BMW Reveal US-Bound 2013 3-Series Sports Wagon

BMW has revealed the first images and details on the next-gen BMW 3 Series Sports Wagon, announcing that it will be offered in the US. Naturally the new long-roof 3er will first go on sale in Europe, where customers will get to choose from a 328i, 330d and 320d Touring when it hits showrooms later this year. Powertrain details for the US market have yet to be announced, but when it arrives in spring 2013, expect a 328i with a 240hp 2.0-liter four and a 300hp 335i with the 3.0-liter turbo six.

There's every chance a 3.0-liter straight-six turbo-diesel in the form of a 250hp 330d will also be on the table. As with thenew 3-Series sedan, a six-speed manual and eight-speed automatic are offered on the gasoline-powered models. The BMW 3-Series Sports Wagon also mimic's the sedan's dimensions and is larger than the current model, boasting 10 percent more cargo volume making it the most spacious wagon in its class, according to BMW. The rear seats have a 40:20:40 split, and there's plenty of room as well as hidden storage and a standard partition net.