BMW

BMW 3 Series

Price $35,990 – $58,300
Fuel consumption 4.5 – 10.5 L/100km
The Car Guide rating 77%(view ratings)
One year after the arrival of the ActiveHybrid 3, the BMW Series 3 family is welcoming the GT (Gran Turismo) five-door hatchback and the diesel-powered 328d. The GT will feature a more dynamic, European-style shape, in addition to offering more versatility than a conventional sedan. The 328d sedan is propelled by a four-cylinder turbodiesel engine that produces 181 horsepower and 280 lbs.-ft. of torque.

Detailed ratings

The Car Guide rating 77%
Driving 9/10
Safety 8/10
Interior 7/10
Reliability 6/10
Winter driving 8/10
Comfort 8/10

What's new in 2014

N/A

Pros

  • Large array of models
  • Increased performance
  • Very fun to drive
  • Eight-speed automatic gearbox

Cons

  • Hefty price
  • Numerous costly options
  • Limited storage compartments
  • Reliability to be improved

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