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First look at the 2022 (G20) BMW 3 Series facelift (LCI), no massive grille here

Shaun Ā· Apr 1, 2022 03:02 PM

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The debut of the all-electric BMW i3 Sedan has given us a first-look of the 2022 G20 BMW 3 Series facelift (LCI).

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Like what we’ve seen from the spyshots nearly a year ago, there a redesigned front bumper and revised headlamps that does without the notch. The headlight graphics appear to be inverted as the L-shaped DRLs goes to the top of the headlamps.

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Also read: The BMW i3 is dead, long live the BMW i3 Sedan

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The front grille appears to be of the same size as before, but expect a different styling from this closed-off grille in the i3 Sedan. We can also expect the M Sport variant to wear a more aggressive set of bumpers.

Also read: Leaked: First look at the G20 2022 BMW 3 Series facelift (LCI)

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BMW said that the BMW OS8 operating system (first seen in the BMW iX and subsequently i4) and new digital features and services will be making their debuts in the G20 2022 BMW 3 Series LCI.

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The current range of powertrain options (electrified ones as well) are expected to be carried over, with the 1.5-litre, 2.0-litre, and 3.0-litre engines mated to an 8-speed automatic.

Beyond that, we’ll have to wait for official announcement of the G20 2022 BMW 3 Series LCI for further details – watch this space.

Also read: BMW one-ups Mercedes with new iDrive 8 curved display

Shaun

Senior Writer

The quest for automotive knowledge began as soon as the earliest memories. Various sources information, even questionable ones, have been explored including video games, television, magazines, or even internet forums. Still stuck in that rabbit hole.

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