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                        <title>The new BMW 3 Series Sedan, the new BMW 3 Series Touring.</title>
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                        <guid>https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/apac/the-new-bmw-3-series-sedan-the-new-bmw-3-series-touring/</guid><pp:caseid>780421</pp:caseid><pp:summary><![CDATA[For almost 50 years now, the BMW 3 Series has represented the core of the BMW brand. It epitomises sporty driving pleasure in the premium midsize class and has made significant contributions to design, driving dynamics and technological innovations in this segment time and again across what is now seven model generations. The character of the current-generation BMW 3 Series has likewise provided a case study in unwavering progress at work.]]></pp:summary><description><![CDATA[<div class="imported-article"><p>
  <strong>Relentless progress at the core of the BMW brand.</strong></p>
<p>
  <strong>Update for the global best-seller in the premium midsize class. </strong></p>
<p>For almost 50 years now, the BMW 3 Series has represented the core of
  the BMW brand. It epitomises sporty driving pleasure in the premium
  midsize class and has made significant contributions to design,
  driving dynamics and technological innovations in this segment time
  and again across what is now seven model generations. The character of
  the current-generation BMW 3 Series has likewise provided a case study
  in unwavering progress at work. The extensive revisions already
  introduced for model year 2022 in the areas of design, powertrain,
  digitalisation and equipment will now be followed up with a fresh
  package of updates that take the cars’ visual appeal and cutting-edge
  modernity to new levels. New high-voltage batteries increase the
  electric range of the plug-in-hybrid models to a maximum
  101 kilometres (63 miles) in the WLTP cycle. New chassis tuning
  further enhances the balance between sporting potency and comfort. And
  when it comes to digitalisation in the new BMW 3 Series Sedan and new
  BMW 3 Series Touring, BMW Operating System 8.5 provides the basis for
  extremely intuitive and comfortable operation – via the upgraded BMW
  iDrive with QuickSelect – and for extended navigation functions
  including Augmented View.</p>
<p>These new technological advances are accompanied by precise design
  modifications for the exterior and interior. New exterior paint
  finishes and light-alloy wheels accentuate the aura of sporting
  elegance radiated by the Sedan and Touring. In the interior, the newly
  designed steering wheels and instrument panel, plus sophisticated
  equipment features such as the CraftedClarity glass applications,
  deliver driving pleasure in an ambience of premium modernity.</p>
<p>The new BMW 3 Series Sedan and new BMW 3 Series Touring will be
  launched worldwide with a production phase-in in July 2024. Both
  models will be built at BMW Group Plant Munich. The BMW 3 Series Sedan
  will also be produced at BMW Group Plant San Luis Potosí in Mexico.
  The new BMW 3 Series Sedan for the Chinese market will be produced at
  the Tiexi plant in Shenyang operated by the joint venture BMW
  Brilliance Automotive (BBA).</p>
<p>
  <strong>BMW 3 Series is the market leader in the premium segment of
    its class.</strong></p>
<p>The most important sales markets for the new BMW 3 Series are China,
  Germany, Great Britain and the other European countries, as well as
  the USA. This is especially true of the Sedan, while the Touring model
  is particularly in demand in Europe. Its distinctive design and the
  inherently more practical nature of the underlying concept mean it is
  also popular in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Australia and
  New Zealand.</p>
<p>The BMW 3 Series has embodied driving pleasure, elegantly sporty
  design and sustained technological progress ever since its debut in
  1975. It therefore encapsulates the brand’s hallmark features in
  particularly concentrated form. More than 20 million examples of the
  BMW 3 Series have been sold around the world to date, with the
  current, seventh model generation now accounting for almost three
  million of these alone. Indeed, recent figures showed the BMW 3 Series
  to be the market leader in the premium segment of the midsize class in
  China, Europe and the USA. As things stand, one in every eight
  vehicles delivered by the brand worldwide is a 3 Series. And in some
  markets, the share of the total BMW sales accounted for by the 3
  Series is as high as 25 – 35 per cent. </p>
<p>One of the standout features of the BMW 3 Series range is the wide
  variety of power units available to customers. Both the Sedan and
  Touring can be specified with a choice of four petrol engines and four
  diesels. And both feature a range-topping pair of M Performance models
  with six-cylinder in-line engines. The plug-in-hybrid variants,
