BMW just dropped the 2025 BMW M3 Pickup – yeah, you read that right. After years of rumors and concept teases, this bad boy hit showrooms this fall. It’s not your typical Ford or Chevy hauler; think sleek German engineering in a wagon body that hauls like a pro. I got a sneak peek at the reveal event in Munich last week, and let me tell you, it’s a game-changer for pickup fans who hate boring rides.
First Look: A Stunner on Four Wheels
Pulling up to the stage, the 2025 BMW M3 Pickup grabbed every eye in the room. Picture the razor-sharp lines of the M3 sedan, but stretched into a wagon with a bed. The front grille? That massive kidney shape glows with LED accents, flanked by slim headlights that scream “high-tech predator.” The side profile flows smooth, with flared arches over 20-inch M wheels and a roofline that dips low before popping into a 5-foot cargo bed lined with weatherproof aluminum.
High-Tech Features: Smart and Speedy
BMW didn’t skimp on the gadgets here. Under the hood, a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline-six churns out 503 horsepower, hitting 60 mph in under four seconds. That’s quicker than most sports cars, and with xDrive all-wheel drive, it grips like glue on wet roads or dirt trails.
Tech-wise, the curved display – a 12.3-inch gauge cluster merged with a 14.9-inch touchscreen – runs the latest iDrive 8.5 software. Voice commands? Just say “Hey BMW” and it adjusts climate, picks tunes, or even suggests pit stops based on traffic. Adaptive cruise control with hands-free highway driving is standard, using cameras and radar to weave lanes without you lifting a finger.
Showroom Price: Worth the Splurge?
Okay, let’s talk money. The base 2025 BMW M3 Pickup starts at around $85,000. That’s steep, but compare it to a loaded F-150 Raptor or Rivian R1T, and it holds up for the luxury punch. Add options like the M Carbon package or Bowers & Wilkins sound system, and you’re pushing $95,000. Leasing? About $1,200 a month for 36 months. BMW throws in four years of free maintenance, which sweetens the deal. Is it pricey? Sure. But drive one, and you’ll see why enthusiasts are lining up.
Mileage: Efficient Enough for a Beast
Fuel economy won’t win green awards, but it’s solid for the power. Expect 19 mpg in the city and 27 on the highway, per EPA tests. Real-world? I clocked 24 combined on a mix of backroads and interstate during the press drive. No hybrid yet, but BMW hints at a plug-in version for 2026. For now, the 15-gallon tank gives you about 400 miles per fill-up – plenty for cross-country hauls with the bed full of gear.