BMW Group Malaysia has introduced the new locally assembled BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo with retail price starting at RM 298,800.00* for the 320d Gran Turismo Luxury Line and RM 329,800.00 OTR* for the 328i Gran Turismo Sport Line.
As the 14th variant to join BMW Group Malaysia’s line-up of locally assembled vehicles, the new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo will allow Malaysians accessibility to an even wider range of product choices from the automaker.
At the heart of the new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo is the multi-award winning BMW TwinPower Turbo technology which teams up with an 8-speed sport automatic transmission to significantly reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
The new BMW 328i Gran Turismo Sport Line houses a 2.0-litre in-line four cylinder engine which delivers a maximum output of 245hp with torque peaking at 350Nm. Accelerating from 0-100km/h takes 6.1 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 250km/h and the average fuel consumption is 6.4 litres per 100km with CO2 emissions of 149 grams per km.
Meanwhile, the new BMW 320d Gran Turismo Luxury Line which is equipped with a 2.0-litre four cylinder diesel engine delivers a maximum output of 184hp with torque peaking at 380Nm, allowing the car to accelerate from 0-100km/h in 7.9 seconds with a top speed of 226km/h. The average fuel consumption for the new BMW 320d Gran Turismo is 4.9 litres per 100km with CO2 emissions of 129 grams per km.
Inside, the rear seating positions have been raised by 59mm, thus allowing a great view outside as well as making entry and exit significantly more comfortable. Additionally, the new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo also offers extra headroom with an increase in space particularly noticeable in the rear compartment where an additional 70mm of legroom as compared to the BMW 3 Series sedan.
Meanwhile, the load area of the new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo further reflects the car’s increased dimensions. At 520 litres, the boot capacity of the new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo offers ample luggage space with an intelligent luggage compartment management system which allows for a 40:20:40 split folding rear seatback. This allows the boot space to conveniently extend to a maximum of 1,600 litres with 15 settings across a 19⁰ adjustment range to further increase the spaciousness of the luggage compartment. Meanwhile, the electrically operated tailgate comes as a standard feature, enabling passengers to open and close the back compartment with just a touch of a button.
The BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo is also fitted with the latest technology with BMW ConnectedDrive. Used to manage the information exchanged between passengers, vehicle and the outside world in a particularly intelligent and targeted way, BMW ConnectedDrive is equipped with internet connectivity, Park Distance Control and Navigation System Professional with the highly intuitive iDrive Touch controller. Further enhancements include BMW TeleServices, Bluetooth interface with extended Office functions, as well as BMW Apps which features AUPEO! Personal Internet Radio or Bluetooth Audio. Additionally, the new BMW 328i Gran Turismo is equipped with a rear view camera which allows drivers to view the area behind the car when reversing at speeds below 20km/h as well as a comfort access system which allows drivers to enjoy keyless access, including a hands-free opening of the tailgate.
The new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo is available in Alpine White, Black Sapphire and Mineral Grey while Melbourne Red, Glacier Silver and Midnight Blue are made exclusively available to the new locally assembled BMW 328i Gran Turismo. The luxury sportiness of the new BMW 328i Gran Turismo is further emphasised by Leather Dakota Black with Red highlighted leather upholstery while the exclusive Alpine White variant is also available with Dakota Coral Red with Black highlighted leather upholstery. On the other hand, the Imperial Blue with Leather Dakota Black Luxury is available exclusively with the new BMW 320d Gran Turismo.
*On-the-road price, without insurance
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