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The best-selling sedan to come out of the Bavarian marque has undergone a refresh and has quietly been introduced into our market. Here is pricing and specification on the updated BMW 3 Series.
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Setting a benchmark in the premium mid-size segment for over 45 years, the revered 3 Series continues to bolster sales for the Bavarian automaker despite buying trends favouring more bulbous SUVs. The updated BMW 3 Series is now available in South Africa and boasts a mildly updated exterior and updated interior tech.
As standard, all updated BMW 3 Series sold in our market will include an eight-speed Steptronic transmission with gearshift paddles on the steering wheel and a newly designed selector lever. On the outside, buyers continue to receive full-LED headlights which have been slimmed down while adaptive lighting can be specified as an option. On all four corners will be standard 17-inch alloy wheels while larger derivatives can be specified.
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On the M Sport package, which is now standard on the 330i, the front fascia has been updated with a new honeycomb grille while 18-inch M Sport wheels sit on each corner. The M Sport package Pro is a new arrival on the options list. Available as an extension of the M Sport package as well as for the BMW Performance models, this package includes extended M High-gloss Shadowline trim, M lights Shadowline and an M Sport braking system with red callipers. Retrofit items from the BMW M Performance Parts range offer distinctive options for accentuating the dynamic character of the new BMW 3 Series Sedan even more intently.
The range of exterior colours has been expanded to include Skyscraper Grey metallic and M Brooklyn Grey metallic as part of the M Sport package. The BMW Individual Frozen Pure Grey metallic and Frozen Tanzanite Blue metallic special paint finishes have been added to the range too.
On the inside, the updated BMW 3 Series has received several key updates to closer align the model to current technology within the marque. This includes the most obvious which is the BMW Curved display that boasts a 12,3-inch information display behind the steering wheel while a 14,9-inch infotainment screen spans the single length of the glass. The latest BMW Operating System 8 handles all of the functionality while designers have opted for a significantly reduced number of buttons and controls.
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Pricing
BMW 318i Sport Line – R767 93,60
BMW 318i M Sport package – R817 893,60
BMW 320i Sport Line – R832 893,60
BMW 320i M Sport package – R882 893,60
BMW 320d Sport Line – R880 313,00
BMW 320d M Sport package – R930 313,00
BMW 330i M Sport M Sport package – R953 197,20
BMW M340i xDrive M Performance – R1 338 206,60
BMW M340i xDrive M Sport package Pro – R1 353 206,60
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