BMW India has launched the new BMW M340i xDrive in India, priced at INR 74.9 lakh. The car, which is locally produced at the BMW Group Plant Chennai, is available for bookings at BMW dealerships and online. BMW highlighted the car's popularity, noting that it has been the highest-selling performance car in India for over three years.

Vikram Pawah, President and CEO, BMW Group India said, “For over 3 years, the BMW M340i has stood tall as the highest selling performance car in the Indian market. With more than 1000 happy customers in the country, this car is a segment best seller due to its unique M driving experience, commanding performance, attractive design and a rich feature list. Engineered by BMW M, the BMW M340i delivers the quintessential sporting essence of the 3 while embodying BMW M’s pure passion for motorsport. Its aggressive styling, best in class driving dynamics and the fan favourite B58 6 cylinder engine has made it an instant hit in the Indian market.”

The new BMW M340i xDrive is available in four metallic paint colors: Dravit Grey, Black Sapphire, Fire Red Metallic, and Arctic Race Blue. The interior features exclusive Leather Vernasca upholstery in Black with M Highlights.

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Exterior

The exterior of the new BMW M340i xDrive maintains its sporty design. The front features a wide, low-slung appearance with a black mesh-style BMW kidney grille framed by a single surround. The grille connects to sleek Adaptive LED headlights with blue accents. The headlights are enhanced by the M Lights Shadowline, adding a sporty black tint.

The car's hood, long wheelbase, short overhangs, and flowing roofline contribute to its sporty profile. The exterior mirror caps feature a high-gloss black M Design. Horizontal lines and slim, darkened light units housing L-shaped LED taillights give the rear a wide, athletic stance. The car also features a body-colored M rear spoiler, air intake struts, and trapezoidal tailpipe trims. Completing the exterior are 19-inch Jet Black Alloy Wheels in 995M styling with Red M Sport Brakes Calipers.

Interior

The interior of the new BMW M340i xDrive combines luxury, comfort, and an M feel. The new digital BMW Curved Display is integrated into the cockpit, creating a floating appearance. The display features clear design, eye-catching graphics, modern colors, futuristic textures, and an interplay of reflections.

The sport seats, upholstered in Leather Varnasca in Black with M Highlights, provide lateral support and a wide range of adjustment. The interior also features a newly designed steering wheel with a red center marker at the 12 o'clock position, along with shift paddles.

Other interior features include M High Gloss Shadowline, Individual Headliner Anthracite, and interior trim strips in Carbon Fibre. The digital instrument cluster and front door sills bear the 'M340i' model lettering. The car also features redesigned air vents, Welcome Light Carpet projected from the side sill, Ambient Lighting with six dimmable light designs, and automatic 3-zone A/C.

The car offers a spacious interior with a large glass sunroof and a 480-liter luggage compartment. The rear seats have a 40:20:40 split backrest, and the boot lid features automatic operation. A Harman Kardon Surround Sound system with 16 loudspeakers is included.

Customers can enhance the sporty character of their BMW M340i xDrive with optional M Performance Accessories. These accessories include carbon fiber elements such as a rear spoiler and ornamental kidney grille, as well as M Door Pins, an Alcantara Armrest, and a 50 Jahre M Emblem. Customers can inquire about the availability of these accessories at their local dealerships.

Specifications

The new BMW M340i xDrive is powered by a 2,998 cc straight-six petrol engine that generates 374 hp and 500 Nm of maximum torque. The engine is paired with an M Sport exhaust unit. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/hr in 4.4 seconds, making it the fastest BMW and the fastest ICE-powered car produced in India.

The car features an eight-speed Steptronic Sport automatic transmission with steering wheel paddle shifters and cruise control with braking function as standard. The transmission is designed to deliver smooth gear changes and work in harmony with the engine. The Driver Experience Control modes SPORT and SPORT+ enhance dynamic driving by transferring power to the rear wheels.

The new BMW M340i xDrive is equipped with BMW xDrive, an intelligent all-wheel drive technology that monitors the driving situation and responds to ensure traction, agility, and vehicle stability. The standard M Sport rear differential enhances traction and cornering by electronically controlling power distribution to each wheel, preventing understeer and oversteer.

The car features an M Sport suspension that lowers the ride height by 10 mm for a more engaging driving experience. Variable Sport Steering provides precise and responsive handling. M Sport brakes, with blue-painted calipers and the M logo, deliver braking performance. The BMW Performance Control System enhances stability through targeted wheel braking.

Features

The car is equipped with BMW ConnectedDrive technology, which includes features such as Digital Key Plus, Emergency Call, Real-time Traffic Information, and Remote Services accessed through the MyBMW app. The car also features BMW Live Cockpit Professional, which includes a 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display with Navigation, a 12.3-inch digital information display, and a BMW Head-up Display.

The car features the latest BMW iDrive with Operating System 8.5, which allows for interaction using touch, gesture, or speech. The system is complemented by the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, which learns the driver's habits, provides tips, and integrates smartphone apps. Wireless smartphone integration and Remote Software Upgrades keep the car up to date.

The My BMW App allows users to monitor vehicle status and includes 'Learning Navigation,' which offers destination suggestions and traffic information based on driving habits. BMW Digital Key Plus enables the use of a smartphone as a vehicle key for remote locking/unlocking and starting.

The new BMW M340i xDrive offers a range of driver assistance systems, including Parking Assistant with Rear View Camera, and Reversing Assistant, which records the last 50 meters driven and assists with steering when reversing.

BMW EfficientDynamics features include Auto Start-Stop, Brake-Energy Regeneration, Electronic Power Steering, 50:50 Weight Distribution, and ECO PRO mode in Driving Experience Control. An Adaptive M suspension is available as an option.

Safety features in the new BMW M340i xDrive include six airbags, Attentiveness Assistance, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Brake Assist, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) including Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), electric parking brake with auto hold, side-impact protection, electronic vehicle immobilizer, crash sensors, Runflat Tyres with Tyre Pressure Indicator, ISOFIX child seat mounting, and an integrated emergency spare wheel.