BMW is a coveted name itself and when it comes up with 3-Series, it ought to be something really very special. The number 3 has always held an aura amongst car enthusiasts and BMW 3 Series lives up the expectations of serious car lovers. It has improved considerably yet some areas, where the previous version was so much loved has not been tampered with. For instance, the looks of the new version has been retained to a great extent. However, what is noteworthy is the improvements made in terms of features and the interiors. Here’s a closer look at 2012 BMW 3-Series:
Looks and Interior – The new version has a longer roofline and unlike many other sports sedan which have high belt line design it has a more comfortable upwardly rising Beltline. There is improvement in size of kidney grille which is wider and headlamps which are more stretched around corners. Besides, the luxury car maker has given different clever lines to the three versions of the car – Luxury, Modern and Sports to suits the preferences of different genres of people driving it.
Performance – There is a terrific improvement in the 2012 BMW 3-Series in terms of performance. It has raised the benchmark by offering major advancements in terms of efficiency and safety. What is being hailed most about this car that it offers best-in-class performance juxtaposed with best-in-class efficiency. The car comes in four engine variants. All variants have shown excellent results when tested under extreme conditions.
Safety – The carmaker has made a number of changes to make it safer on the road. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded ‘good’ rating for frontal impact for the Coupe and Convertible version of the car. The car has greater aluminum content and is built using ultra-high tensile steels to make the car lighter and safer. Other safety features that you can opt in the latest version of the car include Active Blind Spot Detection, Lane Departure Warning System and an Automatic Collision Notification system that relays to emergency responders regarding the type of accident and likely level of suffering.
Features – One of the most enigmatic features of 2012 BMW 3 series is that it comes with a Driving Dynamics Control selector. As per your mood you can select – sports setting, Sport+, disability stability control and comfort mode. Additionally, rear seat passengers will get to enjoy more legroom besides cargo room is also enhanced. Other features that make the new version more loveable are – ambient lighting, automatic climate control, dynamic cruise control, fog lamps, HD Radio and satellite radio prep., and moon roof. It also comes with Bluetooth hands-free and USB audio capabilities.
Fuel economy – The latest version is more fuel-efficient as compared to many other sedans. The all-new turbocharged four-cylinder engine makes the car more eco-friendly. Auto Start-Stop, which shuts off the engine at stoplights and air conditioning that comes new ‘smart’ compressor help improve fuel efficiency.
Verdict
The 2012 BMW 3-Series definitely lives up to the BMW’s reputation of being a driver’s car. Improvement in terms of performance, features, fuel efficiency and looks makes the latest version stand way ahead of its competitors or any other car in its class.
