BMW M235i Gains XDrive All-Wheel Drive
BMW is making some additions to its lineup this summer.
First off, the German automaker is adding an all-wheel drive xDrive variant to its venerable M235i sports car, which has only been available in rear-wheel drive form until now. Expect the same powerplant under the hood, a 3.0-liter twin-turbo inline-six with 320 hp paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Thanks to the all-wheel drive, the M235i xDrive will reach 62 mph from a standstill in 4.6 seconds, 0.2 seconds faster than the rear-wheel-drive variant.
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Luxury shoppers will benefit from the addition of the 7 Series Exclusive Edition, which comes with metallic paint, 19-inch V-spoke wheels, Nappa leather inside and a leather-trimmed instrument panel. Options on the 7 Series Exclusive Edition include Merino fine grain leather and an Alcantara roof liner. The 7 Series Exclusive Edition will be offered with any available engine choice and either wheelbase lengths.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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