We usually associate long-wheelbase BMWs with the Chinese market where multiple stretched cars are built. However, the 3 Series Sedan Li is also assembled in India for the local market where it s pompously known as the 3 Series Gran Limousine. A new special edition of the elongated luxury saloon adds even more words to the car s official name.
The new (takes a deep breath) BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine M Sport Pro Edition is based on the 330Li. It s built at the factory in Chennai and comes fitted with the M Sport Package. Customers can order one in this Mineral White paint alongside Carbon Black, Skyscraper Grey, and the more exciting Portimao Blue. Regardless of color, the posh 3er gets a blacked-out kidney grille and tinted headlights. At the rear, there’s a glossy black diffuser.
Open the Gran Limousine’s doors and you ll be greeted by the illuminated sill plates and an anthracite headliner. Three-zone automatic climate control comes as standard, as does the LED ambient lighting. Since we re dealing with an extra-long 3 Series Sedan, there s ample legroom for rear passengers. For greater comfort, people sitting in the back have pillows on the headrests, just like on the larger and fancier BMWs.
Other goodies include a 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system and wireless Apple Car Play/Android Auto connectivity. To sweeten the pot, BMW India throws in wireless charging, a surround-view camera, and blind spot detection.
The M Sport Pro Edition is based on the facelifted Gran Limousine launched last year in India. Underneath the hood is a turbocharged 2.0-liter engine making 258 horsepower and 400 Newton-meters of torque. The four-pot s muscle is channeled to the rear axle via an eight-speed automatic transmission. It enables a 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in a decent 6.2 seconds.
It s already available to order and costs the equivalent of $75,000 at current exchange rates.
Source: BMW India
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