The 2016 BMW 3-Series recently unveiled is the facelift version of the present BMW 3-Series, the model coming with some interesting new features at the body, inside the cabin as well as a refreshed powertrain under the hood.

First rendered and seen in spy shots, the 2016 BMW 3-Series has now received the first official film, which showcases the model in its plenitude, pointing out the family values that come hand in hand with a wonderful yet powerful model.

Design

Actually, the official film highlights both versions of the 2016 BMW 3-Series, the Sedan and the Touring are coming with some slightly revised front and rear bumpers, the new LED technology, the revised kidney grille, all complemented by the Mediterranean Blue Metallic exterior paintjob.

Interior

Inside, the 2016 BMW 3-Series facelift has also received some tweaks, with the side vent surrounds and doors receiving chrome accents, updated climate control, updated navigation system and Park Assistant system, chrome accents for the central control panel air vents, and a few more.

Powertrain under the hood

One of the most important changes of both the 2016 BMW 3-Series Sedan and Touring are under the hood, where the newly arrived entry-level 318i has received the 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbo engine with 136 horsepower and 220 Nm of torque.

On the other hand, the 340i, which is the official replacement of the 335i, has received the 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder turbo unit, producing around 326 horsepower. The 3-Series xDrive has also arrived, and will be fitted on the 320i, 330i, 340i, 318d or the 330d versions as well. These ones have been fitted with the B47 four-cylinder diesel turbo units. Enjoy the official film with the 2016 BMW 3-Series Sedan and Touring and let us know what you think about it!

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BMW has kept its promise in delivering the 2016 BMW 3-Series with a stretched wheelbase, the model being exclusively built for the Chinese market. The solid proof stands in the spy shots with the 3-Series Sedan Chinese version, the model cruising the streets before being launched on the market, this September.

Even if we are talking about a longer wheelbase 3-Series Sedan, this particular model will keep the same basic features seen on its European model, meaning that the same front and rear updates will be fitted. And as the spy shots suggest, the long-wheelbase 3-Series will come with revised bumpers and some lighting modifications as well.

Inside the cabin, the long-wheelbase 2016 BMW 3-Series Sedan will also benefit the latest updates in technology, like the new infotainment system and other gizmos. And since Chinese love long models, this particular one will be also generous in terms of space inside, thanks to the 4.3-inch stretching.

Under the hood, BMW has not made any modifications, the company still equipping the Chinese 3-Series version with the fresh powertrain, also seen on the European variant. First, the model will come with the 2.0-liter four-cylinder B48 modular engine, the 3.0-liter six-cylinder, as well as new other units, set to fit under the new 330i and 340i, which will soon replace the present 328i and 3335i. A plug-in hybrid is also expected on the Chinese market.

For the moment however, the performance lists is rather scarce, but we should be able to find out more at the 2015 Frankfurt Auto Show, this autumn.

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