Gran Turismo unveiled in Jeddah

MOHAMED Yousuf Naghi Motors (MYNM), official BMW Group importer in Saudi, unveiled the all-new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo at an exclusive media event in their Tahlia showroom in Jeddah.
On a global level, the BMW 3 Series continues to be BMW Group's best-selling model series consistently accounting for more than a quarter of the company’s global sales. In 2012, every fourth BMW sold was a 3 Series. The success story of the BMW 3 Series over the past 37 years has made it the “world's best-selling premium car.”
The Gran Turismo adds an innovative new concept to the already successful 3 Series line-up. It combines a unique combination of a sporty and elegant coupe design with excellent versatility, increase in space and hallmark BMW driving enjoyment.
Inside the cockpit, this slick new model featuring four doors with frameless windows and a coupe-style downward-sloping roofline making it immediately recognizable as a member of the latest generation BMW 3 Series lineup. Generous interior dimensions allow the passengers in every seat to sit back and enjoy an impressive feeling of space and unbeatable freedom of movement significantly more comfortable.
The cocooning nature of the interior, complemented by its design forms, color scheme and materials, creates a lounge-style ambience, which allows passengers to enjoy short trips and long journeys alike in relaxed comfort.
The rear of the Gran Turismo is highlighted by horizontal surfaces and lines emphasizing muscular width and unshakable road holding. Another highlight is the rearactive spoiler — the first of its type on a BMW — which automatically extends at speeds over 110 km/h and retracts at speeds under 70 km/h. It can also be manually controlled from the driver side window switch control. When deployed at high speeds, the spoiler increases downforce on the rear axle and ensures perfect stability when driving fast.
Toni Yazbeck, marketing director of MYNM for BMW Group, said: “The all-new BMW 3 Series GranTurismo is an impressive vehicle. Building on the success of the BMW Group’s best selling 3 Series model, this new Gran Turismo combines both practicality and increase in space and driving comfort. We are excited to add this new car to the impressive BMW display in our showroom, which enables us to expand our BMW product in Saudi Arabia.”
An extensive selection of driver assistance systems and mobility solutions, offered under the BMW ConnectedDrive program, allows the new BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo to set the benchmark in its segment in terms of safety, convenience and in-car infotainment.
The Gran Turismo will debut with the 320i engine variant, which features the BMW 2.0-litre four-cylinder TwinPower turbo engine generating 135 kW/184 hp and accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.