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BMW will bring an acclaimed new generation 3.0-litre diesel engine to
Australia in 2009.
Deliveries of the new BMW 330d Sedan are expected to commence in the second
quarter.
The 330d uses a new generation all aluminium high output turbocharged 180 kW
six-cylinder engine that develops a substantial 520 Nm of torque.
Peak power is delivered at 4,000 rpm and peak torque is available between
1,750 and 3,000 rpm. The 330d will be available only with a six-speed automatic
transmission.
Despite having significantly more torque than any other BMW 3 Series Sedan,
the 330d returns incredibly frugal fuel consumption at 6.8-litres per 100 km on
the combined fuel cycle.
As a result, the BMW 330d qualifies for the higher Luxury Car Tax threshold
of $75,000 before the tax is applied, meaning 330d customers will pay less LCT
than those purchasing thirstier vehicles.
The 3.0-litre straight-six engine accelerates the 330d from 0-100 km/h in
just 6.2 seconds. Top speed is limited electronically to 250 km/h. Carbon
dioxide emissions are just 180 g/km.
The new BMW 330d joins the just revealed new look BMW 3 Series Sedan line-up
which goes on sale in Australia on November 22. This range starts with the 320i
Executive at $54,500.
Like the BMW 330d Sedan, the four-cylinder 320d Executive, priced from
$57,500, benefits from the LCT concession, as its combined fuel economy
performance is well below the 7.0-l/100km limit at 6.0-l/100 km.
Pricing for the BMW 330d will be announced closer to launch.
“BMW continues to roll out the fruits of its industry-leading
EfficientDynamics engine programme in Australia which brings the triple benefits
of high-performance, low consumption and low emissions,” said Tom Noble, General
Manager, Marketing at BMW Group Australia.
“The new BMW 330d Sedan gives our customers the opportunity to mix V8 engine
performance with four-cylinder fuel economy, but at the same time delivering the
tangible delights of our highly-acclaimed straight-six cylinder engines.
“BMW in Australia has been selling increasing volumes of diesel-engined
vehicles each year. Our customers really appreciate the benefits of these high
torque, low consumption engines.
“Now we can offer a truly muscular diesel performance option in our most
popular body style. It’s a mix we are certain will be extremely popular in this
segment of the market,” he said.
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