FRESH from announcing record new car sales in the UK, BMW is adding a new specification tier on its 1, 3, 5 Series and Z4 models.

Edition models feature a range of specific colour choices and interior options as well as specification enhancements on four-cylinder cars.

BMW 1 Series Edition ES models are available in 116i and 118d guises and, for a nominal price increase of £250 over the current ES model.

Each features; 17-inch star-spoke alloy wheels, sport seats covered in upgraded cloth upholstery, three-spoke multi-function leather steering wheel and front fog lights - items normally worth £1,340.

BMW 3 Series Edition models offer an even broader range of models and customer choice, with 24 new models available.

All four-cylinder petrol and diesel-powered 3 Series Saloon and Touring models are available in Edition ES, Edition SE or Edition M Sport models.

Edition ES and SE models come as standard in a choice of Carbon Black, Titanium Silver or Sparkling Graphite colours. To complement the exterior colour, these models also feature Dakota leather upholstery and Brushed Aluminium interior trims.

In addition, they are all equipped with a 17-inch V-spoke alloy wheel (currently standard on 335i/d Coupé and Convertible models) and a three-spoke M multi-function leather steering wheel.

Both the Edition ES and Edition SE models add £750 to the price of the existing car but, at retail prices, add around £3,000 of equipment value to the car.

Also available are 3 Series, Edition M Sport Saloon and Touring models which come as standard in Carbon Black, Titanium Silver or Sparkling Graphite.

Like the Edition ES and SE models, Dakota leather seat coverings are standard.

The Edition M Sport also recognises BMW's continued success in the World Touring Car Championship. It features the same 18-inch WTCC-style alloy wheels as is fitted to the triple championship-winning BMW 320si.