started with the E21 3 Series.
Why is BMW dropping the "i" from combustion model names like M340i?
BMW is retiring the "i" suffix from gas and hybrid models. Going forward, "i" is reserved exclusively for fully electric BMWs, which is why the new performance sedan is called the M350 instead of the M340i.
When does the 2027 BMW 3 Series enter production?
The G50 3 Series enters production at BMW's Dingolfing plant in November 2026, ahead of its market launch.
Curious About the New 3 Series?
BMW of Bridgewater is following the G50 rollout closely and will share confirmed pricing, trim details, and order timing as soon as BMW releases them. Reach out to get on our list, or stop by to see what's currently on our lot while you decide whether to wait for the redesign.