New BMW 3 Series revealed, with six-cylinder M350 xDrive confirmed for SA
BMW has revealed its new 3 Series range for South Africa, led by the 326kW six-cylinder M350 xDrive, with the 320 and electric i3 50 xDrive also confirmed.
BMW has unveiled the new combustion-engined 3 Series, set to reach South African shores in the first quarter of 2027. The sedan will carry BMW's Neue Klasse design language, which first appeared on their latest electric models, while still offering petrol powertrains with 48V mild-hybrid technology. The flagship model, the BMW M350 xDrive, features a 3.0-litre turbocharged six-cylinder petrol engine paired with a 48V mild-hybrid system and all-wheel drive, promising a 0-100km/h sprint in just 4.1 seconds.
The range will also include the four-cylinder BMW 320, powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 48V mild-hybrid assistance, delivering 155kW and 330Nm. Both models will utilize an eight-speed Steptronic automatic transmission and will be available with xDrive all-wheel drive. The new 3 Series boasts an updated design, including a longer wheelbase, short overhangs, a set-back glasshouse, and more pronounced wheel arches.
The interior features BMW Panoramic iDrive, an advanced version of the existing system, and incorporates Amazon Alexa+ AI technology. The vehicle will be produced at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing in Germany and the electric i3 at BMW's Munich plant.
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