BMW revived their wagon platform with the G81 M3 Touring that debuted final 12 months, and we now have affirmation that it has been earmarked for South Africa, however gained’t arrive till subsequent 12 months.
Latest reviews indicated that models of the BMW G81 M3 Touring have been on their solution to South Africa, however BMW South Africa has confirmed that the sultry six-cylinder powered touring automobile will solely make landfall in 2024. There isn’t a affirmation on what number of models can be introduced over or how a lot they may value.
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Hypothesis results in us assume that the M3 Touring can be priced nearer to the BMW G80 M3 Competitors, which is priced at roughly R2 million. The G81 M3 Touring is powered by the identical 3,0-litre “M TwinPower Turbo” S58 discovered within the moniker’s Competitors badged fashions and the BMW’s M4 GT3 endurance racing automobile. This endows the aggressive station wagon with 375 kW and 650 N.m. The ability plant is mated to BMW’s tried and examined eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with the BMW Drivelogic system.
Moreover, the BMW M3 Touring can be outfitted with the agency’s xDrive all-wheel-drive know-how working in tandem with the Energetic M Differential to permit for some rear bias. BMW claims the bloated M3 can dash from 0 to 100km/h in 3,6 seconds trumping the figures of RS4 Avant, which paces from 0 to 100km/h in 4,1 seconds. The M3 Touring can be outfitted with BMW’s newest infotainment know-how and luxury facilities, such because the curved show utilising the BMW Working System 8.
Whereas South Africans have an affinity for high-riding efficiency SUVs, maybe the M3 Touring has what it takes to lure these potential consumers away for a much more purpose-built and performance-oriented household hauler.
Keep tuned for extra updates on the BMW G81 M3 Touring.
