Filling the void left behind by diesel models will be new plug-in hybrids. The new 3-Series has been revealed in 330, 330 xDrive, and M350 xDrive configurations. All iterations of the 3-Series since the E30 have been available with a diesel. The new BMW 3-Series has arrived, sporting the company’s Neue Klasse design language and now available in several new configurations, including as a powerful M350 xDrive model. While BMW confirmed both 3.0-liter turbo six and 2.0-liter turbo four gas engines when announcing the sedan, it failed to mention a single diesel. That wasn’t a mistake. BMW has confirmed that the diesel 3-Series is dead. That’s huge news as every generation of 3-Series dating back to the E30 has been offered with at least one diesel engine in certain markets, usually in Europe. With no diesels available, shoppers will either need to buy a gas-powered, mild-hybrid 3-Series, a battery-powered i3, or a plug-in hybrid. Read: New BMW 3-Series Gets Up To 437 HP, Arrives In The US Next Year The most recent 3-Series available with a diesel is the G20 320d, using the company’s 2.0-liter turbo-diesel B47 four-cylinder, producing 188 hp and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque. This model has long served as a good option for those who wanted a 3-Series with spritely performance, rear-wheel drive, and excellent fuel economy. BMW M340d Touring In certain markets, the G20 3-Series is also available in M340d guise, using a 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six diesel with 340 hp and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque. This gave it more torque than even the current M3 Competition, capped at 479 lb-ft (650 Nm). Sales of these models will continue for a few more months as BMW finalizes development of the all-new model and gears up to start production. Replaced By A Plug 2027 BMW M350 xDrive BMW hasn’t said why it’s dropping diesels from the 3-Series family, but Euro 7 regulations do make building diesel engines in Europe more difficult. As noted by BMW Blog, plug-in hybrid versions of the 3-Series will fill the void left behind by the diesels, combining performance with efficiency. Limited details are known about the new plug-in hybrid 3-Series, but it’s expected to launch next year. In all likelihood, it will use the company’s familiar 2.0-liter turbo-four B48 alongside an electric motor and a sizeable battery pack, potentially giving the car upwards of 62 miles (100 km) of all-electric driving range.