Yahoo Autos The 2023 BMW M3 Touring Is Finally Here, But Not for the U.S.
After months of teasers and spy shots, BMW has finally revealed its first-ever M3 Touring. Based on the 3-Series wagon, it uses the same twin-turbo straight-six powertrain found in the M3 Competition sedan, with all of the same chassis and traction goodies. The only downside is, it's not coming to the United States.
The 3.0-liter S58 under the hood of the M3 Touring is unchanged from its sedan counterpart. That means 503 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque going through an eight-speed ZF torque-converter automatic to an M-developed xDrive system. Drivers can choose between 4WD, 4WD Sport, and 2WD, meaning you can still do giant drifts in your longroof people-hauler if you so desire. There's also a drift mode that lets you adjust just how much angle you can carry before the system intervenes.
BMW says the M3 Touring can sprint to 62 mph in just 3.6 seconds, onto an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph, or 174 mph when you option the M driver's package.
The adaptive M suspension has been retuned for the wagon body style, paired with variable-ratio steering. There are 19-inch wheels up front and 20s in the rear, with ultra-sticky summer rubber available as an option. Like on the M3 sedan, carbon ceramics are also available.
The exterior borrows its looks from the saloon M3, with a pair of gigantic kidney grilles and reshaped front inlets. There's also a specific rear bumper and side skirts to let everyone know you're driving a real M car. Inside, the M3 Touring gets a massive curved display as standard, integrated with a 12.3 inch gauge cluster and a 14.9-inch infotainment screen. Those fantastic carbon bucket seats are on the option list, too.
BMW USA confirmed to us back in 2020 the M3 Touring would not be coming to North America, so those in the States might as well give up hope now. It'll compete against cars like the Audi RS 4 Avant and Mercedes-AMG C63 wagon overseas.
If you want a fast wagon you can register in the U.S., there are a few solid choice out there, namely the Mercedes-AMG E63 S, the Audi RS 6 Avant, the Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo, and the Taycan Sport Turismo.
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