We can't even remember when was the last time that BMW offered a 320i-badged model in the States, even though it remains a popular model in other markets around the world.
The 320i is the more affordable and less powerful sibling of the 240hp 328i, with which it shares its 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder gasoline engine.
In the 320i, the force-fed unit has been de-tuned to deliver 180 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 200 lb-ft of torque from 1,250 rpm to 4,500 rpm for a 0-60 mph (96km/h) acceleration time of just 7.1 seconds, with either an 8-speed automatic transmission or an available 6-speed manual. Top speed is an electronically-limited to 130 mph (209 km/h).
Preliminary fuel economy estimates for the 320i with 6-speed manual transmission are 22mpg City and 34mpg Highway, and 23 City / 33 Highway for the automatic model. BMW will also offer an all-wheel drive option with the automatic-transmission-only 320i xDrive expected to achieve 22mpg City and 33mpg Highway.
The rear-wheel drive 320i goes on sale in spring with a starting price of $33,445 (including $895 Destination & Handling), or $4,300 less than the 328i, with the 320i xDrive available from $35,445 (including $895 Destination & Handling).
We could be wrong, but at this price point, BMW may be looking to compete against the upcoming Mercedes-Benz CLA, which is rumored to start at a little over $30,000.
4 Comments:
Thats because gas dosent cost anything in the states....
BMW styling is tired and tiring to the eyes. Get with the sharp angles boys!
We have it in our market competing against the Mercedes-Benz C200 and the Audi 1.8TFSI
Looks good to me as a regular car!!
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