BMW 3-Series Shadow Edition launched at Rs. 41.40 lakh

BMW has launched a limited-edition model of the 3-Series sedan named as the Shadow Edition. The Shadow Edition will be available in two variants - 320d Sport and 330i M Sport priced at Rs. 41.40 lakh and Rs. 47.30 lakh (ex-showroom, India) respectively.

On the outside, the 3-Series Shadow Edition gets a twin-kidney grille finished in gloss black flanked by smoked headlamps. The rear features a set of smoked tail lights and a black chrome exhaust tip. The car rides on new 18-inch alloy wheels. The centre console houses an 8.7-inch infotainment system offering Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity options. The infotainment system is hooked up to a 205 W audio system. Both models get contrast stitching on the instrument panel.

The 320d Sport Shadow Edition comes with interior trim in Fine-wood trim Ash Grain with Pearl Chrome highlights. It gets a Sport steering wheel with gear shift paddles and red stitching. The vehicle key has matching red trim as well. The 330i M Sport Shadow Edition gets leather Sport seats with interior trim in Dark Aluminium Carbon with Pearl Chrome highlights. The interior features an M-style cockpit with a multi-functional instrument cluster and M leather steering wheel. It gets the M logo on the door sills and an M strip on the vehicle key.

Both models are based off their respective standard offerings. The 320d Sport is powered by a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine that produces 188 BHP @ 4,000 rpm and 400 Nm of peak torque @ 1,750-2,750 rpm. The 330i M Sport employs a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that makes 248 BHP @ 5,200 rpm and 350 Nm @ 1,450-4,800 rpm. Both variants come equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Standard safety features offered on the 3-Series Shadow Edition include 6 air bags, ABS with brake assist, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Cornering Brake Control (CBC), ISOFIX child safety seat mounting points and runflat tyres among others. The Shadow Edition models are available in 5 colour options - Alpine White, Black Sapphire and Sunset Orange. The Mediterranean Blue is available on the 320d Sport, while the 330i M Sport is offered in Estoril Blue.