New BMW 328d Debuts at New York Auto Show

The German luxury car maker BMW has debuted the all new 328d Sedan at this year's New Yrok International auto show. Deriving its power from BMW's 4-cylinder, 2.0-litre TwinPower diesel engine, it churns out the maximum power output of 180bhp and 380Nm of torque, available from 1,750rpm.

Mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission, the 328d sedan will touch the 0-98kmph mark in just over seven seconds. Preliminary highway fuel economy estimates are expected to be around 19kmpl. The 328d Sedan will be available in rear wheel drive and also with xDrive, BMW’s advanced all-wheel drive system. The sedans will be joined by the 328d xDrive Sports Wagon. All Three variants will arrive in US showroom as 2014 models in fall of 2013. 

BMW Advanced diesel models have already shown to US enthusiasts that diesel power can be perfectly suited to The Ultimate Driving MachineTM. With the introduction of the first 4-cylinder diesel BMW engine offered in the US, BMW Advanced Diesel power and particularly outstanding levels of torque and outstanding fuel efficiency. Preliminary fuel economy estimates for the rear wheel drive 328d Sedan are 13.5kmpl city/ 19kmpl highway/ 16kmpl combined*. BMW Advanced Diesel technology includes Selective Catalyst Reduction to make the new 328d models true clean diesels.

Levels of performance and luxury expected of any BMW 3 Series will be ensured with levels of standard equipment on par with the 328i gasoline models. The options list will include Luxury, Sport and Modern Lines as well as M Sport. Detailed specifications and pricing of the vehicle will possibly be disclosed close to launch. All three 328d variants will be available in US showrooms this fall. So, stay tuned to CarDekho for all the latest updates on the same. Cheers!