BMW has launched the 2024 iteration of the M340i performance sedan in India. Priced at Rs 74.90 lakh (ex-showroom), the 2024 M340i is Rs 2 lakh more expensive than its predecessor. While the price increase of Rs 2 lakh brings little to no mechanical changes, it does offer a few updates inside-out. Bookings for the new sedan – which is locally assembled at BMW's Chennai plant – are underway. Interested buyers can make reservations through either the brand's website or the dealerships across the country.
Under the hood, the 2024 BMW M340i gets a 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo-petrol engine paired with 48V mild-hybrid tech. The setup, which churns out 369bhp at 5,500–6,500rpm and 500Nm of torque at 1,900–5,000rpm, remains unchanged, but the sedan now comes standard with M Adaptive Suspension. Power is transmitted to all four wheels through an 8-speed automatic transmission. BMW says the M340i can accelerate from a halt to 100km/h in a claimed time of 4.4 seconds, making it the quickest ICE (internal combustion engine) car in India yet.
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2024 BMW M340i: What's New?
Exterior changes include sporty Jet Black 19-inch alloy wheels as well as two new paint finishes – Arctic Race Blue and Fire Red. The other two colour options (Dravit Grey and Black Sapphire) are still available. Slender headlamps (with inverted L-shaped Daytime Running Lights), a blacked-out grille, and aggressive bumper design continue. Inside, the new BMW M340i has the familiar 14.9-inch touchscreen infotainment system, albeit with the latest 8.5 Operating System. The touchscreen supports wireless Android Auto and wireless Apple CarPlay. Other interior updates are new leather seat covers (with contrast stitching), a freshly designed 3-spoke steering wheel, and reworked AC vents.
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In terms of market competition, the 2024 BMW M340i goes against the Audi S5 and the Mercedes-AMG C 43.
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