Best Look Yet at 3 Series M Sport Touring (F31) Prototype, in Action - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

Jason · 05-09-2012, 12:19 PM

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Best Look Yet at 3 Series M Sport Touring (F31) Prototype, in Action

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This isn't our first sighting of the F31 3 Series Touring M Sport, but it's the best look yet at the F31 in beautiful Estoril Blue II and M Sport package.

The camouflage tape remains a formality since the F30 3 series sedan M Sport has already been revealed. The F31 touring will share the same front and rear bumpers/diffusers and sideskirts. What's missing from the test cars so far are the M Sport wheels (Style 400M 18" or 403M 19") and M Sport brakes (more info).

The next 3 series touring / wagon is expected to make its debut at the AMI auto show in Leipzig in early June. It should hit the US market sometime in the first half of 2013.

As for F31 variants? North America can count on a 328i model, but will hopefully also see other variants (i.e. 335i and/or diesel) offered at some point in the F31's life cycle, though it's all just speculation at this point.

Catch all the latest BMW spy photos/videos @ http://www.bimmerpost.com/spyshots/

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wdeerfield · 05-09-2012, 12:29 PM

yup. i want one

GOLFFRR · 05-09-2012, 12:32 PM

sweet

BCA · 05-09-2012, 12:32 PM

I'd drive that. Too bad a 335 touring will never hit the U.S. (unless I've missed something).

An M3 touring...now that would be sweet.

mrdirosa · 05-09-2012, 12:33 PM

Beautiful!

rezi · 05-09-2012, 12:41 PM

there is a new sensor beside the side view camera.
i think this will be the new ACC with side distance warning (and steering).
i think ACC will come with the touring for e30 und e31.

av689 · 05-09-2012, 12:43 PM

It is really nice!

Red Bread · 05-09-2012, 12:46 PM

Hmm, first pics I've seen that make me not care for it. The last three pictures that show just how flat and wide the rear glass is really look lazy. The E91 and the B8 A4 handle this much better. Overall, the F31 still looks more cohesive than the F30, but I'm not blown away by this update.

MI6 · 05-09-2012, 12:46 PM

I've been waiting to see how the new M-sport would look with the standard 19's vs. the stock M-sport 19's.......

Very good.

Number · 05-09-2012, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MI6

I've been waiting to see how the new M-sport would look with the standard 19's vs. the stock M-sport 19's.......

Very good.

Me too. It looks pretty good. I think I may keep the wheels for a bit.

formula M · 05-09-2012, 01:07 PM

I would like to see this^ and an X1 next to each other...

E46M54325Ci · 05-09-2012, 01:22 PM

10th picture down with the shadow on the camp really lets the car's lines show. looks really good. if the F32 looks as gross as some of the stuff i've seen recently, this may be my choice

Brentc · 05-09-2012, 01:37 PM

Dayuuuum!

Kief · 05-09-2012, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MI6

I've been waiting to see how the new M-sport would look with the standard 19's vs. the stock M-sport 19's.......

Very good.

Yeah, I prefer the standard 19's vs. the stock M-sport 19s.

Please give NA more F31 options rather than just the 328i...

positiveions · 05-09-2012, 01:50 PM

this thing is sexy.

JesperGustavsson · 05-09-2012, 02:13 PM

This will be my next car!!!

Rich@GTBPerformance · 05-09-2012, 02:29 PM

Such a stunning wagon! Love that color too.

Blake P · 05-09-2012, 02:29 PM

Love it. I can't get enough! Thanks for keeping us touring lovers salivating, Jason.

MyKmYk · 05-09-2012, 03:55 PM

Wowza.

Blake P · 05-09-2012, 04:00 PM

Slightly off topic, but does anyone know why they use reflectors on the rear bumpers? Is it a mandatory safety feature or something to get better safety ratings for BMW? I see lots of other cars with them, but not all.

Andrew@IND · 05-09-2012, 04:23 PM

Love the touring. Need to convince the fiance on this one

Alpine F31 · 05-09-2012, 04:29 PM

STOP THIEF! That's MY Car!!!!!!!!!!!

That looks so effin good! I cant wait til it's in my driveway!!!!!!!!!!!

