Spied! 2026 BMW i3 Sedan (NA0 / NA1, Neue Klasse) - Successor to G20 3-Series

[GordoCLM]

Originally Posted by BlkGS

Frankly I can't tell a damn thing about it under the camo. It could be an E46 sedan under there as far as I could tell.

An M3 wagon with a manual would be an interesting option to me. Without one, no interest. Also, ideally the manual should offer RWD or AWD.

Please show some respect to the E46 😂

By the way, I was thinking about how much I love the hood lines going under the side mirrors on my e46’s

Why is the hood so tall on an electric car?

[Straight6Dave]

Originally Posted by tuffode

Jeez it’s almost like BMW makes a sedan that has more legroom.

People asking for more space in cars in customer surveys, instead of just buying a bigger model is one of the main reasons cars are so bloated rn.

The number one complaint people had about the original BMW Mini was that it was too small. Instead of calling their customers idiots for buying a car called “Mini” and complaining about it being small, they listen, and that is how we are at where we are today.

Gonna call slight BS here. I don’t know what the reason is, I’m guessing it has to do with safety standards but the 3 series has arguably gotten worse in terms of backseat comfort while getting bigger. It’s kind of amazing.

[hufington]

Originally Posted by tuffode

Jeez it’s almost like BMW makes a sedan that has more legroom.

People asking for more space in cars in customer surveys, instead of just buying a bigger model is one of the main reasons cars are so bloated rn.

The number one complaint people had about the original BMW Mini was that it was too small. Instead of calling their customers idiots for buying a car called “Mini” and complaining about it being small, they listen, and that is how we are at where we are today.

Same size MB and Audi have more legroom in the back. So there is no need to make the car bigger.

[buckybadger]

[QUOTE=m20e3087;31626731]Once upon a time I used to own E30, E36, E46, F87 and G80, as I get older I am only interested in X7 lineup to haul kids. If I do consider something fun and good looking it will be older BMWs. WTF happened to the BMW design team!

BMW is doing great. Only you are getting older and not adapting to newer design trends.

[orkinos]

Originally Posted by tuffode

The number one complaint people had about the original BMW Mini was that it was too small. Instead of calling their customers idiots for buying a car called “Mini” and complaining about it being small, they listen, and that is how we are at where we are today.

Great logic. Call people idiots instead of designing a car with better ergonomics.
My 5 series has leg room than my brother's C Class.

[Bimmerfun82]

This is going to be more of the same from BMW, just in different guise. Good for those who like the direction and style and feel of the cars like the G90 M5 and iX.

[Hassan1490]

I no longer have any faith in this company. I'm seriously considering ditching BMW and move to another brand after 22 years of loyalty.

Everything is getting worse.
The design.
The performance.
the materials.
The character.

It is a free fall ride.

[M5ddox]

Pictures of them jumping that POS is actually hysterical.

[/ / / M3]

Can someone please explain how this look worse than the F30 or G20?

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by Quadruple VANOS

This is the kind of disingenuous dialogue that insults people and drives them away from sharing your point of view. We're not idiots.

I’m 100% for the growth of electrification, but I couldn’t agree more

[White340]

Gives me charger/corolla vibes. Both are great looking cars and happy to see BMW following their design!

[hrf]

Not too bad, considering no bever teeth grille and more standard look, but I am happy that I have G20 M340 on order. Definetely I am not going electric. I still can’t accept electric caracterless cars, for some reason they are just not that intersting even with 1000hp.

[Dimitri]

This is gonna be on another level of ugly

[BlkGS]

Originally Posted by GordoCLM

Please show some respect to the E46 😂

By the way, I was thinking about how much I love the hood lines going under the side mirrors on my e46’s

Why is the hood so tall on an electric car?

Because pedestrians are stupid and walk in front of cars, and regulators keep trying to idiot proof the world for them. Sadly you just end up with a more effective idiot when you do that.

[emulajavi]

It seems that in-the-middle-of-nowhere hood shut will be coming back…

[LuisBoston]

Originally Posted by Hassan1490

I no longer have any faith in this company. I'm seriously considering ditching BMW and move to another brand after 22 years of loyalty.

Having “faith” in a corporation is a fools errand

[LuisBoston]

Originally Posted by BlkGS

Because pedestrians are stupid and walk in front of cars, and regulators keep trying to idiot proof the world for them. Sadly you just end up with a more effective idiot when you do that.

More like inattentive drivers in heavier and faster vehicles they can’t see (or won’t look) out of.

[pz619]

Wait…. Are we really debating the looks of a car with a bunch of camo and fake parts bolted on?

Is this really happening?

[OneTwo3]

This is what the next gen M3 will be based on?!

[tuffode]

Originally Posted by Straight6Dave

Gonna call slight BS here. I don’t know what the reason is, I’m guessing it has to do with safety standards

Mazda is able to sell a 2025 Mazda Miata that adheres to all modern safety regulations that is the exact same size and weight as a 1990 model. So it isn't impossible to do, it is customer demand.

[tuffode]

Originally Posted by OneTwo3

This is what the next gen M3 will be based on?!

Yeah, the EV M3 will be based on this.

But there will be still be another ICE M3 based on the next generation G50 3 Series.

[bmwdrive]

I’m buying this next M3. The only question is if I will get the ICE or EV. Hard to say what it looks like under the camo.