Without further ado, here is the all-new 2019 BMW 3-Series G20, without any camouflage or obscured in any way. These configurator photos show the car from all angles, in various trims and give a detailed view of its completely redesigned interior complete with digital gauge cluster and new infotainment.

2019 BMW 3 Series Overview

First off, the G20 3-Series looks slightly different compared to its predecessor, the F30 - its hood and frontal area just seem more elongated, with the greenhouse set further back. This could be an illusion and can only be confirmed by putting the old and new 3-Series side by side - but it certainly looks like it from these leaked photos.

Headlights are also another talking point - they’re quite slim and wide, and on their lower edge they have a small bump which is continued by a crease running down the front bumper - it’s really a good look - arguably better than that of the outgoing model. Design-wise, they are actually quite close to those on the Peugeot 308 hatchback, although BMW probably won’t be happy about the comparison - but once you’ve seen the similarity, there’s no turning back.

The kidney grille is also worth mentioning here - it’s about the same shape as the one used on the larger 5-Series, but it appears it will have quite different designs for its two intakes, undoubtedly based on the selected trim - some cars have conventional vertical slats, while others seem to have a fancier looking design.

The “hockey stick” design detail running across the doors (borrowed from the 7-Series) is also quite visible, thanks to a pronounced crease that compliments the more aggressive side skirt design too.

The rear deck lid is also shorter with a more pronounced ducktail spoiler built in. Regarding the rear light clusters, they don’t look similar to any current BMW sedan - the closest ones are actually the ones used on the new X4.

Moving to the car’s interior, it looks very different from the outgoing model that was launched in 2011 and is now really showing its age inside.

First on the list is the fully-digital gauge cluster which is displayed on 12.3-inch screen complemented by a 10.25-inch central display which is also a touchscreen. There’s also a new-style control for the iDrive infotainment and the climate control also gets a new (monochrome) display located in between the two central vents, right below the infotainment.

Also judging on this batch of leaked photos, all of which are taken from an online configurator, it looks like there will be wider customization options than ever before, with even more differentiation between differently specced cars. But we can’t know for sure until the car officially debuts, which it will at the Paris motor show that kicks off tomorrow.

Further reading

Read our full speculative review on the 2019 BMW 3 Series.

Read our full review on the 2017 BMW 3 Series.