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The mid-life update for the BMW 3 Series will go on sale in Australia from October and will bring a range of improvements along with a significant price increase for the 2023 model year.
The price hike comes after a series of price hikes he wrote about in August this year, including the pre-LCI 3 series.
The latest BMW infotainment system is up front with subtle design updates, new lights, new screen and some extras.
But BMW’s entry-level 320i sedan costs $5,400 more than its 2022 model, and its lowest price is $78,900 excluding on-road fees.
The 320i in its current guise had a starting price of $64,900 when it was announced in June 2019. This means that the opening price has increased by about 22% in about three years. The 320i’s new launch game matches the starting price of its competitor, the Mercedes-Benz C200. This price also increased significantly with the launch of the new model earlier this year.
The mass-produced BMW 330i sedan and Touring are $10,100 more than the 2022 model, or $93,400 and $97,400 respectively before on-road costs.
The BMW 330e PHEV is $7,100 more than the MY22 model, which has a suggested retail price of $97,400. The situation is different for the top-end BMW M340i xDrive (except M3). BMW used to offer its M340i xDrive ‘Pure’ and its M340i xDrive with better equipment, but now only offers one variant.
Its latest M340i xDrive is $104,900, $1300 less than the older Pure Class and $8700 less than the complete MY22 M340i xDrive.
BMW 3 Series 2023: What’s New?
The front apron and air intakes have been redesigned and the LED headlights and kidney-shaped front grille have been redesigned. There are also new daytime running lights and new tailpipes, as well as new color options called Skyscraper Gray Metallic and M Brooklyn Gray Metallic.
Inside is the standard BMW Curved Display, which includes a 12.3-inch instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch central touchscreen in one unit, running the new BMW Operating System 8 software, with extended range driven by voice commands. Increase.
The BMW will also get a redesigned gear selector and seat upgrades on all grades except its base 320i.
Basic spec walk New features bolded.
2023 BMW 320i
M Sport Package
18-inch M alloy wheels
Alcantara/Sensatec upholstery
Comfort Access system incl. BMW Digital Key
Electric seat adjustment
‘Sport’ seats
Galvanic Embellishers
Ambient Lighting
High Beam Assistant
Driving Assistant
Active Cruise Control
Parking Assistant
DAB+ radio tuner
HiFi loudspeaker system
Live Cockpit Professional w/HUD
Connected Package Professional
Wireless Charging Tray
2023 BMW 330i adds
19-inch M alloy wheels
Leather Upholstery
Instrument panel in Sensatec
M Sport Seats
Lumbar Support, front
M Sport Brakes, blue
Adaptive M Suspension
Parking Assistant Plus
Electric tailgate
2023 BMW 330e adds
Mode 2 charging cable
Mode 3 charging cable
Acoustic protection for pedestrians
2023 BMW M340i xDrive adds
19-inch alloy wheels with sport tyres
Tyre Repair Kit
Glass Roof, Electric
Seat Heating, Front
Adaptive LED Headlights
Driving Assistant Professional
harmon/kardon premium surround sound system
Supplied Credit: CarExpert
2023 BMW 3 Series pricing
BMW 320i: $78,900 (up $5400)
BMW 330i: $93,400 (up $10,100)
BMW 330i Touring: $97,400 (up $10,100)
BMW 330e: $97,400 (up $7100)
BMW M340i xDrive: $104,900 (up $1300 over M340i Pure, down $8700 over regular M340i)
Before on-road costs
