(July 6, 2012) WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. — The favorite wagon of enthusiasts, the all-new 3 Series Sports Wagon. will again offer the flexibility and utility one would expect from a premium wagon combined with the driving dynamics of the quintessential sport sedan, the BMW 3 Series.

The new new 2013 BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon will launch in Europe later this year and is set to arrive in US showrooms in the spring with the award winning 4-cylinder TwinTurbo engine, 8-speed automatic transmission and the equipment lines shared with its recently introduced 328i sedan sibling.



The new 3 Series Sports Wagon is slightly larger than its predecessor, most notably its wider track (front 1.46 inches, rear 1.85 inches). The car’s length (3.66 inches) and wheelbase (1.96 inches) also accentuate its sporting character.

Inside, the new BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon, rear passengers will appreciate the noticeable increase in space made possible by the larger dimensions. These larger dimensions also pay dividends in utility with nearly 10 percent more cargo volume both with the rear seats up and when folded.

The base 4-cylinder gasoline engine with TwinPower Turbo technology makes its debut in the sports wagon. This new-generation of turbocharged engines offers plenty of power and performance, responsive acceleration, powerful torque, a high rpm ceiling and low weight. The 2.0-liter engine marks a return to the popular sports wagon’s roots — it was with lightweight, high-performance 4-cylinder engines in a similar vein that the BMW 3 Series made its debut back in 1975, with the first 6-cylinder engines for this series making their appearance at the 1977 Frankfurt Motor Show.

The engine's 240 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and torque of 255 pound-feet is developed at just 1,250 rpm and remains constant up to 4,800 rpm. These statistics translate to commensurately dynamic performance measured at just under 6.0 seconds 0-to-60 on its way to an electronically governed top speed of 155 mph with Sport Line.