As of August 2017, BMW will be offering 2 new 3 Series edition models in South Africa as well as additional standard and optional equipment features for the 3 Series sedan.

The 3 Series sedan is a bread-and-butter model for BMW and monthly sales reflect its popularity in the local market. Worldwide, more than 15 million 3 Series vehicles have been sold. In an effort to further entice buyers, BMW is now offering 2 new 3 Series edition models, including the Edition Sport Line Shadow and the Edition M Sport Shadow. The edition models can be ordered in addition to those with existing equipment lines and in conjunction with various available types of engines.

In addition, BMW is also offering additional standard and optional equipment features across the 3 Series sedan range. Take a look at the details below…

Key details for new BMW Edition models

Sunset Orange exterior body colour from the updated 4 Series is now offered on the 3 Series.

The Edition Sport Line Shadow, only offered for the 318i, features black inserts for the headlight and taillight assemblies and black is seen on the kidney grille surrounds and inserts of the lower air ducts. The tailpipes are also finished off in chrome black. As for wheels, the Edition Sport Line Shadow rides on 18-inch light alloys with a double-spoke design in an exclusive Jet Black colour.

The Edition Sport Line Shadow’s instrument panel features a new contrasting seam, upgraded instrument cluster and a new sports steering wheel. The sports seats are upholstered in a combination of cloth and leather and the interior features new Dark Aluminium Carbon trim with Pearl Gloss Chrome accent strips.

As for the Edition M Sport Shadow, offered for the 320i, 320d, 330i, 330e and 340i, key features include black headlight units and dark taillight inserts with a black kidney grille and chrome Black exhaust tailpipes. LED fog lights and black inserts for the lower air intake is also included. The Edition M Sport Shadow rides on 19-inch M light alloy wheels in a double-spoke design which can be finished off in Orbit Grey as an option.

Subtle, yet effective design details give the new Edition models a unique look.

On the inside, the Edition M Sport Shadow features sports seats in black leather with contrasting blue seams. Dark Aluminium Carbon trim strips with Pearl Gloss Chrome accent strips are included and the instrument cluster features improved display functions while the dashboard has contrasting stitching to round off the look. This model is also equipped with an M sports suspension, M aerodynamics package, M leather-covered steering wheel, roof lining in Anthracite, M door sills and Driving Experience Control including SPORT+ mode.

Additional standard and optional features for BMW 3 Series

Customers can now have the optionalCognac leather upholstery in their 3 Series.

All BMW 3 Series derivatives are now offered with LED headlights and LED fog lights as standard. The striking Sunset Orange body colour, offered on the updated 4 Series, will now also be available for the 3 Series sedan.

Trim lines for the 3 Series including Sport Line, Luxury Line and M Sport will now include the contrasting seam on the dashboard. Cognac leather upholstery, additional trim strips and a choice of 17-, 18- and 19-inch light alloy wheels are offered as an option.

The navigation system Professional with the iDrive operating system is supplemented with a Control Display with a touch screen function. Both the standard Radio Professional and optional navigation system Professional now feature a menu display with a tile structure with animated graphics in live mode.

All 3 Series sedan derivatives can now be equipped with the optional multifunction instrument display. The fully digital TFT colour display shows driving-related information in an individually selectable design and the display varies according to the selected driving mode.

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