The recently launched BMW iX3 is proving popular among buyers and winning awards, and in 2026, Munich will capitalize on that positive momentum with the launch of the all-new 3 Series and its electric sibling, the i3. While we wait, a reliable insider has revealed what paint colors will be coming to the sedan pair. First noticed by BMW Blog, the information was shared on the Bimmer Post forum by user ynguldyn, an insider who has repeatedly proven reliable in the past. According to the post, the G50 3 Series will launch with a choice of 10 exterior paint finishes, while the NA0 i3 will have half as many options.
Some Familiar Colors And Some New Ones For 2027 3er
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The first color mentioned for the combustion-powered 3 Series is Alpine White, which is almost always available on any Bimmer and is likely to be the only no-cost option. The full list of purported paints is as follows:
- Alpine White
- Black Sapphire
- Mineral White
- Brooklyn Grey
- Space Silver
- Fire/Vegas Red
- Le Castellet Blue
- Polarized Grey
- Ocean Wave Blue
- Eucalyptus Green
The last three choices first made an appearance on the aforementioned iX3 crossover, which will reportedly also get access to a Frozen (matte) version of Ocean Wave Blue as part of the Individual catalog next year. It’s unclear if this will be offered on the 3 Series. Moving on to the i3, its reported paint options are as follows:
- Alpine White
- Black Sapphire
- Brooklyn Grey
- Space Silver
- Le Castellet Blue
The i3 gets a smaller selection because it will be built in BMW’s Munich plant, which will only produce EVs by the end of 2027, while the regular 3 Series will be manufactured in Dingolfing, marking the first time it can’t call Munich its home.
Interior Options Have Also Been Revealed By The Leak
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The insider has also given us an idea of what to expect in the cabins of the two cars, though no options will be as eclectic as the interior of the Vision Neue Klasse concept in these photos. Essential will be a Vivid Grey theme, while Contemporary will mean Castanea, Agave Green, Digital White, or Black options, and the BMW M theme will offer plain Black. Only one Individual leather theme has been leaked: Black Bicolor. The i3 EV will reportedly be available with the same Vivid Grey theme, but its Contemporary offering will comprise Black Bicolor, Digital White, Castanea Bicolor, and Agave Green Bicolor. BMW M Black carries over, while the BMW Individual Leather selection will offer a choice between Black Bicolor and Adelaide Grey Bicolor. The i3 is expected to make its debut in late spring, while the gas 3 Series is only likely to be shown off late in the summer or early in the fall, so we have a little while to wait before we can see these color schemes applied – unless more comprehensive leaks occur.
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