Written byKey Highlights:
- Only 30 units of the M3 CS Touring will be available in Japan. Miss it, and it’s gone for good.
- Priced at around $145,100, this isn’t your typical wagon. It’s built for bragging rights, not budgets.
- Lighter, sharper, and far more aggressive than the standard M3 Touring, a street-legal missile in disguise. And yes, this isn’t the first time BMW’s wagon pricing made headlines — just look at the 2026 BMW M5 Touring price hike in the U.S.
- Order books close on July 13, with deliveries expected sometime after November. It’s a long wait, but some things are worth it.
BMW’s most ferocious wagon just landed in Japan, but you might miss it if you blink. The M3 CS Touring, a hardcore evolution of the already iconic estate, is officially Japan-bound. But here’s the catch — only 30 units are up for grabs. That’s right, thirty. Not per dealership, not per city, total.
This limited run doesn’t come as a surprise. Japan was one of the few countries (along with the UK and Australia) that pushed BMW to build the M3 Touring with the steering wheel on the right. Now, it’s getting something even more special — the CS version, which is a more serious, track-ready take on the standard M3 Touring. Of course, anything this exclusive was never going to come cheap.
$145,100 Before Tax. Worth It?
While the standard M3 Touring in Japan starts at about 14.8 million yen (roughly $102,400), the CS version jumps to nearly 21 million yen (around $145,100). And no, that price doesn’t include Japan’s 10 percent consumption tax. You’re paying close to 50 percent more for the CS badge, a bit less weight, and a whole lot more bragging rights.
So What Do You Actually Get?
For starters, BMW has shaved off about 33 pounds from the standard Touring by using carbon fiber in key areas. But if you were hoping for a carbon fiber roof, don’t. BMW says it wasn’t worth the hassle for such a low-volume model. Still, the car doesn’t exactly play it safe. The black-painted roof gives it a cleaner, more aggressive look, while the red-accented rear spoiler adds just the right amount of attitude.
It’s still a five-door wagon at heart, but now it looks and sounds like it’s been built for the track, not just the school run.
And when it comes to paint, BMW isn’t holding back. Expect bold shades like Frozen Solid White, British Racing Green, Laguna Seca Blue, and Sapphire Black. All of them are paired with that signature black roof, making sure this wagon doesn’t just move fast, it looks fast standing still.
Exact color availability for Japan hasn’t been officially confirmed, but these are the global options.
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Why Only 30? BMW’s Not Saying
Globally, BMW tends to cap CS production between 1,700 and 2,000 units, and it hasn’t confirmed how many M3 CS Tourings will be made in total. But Japan’s slice is just 30 — and that’s official. You won’t find another one sneaking into a private port or popping up on a neighboring island.
The order window closes July 13, and first deliveries won’t roll out until sometime after November. If you haven’t called your BMW dealer yet, you’ve probably already missed your shot.
What’s Next? M5 Touring CS?
If the M3 CS Touring feels too compact (or is already sold out), BMW’s new M5 Touring might scratch the itch. A CS version of that G99 hasn’t been confirmed yet, and if it happens at all, expect it sometime after 2027, when the model gets its mid-cycle update.
In a world full of performance SUVs, seeing BMW double down on a high-performance wagon and doing so in extremely limited numbers feels like a bold, old-school move. For 30 lucky owners in Japan, it’s not just a car. It’s a piece of Bavarian madness the rest of the world will only read about.
Sources: BMWJapan, BMWBlog