  meanwhile, have gained particularly strongly in popularity recently –
  a development that the latest upgrades in high-voltage battery and
  charging technology are set to continue. The 3 Series sales charts are
  headed by the BMW 320i Sedan. Around three quarters of the globally
  available Sedan variant are delivered with a petrol engine. By
  contrast, around 40 per cent of BMW 3 Series Touring models are
  specified with a diesel engine, with the remainder split equally
  between petrol and plug-in-hybrid variants.</p>
<p>
  <strong>A host of awards confirm the appeal of the BMW 3 Series.</strong></p>
<p>Alongside its enduring popularity in car markets around the world,
  the BMW 3 Series has also amassed a steadily increasing number of
  prestigious awards decided on by juries and readers’ polls. In 2023
  the BMW 3 Series earned both a class win in the “Auto Trophy” awarded
  by readers of German motoring magazine “Auto Zeitung” and victory in
  the “Best Cars“ competition conducted by fellow German title “auto,
  motor und sport”. And the Sedan and Touring also collected a series of
  distinctions in markets beyond Germany in recognition of their dynamic
  qualities, reliability and advanced equipment features.</p>
<p>
  <strong>An unwavering commitment to carbon footprint reduction.</strong></p>
<p>Highly efficient drive systems, intelligent lightweight design and
  optimised aerodynamic attributes are key contributors to the fine
  balance between driving pleasure and low fuel consumption and
  emissions struck by the new BMW 3 Series. The 48V mild hybrid
  technology used in certain models both sharpens power delivery and
  enhances efficiency. The bonnet, front side panels, engine subframe,
  front spring struts and numerous chassis components are all made from
  aluminium. The proportion of secondary raw materials used in cast
  aluminium parts for the BMW 3 Series is around 50 per cent. And the
  aluminium wheel rims offered for the Sedan and Touring are made up of
  as much as around 70 per cent recycled aluminium.</p>
<p>The externally procured electricity used in production of the new
  BMW 3 Series at BMW Group Plant Munich is generated from renewable
  sources. The BMW 3 Series also plays its part in helping the BMW Group
  to meet its exacting CO<sub>2</sub> targets by consistently increasing
  vehicle efficiency. The BMW Group has set itself the goal of cutting
  life-cycle CO<sub>2</sub> emissions per vehicle by at least 40 per
  cent by 2030 compared to 2019. By 2050 at the latest, the company is
  aiming for net zero in terms of CO<sub>2</sub>e emissions throughout
  the value chain.</p>
<p>The BMW Group continued the ongoing reduction in its fleet
  CO<sub>2</sub> emissions across the European car markets in 2023.
  Indeed, the company posted a provisional figure of 102.1 grams per
  kilometre in the WLTP cycle – 20 per cent below the target of
  128.5 g/km set by the European Union.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>
  <strong>Exterior design, interior</strong> <strong>and equimpent. </strong></p>
<p>
  <strong>Progressive aura, </strong>
  <strong>refined ambience. </strong></p>
<p>More than ever, sporting elegance and modernity define the design of
  the new BMW 3 Series Sedan and new BMW 3 Series Touring. In the
  current model generation, their driving pleasure-focused character is
  expressed in clear lines and generously sculpted surfaces. The
  sophisticated design of the BMW kidney grille and twin circular
  headlights – both signature brand features – gives the front end an
  unmistakable appearance. Eye-catching front and rear aprons underscore
  the cars’ dynamic profile, which can be further accentuated by
  specifying the optional M Sport package or M Sport package Pro.</p>
<p>The BMW 3 Series can now also be ordered with new exterior paint
  finishes and light-alloy wheels to add an extra touch of
  individualisation. In the interior, the progressive aura of the
  cockpit with BMW Curved Display is further enhanced by new steering
  wheels, visual modifications for the instrument panel and modernised
  decorative elements. Seat surfaces in the new M Performtex variant
  come as part of the M Sport package or are included as standard in the
  M Performance models.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Fresh design updates enhance the sporting elegance of the exterior.</strong></p>
<p>The spectrum of exterior colours available for the new
  BMW 3 Series Sedan and new BMW 3 Series Touring comprises two solid
  and seven metallic paint finishes. New additions to the range include
  Arctic Race Blue metallic and Fire Red metallic.</p>
<p>The selection of optional light-alloy wheels also welcomes attractive
  new arrivals. Cars specified with the M Sport package will be
  available with new 19-inch M light-alloy wheels in double-spoke
  design, giving their side view an even more dynamic appearance.
