Acknowledging the needs of its customers in China, BMW has unveiled a long-wheelbase version of the latest G20 3 Series. Called the 3 Series Li, the sedan will be built in Shenyang by BMW Brilliance Automotive, a joint venture between BMW and Brilliance Auto.
Where a standard 3 Series measures 4,709 mm, the LWB version is 4,829 mm (+120 mm) long, with most of the added length going to the wheelbase. In this case, the 3 Series Li has a wheelbase of about 2,961 mm, or 110 mm more than a regular G20.
The more spacious cabin will primarily benefit rear passengers, who will get to enjoy better leg and knee room. This premise isn’t new, as rival such as Mercedes-Benz and Audi also have products that compete in the same space.
In terms of design, the only difference between a standard and LWB 3 Series is the shape of the rear doors; beyond that, they look almost identical. This particular unit is dressed up in an M Sport package, and bears a ‘325Li’ badge, which likely points towards a 2.0 litre turbo four-pot under the bonnet.
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The 3series Li WB is nearly same as standard 5series, so no point going for more exp 5series unless they go for Li version, which then makes the slightly shorter standard 7series pointless unless they go for Li version too. So to buy Beemers in China, must go for Li version.
BMW 3Series long-wheelbase for Msia too
why would a 3-series have long-wheelbase variant? people want 3-er for its compactness and sportiness ma…want longer wheelbase go for larger models la
this lwb 3 series is longer than a e60 5 series.