Engine options remain the same for this mid-cycle refresh, which should reach US dealerships later this year.
Few vehicles are as important in BMW’s lineup as the enduring 3 Series. There’s a refreshed model for 2023 striving to keep it competitive in the luxury sports sedan segment, offering a few changes on the outside offset by a substantial interior update. Additional technology in the form of BMW’s iDrive 8 Operating System makes the most of the sedan’s new cockpit.
Let’s take a quick look at what’s new on the outside. Considering recent BMW vehicle debuts, one might view the 2023 3 Series refresh as rather conservative. You won’t find split headlights or a deep-drive grille, though the lower grille on the fascia is bigger. The corner vents are redesigned with a distinctive L shape, which is mirrored in the LED elements of the new headlights. The notches on the bottom of the lenses are gone, with the corresponding sharp body lines on the fascia significantly toned down. The kidney grille is a bit wider, and the overall result is a cleaner face versus the outgoing model.
