January 15, 2013

BMW 320i priced from $33,445: M6, Z4 35i and 128i at 2013 NAIAS

BMW 3 Series 320i, the more affordable version of the 328i has made its debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show. BMW also revealed the Z4, 4 Series, M6 Gran Coupe and 128i.

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BMW brings in a new entry level model of 3 Series to the 2013 Detroit Auto Show. 320i in the 3 Series lineup comes with a starting price of $33,440 (Rs 18.19 lakhs) inclusive of $895 destination fee. The vehicle itself is powered by a 2.0 liter, four cylinder turbocharged engine offering 180 hp power at 5000 rpm and 200 lb/ft torque at 1,250 to 4,500 rpm.

Engine of the new 320i is mated to either an eight speed automatic or a six speed manual only available on non xDrive models. Priced at $3,405 less than its 328i sibling which possesses a 2.0 liter TwinPower Turbo 4 cylinder gasoline engine, the 320i possesses 60 hp less power and 55 lb/ft less torque. 320i can achieve acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds and a top speed of 130 mph.

Unrestrained when it comes to power and unparalleled when it comes to refinement, the 320i offers fuel efficiency of 22 mpg (9.35 kmpl) in city and 34 mpg (14.45 kmpl) on highway, as the new BMW comes in to compete against the newly launched Mercedes Benz CLA Class.

NAIAS 2013. BMW highlights.