BMW Australia introduced the launch of two new limited-edition X3 and X4 M40i variants that characteristic placing BMW Particular person Frozen Deep Gray matte-finished metallic paint finishes and a spread of distinctive specification components.
Simply 37 examples of the medium-SUV variants (17 items of the X3 M40i Frozen Version and 20 of the X4 M40i Frozen Version) will arrive in Australia through the second quarter of the 12 months and patrons can reserve items on-line at BMW Store.
Other than the unique paint end, the variants are distinguished by an M Shadow Line kidney grille in high-gloss black, wing-mirror caps clad in carbon-fibre, a tailgate spoiler in carbon fibre (X4 M40i Frozen Version solely), gloss-red completed M Sport brakes callipers and customary sun-protection glazing.
The pair’s inside highlights, which signify additions over the adornments fitted to straightforward variations of the X3 and X4 M40i, embody black Vernasca leather-based upholstery and Sensatec instrument panel trim, each with crimson distinction stitching (accessible for the primary time on X3), carbon-fibre BMW M trim inserts, in addition to seat belts with BMW M tri-colour stitching, BMW Australia stated.
The M40i is the one inline six-cylinder variant within the BMW X3 and X4 ranges other than the range-topping M fashions. Versus their twin-turbo flagship brethren, the M40i is powered by a twin-scroll single-turbo 3.0-litre petrol engine develops peak outputs of 285kW and 500Nm.
The claimed figures for the X3 and X4 are the identical; the variants are stated to speed up from zero to 100km/h in 4.8 seconds, whereas consuming 8.9L/100km on the mixed cycle.
The X3 and X4 M40i compete with fashions corresponding to the three.0-litre V6 turbodiesel-engined Audi SQ7 and SQ7 Sportback (which produce 250kW and 700 Nm and are stated to speed up from zero to100 km/h in 5.1 seconds), the three.0-litre twin-turbo petrol V6-powered Mercedes-AMG GLC43 and GLC43 Coupe (287kW and 520Nm, 4.9 seconds) and the not too long ago facelifted Porsche Macan GTS, with its 2.9-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol motor (280 kW and 520Nm, 4.6 seconds).
BMW Australia says that the method of putting an order for the BMW X3- or X4 M40i Frozen Version entails visiting its on-line store and logging in with both a BMW ID account or as a visitor. The client then selects their automobile and their most well-liked BMW supplier adopted by cost of a $2500 reservation payment.
As soon as the automobile allocation has been secured, the popular BMW supplier liaises with the shopper and arranges supply and handover.
All BMW fashions are coated by a three-year producer guarantee.
2022 BMW X3 & X4 Frozen Version pricing*:
| X3 M40i | $142,900 |
| X4 M40i | $152,900 |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
