The Highline comes with automatic driving light control, rain sensor, fuel efficiency reading, Bluetooth for mobile phone’s hands-free, parking sensor, climate control and anti-lock braking system to make your tech-savvy brain reel.

The new variant is not all about good looks but also raw power: the Highline pumps out 158 bhp. It might not sound impressive, but the sedan cruises at 140-150 kmph. Not fast enough? On an empty stretch, it will dash to over 200 kmph without a protest.

The 1,995 cc common rail engine is loud, but only if you’re standing outside the car. Inside, the engine is quiet as a mouse and very smooth. Its sheer power is also credited to the automatic gear box which helps change gears at the precise time. The car can also be put into the sport mode and it will happily leave the traffic behind.

The handling of the 320d Highline is like that of any other BMW: awesome. The car’s response is so precise that it feels like a sports car.

It gives a very good fuel average as well. In the city it gives 8.7 kmpl, while on the highway, if you are not zooming at 150 kmph, it will return a decent 10.4 kmpl. For a BMW buyer, the figures are of academic interest. For, at Rs 30,70,000 (Delhi ex-showroom), comfort and luxury are all that one is looking for.