2023 BMW 3-Series Gains Crisper Styling, Curved Digital Display

• The 2023 BMW 3-series gets updated styling, with an angular front bumper and slimmer LED headlights.

• The interior gets a curved display that combines a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 14.9-inch infotainment screen.

• The engine lineup carries over, with the 330i using a four-cylinder, the 330e pairing the four-pot with an electric motor, and the M340i powered by an inline-six.

The 3-series used to be BMW's bread and butter, and while it has been surpassed by the X3 and X5 crossovers in overall sales, the 3-series is still BMW's bestselling car and a significant barometer for the brand's direction. Now, after four model years, BMW is giving the 3 series a makeover, bringing sleeker styling and an updated interior while carrying over the engine lineup.

The visual changes are subtle but create a sharper, more geometric design. The kidney grille has less rounded edges, while the headlights feature redesigned LED signatures and do away with the little indent along the bottom. The bumper has a boxier lower grille sandwiched by L-shaped vents, and the rear bumper features a similarly angular look. The standard 18-inch wheels also have a new design, while a new Skyscraper Grey paint color is available across the lineup. The M340i adds a new Brooklyn Grey hue, which can also be specced with the M Sport package, as seen here, on the 330i and 330e. BMW notes that these images show the European model, but we expect the U.S.-market vehicle to look the same.