BMW M340i

Model launch date:

The refreshed M340i was launched in India on 1 April, 2023.

Variants:

The M340i is available in a single, fully-loaded xDrive variant.

Feature list:

The BMW M340i has been updated with a black, mesh-style BMW kidney grille, sleek adaptive headlamps with blue accents, L-shaped LED tail lamps, and diamond-polished, jet-black 19-inch M light alloys.

On the inside, the sedan comes equipped with ambient lighting, a curved LED display, an M leather steering wheel with paddle shifters, automatic three-zone AC control, a panoramic sunroof, and a Harman Kardon surround sound system with 16 speakers.

Engine, performance, and specifications:

Under the hood is a 3.0-litre, six-cylinder petrol engine churning out 382bhp and 500Nm of torque. It comes mated with a Steptronic eight-speed transmission transferring power to the rear wheels. The car can sprint from zero to 100kmph in 4.4 seconds. This engine now conforms to the latest RDE and BS6 Phase 2 emission norms.

Safety:

The BMW M340i is based on the 3 Series, which scored a five-star safety rating in the Euro NCAP crash test.

Competition:

The BMW M340i rivals the likes of the Audi S5 Sportback.