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Jason Administrator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: IoT Posts: 13,976 iTrader: (0)	Best Look Yet at 3 Series M Sport Touring (F31) Prototype, in Action BIMMERPOST NEWS Best Look Yet at 3 Series M Sport Touring (F31) Prototype, in Action 47 COMMENTS Tweet This isn't our first sighting of the F31 3 Series Touring M Sport, but it's the best look yet at the F31 in beautiful Estoril Blue II and M Sport package. The camouflage tape remains a formality since the F30 3 series sedan M Sport has already been revealed. The F31 touring will share the same front and rear bumpers/diffusers and sideskirts. What's missing from the test cars so far are the M Sport wheels (Style 400M 18" or 403M 19") and M Sport brakes (more info). The next 3 series touring / wagon is expected to make its debut at the AMI auto show in Leipzig in early June. It should hit the US market sometime in the first half of 2013. As for F31 variants? North America can count on a 328i model, but will hopefully also see other variants (i.e. 335i and/or diesel) offered at some point in the F31's life cycle, though it's all just speculation at this point. Catch all the latest BMW spy photos/videos @ http://www.bimmerpost.com/spyshots/ Share this story OTHER STORIES YOU MIGHT LIKE First 2013 BMW 3 Series Touring M Sport (F31) Fully Exposed OFFICIAL: BMW 3-Series Touring (F31) released! The F31 Touring Hauls! Not Only Cargo but Also Around the Ring in this Spy Video
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BCA Captain Drives: 2013 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 764 iTrader: (0)	I'd drive that. Too bad a 335 touring will never hit the U.S. (unless I've missed something). An M3 touring...now that would be sweet. __________________ 2013 E92 M3 \| Mineral White Metallic/Black/Carbon Leather \| M-DCT \| ZCP \| Premium \| EPS \| Sirius \| Michelin PSS 255/275 \| 3M Tint 35% Sides & 20% Rear \| IND Light Smoked Reflectors \| LUX H8 5000K \| OEM Black Chrome Grilles & Gills Past BMWs: 2012 F10 535i, 2011 E90 335i, 2009 E90 M3, 2008 E70 X5, 2006 E90 330i, 2004 E46 330i

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rezi Enlisted Member Drives: M3 E92 Coupe Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Austria Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	there is a new sensor beside the side view camera. i think this will be the new ACC with side distance warning (and steering). i think ACC will come with the touring for e30 und e31.

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av689 Private Drives: Space Grey f10 535i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Moscow Posts: 50 iTrader: (0)	It is really nice!

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Red Bread Colonel Drives: My wife's car Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,953 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X1 35i [0.00] 2009 Schwinn Madison [0.00]	Hmm, first pics I've seen that make me not care for it. The last three pictures that show just how flat and wide the rear glass is really look lazy. The E91 and the B8 A4 handle this much better. Overall, the F31 still looks more cohesive than the F30, but I'm not blown away by this update.

05-09-2012, 12:46 PM	#9
MI6 The World is Not Enough Drives: Aston DBS-R Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Skyfall Posts: 1,023 iTrader: (0)	I've been waiting to see how the new M-sport would look with the standard 19's vs. the stock M-sport 19's....... Very good.

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E46M54325Ci Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2009 335i coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,535 iTrader: (4)	10th picture down with the shadow on the camp really lets the car's lines show. looks really good. if the F32 looks as gross as some of the stuff i've seen recently, this may be my choice __________________ 987.2 Cayman, Aqua Blue on Black

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Brentc New Member Drives: 12 Mini Countryman S ALL4 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Sioux City, Iowa Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	Dayuuuum!

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Blake P Kinda Like A Big Deal Drives: F31 on order Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 393 iTrader: (0)	Love it. I can't get enough! Thanks for keeping us touring lovers salivating, Jason.

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05-09-2012, 04:00 PM	#20
Blake P Kinda Like A Big Deal Drives: F31 on order Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 393 iTrader: (0)	Slightly off topic, but does anyone know why they use reflectors on the rear bumpers? Is it a mandatory safety feature or something to get better safety ratings for BMW? I see lots of other cars with them, but not all.

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05-09-2012, 04:29 PM	#22
Alpine F31 Major Drives: 2013 328i M Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 1,064 iTrader: (1)	STOP THIEF! That's MY Car!!!!!!!!!!! That looks so effin good! I cant wait til it's in my driveway!!!!!!!!!!!

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