It’s been confirmed for Australia, teased and rendered, and now we have our first in-the-flesh sighting of BMW’s belated Audi RS4 Avant fighter.

    As we expected, the first M3 wagon — sorry, Touring — will have flared wheel arches at both ends.

    2022 BMW M3 wagon spied

    Combined with lowered suspension, beefed-up side sills, wide tyres, and this prototype’s black alloy wheels, the M3 Touring looks ready to pounce.

    The tall double kidney grille present on the latest 4 Series coupe will be fitted to all M3 and M4 models.

    As revealed in the official teaser image, the M4 wagon will have quad tailpipes and a prominent rear diffuser.

    2022 BMW M3 wagon spied

    Under the bonnet the M3 sedan and wagon, as well as the two-door M4 variants, are expected to feature a 3.0-litre twin-turbo straight-six engine.

    Two configurations will be available globally, a standard 353kW version for the M3 and a 375kW variant for the Competition model.

    The straight-six mill will be hooked up to either a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic. It’s unclear if the M3 Touring will be offered in both rear- and all-wheel drive formats.

    2022 BMW M3 wagon spied

    Australian availability has been confirmed, although launch timing has yet to announced.

    Derek Fung

    Derek Fung would love to tell you about his multiple degrees, but he's too busy writing up some news right now. In his spare time Derek loves chasing automotive rabbits down the hole. Based in New York, New York, Derek loves to travel and is very much a window not an aisle person.

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