BMW has officially confirmed that the diesel engine will be excluded from the European lineup of the next-generation 3 Series. This change affects the upcoming 2027 model year vehicles, marking the end of production for variants such as the 320d and M340d.
Despite the discontinuation of diesel options in Europe, the company maintains a multi-powertrain strategy for the new 3 Series. The lineup will continue to feature gasoline engines alongside the all-electric i3 model. Additionally, a plug-in hybrid version is scheduled for release in Europe in 2027.
The current generation of the 3 Series remains available with diesel engines for the time being. Production of the next-generation 3 Series is set to commence in the second half of 2026. The automaker is currently conducting final tests on the new combustion-powered models.
For the upcoming 3 Series, BMW has confirmed that the M350 xDrive will serve as the range-topping six-cylinder combustion model. While the company has announced the arrival of a plug-in hybrid for the European market, it has not yet provided specific details regarding the new setup or its availability in the United States.