  Customers can order these wheels in either a Jet Black finish or a
  bi-colour variant. Meanwhile, the BMW Individual range for the Sedan
  and Touring models also includes new 19-inch light-alloy wheels in
  Y-spoke design and a bi-colour finish. All the new light-alloy wheels
  are fitted with mixed-size tyres.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Progressive cockpit with new sports leather steering wheels.</strong></p>
<p>Advanced new features have also been introduced in the interior of
  the Sedan and Touring models. These help to give the cockpit a clean
  and pared-back look. Newly designed steering wheels add further
  intensity to the driving experience. The progressive premium character
  of the cars is also showcased by high-quality materials and new
  interior trim elements. The optional instrument panel Luxury in
  Sensatec has a further refined surface structure and decorative
  stitching in a contrasting colour.</p>
<p>The latest-generation steering wheels in the new BMW 3 Series Sedan
  and new BMW 3 Series Touring stand out with their modern and sporty
  design. Both models come as standard with a fundamentally redesigned
  sports leather steering wheel with a polygonal rim in two-spoke
  design. The M Sport package brings a new M leather steering wheel with
  three spokes, a flat-bottomed rim and a discreet centre marking in the
  12 o’clock position. Both of the newly designed steering wheels have
  illuminated multifunction buttons and gearshift paddles. Fitted as
  standard, the paddles enable particularly swift manual interventions
  in the gear selection process and underscore the sporting profile of
  the new BMW 3 Series.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Digital climate control, selectable light moods.</strong></p>
<p>The introduction of the latest-generation BMW iDrive with QuickSelect
  based on BMW Operating System 8.5 in the new BMW 3 Series Sedan and
  new BMW 3 Series Touring also brings optimised operation of the
  ventilation and climate control functions. An operating concept
  focused squarely on touch control and natural language enables a
  further reduction in the number of physical buttons and controls in
  the cockpit. Temperature selection, intensity of ventilation, seat
  heating and – if specified – steering wheel heating can now be
  adjusted on the BMW Curved Display or by voice command with the help
  of the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. New adjustment controls for
  the air vent grilles in the centre of the instrument panel and on the
  driver’s and front passenger side of the cockpit allow the intensity
  and direction of airflow to be adjusted using rotating and tilting movements.</p>
<p>The interior lighting now includes cascade lighting integrated into
  the trim around the central seam vents as standard. It can be adjusted
  for colour and brightness according to personal preference, with users
  able to select from nine colour worlds. Their choice of colour and
  brightness settings are stored as part of their profile. If the
  optional ambient lighting (standard in the M Performance models) is
  specified, the individually adjustable light mood also extends to the
  front footwells, the storage compartment in the front section of the
  centre console and the contour lines of the door panel trims. The
  functionality of the interior lighting also includes an atmospheric
  Welcome and Goodbye Animation and light signals indicating an incoming
  phone call and optionally also an open door.</p>
<p>
  <strong>New seat surfaces in M Performtex.</strong></p>
<p>As an alternative to the black cloth seat surfaces fitted as
  standard, the new BMW 3 Series Sedan and new BMW 3 Series Touring can
  also be ordered with sport seats in Sensatec perforated. These are
  available in Black, Tacora Red or Cognac. The optional Vernasca
  leather trim is now offered in four colour variants.</p>
<p>The black surfaces of the sport seats in new M Performtex trim embody
  progressive sporting appeal. They are included in the M Sport package
  or as part of standard equipment for the M Performance models. This
