India is also the first market to get this in the right hand drive model specification. Compared to the current 3 Series sold in India, the new one is longer and is also having a much longer wheelbase which increases rear legroom considerably. There is nearly 50mm of extra rear legroom for rear passengers and even the rear seat is improved while equipment levels would be increased to make it different from the standard 3 series. There would be a lot of space and three passengers would be seated very comfortably- something which no other car currently offers in this segment. We are expecting more luxury oriented features as the focus of the car would be for the rear seat passenger and not the driver like in the regular 3 Series.
The engines would be shared with the 3 Series including the diesel and petrol motors while the prices will increase but on account of the changes, it seems good value. BMW will position it above the 3 Series sedan and below the 5 Series. Currently the only other such long wheelbase model is the E-Class from Mercedes but that is in a segment above.
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