BMW has announced the first special edition model
based on the all-new 3 Series G20 for Britain, the M Sport Plus Edition. Available for both the 3 Series
Saloon and 3 Series Touring, the M Sport Plus edition brings more kit compared
to regular M Sport variants, including unique exterior colors and trims. On the
outside, the 3 Series M Sport Plus Edition brings 19-inch RFT Jet Black alloys
and the choice of three unique exterior colors: Dravit Grey, Tanzanite Blue, and
Oxide Grey.
Inside, the special edition 3 Series comes with
Individual trim Aluminum fabric high-gloss and M Seatbelts. The hardware is
also upgraded with goodies such as the M Sport Differential and Adaptive M
Suspension, M Sport Braking, and Variable Sport Steering.
All these features are in addition to what the
well-equipped M Sport trim level already offers in the UK. Notable features
include the M aero kit, high-gloss Shadowline exterior trim, M designation on
the sides, Vernasca leather upholstery, heated Sport seats, M leather steering
wheel, Anthracite headliner, BMW Live Cockpit Professional, and Connected
Package Professional.
In the UK, the M Sport trim is available with five
powertrains. Diesel fans can opt for the 190 PS 2.0-liter four-cylinder
unit in the 320d and 320d xDrive or the 265 PS 3.0-liter straight-six
engine in the 330d and 330d xDrive. Petrol choices include a 184 PS 2.0-liter four-cylinder in the 320i and 320i xDrive or a 258 PS 3.0-liter straight-six in the 330i. There’s also a 330e plug-in hybrid model
available with a combined output of 292 PS.
The BMW 3 Series Saloon M Sport Plus Edition is
available from October 2019 for an OTR price of £ 39,965 (US$ 48,940). The BMW 3 Series Touring M Sport Plus Edition has become available in
July 2019 with a starting price of £ 42,635 (US$ 52,210) OTR