The sixth generation BMW 3-Series (F30) is getting closer to its official debut and, as a result, the prototypes we've caught testing have started to lose some of their camouflage. The new 3-Series Touring is expected to make its world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show with sales on the US market following shortly thereafter.

The full line of 3-Series Touring models will include sedan, station wagon, coupe, convertible,and M3 versions. The new generation won't just be bringing a new design language, but it will also host a new family of aluminum four-cylinder gasoline engines ranging from 135 to 245 HP.

The exterior design of the new 3-Series Touring will bring a fresher appearance with a front end inspired by the latest 5-->ke317 and 7-Series->ke323 models, plus the company's latest kidney grille. The interior will offer more luxury and will lose the center hump that houses the current model's optional navigation system.

As for the engine line-up, depending on the market, expect to see a full line of both diesel and petrol engines, with the addition of a new generation of modular, four-cylinder engines. These new engines will be able to deliver between 140 HP to 230 HP, with a 2.0 engine going up to 300 HP. Whether or not BMW->ke178 has opted to drop the six-cylinder engines in favor of the new four cylinders is a question still left unanswered. Fuel economy is still the name of the game for most automakers, so this is a good possibility. In fact, the next 3-Series will also be coming in a hybrid version that will add two electric motors for a 20% improvement in fuel consumption.

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