[wdlv]

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So, the new 320i page has been posted to the BMW USA site.



Enjoy. Here is the link.

[lostkhan]

I have no words. It's basically 328 with little less horsepower. If the engine is exactly the same N20 Twin-power, hopefuly the tuning will make it worth buying. For me atleast

[GChase]

Leasing a base model BMW 320i: Make your friends think you bathe in money.

[Mr Gunfun]

How about 320i Touring xDrive?

[cuiter23]

This is a smart move by BMW in the US market. Entry level 323i (E90s) and 320i (F30) have been successful in the Canadian market for quite some time now. These models will appeal to the casual driver who just needs to get from A to B safely, comfortably, in a premium car.

[Jamesons Viggen]

One thread was enough.

[Alpine F31]

It's REALLY limited on how you can configure it. Only two interior colors, no "lines". The base price is great but I just "built" one on line and it was $45,670!

BASE MSRP
$32,550
Mojave Metallic$550
Venetian Beige Dakota Leather$1,450
Dark Burl Walnut wood trim$500
Driver Assistance Package$950
Lighting Package$900
Premium Package$3,200
Sport Package$1,300
STEPTRONIC automatic transmission$0
Heated front seats$500
Navigation system$2,150
Split fold-down-rear seat$475
BMW Apps$250
Destination & Handling:$895

Obviously you could build one for less but it wouldn't be nearly as appealing as a nicely optioned one. (duh)

It also looks like even if you get a Nav you don't get an extended display, but I'm not sure about that. It shows that way on the configurator. The coolest thing to me is you get an M Sport steering wheel with the sport package.

[CHCCubs]

Originally Posted by cuiter23

This is a smart move by BMW in the US market. Entry level 323i (E90s) and 320i (F30) have been successful in the Canadian market for quite some time now. These models will appeal to the casual driver who just needs to get from A to B safely, comfortably, in a premium car.

Agreed these lower model 3 series seem to do quite well up here, I see many E90 323i's and now F30 320i's on the road every day.

[300hp]

Originally Posted by Alpine F31

It's REALLY limited on how you can configure it. Only two interior colors, no "lines". The base price is great but I just "built" one on line and it was $45,670!

BASE MSRP
$32,550
Mojave Metallic$550
Venetian Beige Dakota Leather$1,450
Dark Burl Walnut wood trim$500
Driver Assistance Package$950
Lighting Package$900
Premium Package$3,200
Sport Package$1,300
STEPTRONIC automatic transmission$0
Heated front seats$500
Navigation system$2,150
Split fold-down-rear seat$475
BMW Apps$250
Destination & Handling:$895

Obviously you could build one for less but it wouldn't be nearly as appealing as a nicely optioned one. (duh)

It also looks like even if you get a Nav you don't get an extended display, but I'm not sure about that. It shows that way on the configurator. The coolest thing to me is you get an M Sport steering wheel with the sport package.

I think most people opting for this model will keep it under 40k

[czarmar]

I wonder what the uptake on a $3200 premium package that doesn't include leather will be.

Compared to the 328i ZPP, you pay $100 more for 320i ZPP and get the power seats, UGDO, and dimming mirrors that are standard on the 328i but don't get leather. Doesn't seem like a good deal, considering premium has nearly always had leather. I wish that BMW would give us Americans a cloth option for base models. My 316d Germany rental car had perfectly acceptible cloth seats.

However, the sport package is a FREAKIN STEAL. All the good bits for only $1300? That's incredible.

I'm still not going to get a 320i. Now if there was a 320d...... I can only dream.

[dmontic71]

I don't think it will sell well in the US. The price difference is minimal, and I don't think the real world fuel economy will be significantly better than the turbo (driven lightly). So what's the point in this market?

[BandaE92]

Originally Posted by GChase

Leasing a base model BMW 320i: Make your friends think you bathe in money.

WINNING

[BandaE92]

No doubt I would get the sport package for $1300! I wonder if the car is lighter than the 328i.

[maswastage]

I'll only be excited about this if it means they're bringing over a diesel some time shortly afterward. Otherwise this is mostly just a waste of space.

[dreamspeed]

No offense to those that like and/or own the cars but imho the regular 3 series, 1 series, X3 and X1 are extremely overpriced

[jackaleyess]

Haha!! This is the entry level in Malaysia. Come with bi-xenon and navi and also electronic seat and other goodies. Priced at $80k.

[lynyrdskynyrd803]

Originally Posted by 300hp

I think most people opting for this model will keep it under 40k

I just built one at 37,270

jet black
beige leatherette
wood trim
sport package
autotrans
heated front seats
moon roof
split down fold down rear seat
Really good considering a 328i starts at 37.

[jzcrna]

No sport auto? Jetta GLI Autobahn FTW!

[Jamesons Viggen]

Originally Posted by lynyrdskynyrd803

I just built one at 37,270

jet black
beige leatherette
wood trim
sport package
autotrans
heated front seats
moon roof
split down fold down rear seat
Really good considering a 328i starts at 37.

I did the same build but 6mt and black interior. Then for $400 I would tune it and get an exhaust.

[alex2364]

Originally Posted by dreamspeed

No offense to those that like and/or own the cars but imho the regular 3 series, 1 series, X3 and X1 are extremely overpriced

So are all the M cars.

[Casualvic]

Originally Posted by lynyrdskynyrd803

I just built one at 37,270

jet black
beige leatherette
wood trim
sport package
autotrans
heated front seats
moon roof
split down fold down rear seat
Really good considering a 328i starts at 37.

I got a 2013 328xi, cold weather, premium pack, leather, enhanced BT BMW assist for 38,500. Price not that awesome on the 320

[Jamesons Viggen]

Originally Posted by Casualvic

I got a 2013 328xi, cold weather, premium pack, leather, enhanced BT BMW assist for 38,500. Price not that awesome on the 320

But that was not your cars MSRP.