When the BMW 3 Series landed in South Africa in early 2019, the entry-level 320i, flagship diesel 330d and hot performer M340i xDrive weren't available. With an expected arrival of September/October 2019, we're able to share pricing of these new models.

For those of you wanting the ultimate BMW 3 Series before the new M3/M4 are revealed, the BMW M340i xDrive is where you should be looking. Powered by a 3.0-litre turbocharged 6-cylinder engine churning out 275 kW and 500 Nm, theM340i can accelerate to 100 kph in a claimed 4.4 seconds thanks to all-wheel drive. An M Sport differential should make it entertaining to drive and it's going to be fascinating to see how it fares against the Mercedes-AMG C43 and Audi S4.

Kicking off the BMW 3 Series range wil be the 320i. which is powered by a2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine with 135 kW and 300 Nm. It's claimed to consume 5.9 L/100 km.The flagship diesel offering is also coming to South Africa and that packs a 195 kW and 580 Nm punch. It will bethe most powerful oil-burner in the portfolio and has a claimed fuel consumption of 5.2 L/100 km. All vehicles feature 8-speed automatic Steptronic transmissions, with the option of the 8-speed Sports Auto Transmission with paddle shifters. The performance-biased M340i features the latter gearbox as standard

There will no doubt be a Sport Line and M Sport package available for the 320i and 330d, and we'll have pricing for those closer to the time.

BMW 3 Series Price in South Africa (June 2019)

Every BMW 3 Seriescomes standard with a 5-year/100 000 km Motorplan. New models are in bold.

BMW 320i R615 138.50

BMW 320d R649253

BMW320d Sport Line R672853

BMW 320d Sport Line Launch Edition R664253

BMW 320d M Sport R694653

BMW 330i R652416

BMW330i Sport Line R676016

BMW330i Sport Line Launch Edition R667416

BMW330i M Sport R699816

BMW 330d R736 026.50

BMW M340i xDrive R977 915.50

Further Reading

BMW 3 Series (2019) Launch Review

2019 BMW 320d vs Mercedes-Benz C220d – Which one should you buy?

BMW 330i Sport Line (2019) Review

New BMW 3 Series Tackles SA's Best Roads

BMW 3 Series (2019) International Launch Review (w/video)