  innovative velours covering combines high material quality and a
  sporty design with low weight and a sustainability-optimised
  production method. Cars with the M Sport package and the M Performance
  models can also be ordered with sport seats and M sport seats in
  Vernasca leather with black surfaces and blue contrast quilting.</p>
<p>
  <strong>New interior trim elements, exclusive accents with CraftedClarity.</strong></p>
<p>Extensive revisions have also been made to the range of interior trim
  elements. Dark Graphite matt comes as standard in the new edition of
  the BMW 3 Series, while Fineline Light open-pored and Grey Blue Ash
  open-pored fine-wood trim, plus the Carbon Fibre and Aluminium
  Rhombicle Anthracite variants, can all be found on the options list.</p>
<p>The use of extremely high-quality materials also allows distinctive
  touches to be included in other areas of the interior to enhance its
  modern premium character. For example, customers can now specify
  CraftedClarity glass applications – another new addition to the
  options list. These give the gear selector lever, BMW iDrive
  Controller and Start/Stop button a particular air of exclusivity, both
  visually and in how they feel to the touch.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Extensive standard equipment, high-quality options.</strong></p>
<p>Standard specification for the new BMW 3 Series Sedan and new
  BMW 3 Series Touring includes 17-inch (plug-in-hybrid models: 18-inch)
  light-alloy wheels, M High-gloss Shadow Line, a rear-view mirror with
  automatic anti-dazzle function and the Parking Assistant including
  Park Distance Control (PDC) with sensors at the front and rear. Also
  fitted as standard are three-zone automatic climate control and BMW
  Live Cockpit Plus with the fully digital BMW Curved Display including
  the BMW Maps navigation system.</p>
<p>The Touring model comes as standard with automatic tailgate operation
  and a 40 : 20 : 40 split/folding rear seat backrest, which is
  available as an option for the Sedan. Among the highlights on the list
  of individual options allowing customers to adapt the interior to
  their requirements and tastes are – alongside sport seats and ambient
  lighting – the Harman Kardon surround sound system, pre-heating, an
  electrically operated glass roof for the Sedan and a panoramic glass
  sunroof for the Touring model.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>
  <strong>Powertrain and driving experience.</strong></p>
<p>
  <strong>Greater electric range for plug-in-hybrid models and improved
    ride comfort. </strong></p>
<p>With a choice of four petrol and four diesel engines with BMW
  TwinPower Turbo technology – including exceptionally powerful
  six-cylinder in-line units for the M Performance models – as well as
  plug-in-hybrid technology and the BMW xDrive intelligent
  all-wheel-drive system for numerous model variants, the BMW 3 Series
  offers a greater variety of drive systems than any other model range
  in the brand’s portfolio. All new BMW 3 Series Sedan and new
  BMW 3 Series Touring models come equipped with an eight-speed
  Steptronic transmission as standard, complete with shift paddles on
  the steering wheel for quick manual interventions in the gear
  selection process.</p>
<p>The various engines available for the BMW 3 Series produce outputs
  ranging from 110 kW/150 hp up to 210 kW/286 hp. These are joined by
  the 275 kW/374 hp six-cylinder in-line petrol engine and the
  250 kW/340 hp straight-six diesel found under the bonnet of the M
  Performance models (see separate chapter). Both the six-cylinder
  in-line petrol unit and all diesel engines come with mild hybrid
  technology for more dynamic power delivery and greater efficiency. To
  this end, their 48V starter generator puts an extra 8 kW/11 hp on tap.</p>
<p>
  <strong>New high-voltage battery for plug-in-hybrid models.</strong></p>
<p>The plug-in hybrids in the new BMW 3 Series range take
  electrification a step further. The condensed line-up now consists of
  the BMW 330e Sedan and BMW 330e Touring models, which are both
  available with a choice of classical rear-wheel drive or BMW xDrive.
