BMW 3-Series

BMW has opened US order books for the redesigned 3 Series, offered in both gasoline and fully electric versions. The move brings the latest generation of BMW's core sport sedan to American buyers, letting them choose between combustion and battery power. Coverage is drawing attention from automotive and electric-vehicle watchers interested in pricing and specifications.

BMW's next-generation 3 Series is set to arrive with both a fully electric i3 version and a petrol straight-six engine, keeping combustion and battery power side by side in the lineup. The report from Autonext highlights BMW's strategy of serving both audiences as the model range is renewed.