The BMW M3 CS Touring Is an Epic Wagon, So Of Course, Americans Can't Have It
BMW just keeps pumping out the epic M wagons, and the latest tantalizing model to hit is the M3 CS Touring. Just don't get your hopes up if you live in America, because like the regular M3 Touring, the CS model won't be sold in the U.S.
Its absence from the local market doesn't mean we can't gawk at its aggressive beauty — and it sure does look mean. Aesthetic changes follow the path of the regular M3 CS sedan that is sold in America; BMW applies its red-surround CS-style grille, larger front air intakes and splitter, yellow LED daytime running lights, exposed carbon sections of the front hood and CS badging aplenty. Unique to the Touring is a red surround on the roof spoiler in keeping with the red accent theme.
Only four colors are on the palette: British Racing Green, Laguna Seca Blue, Frozen Solid White and Sapphire Black metallic. Both the green and blue options are pictured in the gallery, and we're definitely partial to the green, especially paired as it is with the optional Gold Bronze wheels.
Performance enhancements also mirror our M3 CS. Output for the 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six surges to 543 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque, thanks to a unique engine tune and increased boost – BMW claims a 0-62 mph time of 3.5 seconds. The eight-speed automatic transmission and xDrive AWD (which can be put into RWD mode) come standard, and top speed is 186 mph. A titanium muffler ensures both a louder sound and helps contribute to the small reduction in weight. BMW uses a smattering of carbon fiber that it says helps the CS drop 33 pounds versus a standard M3 Touring xDrive.
CS-specific tuning is applied to the electronically-controlled dampers, steering, braking and DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) systems to enhance handling. You can specify track performance tires from the factory, and M Carbon Ceramic brakes are also an option. There's an available M front strut tower brace you can spec to up rigidity that little bit more, too.
The interior comes with a unique CS center console, M Carbon bucket seats in a special black/red colorway, an Alcantara steering wheel and CS badges all over. For those intending on maximizing its utility, you'll be glad to hear the CS doesn't reduce cargo capacity versus a regular M3 Touring, giving you the best of both performance and cargo space.
If you live in Europe, Australia, Japan and South Korea, BMW says M3 CS Touring deliveries will begin in March this year. Unfortunately, we'll just need to watch from afar as everyone else enjoys this ultra M3 wagon. But hey, at least BMW sees fit to offer the M5 Touring over here.
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