Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 11: The new BMW 320i was launched today in India in two exclusive design schemes: Prestige and Luxury Line.
With the launch of the BMW 320i, the BMW 3 Series sedan is now available across the country in both petrol and diesel variants. The new BMW 320i is available at all BMW dealerships as a CBU (Completely built-up) unit from today onwards.
With its outstanding sporting characteristics and elegant design, the BMW 320i diversifies the engine portfolio of the BMW 3 Series in India. With a varied range of equipment options, the new BMW 320i Prestige bestows practicality and modern styling while Luxury Line indulges travel in style with elegant contours and luxurious features.
The all India ex-showroom price for BMW 320i Prestige is INR 36, 90, 000 while for BMW 320i Luxury Line, it is INR 42, 70, 000.
Colors available are Alpine White as non-metallic color and Black Sapphire, Imperial Blue Brilliant Effect as metallic colors. Jatoba metallic paintwork is exclusively available for the BMW 320i Luxury Line.
The latest generation BMW TwinPower Turbo petrol engine features remarkably agile power delivery and excellent responsiveness, even at low engine speeds. At the same time it is more efficient, with fewer emissions and offers better performance. It produces an output of 135 kW/184 hp and a maximum torque of 270 Nm at 1,350 – 4,600 rpm. The car accelerates from 0 -100 km/hr in just 7.3 seconds to a top speed of 235 km/hr.
The new eight-speed automatic transmission performs smooth, almost imperceptible gear shifts. At any time, in any gear, the transmission collaborates perfectly with the engine, enabling it to develop its full power and efficiency.
Efficient Dynamics doubles the Sheer Driving Pleasure of the new BMW 3 Series with features such as Auto Start-Stop, ECO PRO mode, Brake-Energy Regeneration, Intelligent Lightweight Construction, Electronic Power Steering, 50:50 Weight Distribution and many other innovative technologies.
The new BMW 3 Series portfolio consists of diesel engine (320d) offered in four variants which is locally produced in Chennai and petrol engine (320i) offered in two variants which is available as CBU (Completely built-up) unit.