  Their drive technology comprises a four-cylinder petrol engine and an
  electric motor integrated into the eight-speed Steptronic
  transmission, which generate a combined system output of 215 kW/292 hp.</p>
<p>The plug-in-hybrid representatives from the latest edition of the
  BMW 3 Series boast even greater efficiency and a considerably longer
  electric range. This has been made possible by the switch to a new
  high-voltage battery with 19.5 kWh of usable energy. The product of
  fifth-generation BMW eDrive technology, it has a much higher energy
  density than the battery previously fitted in BMW 3 Series
  plug-in-hybrid models.</p>
<p>The new BMW Gen5 high-voltage battery represents a leap forward,
  bringing an improvement in all the relevant technical statistics. The
  high energy density at both cell and battery pack level combines with
  higher voltages to bring about a major increase in system efficiency.
  This ultimately results in a much longer electric range for the
  driver. Although the high-voltage battery’s usable energy has nearly
  doubled, the amount of space in the interior and load compartment
  remains unchanged, as does fuel tank capacity.</p>
<p>These latest advances in battery technology open up greater scope for
  experiencing pure-electric driving pleasure in a BMW 3 Series.
  Electric range figures of 85 – 101 kilometres (53 – 63 miles) for the
  new BMW 330e Sedan, 81 – 96 kilometres (50 – 59 miles) for the new
  BMW 330e xDrive Sedan, 87 – 98 kilometres (54 – 61 miles) for the new
  BMW 330e Touring and 84 – 91 kilometres (52 – 57 miles) for the new
  BMW 330e xDrive Touring allow drivers to complete not only urban
  journeys and the daily commute with zero local emissions, but longer
  trips too.</p>
<p>More advanced charging technology is also on hand to help drivers use
  all-electric drive power as extensively as possible. The new charging
  unit supports three-phase AC charging at up to 11 kW, the first time
  that such a high rate has been available for a plug-in hybrid from
  BMW. This enables the high-voltage battery to be fully recharged from
  empty in 2 hours 15 minutes. The plug-in-hybrid models in the new BMW
  3 Series range are also now compatible with the latest offering from
  BMW Charging: the Connected Home Charging option provides the basis
  for solar-optimised and load-optimised charging.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Chassis offers an even better blend of sportiness and comfort.</strong></p>
<p>The chassis technology of the new BMW 3 Series also benefits from
  rigorous development work. Both the Sedan and Touring variants have
  always set the standard for driving dynamics in their respective
  segments. The blend of sporting flair and ride comfort for which the
  3 Series is renowned has now been further refined across all model
  variants with a series of targeted updates. The stiffer mounting
  connecting the rear dampers to the body is just one of the measures
  used to achieve this.</p>
<p>Thanks to these relentless development endeavours, drivers will enjoy
  a notable increase in comfort across all driving situations –
  regardless of the road surface conditions and the selected driving
  mode – without any loss of the customary 3 Series dynamic prowess.
  This also has a positive impact on acoustics when the car is handling
  peak forces triggered by the road surface. As a result, its handling
  exudes even greater overall precision, composure and controllability.
