Driving the BMW 3 Series Sedan M Performance edition
In May, BMW South Africa expanded its BMW 3 Series Sedan model line up by introducing the new BMW 3 Series Sedan M Performance Edition and we got to test drive one last week. And what a ‘blast’ it was.
This limited production vehicle underlines the sporty character of the BMW 3 Series Sedan as well as the vast array of BMW M Performance Parts designed to enhance the styling and performance attributes of various BMW models. Only 500 units of the new BMW 3 Series Sedan M Performance Edition were produced and we got our hands on the 335i engine derivates.
The BMW 3 Series M Performance Edition offers up to 43% on the limited edition content compared to a normal BMW 3 Series Sedan specified with the same options and separately fitted with the M Performance parts. Think 19-inch M Star-spke wheels, M Sport brakes with blue coloured brake callipers and “M” badge, front and rear aerodynamic package, side sills with foil, carbon rear spoiler, carbon wing mirror caps and a front grille in black. We got one of the special edition Valencia Orange models, but Lugan Seca Blue is also available.
The BMW 3 Series Sedan has been on sale in South Africa since March 2012 and since then it has maintained its position as a leader in the mid-range premium segment. To date, 907 084 units have been delivered to customers worldwide and 22 453 units to local customers.
Recently, the BMW 3 Series Sedan was awarded the “Best Compact Executive Sedan” Award for the second time in CAR Magazine’s 2014 Top 12 Best Buys Awards beating some of its rivals, the Audi A4 and Lexus IS. The BMW 3 Series Sedan was also a finalist in the 2012/2013 Wesbank and South African Guild of Motoring Journalists Car of The Year competition.
If you have a cool R50 000 to add to the purchase price of the 3 series sedan then opt for the package. It sure turns heads and makes driving that much more enjoyable.