BMW M3 Competition M xDrive Touring launched in Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR: BMW first introduced the first-ever M3 Touring globally last year and now finally the car has made its ASEAN debut. The BMW M3 Competition M xDrive Touring has been launched in the Land of Smiles, Thailand.

BMW M3 Competition M xDrive Touring: Key details

Price

The BMW M3 Competition M xDrive Touring retails for THB10,399,000 (approximately RM1,339,102).

Powertrain

Powering the M3 Touring is a 3.0-litre six-cylinder with M TwinPower Turbo petrol engine generating a maximum power of 510 hp along with a peak torque of 650 Nm. The drive is sent to all four wheels via an M Steptronic 8-speed automatic transmission with Drivelogic and BMW’s M xDrive All-Wheel Drive system with the Active M Differential at the rear axle.

Performance

Acceleration (0-100 kmph)	3.6 seconds
Acceleration (0-200 kmph)	12.9 seconds
Top speed	250 kmph to 280 kmph (electronically limited)

Mechanical bits

The car also gets several features that add to the car’s driving dynamics. Part of the list is -

• AWD setting (selected vis Setup Menu)
• M-specific control/operation system (Setup button)
• Road, Sport, and Track settings
• Dynamic Stability Control

Comfort & convenience

The new BMW M3 Touring comes packed with numerous features that take care of driver’s and passenger's connectivity and comfort needs.

The dashboard features the brand's Curved Display consisting of two displays - a 12.3-inch information and a 14.9-inch control display. While the former displays driving information, the latter shows M-specific widgets. Also, part of the setup is a BMW head-up display, offered as optional.

The car also comes with the latest gen BMW iDrive which is based on the BMW Operating System 8 and allows users to interact with the system via touch control and voice command.

Other inclusions -

• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support
• Three-zone automatic climate control
• BMW Live Cockpit Plus
• BMW Maps navigation system
• Ambient lighting
• Harman Kardon sound system
• Electrically adjustable M Sport seats with memory function and seat heating
• Merino leather trim

Safety

As expected the new BMW comes equipped with several advanced safety features including a series of automated driving and parking systems.

• Front Collision Warning (FCW)
• Speed Limit Display (SLD) with no-overtaking indicator
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Park Distance Control (PDC)

In addition, the automaker offers several optional safety features, including

• Driving Assistant Professional with Steering and Lane Control Assistant
• Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function
• Traffic Light Detection and Active Navigation
• Parking Assistant with Reversing Assistant

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