  The force needed to turn the steering wheel has also been reduced in
  Comfort mode to achieve superior steering comfort in everyday driving.</p>
<p>Available as an alternative to the standard variant is the M Sport
  suspension included as part of the M Sport package. Adaptive
  M suspension with electronically controlled dampers and variable sport
  steering is also available on models with the M Sport package.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Advanced assistance systems for driving and parking.</strong></p>
<p>A wide selection of assistance systems enhance comfort and safety
  when driving and parking in the new BMW 3 Series Sedan and new
  BMW 3 Series Touring. The front collision warning system with brake
  intervention, Cruise Control with brake function and the new
  Intelligent Speed Assistance function are some of the features that
  come as standard. The standout optional extra is the Driving Assistant
  Professional package comprising the Steering and Lane Control
  Assistant and Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, plus
  automatic Speed Limit Assist, route speed control, traffic light
  recognition, the Evasion Assistant, Crossroads Warning with city
  braking function, Wrong-way Warning and Front Crossing Traffic Warning.</p>
<p>Besides Park Distance Control, the standard Parking Assistant also
  enables automated manoeuvring into and out of parking spaces, as well
  as featuring a Reversing Assist Camera and the Reversing Assistant.
  There is also the option of the Parking Assistant Plus with Surround
  View and Remote 3D View functions.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>
  <strong>The M Performance models in the new BMW 3 Series range. </strong></p>
<p>
  <strong>Elite sporting models with a distinctive character. </strong></p>
<p>The sporting character of the new BMW 3 Series can be experienced in
  a highly concentrated format with the range-topping Performance models
  from BMW M GmbH. Featuring powerful six-cylinder in-line engines, a
  bespoke chassis set-up and signature M design cues both inside and
  out, the distinctive personality of these elite sporting models
  clearly shines through in both the driving experience and their looks.
  And there is now a new steering wheel and new seat upholstery to
  freshen up the cockpit.</p>
<p>The M Performance models from the new 3 Series range are available
  with a petrol and a diesel engine, each with a displacement of
  3.0 litres and endowed with M‑typical performance attributes. Their
  healthy appetite for revs and instantaneous power delivery are the
  result of the latest M TwinPower Turbo technology – which is tailored
  individually to each engine – and 48V mild hybrid technology, whose
  output of 8 kW/11 hp produces an electric boost effect. The
  straight-six power units in the M Performance models are partnered by
  an eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission with an ultra-sharp shift
  action. The BMW xDrive all-wheel-drive system is also on hand as
  standard to enhance agility and traction.</p>
<p>The six-cylinder in-line petrol engine in the BMW M340i xDrive Sedan
  and BMW M340i xDrive Touring generates maximum output of 275 kW/374 hp
  and peak torque of 500 Nm (369 lb-ft). The BMW M340d xDrive Sedan and
  BMW M340d xDrive Touring, meanwhile, are powered by a straight-six
  diesel unit delivering 250 kW/340 hp and peak torque of 700 Nm
  (516 lb-ft). M Sport suspension with variable sport steering, the
  M Sport differential and M Sport brakes are also included as standard
  to deliver the blend of dynamic longitudinal and lateral performance,
  precision and exhilaration at the wheel for which M models are renowned.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Individual look with M-specific design features.</strong></p>
<p>The performance capabilities of these elite athletes are clearly
  flagged by M‑specific design features crafted to meet technical
  requirements in terms of aerodynamics and cooling air supply. These
  include the large air intakes in the front apron, along with the
  M exterior mirror caps in Black high-gloss and the rear apron with its
  prominently styled diffuser. The BMW M340i xDrive Sedan and
  BMW M340d xDrive Sedan models also sport a body-coloured M rear spoiler.</p>
<p>A mesh-design BMW kidney grille, exclusive 18-inch M light-alloy
  wheels and trapezoidal exhaust tailpipe trim further add to the
  individual appearance of the range-topping sporting quartet. They are
  also available with the option of the M Sport package Pro.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Modern sports car ambience in the cabin.</strong></p>
<p>Inside the M Performance models, M-specific equipment details help to
  deliver a focused driving experience in a modern sports car ambience.
