Big Motoring World reviews the new
BMW 3 Series 318i, which sports the same 1.5-litre 3-cylinder engine as the BMW
i8.
With a sportier design, BMW has
re-released the 2015 3 Series with a new generation of engines and high-class
technology.
Design
With a BMW 3-Series, you know
what to expect from the design. Adjustments for this model include moderated
front headlights, stronger suspension, 10mm drop in ride height and comfier
seats inside – there are five seats too. The boot has 480 litres of capacity
with five passengers, or the back seats can be folded to allow for even further
room.
Performance & Handling
The engine is a 3-cylinder with a
small turbo, producing 136hp and hitting 60mph in just less than 9 seconds from
a standing start. Torque is also rated at 220Nm. An 8-speed automatic
transmission is an additional add-on, benefitting from GPS assistance which
allows it to select an appropriate gear depending on the road ahead.
Impressively, it will downshift to a lower gear as you approach a roundabout or
upshift early if you’re approaching a long section of road. As with all
3-Series’, handling is fantastic but in particular it is perhaps sharper than
previous models.
Technology
The car also includes two-zone
air con, keyless engine start, Bluetooth and BMW’s new ‘Professional sat-nav’
with 6.5-inch screen. The iDrive
control is included and it includes a full suite of electronic safety aids
with dynamic stability control, cornering brake control, dynamic traction
control and a crash sensor that switches on the hazard lights. It also unlocks
the doors and cuts off the batteries.
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