Euro Motors, the official BMW Group importer in Bahrain, said the new BMW 3 Series will go on sale in showrooms across Bahrain this month. 

 

With nearly 14 milion units sold worldwide, the BMW 3 Series is the auto-maker's best-seller and the world's most successful model series in its segment, said a statement.

 

With the latest upgrades to the design, technology innovations and more efficient drivetrains, the latest sixth-generation 3 Series is expected to build on its success story, it said.

 

The new exterior design stands out with new details that give the 3 Series a sharper and more sporting design. 

 

At the front end, new aprons with revised air intakes accentuate the car’s width, while the sensor for the optional Active Cruise Control (ACC) has been harmoniously integrated into the central air intake. 

 

The sculptural rear apron design, including a line-specific trim element, in combination with standard LED rear lights emphasise the car’s width and sporting appearance. 

 

An innovative lighting concept, featuring newly designed headlights and striking LED daytime driving lights, underlines the car’s sporty and powerful visual appeal. 

 

In addition, new paint finishes available include Mediterranean Blue metallic, Platinum Silver metallic and Jatoba metallic. 

 

Meanwhile, the interior makes an even classier impression than before, using new materials and additional chrome highlights for the controls, air vents and central control panel. The newly crafted centre console with a sliding cover for the cupholders enables better use of the storage surfaces in front of the gearshift lever and takes the outstanding ergonomics of the BMW 3 Series to an even higher level. 

 

To round off the specification choices for the new model, a wide range of personalisation options are made available for upholstery and interior trim elements, as well as new wheels, exterior colours and equipment options.

 

The model update also marks the world premiere for two engines: the new four-cylinder petrol engine in the 330i (to replace the 328i) delivers 185kW/252 hp and as the 3 Series range-topper and the new six-cylinder in-line petrol engine in the BMW 340i (to replace the 335i) delivers 240 kW/326 hp. 

 

These two new engines join the 318i (100 kW/136 hp) and the 320i (135 kW/184 hp), so all-in-all, four different engines with their fuel consumption and CO2 emissions reduced by as much as 11 per cent. 

 

The new transmissions will also contribute to the increased efficiency of all variants. The eight-speed Steptronic transmission will allow multiple sequential downshifts, providing a smoother feel and improved acoustics, while the coasting function increases efficiency by another notch. 

 

Further developed dampers, stiffer suspension and even more precise steering of the new BMW 3 Series all ensure a clear elevation of its dynamic potential, combined with the same impressive ride quality as that of its predecessor.

 

The BMW 3 Series creates a perfect symbiosis between the driver, the vehicle and the outside world using BMW’s intelligent ConnectedDrive system, said the statement.

 

The innovative range of products and services available offers a unique selection of web-based services and driver assistance systems designed to enhance comfort and improve safety, it added. - TradeArabia News Service