BMW’s next combustion-engine 3 Series reaches final summer testing.

Camouflaged four- and six-cylinder prototypes are being tuned for handling and ride comfort in Miramas, France.

By TomorrowNews · AI-assisted briefing
Source published 08 Sept 2026 · Briefing published 9 September 2026

Camouflaged BMW 3 Series prototype driving at the Miramas proving ground — BMW’s source photograph of a camouflaged prototype at Miramas, captured in July 2026 and released with the September update. · © Uwe Fischer / BMW Group · Image license

BMW said on September 8 that its next combustion-engine 3 Series is completing a final round of summer driving-dynamics tests at its Miramas proving ground. The development program includes four- and six-cylinder engines with 48-volt mild-hybrid technology.

The company is tuning lateral dynamics and ride comfort ahead of planned production in the second half of 2026. A rear-drive Drift Moment feature for the M Performance version is planned for 2027. These are manufacturer development plans, not independent road-test results.

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