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2025 BMW M3 CS Touring Revealed, Only 55 Examples Coming to Australia

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The 2025 BMW M3 CS Touring (from AUD$253,900 plus on-road costs) has been revealed at the famous Mount Panorama circuit ahead of the Bathurst 12 Hour endurance race.

It marks the first time a BMW has had its global debut in Australia, and excitingly, it’s one of the most special models in the brand’s line-up with a 405kW in-line six-cylinder M TwinPower Turbo petrol engine directly inspired by the M4 GT3 race car. This helps the CS Touring accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in just 3.5 seconds, while 0-200km/h is achieved in an equally impressive 11.7 seconds. Of course, it reduces weight with plenty of carbon fibre.

“The world premiere of a new BMW model is significant for any market and the fact we have been selected for the launch of the M3 CS Touring is an honour while highlighting the importance of Australia in the global context,” said Wolfgang Buechel, CEO of BMW Group Australia. “Record-breaking sales results for BMW M again show that Australians are true appreciators of cars with emotion and performance. However, it also highlights that our strategy–with the support of our dealer partners–is hitting the mark and delivering compelling solutions, of all powertrain types, to our customers.”

Just 55 examples of the BMW M3 CS Touring will land in Australia, and if you’re lucky enough to secure an allocation of this highly sought-after vehicle you’ll have four colour choices: British Racing Green, Laguna Seca Blue, Frozen Solid White and Sapphire Black metallic. Local customer deliveries are expected to commence from approximately mid-2025.

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2025 BMW M3 CS Touring | Image: Supplied / BMW

We’ve included a full list of enhancements to the 2025 BMW M3 CS Touring at the end of this article. However, several model-specific changes have been made that are worth diving into, so let’s start with the engine.

The most noticeable change is made to the high-revving 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line engine that now produces 405kW (+15kW) and 650Nm of torque. This is primarily achieved by increasing the boost pressure of the two mono-scroll turbochargers to 2.1 bar, but also by adding the same serious motorsport enhancements to the engine as we found in the M3 CS.

This includes a sleeve-free closed-deck crankcase, lighter cylinder bores, a 3D-printed cylinder head core, and a track-specific oil supply system.

The result is a blistering 0-100km/h time of 3.5 seconds and 0-200km/h time of 11.7 seconds. Keep your foot in it and you’ll see a 300km/h top speed on the dashboard with the standard fitment of the M Driver’s Package.

Next to the engine, the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission, M xDrive all-wheel-drive system, electronically-controlled dampers of the adaptive M suspension, Servotronic steering and integrated braking system, and even the engine mounts themselves have been tweaked to better match the track-orientated nature of the CS Touring.

If you’re a track rat, the optionally available M Carbon ceramic brakes with red callipers would be our pick over the standard-fit M Compound brakes.

True to the ‘CS’ nomenclature, lightweight elements have been added throughout the vehicle. Weight has been reduced by 15 kilograms overall by adding a titanium, electronically-controlled, rear exhaust alongside M light-alloy wheels in an exclusive double-spoke design, and carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) for the car’s bonnet, front splitter, front air intakes, exterior mirror caps and rear diffuser.

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2025 BMW M3 CS Touring | Image: Supplied / BMW

You’ll find even more carbon fibre on the inside of the BMW M3 CS Touring, including the centre console, electronically adjustable and heated M Carbon bucket seats, and steering wheel-mounted shift paddles.

Technology is a carry-over from the standard M3 Touring model, which isn’t a bad thing. This means you’re getting BMW Operating System 8.5 on the 12.3-inch instrument display and 14.9-inch control display. This includes functions such as M Shift Lights, vehicle set-up, tyre pressure and temperature readouts.

Of course, being a wagon means you’re getting infinite practicality, and there’s up to 1,510 litres of available cargo space inside the CS Touring, which is only slightly less than the 1,600 litres you’ll find in the brand-new BMW X1 SUV. If it’s a fast, practical wagon that you’re after, this is likely to become the ultimate choice.

Visually, like other CS models, the LED headlights come with a yellow glow to mimic the yellow light of the GT race car, and this is paired with a roof and model-specific roof spoiler in black high-gloss. To round out the visual treatments, the roof spoiler also features a red surround that is unique to the model.

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2025 BMW M3 CS Touring | Image: Supplied / BMW

2025 BMW M3 CS Touring Standard Factory Equipment in Australia

CS-specific factory equipment includes:

  • CS model-specific Full Leather Merino upholstery
  • 19 and 20-inch M light alloy wheels star spoke 827M wheels
  • M Compound brake, red high-gloss
  • M Carbon bucket seats, electric and heated
  • M Alcantara steering wheel
  • Adaptive LED headlights with yellow icons
  • M Carbon exterior package
  • M Driver’s Package (300km/h top speed and BMW M Advance 2 Driving Experience course)
  • Carbon fibre bonnet
  • Carbon front splitter
  • Titanium Exhaust with tailpipes in Black matt
  • CS-specific engine mount

Carryover equipment from BMW M3 Touring Competitive with M xDrive includes:

  • M xDrive
  • Adaptive M Suspension
  • Alarm system
  • Ambient Lighting
  • Automatic 2-zone air conditioning
  • Comfort Access system
  • Connected Package Professional
  • DAB+ tuner
  • Interior trim finishers, Carbon Fibre
  • Live Cockpit Professional with Head-Up Display
  • M Seat belts
  • Seat heating, front
  • Tyre pressure indicator
  • Tyre repair kit
  • Wireless charging for smartphone

Equipment specifically added to M3 CS Touring includes:

  • M front-end strut brace
  • Driving Assistant
  • Parking Assistant
  • Sun protection glazing
  • Choice of BMW Individual Paintwork

Exterior finishes (all no-cost options) include:

  • BMW Individual Laguna Seca Blue
  • BMW Individual British Racing Green
  • BMW Individual Frozen Solid White
  • Black Sapphire metallic
Ben McKimm

Journalist - Automotive & Tech

Ben McKimm

Ben lives in Sydney, Australia. He has a Bachelor's Degree (Media, Technology and the Law) from Macquarie University (2020). Outside of his studies, he has spent the last decade heavily involved in the automotive, technology and fashion world. Turning his ...