  Black sport seats trimmed in the new M Performtex upholstery are now
  fitted as standard, while there is also the option of M Sport seats
  covered in Vernasca leather that come in Black with blue contrast quilting.</p>
<p>A new version of the M leather steering wheel dials up the intensity
  of the performance experience with its flat-bottomed rim, red centre
  marker and contrast stitching in BMW M GmbH colours. Interior trim
  strips in the new Aluminium fine-brushed finish, M door sill trim,
  M pedals, an M driver’s footrest and M-specific graphics for the BMW
  Curved Display are further standard features that help to imbue the
  flagship sporting models with their distinctive personality.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>
  <strong>Display and control/operation system, connectivity. </strong></p>
<p>
  <strong>The new BMW Operating System 8.5 and innovative digital services. </strong></p>
<p>The latest version of the BMW iDrive display and control/operation
  system with QuickSelect is fitted in the new edition of the
  BMW 3 Series Sedan and BMW 3 Series Touring, enabling vehicle
  functions to be controlled intuitively and providing access to digital
  services. It is now based on BMW Operating System 8.5 and features a
  new-look home screen and QuickSelect rapid-access tech, bringing an
  improved menu structure that takes its cue from consumer electronics devices.</p>
<p>Working in tandem with the BMW Curved Display and BMW Intelligent
  Personal Assistant, the new BMW iDrive is geared even more rigorously
  to operation using touch control and natural language. The climate
  control functions, including the seat heating and – if fitted – the
  steering wheel heating, are also now controlled digitally.</p>
<p>
  <strong>BMW iDrive with QuickSelect allows functions to be selected
    directly from the home screen with rapid-access tech.</strong></p>
<p>The BMW iDrive home screen now continuously displays the navigation
  system’s map view in a large format or another individually selectable
  view. The system’s QuickSelect functionality also paves the way for a
  flatter menu structure, enabling the driver to select the desired
  function directly from the home screen without any need to enter submenus.</p>
<p>On the driver’s side of the control display, there is a bar of
  widgets for accessing e.g. media or phone functions, which can be
  navigated by swiping vertically. Swiping a widget horizontally then
  displays additional related information and settings options. The
  widget bar can be customised by installing new widgets, removing
  existing ones or changing their arrangement.</p>
<p>And the home icon at the lower edge of the control display makes it
  possible to return to the home screen from any application with a
  simple tap of the finger. Icons for direct access to the climate
  control menu, All Apps menu and, if activated, Apple
  CarPlay<sup>®</sup> and Android Auto<sup>TM</sup> can also now be
  found next to the home icon.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Enhanced navigation with BMW Maps and Augmented View.</strong></p>
<p>The BMW Maps navigation system forming part of the standard BMW Live
  Cockpit Plus in the new 3 Series range makes it easier to input
  destinations and can offer additional information while driving.
  Further new features include better usability of filters, a flatter
  menu structure with touch buttons shown directly on the map view and
  proactive route recommendations.</p>
<p>The optional BMW Live Cockpit Professional adds not only the BMW
  Head-Up Display, but also the Augmented View function. This
  supplements the navigation system’s map display by showing a live
  video stream of the driver’s view on the information display or
  control display and augmenting it with contextual real-time
  information. At confusing junctions, for instance, an animated
  directional arrow is integrated into the video image to help the
  driver take the best turn-off for the planned route.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Individual user experience with the BMW ID and My BMW App.</strong></p>
<p>The arrival of BMW Operating System 8.5 makes it even easier to
  personalise the user experience in the BMW 3 Series by simplifying the
  process for linking the vehicle with the BMW ID and My BMW App.
  Customers initially sign in to the vehicle with their BMW ID by
  scanning a QR code with their smartphone. The personal user profile is
  then imported automatically. Synchronisable settings are loaded and
  the key detected in the vehicle is associated with the BMW ID.</p>
<p>At the same time, the vehicle is added to the My BMW App – the
  universal interface that serves as a gateway to BMW’s digital
  ecosystem. It provides information on the vehicle’s status, its
  remaining range and any servicing and maintenance requirements.
