BMW 3 Series has been a favorite of many drivers globally for many years since the original 3 Series launched 40 years ago. The car managed to become one of the best-selling cars BMW ever sold in Europe. Its success was drive by a few simple factors. The car managed to offer the perfect blend of practicality, frugality, and sportiness.
Engine and Performance
The car can get from 0 to 60MPH is just 5.3 seconds. Power is provided by a 2-liter turbocharged I4 engine, which offers 255HP and produces 295 lb-ft of torque. There is little turbo lag, thanks to great engineering by BMW. The I4 is able to deliver strong and consistent power in the entire rev range. The crisp reactions and throttle response make driving this car a lot of joy. Fuel economy is 26mpg for city driving, 36mpg on motorways, and 30mpg combined.
When taking corners, the 330i handles them quite well. It has well-controlled body motions and grip is perfect. Bumpy curves have no effect on the chassis either. The car comes with a new chassis, which offers some smooth riding even on back roads. Not only is it lighter, but it has also been made stiffer.
However, the steering might not feel as great as with other competing sedans in its class. The car does not feel quite as crisp on turns and during quick changes in direction, the rear axle feels like it takes a bit too long to react. While this car is quite quick and easy to handle on back roads, there are other cars, which offer better steering and feel more fluid.
Great Tech Suit
The BMW 3 Series comes with the latest tech from BMW. You will get a 12-inch Live Cockpit Pro instrument cluster, which includes geometric bars on each side of the speedo and tachometer. There is also a monochrome map in the middle of the screen. On the right side, you can also view details such as G-force readouts, fuel economy, and even the current playing song. There is also a heads up display, which offers more details directly in your line of sight.
The car is fitted with a 10.25-inch touchscreen for infotainment purposes and it runs the iDrive 7 software from BMW. The menus on the screen are easy to navigate and quite clear. They display all the many settings that come with this car.
While the touch sensitivity on the screen works perfectly, you have the option to navigate iDrive using a jog controller and other shortcut buttons locate on the center console. There is also a Personal Assistant in the car that is voice activated. Additionally, you will get gesture control. Connectivity includes USB ports, wireless phone charging, Apple CarPlay, and Wi-Fi hotspot.
Summary
If you need a practical sports car, this 3-series is perfect. It comes with ample cabin space for passengers and the driver. It also includes a great suite of safety features such as the Extended Traffic Jam Assistant and Driving Assistant Professional, which offers adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assistance. The starting price is €52,300.
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