# Refreshed Hybrid Cars The New BMW 3 Series Vehicles Now Offer Improved Power and Performance By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-05-12 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-bmw-3-series References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/new-bmw-3-series-plug-in-hybrid-3-cylinder/37411/) & [press.bmwgroup](https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/pressDetail.html?title=the-new-bmw-3-series-sedan-the-new-bmw-3-series-touring&outputChannelId=6&id=T0214827EN&left_menu_item=node__4142) The new [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-summer-2023) [3 Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i3) is a car which has received refreshed styling and, with a three-cylinder motor and [plug-in hybrid setup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artura-spider), improved performance specs. On the performance side of things, all the engines in the new BMW 3 Series lineup have been upgraded to offer better fuel economy and power. The diesel engines have all been equipped with new turbocharges for improved throttle. Meanwhile, the low end of the petrol line, the engines now offer improved torque and power without sacrificing on compactness or adding significantly to the car's weight. The interiors of the BMW S Series have also been touched up, with extra chrome highlights and a redesigned center console among the improvements. The navigation system has also been updated to be able to find routes faster. All in all, this refresher ensures that the BMW 3 Series continues to remain on top of auto buyers' shopping lists. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Refreshed Styling:** Car companies can update their car models with refreshed styling to offer customers a new and improved product. - **Improved Fuel Economy:** Car companies can focus on improving fuel economy for their vehicles to appeal to environmentally conscious customers and reduce costs over time. - **Redesigned Interiors:** Car companies can redesign the interiors of their vehicles to offer a more modern and comfortable driving experience for customers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Automobile manufacturers can improve their cars by updating and improving aspects such as power, styling and interiors. - **Renewable Energy:** Manufacturers can develop and improve renewable energy options such as plug-in hybrids for cars to provide sustainable and eco-friendly transportation options for consumers. - **Technology:** Companies can integrate technology such as updated navigation systems into cars to offer improved convenience and a more modern driving experience for customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Updated Summer-Ready Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-summer-2023.md) - [Monstrously Powerful Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hybrid-suv.md) - [Tech-Packed Triple-Row SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-x7.md) - [Powerful Performance Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-xm.md) - [Ultra-Sporty EV Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-bmw-i3.md) - [Sporty Performance SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-bmw-alpina-xb7.md) - [Theatre-Equipped Electric Sedans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i7-xdrive60.md) - [Performance-Focused Plug-In Hybrid Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-canada1.md) - [453-HP Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m2.md)