BMW has hinted at something exciting for its Touring lineup. Teasers on social media reveal an updated version of the M3 Touring—this time wearing the coveted CS badge. That means it’s not just a station wagon anymore. It’s a Competition Sport model, designed to be faster and sharper. The M3 Touring is already a powerhouse in Europe. It laps the Nürburgring in seven and a half minutes. Last year, BMW gave it a boost with updated headlights, an extra 20 horsepower, and other tweaks. Now, they’re pushing it even further with the first-ever M3 CS Touring. Read More Porsche Claims Back-to-Back Wins at Daytona 24H Teaser images show the car testing at the Nürburgring, with subtle design changes visible. We don't know any specifics yet, but the CS badge usually means less weight, more power, and a tighter suspension setup. It’s a familiar recipe for BMW’s CS models, seen in cars like the M3 CS sedan and the M4 CS coupe. Sadly, like the standard M3 Touring, this new CS version won’t make its way to the United States. For European buyers, though, it’s something to look forward to. With the teasers rolling out, it seems the official debut isn’t far off. A Closer Look at BMW’s M3 CS Touring Teasers BMW has dropped a pair of teaser videos, offering a peek at what’s coming with the M3 CS Touring. The prototype gives away just enough to keep fans intrigued. The familiar CS logo flashes briefly, and there’s that red line tracing the grille. Images from the Nürburgring show the long-roof M3 heavily disguised, with camouflage wrapping the front and stopping at the C-pillars. The focus seems to be on the front end, likely borrowing the aggressive styling seen on the M3 CS sedan and M4 CS coupe. Weight is another area BMW is targeting. Like other CS models, this one’s set to trim some extra kilos. A standard carbon fiber body kit should help shed around 20 kilograms compared to the regular M3 Touring. For context, the M3 CS sedan dropped 75 pounds compared to its Competition xDrive sibling, so expect a similar approach here. Inside, BMW is expected to stick with familiar CS upgrades. Carbon-fiber-backed bucket seats, likely with heating and power adjustments, should come as standard. Expect bold paint options under BMW’s Individual program, along with yellow daytime running lights, a signature feature shared with other CS models like the M4 CSL. M3 CS Touring: More Power But No US Entry BMW is giving the M3 CS Touring some serious muscle. Expect 543 horsepower, just like its CS sedan sibling, and a 20-hp bump over the standard M3 Competition. The twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six stays in play, and while BMW hasn’t confirmed extra tuning, there’s always room for surprises. Torque remains at 479 lb-ft. Compound brakes should come standard, but for those who want sharper stopping power, carbon-ceramic brakes will be on the options list. Lightweight forged alloys wrapped in either track-focused tires or high-performance street rubber, included in the base price. Read More First 2025 Corvette ZR1 Sells for $3.7 Million at Barrett-Jackson Production is expected to be capped at fewer than 2,000 units. And if you’re in the US, don’t even think about it—BMW isn’t bringing this one stateside. The standard M3 Touring starts at €106,300 in Germany, so expect the CS version to climb well beyond that. The M3 CS sedan was priced at $119,695 in the US, but since the Touring won’t be coming, American buyers won’t have to worry about the sticker shock. BMW hasn’t fully revealed the M3 CS Touring yet, but when it does, it’s going to be one of the hottest wagons on the market—just not in the US. Source: BMW
