Earlier than the BMW 3 Sequence Gran Limousine goes on sale in India on January 21, bookings have commenced at present, for a Rs 50,000 quantity. India is the primary right-hand drive market to get the long-wheelbase (LWB) 3 Sequence, which is able to act as a substitute for the soon-to-be discontinued 3 Sequence Gran Turismo.
- BMW 3 Sequence long-wheelbase bookings open for Rs 50,000
- First 50 bookings made on-line will obtain the BMW Consolation bundle free of charge
- 3 Sequence Gran Limousine to fill hole between the usual 3 Sequence and 5 Sequence
2021 BMW 3 Sequence Gran Limousine reserving and variant particulars
The primary 50 consumers who ebook the three Sequence long-wheelbase through BMW’s web site earlier than 12pm on January 21 (the launch date) will obtain a complimentary BMW Consolation Package deal value Rs 1 lakh. The bundle features a coat hanger and a ten.9-inch iPad AIR prefixed within the automobile.
BMW will provide the three Sequence Gran Limousine in two variants – Luxurious Line and M Sport; the latter appears a bit sportier and will get extra gear than the previous trim. In Luxurious Line kind, there shall be 4 exterior color choices – Carbon Black metallic, Cashmere Silver metallic, Melbourne Purple metallic and Mineral White metallic. 17-inch V-spoke alloy wheels are normal on this lower-spec variant.
Whereas the three Sequence Gran Limousine M Sport is on the market with the identical 4 colors, it will get bigger 18-inch dual-spoke alloy wheels.
2021 BMW 3 Sequence Gran Limousine exterior
Whereas a fast look at the usual and long-wheelbase 3 Sequence received’t reveal a lot in the way in which of variations – they share the identical front- and rear-end and even the identical alloy wheels – a more in-depth look will present an extended rear door panel.
That is because of the additional 110mm within the wheelbase (up from the usual automobile’s 2,851mm). Actually, the long-wheelbase model can be 120mm longer total and barely taller too, although the width is unchanged.
2021 BMW 3 Sequence Gran Limousine inside
There aren’t many seen adjustments on the within both, aside from color choices for the cabin. The main distinction comes from the longer wheelbase – there’s 43mm extra legroom for rear passengers in comparison with the usual 3 Sequence, and the seats are higher cushioned and bolstered as properly.
The three Sequence Gran Limousine’s gear listing is much like equal variants of the usual wheelbase mannequin. Count on top-spec trims to return with LED headlights and tail-lights, a panoramic sunroof, inside temper lighting, multi-zone local weather management, an 8.8-inch touchscreen with BMW’s iDrive infotainment system and way more.
2021 BMW 3 Sequence Gran Limousine engine choices
The three Sequence LWB will share the 258hp, 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine (330Li) and the 190hp, 2.0-litre turbo-diesel unit (320Ld) with the usual mannequin, together with the 8-speed torque convertor computerized.
2021 BMW 3 Sequence Gran Limousine value and rivals
Contemplating the usual wheelbase 3 Sequence is priced between Rs 42.30-49.30 lakh* (ex-showroom, India) and BMW asserting a hike in costs throughout the vary, the three Sequence LWB will value a bit extra.
Because of this whereas the three Sequence Gran Limousine received’t face any direct competitors, it’ll function an alternative choice to the lately launched Audi A4 facelift, the Mercedes-Benz C-class and the Jaguar XE. Volvo’s next-gen S60 can be anticipated to reach by March to contend on this section.
*As on November 26, 2020
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