[TouringM3]

It looks exactly as we all expected, and best in black where the grilles aren't the focus.

Watching the "making of" video series, there's a completely absent shift linkage passthrough in the transmission tunnel, so you can 100% be certain that the G81 will not be available with a manual transmission.

I've heard MANY rumors that the G81 will not be coming to North America, but a few sparse comments to the contrary.

Sad to say if it were to bet on it, i'd guess that we won't be getting one, however, i'm reserving all judgement and BMW-NA aimed fury until it's officially confirmed.

Until then, i'll see y'all on the roads ;P