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The fast estate segment of cars is practical, versatile, and occasionally sharp enough to cut through your savings. While Mercedes-AMG and Audi have been playing in this sandbox for years, BMW has just dropped the ultimate car: the BMW M3 CS Touring.

Think of it as the M3 Touring’s high-performing counterpart—excelling in every category, dominating the track, and still offering everyday practicality. With a starting price of ₹1.3 crore (UK pricing, before taxes and duties), this powerhouse is set to elevate your driving experience. Deliveries commence in March, making now the perfect time to prepare your garage.

Engine and Performance: 542 Horses Are Better Than 522

The 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged S58 Strait-Six engine is seated for engineering for exceptional performance under the M3 CS touring hood. As the turbo pressure grows up to 2.1 times, it now saves an impressive 542bhp, while the torque remains at 650nm - pushing the exact engineering boundaries of BMW.

This results in a remarkable 0-100 km/h time of just 3.5 seconds, ensuring the M3 CS Touring delivers exhilarating acceleration in a practical package. The electronically limited top speed has been raised to 300 km/h, narrowing the gap with its saloon counterpart, which remains just 3 km/h faster—an imperceptible difference at such high velocities.

To maintain optimal performance under demanding conditions, BMW has enhanced the oil cooling and delivery systems while incorporating stiffer engine mounts and a recalibrated eight-speed automatic transmission for sharper response. The xDrive all-wheel-drive system remains refined to provide a more engaging and dynamic driving experience, ensuring an optimal balance between control and excitement.

Suspension and Handling: Your Spine Can Handle It

BMW didn’t just focus on making the M3 CS Touring faster—they engineered it for exceptional handling as well. The suspension features a CS-specific tune, optimizing stiffness for greater precision and responsiveness. Adaptive dampers and increased spring rates ensure the car remains stable and composed, even during aggressive cornering.

The decrease in weight was also an important priority, with 15kg shedding compared to the M3 CS Touring Standard M3 touring competition. It was obtained through the use of light materials, including a carbon-fiber bonnet, a titanium exit system, and an aluminum front strut brace. The result is a more agile and dynamic driving experience without compromising the structural integrity or performance capabilities of the car.

Design: Subtlety Is Overrated

M3 CS touring is anything but subtle and displays an aggressive design that attracts attention. Carbon fibers increase both major aerodynamic elements, performance, and visual appeal, including the bonnet, front splitter, mirror cap, and rear defuses.

The alloy wheels are 19 inches in front and 20 inches in gold or black colors, which balance bold styling and sensible elegance. CS-specific Yellow Day Time Running Lights add a specific motor sprouted-inspired touch, while Frameless Kidney Grills pays tribute to the M4GT 3 race car, which strengthens the track-centric pedigree of M3CS touring. Exclusive for touring variants, a unique roof spoiler with an exclusive black-painted roof and red detailing distinguished it, offering dynamic aesthetics that complement its high-performance capabilities.

Interior: Your Dog Deserves Leather Seats

Step inside the M3 CS Touring, and you’re greeted by a cabin that blends luxury with motorsport-inspired design. The 14.9-inch curved display runs the latest BMW OS, offering an intuitive user experience that anticipates driver needs with precision.

High-quality carbon-fiber trim reinforces the car’s performance-oriented character, lending a dynamic, race-inspired aesthetic. The Merino leather upholstery and carbon-fiber bucket seats, adorned with illuminated CS badging, provide both comfort and exclusivity.

Meanwhile, the M-specific flat-bottomed steering wheel enhances the driving experience, delivering precise control while adding a track-ready feel—even during everyday commutes.

Color Options: A Statement in Every Shade

BMW understands that M3 has a taste for enthusiastic people, which is why M3 CS touring is available in a curated selection of four striking colors: British racing green, laguna seka blue, frozen solid white, and black sapphire metallic. Each hue is designed to create an effect, to ensure that the car changes its head, whether it is on the road or standing outside your favorite cafe.

Conclusion

BMW M3 CS Touring is an ideal choice for those who refuse to compromise for a spectacular mix of performance, practicality, and surefire appearance. Driving is designed for enthusiastic people, and it converts every trip into an opportunity, making the most routine a thrilling experience. While it takes over the command of a premium value, the M3 CS provides a unique combination of touring speed, agility, and versatility.