BMW鈥檚 all-new G20 3-Series has some pretty big shoes to fill, as the previous-generation F30 model was one of the most dynamic and best-selling cars in its segment. 40,200 in the U.S and 拢 33,610 in the UK, where the entry-level model will be a 320d, as opposed to the 330i that opens up the range in America. The new 3er is 85 mm longer than its predecessor, measuring 4,709 mm in length. It鈥檚 also wider by 16 mm (now 1,827 mm / 71.9 in) and just 1 mm taller. Meanwhile, its wheelbase has grown by 41 mm to 2,851 mm. Visually, the G20 is also more imposing than the F30, thanks in part to the four contour lines leading to the massive kidney grille, as well as the character lines that rise to the rear and wheel arches. The customers will be able to choose between two non-metallic colors and ten metallic shades, including Vermont Bronze metallic and the new Portimao Blue metallic, the latter unique to the M Sport version. Overall, the new 3-Series has a wide, low-slung and aggressive exterior, one that is indeed reminiscent of the larger 5-Series as far as design language is concerned.
Since the 3-Series is now the newest premium sports sedan entry, it鈥檚 only natural for it to have some type of upper hand in terms of available on-board technology, at least on paper. Speaking of the SE model (Euro spec), it gets a line-specific front and rear bumper design, exclusive 17-inch alloys (or optional 18-inch ones), bespoke door sill strips and LED front fog lights. The Sport version adds BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line trim for the side window surrounds, kidney grille bars and air intake elements, and 18-inch alloys, while its interior comes with high-gloss black trim, sports/heated seats and Vernasca leather. As for U.S. spec models, there鈥檚 the entry-level Sport Line, the Luxury Line and the M Sport to choose from. The Sport Line packs 18-inch wheels, bespoke door sill strips and LED front fog lamps, while inside it comes with high-gloss black trim and sports seats out front. Luxury Line models use chrome applications for the BMW kidney grille, front air intakes and rear apron, while Vernasca leather trim can be found inside.
The Active Guard Plus system comes standard on all new 2019 3-Series models, and includes speed limit information, lane departure warning, Collision and Pedestrian warning with City Braking, plus Cruise Control with braking function. The latest generation of BMW鈥檚 head-up display is an optional extra and available as part of a Technology package. The system is said to boast a projection area 70% larger than in the outgoing 3-Series, plus enhanced graphics and additional display readings. As for the car鈥檚 Intelligent Personal Assistant, you can activate it by saying 鈥楬ey BMW鈥? from which point the system can learn your routines and habits, helping you with your seat heating, sat-nav destinations and so on. What鈥檚 interesting is that BMW will allow you to give the system a name (for example Charlie or Joy) in order to create even greater individuality and personality. The assistant will the benefit from constant technical upgrades, learning more along the way. The 3-Series wouldn鈥檛 be a proper BMW if it didn鈥檛 drive like one, and you can argue that this nameplate is actually the quintessential Bimmer - a mid-size family car that drives in a very engaging manner. Helping it get to where it needs to go is a range of upgraded four-cylinder units, used in the 320d and 330i models to begin with. The former packs TwinPower Turbo 2.0-liter four-pots producing 190 PS and 400 Nm of torque and does zero to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds (7.1 manual). The 330i on the other hand has 258 PS and the same 400 Nm of torque, and will do the previously-mentioned sprint in 5.8 seconds.
Porsche Australia said only 20 per cent of Macan buyers in Australia have ticked the AEB box. The car is also not crash tested so though the lack of AEB will make it a four-star car, it seems buyers don鈥檛 care. That aside, new tech includes optional Traffic Jam Assist that uses adaptive cruise control (also an option) to drive the car up to 65km/h, keeping it in the road lane and tracing the car ahead. Standard safety includes the rear camera plus a 360-degree surround function, lane departure warning and front and rear park sensors. The spare tyre is a collapsed space-saver with an 80km/h limit, together with its compressor that your wife will just love to assemble on a wet, cold winter鈥檚 night at the side of the road. Yes. It is the brand鈥檚 top seller and they are the core of the reasons why. As a wagon it seats five (better with four) adults, has heaps of luggage space, drives with uncommon assurance, has great performance and - if I didn鈥檛 mention it before - looks like a super model.
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