BMW’s newest car or truck in the nation is an extended type of the 3 series sedan, known as the 3 series Gran Limousine. India is the initially suitable hand drive industry anyplace in the globe to get the car or truck and of course the concentrate right here is on the additional space inside the cabin, especially for men and women in the rear seat. It replaces the 3GT in the BMW India line-up and when it comes to wheelbase it is longer than the common 3 series by a great 110 mm. I spent some time behind the wheel of the car or truck and on the second row as nicely so get a initially hand really feel of just how diverse is the 3GL when compared to the common 3 series sedan.
Since the key concentrate is on a longer car or truck let’s take a appear at the dimensions to commence with. The wheelbase of the car or truck is 2961 mm, even though the all round length is 4,819 mm which is also 110 mm more than the 3 series sedan. This tends to make it the longest car or truck in its segment. At 1,827 mm it is specifically as wide as the common sedan but a height of 1,463 mm tends to make it is 28 mms taller. So yes it appears significantly bigger than the 3 series sedan.
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Looks
U-shaped LED DRLs and t-shaped air intakes tends to make for an appealing face.
The car or truck is becoming launched in the Luxury and the M Sport initially edition versions and what you see right here is the former. The extended wide bonnet truly tends to make it appear larger than its rivals. LED headlights with extended attributes and U-shaped daytime driving lights come as common and the t-shaped air intakes as usual stand out. If you take a appear at the M Sport version the slats on the kidney grille are completed in higher gloss black. 18-inch alloy wheels are also a portion of only this variant. The Luxury line that I got to sample came with 17-inch alloy wheels.
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Slim 3-dimensional LED tail lamps and dual exhausts are highlights on the rear.
The profile is rather attractive and the extended wheelbase signifies that this appears like a correct 3 box car or truck. Slim 3-dimensional LED tail lamps and the dual exhausts make up for an appealing rear. The car or truck is offered in 4 colours, namely Mineral White, Melbourne Red, Cashmere Silver and Carbon Black.
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Interiors
Many attributes are reserved for the more high priced M sport version of the car or truck.
The cabin has a familiar BMW really feel and the M-sport initially edition gets exclusive attributes like Head-Up Display, Gesture Control, Comfort Access and Surround view cameras with 360 degree camera view. Though the driver and the front passenger seats each can be adjusted electrically even in the luxury line. The great issue is that all driver connected functions like commence quit button and gear lever are placed with each other in 1 region. The higher-high quality leather upholstery ‘Vernasca’ is provided as common on the car or truck so is the 464 W, 16 speakers Harman Kardon Surround Sound technique.
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A significant Panoramic roof compliments the extended wheelbase completely.
The 12.3-inch instrument cluster and the 10.25-inch screen give it a futuristic appeal, the latter gets Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility. You also get attributes like wireless charging, air purifier and a panoramic sunroof. And yes you can speak to the car or truck as nicely.
43mm of elevated legroom is certainly the most significant highlight on the car or truck.
The rear doors are 110 mm longer than these of the 3 Series sedan. This signifies obtaining in and out of the car or truck will be a breeze. According to BMW that has permitted an additional 43 mm of legroom on the second row. And there is a lot of space right here. And this in spite of the reality that the seat that delivers excellent thigh help. And its not just the space you also have newly made headrest and the central armrest which make items more comfy. The car or truck also gets 3-zone climate handle and 2 charging slots on the rear seat. It’s secure to say that if you are obtaining this car or truck to sit on the second row you will will not be disappointed, there is lots offered. The car or truck gets a boot space of 480 litres which appears like a bit of a compromise specifically right after the generous second row.
Engine
Both Petrol and Diesel engine possibilities are offered on the car or truck.
Engine possibilities stay the very same as noticed on the 3 series and the Gran Limousine and gets each Petrol and Diesel drivetrains. While the Luxury line gets each Petrol and Diesel engine trims and I drove the latter, the M Sport only gets a Petrol and the trim is known as 330Li. Both of these are 2.-litre twin turbo 4 cylinder motors but at 187 bhp, Petrol is more potent even though this Diesel tends to make about 138 bhp. And even though a torque figure of 400 Nm is specifically the very same on each engines, on Petrol it kicks in a lot earlier at about 1,550 rpm and stays till a lot later which is 4,400 rpm.
Petrol is more potent even though torque figure remains the very same on each engines.
On Diesel although the peak torque is offered only amongst 1,750 and 2,500 rpm. And that is why on paper the petrol appears a sweeter deal. It’s also faster off the block and does a -one hundred kmph in 6.2 secs which is 1.4 secs more rapidly than the Diesel. But that great quantity of torque and some cool tech signifies the Diesel does not disappoint either in most conditions.
8-speed Automatic transmission anticipates gear alterations according to conditions.
By tech I imply that the 8-speed Steptronic transmission components in information from the navigation technique and the Active Cruise Control system’s radar sensor. This aids when you are about to hit a rapid corner and the technique is in a position stay away from unnecessary gear alterations. In an alternate predicament, when approaching a car ahead the down shift takes place a small earlier so that engine braking can be used to lower speed.
Eco Pro driving mode on the car or truck promises much better fuel efficiency.
There are 4 driving modes right here Eco Pro, Comfort, Sport and Sport+. According the BMW the initially 1 reduces fuel consumption by about 20 % which is claimed to be 15.30 kmpl on Petrol and 19.62 kmpl on Diesel. The coasting function finds a location in this car or truck as nicely and is offered when either Eco Pro or Comfort mode is chosen at speeds amongst 15 and 160 kmph. The car or truck also gets the BMW launch handle function and paddle shifters for these who want to take matters into their personal hands.
Ride & Handling
Suspension is common BMW not pretty plush.
The handling on the 3 series Gran limousine is rather agile and the car or truck requires to the corners with aplomb. In reality you do not really feel like you are sitting in a car or truck that is taller than the 3 series sedan. The electric energy steering is surprisingly engaging adequate to make certain that you take pleasure in your time with it. The suspension is not truly plush and is common BMW, but does a decent job in taking on the bumps and the potholes or negative patches of the road that come in your way.
Safety
BMW 3GL is loaded with security attributes, which includes a parking assistant.
The 3GL also gets parking assistant that requires charge of steering, acceleration and braking for secure parking. It can back the car or truck up at a maximum 9 kmph. Other security attributes involve 6 airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with brake help, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) which includes Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), electric parking brake with auto hold, Attentiveness Assistance, side-influence protection and ISOFIX youngster seat mounts.
Verdict
We anticipate the car or truck to launch at a premium more than the 3 series sedan.
Comments
The 3GL is promising to offer you more comfort at cost which may possibly not be beyond your attain and as a chauffeur driven car or truck it is suitable up there in the segment. The launch of the car or truck is a handful of days away but the bookings have currently begun at a expense of ₹ 50,000. Early-bird buyers are also obtaining a complimentary BMW Comfort Package worth ₹ 1 lakh which comprises an iPad, iPad holder, and a coat hanger. Just for reference, the 3 series sedan begins at ₹ 42.30 lakh (ex-showroom) for Petrol and ₹ 47.90 lakh for Diesel. Its prime of the line M Sport initially edition is priced at ₹ 49.90 lakh. In comparison this extended wheelbase model is anticipated to be priced amongst ₹ 50 and Rs 54 lakh.
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