The BMW 3 Series (G20) still feels relatively fresh, but a quick look at when the sports sedan hit the market shows it has been around for over three years. It means the Mercedes C-Class rival is due for a facelift, which will bring an extension to the lineup with the long-awaited launch of the M3 Touring. Positioned right below the full-fat M models will once again be the M340i.
It's the prototype spotted here by our spies, judging by the exhaust tips and the front grille design. What makes the M340i Sedan special is the M Performance rear wing mounted on the trunk lid. It was introduced in September 2020 for the M3 and M4, and at that time, the performance duo also gained a controversial exhaust system with Lexus-like stacked exhausts mounted in the center. We can't say we're big fans of the setup, and thankfully, this warm 3er has the standard configuration reserved for the M340i.
