The 2019 BMW 3 Series debuts with tech feature that rivals Audi

The
2019 BMW 3 Series.
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• The 2019 BMW 3 Series made it world debut at the
  2018 Paris Motor Show
  on Tuesday.
• The new 330i will be powered by a 255 horsepower,
  turbocharged four-cylinder engine while the M340i will have a
  382 hp straight six. 
• According to BMW, the all-wheel-drive 330i xDrive sedan
  can do 0-60 in 5.3 seconds while the M340i xDrive can make the
  same run in 4.2 seconds.
• The 3 Series will also be loaded with serious tech
  including an intelligent personal assistant. 
• The 2019 BMW 330i sedan will go on sale in March
  with a starting price of $40,250.

The BMW just unveiled the all-new next generation 3 Series sedan
at the 2018 Paris Motor Show on Tuesday.

Set to debut as a 2019 model, the seventh generation of BMW’s
iconic 3 Series debuts looks to offer a blend of traditional
driving pleasure as well as a healthy dose of modern tech. 

The 330i will be powered by a new 2.0-liter, 255 horsepower,
turbocharged inline-four-cylinder engine and paired with an
eight-speed automatic transmission.

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According to BMW, the 330i can do 0-60 in just 5.6 seconds while
the all-wheel-drive 330i xDrive can make the sprint in just 5.3
seconds. Both cars have a top speed of 155 mph.

The M340i and the all-wheel-drive M340i xDrive will be powered by
a 382 hp version of the company’s iconic inline-six. BMW
believes the all-wheel-drive variant will be able to spring from
0-60 mph in a blistering 4.2 seconds. 

In addition, the new 3 Series will be loaded with BMW’s latest
suite of tech features. These include the adaptive suspension,
new speed-sensitive adaptive steering system, laser-based
headlights, a head-up display, windshield wipers that spray
washing fluid, acoustically tuned air vents, a full-series of
semi-autonomous driver’s assistance capabilities, and an updated
iDrive 7.0 infotainment system. 

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The 3 Series will also be equipped with the brand’s new BMW
Intelligent Personal Assistant. The artificial intelligence
program is designed to help the driver use the car’s features by
using verbal commands. However, the system will also learn the
driver’s habits and preferences. For instance, if the driver
tells the car he or she is cold, the system will automatically
adjust the temperature based on data gathered from the
driver. 

The new 3 Series will launch in the US with the 330i and
all-wheel-drive 330i xDrive sedans in March while the higher
performance M340i and M34i xDrive sedans will follow later in the
spring. A hybrid 330e is set to launch in 2020. 

The BMW 330i will start at $40,250 while the 330i xDrive will
cost an additional $2,000. 

Pricing for the M340i and 330e have not been released.