2019 BMW 3 Series: Subtly Better
2019 BMW 330i xDrive

2019 BMW 330i xDrive

2019 BMW 330i xDrive

2019 BMW 330i xDrive

the turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine of the 2019 BMW 330i xDrive develops 255 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque.

2019 BMW 330i xDrive

The new 3 Series dashboard with its two digital displays.

Climate controls all grouped up together, a large 31.2-cm screen and arguably stylish semi-metallic accenting.

2019 BMW 330i xDrive

The automatic transmission's shift lever, the drive mode system buttons and the iDrive controller.

The two-mode cruise control buttons are on the left side of the steering wheel.

Audio controls on the right side of the steering wheel, and shift paddles behind.

The bigger M Sport brake discs are also optional on the 330i.

The 3 Series' trunk grows from 447 to 481 litres and offers a 40/20/40-split folding rear seatback.

LED headlights and daytime running lights are standard, and laser lights are optional.

2019 BMW 330i xDrive

2019 BMW 330i xDrive

2019 BMW 330i xDrive

2019 BMW 330i xDrive

BMW M340i xDrive prototype on Algarve circuit in Portimão.

The M340i's turbocharged, 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine produces 382 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque.

M340i xDrive prototype driven on the Algarve circuit in Portimão.

BMW DTM and ex-F1 pilot Timo Glock between two driving sessions on the track in Portimão.

Chief engineer Albert 'Mike' Maier explains how the new two-phase hydraulic dampers work.

Engineer Albert Maier explains the 3 Series' new hydraulic dampers to journalists.

Two BMW M340i xDrive prototypes taking a break on the Algarve circuit in Portimão.