More than 20-million BMW 3 Series have been sold since the model made its debut at the 1975 Frankfurt International Motor Show. To celebrate this achievement and honour the vehicle’s 50-year milestone, BMW has introduced the new 3 Series 50 Jahre Edition.
Available as either a 320i or the more potent M340i xDrive, the edition is offered in signature exterior colours from previous generations: Aegean Blue and British Racing Green (third generation), Stratus Grey (fourth generation) and Lime Rock Grey (sixth generation).
Inside, each model gains distinctive finishes. The British Racing Green 320i, for instance, receives a perforated Sensatec trim in Cognac, while all M340i xDrive versions are fitted with black Vernasca leather and blue contrast stitching. Alongside the standard M Sport package with high-gloss black details, every model comes with aluminium interior trim and the CraftedClarity cut-glass gear selector.
Buyers can also choose from alternative 19-inch (22.86cm) wheels. Standard equipment on the 50 Jahre Edition further includes Comfort Access, Park Assist Plus, Adaptive M suspension, Driving Assist Professional and a Harman/Kardon surround sound system.
Only 50 units of the 3 Series 50 Jahre Edition are allocated to South Africa, priced from R1,067,730 for the 320i and R1,422,607 for the M340i xDrive.
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