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UPDATE: New 2023 BMW 3 Series review
The new 2023 BMW 3 Series has made its European debut, and we’ve driven it. Get our review at the link below! Continue reading for full pricing and features.
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September 14: 2023 BMW 3 Series pricing announced for Australia
Key Points
- Due locally by end of 2022
- Sedan and Touring bodies offered
- Pricing from $78,900 (before on-roads) for 320i sedan
Local pricing and features have been revealed for the 2023 BMW 3 Series, with the facelifted model due to arrive by the end of this year. After three years on the local market, BMW‘s spearhead 3 Series is soon due for its midlife update, bringing fresh styling and significant new tech features, including a 12.3-inch curved driver display and the implementation of BMW’s latest iDrive 8 infotainment.
Both sedan and touring body configurations will be offered, powered by BMW’s flexible 2.0-litre turbocharged B48 four-cylinder – with or without hybrid plug-in hybrid assistance – or the 3.0-litre turbocharged B58, also found in the Toyota Supra/BMW Z4.
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2023 BMW 3 Series Australian pricing
*Prices exclude on-road costs
BMW 3 Series sedan
| 320i | $78,900 |
|---|---|
| 330i | $93,400 |
| 330e | $97,400 |
| M340i xDrive | $104,900 |
BMW 3 Series Touring
| 330i | $97,400 |
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2023 BMW 3 Series features
The updated 2023 3 Series is easily distinguished by its angular new front fascia with large air intakes, redesigned LED headlights and kidney grille. The rear apron also features a new integrated diffuser design.
All Australian-spec 3 Series cars are fitted with the M Sport package as standard, which includes a bolder front and rear apron and M light-alloy wheels in either 18- or 19-inches.
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Changes inside the cabin are headlined by the new curved 12.3-inch digital driver display, which merges with the central 14.9-inch infotainment screen running BMW’s latest iDrive 8 operating system, until now seen exclusively in the iX and i4 electric vehicles.
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See below for a full list of local model-by-model features, with an *asterisk denoting newly-added kit.
320i Sedan includes:
| 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 assist |
| Driving Assistant |
| *Active Cruise Control |
| Parking Assistant |
| DAB+ radio tuner |
| HiFi loudspeaker system |
| Live Cockpit Professional w/HUD |
| Connected Package Professional |
| Wireless Charging Tray |
330i Sedan and Touring builds upon 320i and adds the following:
| 19-inch M alloy wheels |
| Leather upholstery |
| *Intrument panel in Sensatec |
| *M Sport seats |
| *Lumbar support, front |
| M Sport brakes, Blue |
| Adaptive M Suspension |
| Parking Assistant Plus |
| *Electric tailgate |
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330e builds upon 330i and adds the following:
| Mode 2 charging cable |
| Mode 3 charging cable |
| Acoustic protection for pedestrians |
M340i xDrive builds upon 330i and adds the following:
| 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 system |
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Options
Individual options include metallic paint ($2000), or two special BMW Individual paint finishes, dravit grey and tanzanite blue metallic, available for $3850 (or $1850 in combination with the below Visibility pack).
Leather ‘vernasca’ black with constrasting blue stiching is a no cost option for 330i and up, but a $4000 option in the 320i.
Fine open-pored oak wood trim or M aluminium anthracite trim is a no cost option for all models, while M ‘carbon fibre’ finishers cost $1200.
Available options packs for the 2023 BMW 3 Series include:
Visibility pack – $4800 for 320i, 330i and 330e, $5400 for 330i Touring
| Metallic paintwork |
| Sunroof (standard on M340i xDrive) |
| Panorama sunroof (Touring) |
| Adaptive LED Headlights (standard on M340i xDrive) |
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Comfort pack – $3100 for 330i Sedan and Touring and 330e, $4000 for 320i
| Automatic electric tailgate (standard on 330i and up) |
| Lumbar support, front (standard on 330i and up) |
| Seat heating, front (standard on M340i xDrive) |
| Steering wheel heating |
| Harmon/Kardon surround sound system (standard on M340i xDrive) |
Executive pack – $1000 for 330e, $2400 for 320i, $1500 for 330i and $2000 for M340i xDrive
| Remote engine start |
| Steering wheel heating (M340i xDrive) |
| Tyre pressure monitor |
| Acoustic glazing |
| Drive Recorder |
| Parking assistant plus (standard on 330i and up) |
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M Sport Pro pack – $4000 for 320i, $2800 for 330i Sedan, 330e and M340i xDrive and $2400 for 330i Touring
| M Sport brakes, Blue or Red (standard on 330i and up) |
| M Lights Shadowline |
| M seat belts |
| M rear spoiler in black |
| M high-gloss Shadowline with extended contents |
Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy
BMW 320i and 330i 3 Series’ employ BMW’s 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine breathing through a twin-scroll turbocharger and producing 135kW/300Nm or 190kW/400Nm, respectively.
The engine itself is sourced from BMW’s wonderful modular engine family, with its design derived from the lovely 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six found in the M340i – and Toyota Supra and BMW Z4.
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The 330e augments that same 2.0-litre B48 four-cylinder with a 50kW electric motor, powered by a 10.3kWh battery delivering a claimed electric-only driving range of 60 kilometres.
BMW 320i, 330i and 330es all send their power to the rear wheels, while the M340i xDrive, as its name suggest, leverages BMW’s all-wheel drive system.
See table below for essential manufacturer claims.
| 320i | 330i | 330e | M340i xDrive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 135kW | 190kW | 215kW | 285kW |
| Torque | 300Nm | 400Nm | 420Nm | 500Nm |
| 0-100km/h | 7.4sec | 5.9sec (6.1sec Touring) | 5.8sec | 4.4sec |
| Fuel consumption | 6.3L/100km | 6.4L/100km | 2.2L/100km | 7.7L/100km |
Safety
The current-generation of BMW 3 Series was evaluated by ANCAP in 2019, achieving a five-star safety rating.
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Standard safety items include:
| Lane departure warning |
| Lane change warning |
| Front collision warning with brake intervention |
| Rear cross traffic warning |
| Rear collision prevention |
| Reversing camera |
| Reversing Assistant |
| Parking Assistant Plus |
| Park view |
| Parorama view |
| Remote 3D view functions |
| Eight airbags |
Warranty and servicing
BMW remains one of the diminishing manufacturers in its class that persist with a three-year/unlimited-km vehicle warranty, while rivals at Audi and Mercedes-Benz both offer five-year/unlimited-km terms.
BMW’s PHEV battery warranty runs six-years/100,000km.
Available BMW pre-paid service packages range from three-years/40,000km to upwards of five-years/80,000kms.
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Availability
BMW’s facelifted 3 Series is currently being advertised locally and is available for order. Customer deliveries are expected to commence towards the end of 2022.
