BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo Sport Line launched In India; Doesn't Have Any Direct Competition

German car manufacturer launched new variant of 3 Series Gran Turismo Sport Line in India on Tuesday with a price tag of Rs 39,90,000.

The new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo Sport Line is available at BMW dealerships across India. The BMW 320d Gran Turismo Sport Line is locally produced at the BMW Plant Chennai.

Its design elements include kidney grille slats and Air Breather in high-gloss Black; entry sills ‘BMW Sport’ aluminium; car key with Red trim; side window frames in Matt Black; sport leather steering wheel and seats with red contrast stitching; and interior trim in fine-wood with Pearl Chrome accents.

It features a 6.5-inch color display for the latest generation of BMW’s ConnectedDrive infotainment system, as well as Bluetooth and USB connectivity. ConnectedDrive enables the passengers to get directions with real-time traffic information, surf the internet on the go, change the climate control settings or pick a different radio station by either using the touch screen, the iDrive knob mounted next to the gear selector or the voice control system. The dash-mounted screen also displays album covers and the images transmitted by the rear view camera.
The entry-level 328i is offered with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that uses a twin-scroll turbocharger to make 240 horsepower and 255 lb-ft. of torque, while the more expensive 335i utilizes a 3.0-liter turbocharged straight-six that makes 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft. of torque. Pulled directly out of the 3-Series parts bin, both engines are bolted to an eight-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all four wheels via BMW’s xDrive all-wheel drive system.

All 3-Series GT models come standard with dual front, front-side and full-length side curtain airbags in addition to traction and stability control systems and a tire pressure monitoring system. Optional safety features include a Lane Departure Warning system, BMW’s Active Blind Spot Detection and a Forward Collision Warning system.

The one-of-a-kind BMW 3-Series GT doesn’t have any direct competition but customers can compare it to the 3-Series Sport Wagon. It is slightly smaller than the GT inside but it can be ordered with a 2.0-liter turbodiesel, a mill that will not be offered on the five-door hatchback.