Introduction of the 3 Series with a 1.5-Liter 3-Cylinder Engine | BMW
BMW 318i Sedan | BMW 318i Sedan
BMW 318i Touring | BMW 318i Touring
Introduction of the 3 Series with a 1.5-Liter 3-Cylinder Engine
BMW announced on September 26 that the "318i Sedan" and "318i Touring," entry-level models of the "3 Series," will go on sale starting Saturday, October 1.
Text by YANAKA Tomomi
LED Headlights and Safety Features Included as Standard
Previously, we have offered gasoline engines, plug-in hybrids, andClean Dieseland other variants. The current "3 Series" now introduces the "318i," its first 3-cylinder model. The powertrain features BMW's new-generation modular 1.5-liter inline 3-cylinder TwinPower Turbo engine.
The engine specifications deliver a maximum output of 100 kW (136 ps) and a peak torque of 220 Nm (22.4 kgm). It is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, and the 318i Sedan achieves an JC08 mode fuel economy of 17.2 km/ℓ.
In terms of equipment, features such as "LED headlights" to enhance visibility in darkness and adverse weather, and front and rear "LED fog lamps" are standard.
Furthermore, for both the Sedan and Touring models, all 318i variants except the SE are equipped as standard with safety features including "Collision Mitigation Braking System" with pedestrian detection, "Lane Departure Warning," and "Lane Change Warning."
The model lineup for both the Sedan and Touring includes the most affordable "318i SE," as well as the basic "318i," "318i Sport," "318i Luxury," and "318i M Sport" four-model series. Prices range from 4.09 million yen to 4.89 million yen for the Sedan, and 4.31 million yen to 5.11 million yen for the Touring.
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BMW 318i Sedan | BMW 318i Sedan
BMW 318i Touring | BMW 318i Touring
Body Dimensions |
(Sedan) Length 4,645 x Width 1,800 x Height 1,440 mm
(Touring) Length 4,645 x Width 1,800 x Height 1,460 mm
Wheelbase | 2,810 mm
Engine | 1.5-liter inline 3-cylinder DOHC gasoline turbo
Maximum Output | 100 kW (136 ps) / 4,400 rpm
Maximum Torque | 220 Nm (22.4 kgm) / 1,250-4,300 rpm
Transmission | 8-speed AT
JC08 Mode Fuel Economy | (Sedan) 17.2 km/ℓ (Touring) 17.0 km/ℓ
Seating Capacity | 5 people
Drivetrain | FR
Price | (Sedan) From 4.09 million yen (Touring) From 4.31 million yen
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