  Depending on the car’s specification, it also enables access to
  various remote functions, such as locating the vehicle or locking and
  unlocking the doors. The optional Remote 3D View function gives
  drivers the ability to call up a three-dimensional live image of their
  vehicle’s immediate vicinity on their smartphone.</p>
<p>It is also possible to control the charging process for the
  plug-in-hybrid models from the My BMW App. This means that charging of
  the high-voltage battery can be started and stopped again either
  immediately or at a specified time. Pre-conditioning can likewise be
  activated remotely using a smartphone. The My BMW App additionally
  offers an overview of the charging history.</p>
<p>Besides this, the My BMW App also lets users send destination
  addresses from their smartphone to the vehicle’s navigation system for
  route planning, or access the online BMW ConnectedDrive Store where
  upgrades and additional functions for the new BMW 3 Series can be
  initiated, purchased or extended over the air. The “My Trips” feature
  including Efficiency Trainer and monthly review provides the user with
  valuable data and evaluations for distance travelled, consumption and
  average speed, as well as offering helpful tips for driving efficiently.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Optimum connectivity with Personal eSIM and 5G mobile standard.</strong></p>
<p>In addition to the vehicle’s built-in mobile SIM, customers can also
  use the Personal eSIM included in the new BMW 3 Series Sedan and new
  BMW 3 Series Touring as standard. Linked to the user’s BMW ID rather
  than the car, this fully integrates the vehicle into the customer’s
  digital ecosystem. The Personal eSIM makes it possible to use the
  communications and connectivity functions covered by a separate mobile
  phone contract from the car with ease – even in situations where the
  smartphone itself isn’t actually in the vehicle.</p>
<p>The Personal eSIM enables use of the 5G mobile communications
  standard. It also allows data streaming via a WiFi hotspot by means of
  a low-radiation connection to the vehicle’s exterior antenna. All
  phone functions can be operated with the BMW iDrive system or the BMW
  Intelligent Personal Assistant. The Personal eSIM can be used in all
  countries where BMW ConnectedDrive services are available. It extends
  the customer’s existing mobile phone contract, which may result in
  additional costs.</p>
<p>
  <strong>Parking fees and fuel bills can be paid directly from the vehicle.</strong></p>
<p>Drivers of the latest edition of the BMW 3 Series are now able to pay
  parking fees directly from their vehicle in many European countries.
  The vehicle automatically detects whether the service is available
  upon arrival in a parking zone and, if so, displays the payment
  function. The parking booking can be paid for quickly and simply using
  the credit card registered in the My BMW App.</p>
<p>And drivers in Germany also have the option of settling fuel bills
  digitally from their car as soon as they have refuelled at
  participating filling stations. As with the parking fee payment
  service, this is done using the credit card information first
  registered in the vehicle apps.</p>
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<p>
  <strong>BMW M Performance Parts. </strong></p>
<p>
  <strong>Distinctive additions express the passion for motor sport. </strong></p>
<p>The BMW 3 Series epitomises driving pleasure in the premium segment
  of the midsize class – in both sporty Sedan and dynamic Touring form.
  In addition to the M Sport package and M Sport package Pro available
  from the factory, the products included in the BMW M Performance Parts
  range offer further scope for bringing even greater dynamic appeal to
  the appearance and driving properties of all the model variants.</p>
<p>These model-specific retrofit options from the Original BMW
  Accessories list were developed using the proven expertise of BMW M
  GmbH in motor sport. The specific aerodynamics and exterior components
  for the new BMW 3 Series Sedan and new BMW 3 Series Touring underscore
  the dynamic aura of the two models, as do the light-alloy wheels in
  the BMW M Performance Parts line-up.</p><div class="import-contacts-wrapper"><div class="import-contact">Press Contact: Kimberley Ng<br>Tel: +6568389532<br>E-mail: <a href="mailto:kimberley.ng@ctt.yespaygroup.com">kimberley.ng@ctt.yespaygroup.com</a></div></div></div>]]></description><category><![CDATA[Press Kit,Sedan,Touring,G20,3 Series,G21,Product,BMW]]></category>
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