Sneak Peek: The 2025 BMW Alpina B3 Touring's Thrilling Updates Revealed!
Gearing up for an electrifying update, the artists at German tuning maestro, Alpina, are meticulously refining the B3 model, solidifying its base on the illustrious BMW 3-Series chassis. Notoriously spotted, the prototype of the B3 Touring breaks cover, signaling a revolution just weeks following the sighting of its sedan sibling's facelift prototype.
This marks the second generation facelift for the venerable B3, a journey that commenced with a substantial makeover for the 2023 model year. This previous facelift was aligned meticulously with an upgrade to its progenitor, the BMW 3-Series, enhancing both in performance and aesthetics.
Rumors swirl around BMW's blueprint, hinting at another revitalization of the 3-Series aimed to prolong its market tenure until a new successor graces the horizon around 2027. While sightings of the 3-Series second facelift remain elusive, these Alpina B3 prototypes lend weight to the speculative buzz. The camouflage hints at revamped facades at both ends, eluding to subtle yet significant modifications.
Under its hood, the B3 harbors a beast - a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 engine, a treasure borrowed from the fabled M3. This powertrain, adorned with Alpina's genius, churns out an awe-inspiring 488 horsepower, a figure that's expected to hold its ground in the updated iteration. For those with a penchant for diesel, Alpina appeases with the D3 S model, offering similar luxuries and an 8-speed automatic all-wheel-drive configuration.
The curtain is anticipated to rise on the updated 3-Series later this year, christening it the 2025 model. The B3, in its newest avatar, is expected to follow suit, trailing a few months behind. Interior elegance is pegged as the focus, with rumors of enhanced materials and possibly refined interface elements, details that are expected to mirror in the Alpina B3 update.
As it stands, the B3's allure remains out of reach for the U.S. market. Whether this curtain call brings change remains a mystery, keeping enthusiasts on their toes for more revelations.