New updates make the M340i more competitive
- Mechanically unchanged
- New infotainment and paint options
- Fastest ICE car to be built in India
BMW India has launched an updated version of their sports sedan- the M340i at a price of Rs. 74.9 Lakhs (Ex-showroom). Largely a cosmetic update, it now also gets two new paint options to widen the appeal.
2024 BMW M340i: what’s changed
For the exterior changes, the M340i is now available with Arctic Race Blue and Fire Red paint options in addition to the existing Dravit Grey, Tanzanite Blue and Black Sapphire colour schemes.
Inside is where most of the changes lie. The updates include a slightly revised dashboard with new AC vents. There is also new black ‘Vernasca’ leather seats with blue stitching. The 2024 model also now gets a ‘Widescreen Curved Display’ comprising of a 12.3 inch digital instrument cluster and a new 14.9 inch infotainment touchscreen which now runs on iDrive 8.5 operating system.
Under the hood, the adaptive suspension is now standard which was an optional extra previously. Besides this, there are no changes and it remains powered by a 3.0L six-cylinder twin-turbo petrol with 48V mild-hybrid technology. It gets mated to an 8 speed torque converter automatic transmission making 374HP and 500NM of torque. This powertrain drives the wheels via an xDrive all-wheel-drive system. BMW claims a 0-100Kmph time of 4.4 seconds which makes it the fastest ICE car on sale to be locally-assembled in India.
As before, the M340i gets a slew of optional equipment which can be customised by buyers. It is only available in a single variant and gets priced at Rs. 74.90 Lakhs (Ex-showroom). It continues to be brought in as a CKD and is assembled at BMW’s facility in Chennai. It competes with other sporty variants of luxury sedans such as the Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG and the Audi S5 amongst other rivals.
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