BMW launches 320d Highline

raghavv · 8th February 2008, 09:10

Saw an ad in TOI Bangalore about 2008 models of BMW cars. Seems they have added Xenon and Sunroom to 320s. Does anybody know more about it?

Also saw another model 320d highline! Somebody tell me that it is manual transmission!

Sahil · 8th February 2008, 10:51

Seems like BMW has heard what Team-Bhp has been longing for ... a 320d with all the gizmos that the 325i comes with.

Todays TOI features the ad, surprisingly they did not harp much on the the new launch its just been mentioned in the model line up.

Two thing that are not very clear from the ad- Xenon now standard across all 2008 models? And the ad features a white 3series so is white color now available too?

vkochar · 8th February 2008, 11:18

It also featured a Sunroof. Did it have this before ?

Looked neat.

R.P.M · 8th February 2008, 11:29

the white 3 series featured in the TOI looks sweet...i think the updated features include a sunroof, 17 inch alloys, idrive,bi-xenons,updated sound system.

Any idea what the price increase for the 320d highline is ??

BUSA · 8th February 2008, 13:01

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Originally Posted by vkochar

It also featured a Sunroof. Did it have this before ?

Sunroof was always available on the 325i.

abhinav.gupta88 · 8th February 2008, 15:18

Looks like Xenons. I drive , sunroof etc will be added to the 320d. Merc and Audi better watch out.

RakishRam · 8th February 2008, 16:22

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Originally Posted by Sahil

Seems like BMW has heard what Team-Bhp has been longing for

Then they should come up with manual transmissions here. I am sure, many of us are waiting for that.

khanak · 8th February 2008, 17:15

Any idea how much more the highline will cost as compared to the regular 320d?

abhinav.gupta88 · 8th February 2008, 20:54

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Originally Posted by RakishRam

Then they should come up with manual transmissions here. I am sure, many of us are waiting for that.

Are all the 3 series model's Transmission Automatic?

GTO - Touring · 8th February 2008, 22:27

I think BMW took a while to come around to the fact that even a powerful 6 cylinder petrol cant snatch Indians away from a competent diesel. And that someone who spends 30 lacs on a car still cares about FE.

Good to see the 320D finally getting the kit it deserves.

BUSA · 8th February 2008, 23:49

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Originally Posted by abhinav.gupta88

Are all the 3 series model's Transmission Automatic?

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Originally Posted by RakishRam

Then they should come up with manual transmissions here. I am sure, many of us are waiting for that.

No BMW in India comes with Manual Transmission, with the exception of the M3

No matter how good the BMW 3 Series is, there is one reason why i would blindly choose the Mercedes C Class over it, and that is Manual Transmission in the Merc. I dont know why Audi and BMW think themselves smarter by giving all those auto tranny, agreed the Audi DSG is faster then then Manual, but ill prefer to control the gearbox manually. I know some of them have paddles, but they just dont cut in like normal manual trannys do.

GTO · 9th February 2008, 09:48

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No matter how good the BMW 3 Series is, there is one reason why i would blindly choose the Mercedes C Class over it, and that is Manual Transmission in the Merc.

My thoughts exactly. A slick 6 speed manual is the way to go with high performance diesels.

given2fly · 9th February 2008, 15:10

The last i had heard of BMW 330d/325d (If that was ever launched in India about 10 yrs ago), It used to have 2-mode transmission, sports and economy. And the overall best FE mentioned in that mag review was above 18/20 in economy mode. It used to cost about 25 odd lacs. Can someone clarify if I misread something.

RakishRam · 14th February 2008, 19:01

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Originally Posted by khanak

Any idea how much more the highline will cost as compared to the regular 320d?

News From today's ET.

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Luxury carmaker BMW thursday launched a new variant in 3 series - 320d Highline - priced at Rs 30.70 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

GTO · 14th February 2008, 19:21

Thats 36 lakhs on the road in Mumbai! And to think you could buy a brand new E-Class for 22 lakhs in 1996. D+ segment cars have certanly beaten other segments with % increments over time, and who better to start this trend than M Benz? The C180 used to retail for 22 lakhs in 2003. In 2005, the C200K OTR price was 28 lakhs!

Milk 'em dry, eh?

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R.P.M BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 200 Thanked: 26 Times	the white 3 series featured in the TOI looks sweet...i think the updated features include a sunroof, 17 inch alloys, idrive,bi-xenons,updated sound system. Any idea what the price increase for the 320d highline is ??
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abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	Looks like Xenons. I drive , sunroof etc will be added to the 320d. Merc and Audi better watch out.
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khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,799 Thanked: 268 Times View My Garage	Any idea how much more the highline will cost as compared to the regular 320d?
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GTO - Touring BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 710 Thanked: 54 Times	I think BMW took a while to come around to the fact that even a powerful 6 cylinder petrol cant snatch Indians away from a competent diesel. And that someone who spends 30 lacs on a car still cares about FE. Good to see the 320D finally getting the kit it deserves.
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given2fly BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 213 Thanked: 0 Times	The last i had heard of BMW 330d/325d (If that was ever launched in India about 10 yrs ago), It used to have 2-mode transmission, sports and economy. And the overall best FE mentioned in that mag review was above 18/20 in economy mode. It used to cost about 25 odd lacs. Can someone clarify if I misread something.
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GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,501 Thanked: 300,629 Times View My Garage	Thats 36 lakhs on the road in Mumbai! And to think you could buy a brand new E-Class for 22 lakhs in 1996. D+ segment cars have certanly beaten other segments with % increments over time, and who better to start this trend than M Benz? The C180 used to retail for 22 lakhs in 2003. In 2005, the C200K OTR price was 28 lakhs! Milk 'em dry, eh?
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