BMW to produce revamped BMW 3-Series in China

Shanghai, August 4 (Gasgoo.com) BMW will show off its revamped BMW 3-Series along with the new-generation 7-Series at the Paris International auto show next month. The new 3-Series then will go on sale globally and is expected to be produced in China at year-end, reported Beijing News, citing BMW sources.

The current BMW 3-Series have been on sale since 2005. Changes to the current 3-Series include new lights with LED indicators, revised bumpers, less chrome on the grille and a more distinctive creased bonnet.

revamped BMW 3-Series

Inside, the revised model gains the latest iDrive cabin control system, an 8.8-inch screen and an 80GB hard drive.

Engines will see improvement on fuel economy and emissions figures. The top 335i will be powered by a 6 Cylinder 3.0L Bi-turbo engine which generates an output of 306hp and a torque at 400 NM. The model can accelerate to 100km in 5.6 second.

It is believed that the flagship BMW 325i, BMW's best seller worldwide, will be the first revamped 3-Series model to be introduced to China.

 BMW 3-Series

The revamped model reportedly will go on sale around the globe after Paris auto show and is expected to be produced in China at the year-end.

BMW Brilliance, BMW's Chinese joint venture, has begun to cut production of the current 325i model and ceased supports, according to dealers. But BMW Group declined to confirm the news.