BMW 3 Series News

BMW says its i electric brand, and M performance brand are "not completely separate" and "you will see what it means for M soon."

BMW has finally answered the cries of many petrolheads around the world and confirmed it will put an M3 wagon into production for the first time since the nameplate’s inception in 1986

BMW Australia has increased the pricing of the 3 Series mid-size car by up to $4000

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BMW Australia has introduced another 3 Series sedan variant for the 2020 model year, slotting the new M340i Pure between the plug-in 330e and performance-focused M340i.Priced at $94,900 before on-road costs, the Pure is $10,000 cheaper than the $104,900 M

BMW has today asked more than 10,000 owners to stop driving immediately following a Takata airbag fatality and another serious injury in Australia.According to the ACCC, the recall impacts around 12,000 BMW E46 3 Series cars, all built between November 19

ZF's EVplus concept could point the way forward for all future plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) as its larger battery effectively doubles the emissions-free driving range.Revealed at this year's Frankfurt motor show, ZF has taken an outgoing BMW 33

BMW Australia has confirmed pricing and specification for its sixth-generation 3 Series Touring, with the mid-size wagon to be exclusively available in 330i form when it enters showrooms in October.

BMW Australia has confirmed the arrival of a Touring wagon version of its current generation 3 Series, launching in a single 330i model guise early in the fourth quarter of this year.Like the existing 330i sedan, the new Touring model will be powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine producing 140kW/400Nm, sending drive to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.Compared to its predecessor, the new Touring has grown to 4709mm long (+76mm), 1827mm wide (+16mm), and 1470mm tall (+8.0mm). The wheelbase is also longer at 2851mm (+41mm).Cargo capacity is up 5.0 litres to 500 litres with all seats up, expanding to 1510 litres with the 40/20/40 split-folding rear seat down.Arriving at the same time are three new 3 Series models, the entry-level 320i, plug-in hybrid 330e, and performance-focused M340i xDrive, bringing the local 3-Series line-up to five variants including the current 320d and 330i.The 320i is powered by a 135kW/300Nm version of the 2.0-litre turbo four, while the 330e combines the 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with an electric drive unit to generate system output of up to 215kW when the newly developed ‘XtraBoost’ mode is engaged. Claimed maximum electric-only range is 66km.Powered by an in-line, six-cylinder, (single) turbo-petrol engine producing 275kW/500Nm, the M340i xDrive features intelligent all-wheel drive and a specific M Sport suspension tune (lowering ride height by 10mm), serving as the 3 Series performance flagship until the new M3’s expected global reveal in early 2020.BMW says pricing and specification details for the new models will be confirmed closer to launch.

BMW Australia has confirmed pricing and specification for its new entry-level, plug-in hybrid and performance variants of the seventh-generation 3 Series mid-size sedan ahead of their showroom arrival in September.The 320i is now $1500 dearer after its generational change, kicking off the line-up from $64,900 before on-road costs – $3000 less than the previously entry-level 320d’s price tag.Meanwhile, the 330i remains at $70,900 but is now joined by the 330e plug-in hybrid that is both $5000 costlier than before and further upstream from its mid-series counterpart.Until the full-fat M3 arrives, the performance-focused M340i will top the range, retailing for $99,900 – $8700 more than its 340i predecessor.The 320i is motivated by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine that produces 135kW of power and 300Nm of torque, with the latter a 30Nm improvement.An electric motor is paired with this unit in the 330e, boosting outputs to 185kW/420Nm, although its new XtraBoost overboost function can briefly increase maximum power by 30kW when the Sport driving mode is engaged.The plug-in hybrid also features a 10.3kWh lithium-ion battery that is 2.7kWh larger than before to provide 50 per cent more pure-electric driving range, at 60km. The power source can be recharged in as little as 2.5 hours.Asserting its flagship status with a 3.0-litre turbo-petrol inline six-cylinder engine, the M340i develops 285kW/500Nm – a significant 45kW/50Nm generational bump.It is also the only current 3 Series to come with BMW’s rear-biased but fully variable xDrive all-wheel-drive system, with all other versions making use of its traditional rear-wheel-drive set-up.A ZF-sourced torque-converter automatic transmission, however, is common among all 3 Series derivatives.Performance-wise, the 320i, 330e and M340i sprint from standstill to 100km/h in 7.2 (-0.1), 5.9 (-0.2) and 4.4 (-0.7s) seconds respectively, while all three variants are yet to have their fuel efficiency assessed locally.The 320i and 320d share their standard equipment, including M Sport suspension, bi-colour 18-inch alloy wheels, adaptive LED headlights, LED foglights and the M Sport Package (Luxury Line is a no-cost option).Inside, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay support (free for the first 12 months), a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and wireless smartphone charging feature.Advanced driver-assist systems extend to autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, speed limit recognition, park assist, a reversing camera and rear parking sensors.The 330i and 330e add adaptive dampers, M Sport brakes, 19-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, Vernasca leather upholstery, lane-keep and steering assist, adaptive cruise control and surround-view cameras.The M340i further includes launch control, an M Sport differential, laser headlights, Cerium Grey metallic exterior trim, a rear spoiler, a power-operated tailgate, heated front seats, a 16-speaker Harman/Kardon sound system, LED ambient lighting and a Sensatec leather-accented dashboard.2019 BMW 3 Series sedan list pricing: