SA's BMW 3 Series range to expand with three new variants | IOL Motoring

Johannesburg - The G20 generation BMW 3 Series hit South African streets earlier this year offering all the latest in BMW tech, but buyers were given just two engine options in the form of the four-cylinder 330i petrol and 320d diesel models.

Serving as something of an M3 Lite, while topping the pile until the actual M3 arrives, the M340i xDrive is powered by the most potent version of BMW’s 3-litre straight-six turbopetrol, and in this form it’s good for 275kW and 500Nm. The AWD system has a rearward bias, although torque distribution between the front and rear axles is fully variable, while its corner carving ability is given a further boost by the fully-variable M Sport rear differential and 10mm-lower M Sport suspension system.

The other range-addition is a 330d turbodiesel, powered by the latest version of BMW’s 3-litre turbodiesel engine, rated at 195kW and 580Nm. Expect to get from 0-100km/h in 5.5 seconds.Buyers will also have more scope for customisation from July production, with BMW adding to the variety of exterior and interior colour and trim options.

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