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Local pricing and specs for the 'new' BMW 3 Series sedan range – and the first electric i3 – have been confirmed ahead of their arrival in early 2027.
Local pricing and specs for the 'new' BMW 3 Series sedan range – and the first electric i3 – have been confirmed ahead of their arrival in early 2027.electric sedans which are due to arrive around the same time.
Pricing for the BMW 320 will start from $83,900 before on-road costs, with the M350 xDrive performance model listed from $128,900 plus on-roads – serving as a top-and-tail for the new 3 Series/i3 lineup. Positioned in between them are the two all-wheel drive electric i3 variants: the BMW i3 40 xDrive at $96,900 plus ORCs and the BMW i3 50 xDrive at $112,900 plus ORCs.
All 3 Series vehicles in Australia will come with BMW's new futuristic infotainment and connected services suite, including the BMW Panoramic Vision cockpit display layout and a 3D head-up display, running BMW Operating System X with intelligent personal assistant. Ten exterior paint colour options feature in the standard palette, alongside no less than six different available alloy wheel designs, five interior upholstery options, and various option packages and standalone extras.
The BMW 320 is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol mild-hybrid engine, which sends 155kW/330Nm to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission, The claimed 0-100km/h time is 7.4 seconds, and top speed is rated at 240km/h. By comparison, the M350 xDrive ups outputs to 326kW/580Nm courtesy of its larger 3.0-litre turbocharged inline petrol six, and reduces the claimed 0-100km/h time to a brisk 4.1 seconds on the way to an electronically limited top speed of 250km/h.
Stay tuned to CarExpert for a full pricing and specifications breakdown of the new-generation 3 Series range, including the i3.
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