BMW 3-Series facelift spotted in India

Last month, we reported that BMW had imported a couple of units of the 3-Series facelift into India for testing. Now the cars have been spotted on flatbed trucks in Pune, Maharashtra.

The refreshed 3 Series gets minor cosmetic changes such as new front and rear bumpers with revised air intakes, LED day time running lights, LED tail lamps and optional full LED headlights. On the inside, the 3-Series get chrome highlights for the controls, air vents and central control panel and a sliding cover for the front cup-holders. There is a colour head-up display, and improved graphics for the navigation system.

According to Zauba, BMW one of the two cars imported is a 320i, while the other is a 320d. The 320i comes with a 1,995cc, 4-cylinder, petrol engine producing 180 BHP and 290 Nm of torque. The 320d has a 1,998cc, 4-cylinder diesel engine that puts out 188 BHP and 400 Nm of torque.

The 3 Series facelift is expected to be launched in India later this year. It will compete with the Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

Source: Autocar India