2024 BMW 3 Series Touring M340i xDrive 8AT AWD (374 HP)

Vehicle Overview

BMW made a surprising move in 2024 when it introduced a second facelift for the 3 Series, an update that affected the entire range, including the station wagon, which was traditionally called the 3 Series Touring.

The German automaker introduced the seventh generation of the 3 Series, known as the G20, in 2018. It was another success story for BMW, and besides the sedan, the station wagon came with advanced and modern features. Still, it kept some unique features, such as the independent opening for the rear window on the tailgate and the roomy interior. This bodywork version used the Touring nameplate and was introduced by the automaker in June 2019. considering the carmaker’s habits, customers expected a facelift for it in 2023. But then, the world pandemic and the microchip happened, hurting sales and affecting the carmaker’s income. As a result, BMW had to adapt, and in May 2022, the 3 Series received an update, also known as Life Cycle Impulse, in the carmaker’s language. The automaker usually made these updates once during a model’s generation, but in this situation, it did two, with the second LCI coming into life in late May 2024, just two years after the previous one.

Along with the updated version, the 3 Series Touring received new LED headlights featuring comma-like daytime running lights. BMW also offered the option for adaptive and Matrix-LEDs, significantly improving the night driving experience. The 3 Series could be fitted with either an M-Package or an M-Package pro, which created a sportier look for the already sporty-looking station wagon. At the front, standard versions featured an angular-looking horizontal kidney grille above the bumper, while the apron sported a broad air intake flanked by vertical scoops for the air curtains that lowered the drag coefficient. Vehicles fitted with the M-Package had broader air intakes and taller side vents. Furthermore, the M-Package Pro added a black trim around the upper grille.

From its profile, the long hood of the car was specific for BMW, which had longitudinally mounted engines. Up to the B-post, it looked identical to its sedan sibling, but afterward, things went differently. The automaker created a slightly sloped down roofline that ended at the back into a raked-forward tailgate adorned at the top by a roof spoiler. Along with this second LCI of the G21 3 Series, the automaker added new options for alloy wheels, ranging between 17- and 19 inches. Out back, the rear bumper sported a black trim on its lower side.

Inside, the automaker installed a curved display that united the instrument panel and the touchscreen for the infotainment system. Along with the 2025 BMW 3 Series Touring, the automaker introduced its newest BMW Operating System 8.5. This included augmented reality and new controls for the HVAC system, with touch sliders permanently kept in the same lower position of the infotainment screen. Customers could customize their vehicles with new M-badged steering wheels featuring a 12-o’clock mark. Besides the standard comfort seats, the 3 Series was available with a set of high-bolstered ones as well. On the center console, the car was available with different trims that surrounded the control panel for the buttons placed there for the automatic transmission, driving modes, and parking brake. In the back, the split-folding bench seat (40/20/40) expanded the trunk from 500 liters (17.7 cu-ft) to 1,510 liters (53.3 cu-ft).

BMW offered the 2025 3 Series Touring with a choice of four gasoline and four diesel engines, all turbocharged. Furthermore, the 330e plug-in version could work in EV mode only for around 101 km (63 miles), dramatically improving fuel efficiency without sacrificing comfort or performance. All engine versions were paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission with an integrated electric motor, which was very efficient for hybrid and mild-hybrid versions.