2020 BMW M340d xDrive revealed, ‘no plans’ for Australia
BMW will expand into diesel for its sub-M 3 Series range, with the reveal of the M340d xDrive ahead of its in-person debut at the Geneva motor show.
Sitting alongside the M340i xDrive, the M340d is powered by a 3.0-litre inline-six engine augmented by a 48V mild-hybrid system. At least, it will be in Europe – BMW says there are "no plans" to bring it Down Under.
It promises 250kW, down just 35kW on its petrol stablemate, but packs a whopping 700Nm – 200Nm more than the petrol can manage.
Above: The M340i xDrive from behind the wheel.
The car's 48V starter/generator contributes an additional 8kW under heavy throttle, and allows for smoother start/stop in a wider range of scenarios than a conventional setup.
Both wagon and sedan bodies will be offered abroad. The sedan can hit 100km/h in as claimed 4.6 seconds, while the wagon takes 4.8 seconds.
The M340d xDrive will get a full reveal at the Geneva motor show next month.
Is the M340d xDrive coming to Australia?
A BMW spokesperson said there are "no plans to bring the M340d xDrive here at this stage".