What is it?
The G80 M3 is the sixth-generation M3 and the first to be offered globally with a wagon body, the M3 Touring. All Australian M3s use the S58 3.0-litre twin-turbo inline-six. Three drivetrains for Australia: M3 manual RWD, M3 Competition RWD auto, M3 Competition M xDrive auto, plus the M3 Touring Competition M xDrive flagship.
The lineup runs from M3 (sedan, manual) at $158,900 plus on-roads, through to M3 Touring Competition M xDrive at $195,900 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
First M3 Touring ever, 500 L of boot with 390 kW from the S58 six. Manual gearbox still available in 2026, RWD only. 3.5 second 0 to 100 from the Competition M xDrive. 10-stage M Traction Control gives genuinely usable on-track adjustability.
Touring only sold in M xDrive auto spec, no manual or RWD option. Polarising kidney grille design. BMW 3-year warranty is short for the price compared to Korean rivals.
Should you buy the M3?
Reasons to buy
- First M3 Touring ever, 500 L of boot with 390 kW from the S58 six. Manual gearbox still available in 2026, RWD only. 3.5 second 0 to 100 from the Competition M xDrive. 10-stage M Traction Control gives genuinely usable on-track adjustability.
- Warranty: 3 years, unlimited km.
- 480 L boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
Reasons to wait
- Touring only sold in M xDrive auto spec, no manual or RWD option. Polarising kidney grille design. BMW 3-year warranty is short for the price compared to Korean rivals.
- You want a V8 (Mercedes-AMG C63 S E PHEV), a wagon manual or RWD spec (the Touring is xDrive auto only), or a cheaper RWD coupe (Toyota GR Supra).
- $158,900 plus on-roads entry is pre-LCT, real-world drive-away tops $190k. ANCAP has not rated the M3.
- Top trim climbs to $195,900 plus on-roads.
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