BMW confirms next‑generation M3 Touring for 2028‑29, likely US launch
BMW has approved the production of a next‑generation M3 Touring, internally coded G88, slated for release in late 2028 or early 2029. The new wagon will join the forthcoming M3 sedan (G84) as part of the upcoming third‑generation 3 Series lineup. Reports indicate the model is expected to be offered in the United States, following the unexpected success of the larger M5 Touring in that market.
The powertrain is expected to feature a new 3.0‑liter twin‑turbo inline‑six paired with a mild‑hybrid system to meet Euro 7 emissions standards, rather than a full plug‑in hybrid. BMW also plans a new 3 Series platform—G50 for the sedan and G51 for the touring variant—targeted for launch around 2026, with the sedan arriving in 2027 and the touring model a year later. The current M3 Touring (G81), introduced in 2022, has already proven popular in Europe, and BMW is reportedly considering a fully electric version of the future touring model as well.
Entities: BMW AG · BMW M3 Touring (G88) · BMW M3 sedan (G84) · Munich · United States
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- [● 3 SOURCES] BMW has approved production of the next‑generation M3 Touring (code G88). (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The G88 M3 Touring is expected to launch in late 2028 or early 2029. (All three articles)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] BMW may also develop a fully electric version of the future M3 Touring. (French article)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The current M3 Touring (G81) launched in 2022 and has been successful in Europe. (All three articles)
- [● 2 SOURCES] BMW plans a new 3 Series platform (G50 sedan, G51 touring) for around 2026. (French and German articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The model is likely to be sold in the United States. (All three articles)
- [● 3 SOURCES] The G88 will be offered alongside the next M3 sedan (code G84). (All three articles)
- [DISPUTED] The powertrain will use a new 3.0‑liter twin‑turbo inline‑six with a mild‑hybrid system, not a plug‑in hybrid. (All three articles)