This weekend, BMW China decided it was time to launch the F31 3 Series Touring on the local market, after many customers demanded such action from the Bavarian manufacturer.
In China it is a known thing that the more space you offer your occupants, the more respect you show them. That being said, the 5 Series GT and 3 Series GT models are pretty popular in the communist country, at least compared to all other markets.
That's probably another reason why the German manufacturer decided to introduce the Touring model. Even though it doesn't offer much more room in the back compared to the standard 3 Series model, the Touring is a more practical choice.
Prices for the new car start at RMB390,000 ($63,700) for the 320i model, going as far as RMB560,000 ($91,500) for the 328i model with the M Sport package. With those prices, the Touring 3er is close to the LWB Sedan model sold in China.
That's probably another reason why the German manufacturer decided to introduce the Touring model. Even though it doesn't offer much more room in the back compared to the standard 3 Series model, the Touring is a more practical choice.
Prices for the new car start at RMB390,000 ($63,700) for the 320i model, going as far as RMB560,000 ($91,500) for the 328i model with the M Sport package. With those prices, the Touring 3er is close to the LWB Sedan model sold in China.