Yes, we went a little nuts with the options. It's functional, but some might consider it boring. Watch this space for more updates as we roll deeper into our 40,000-mile test. We recommend the rearview camera. We found the torque of this engine gives it plenty of power to climb steep mountain terrain at freeway speeds, where the cars around us were struggling to keep up. The only options we skipped were auto high beams and a bunch of ninny assistance things such as automatic parking, active cruise control, active blind-spot detection, lane-departure warning, and collision warning. This is the roomiest of the bunch, with 18.
Detailed specifications and pricing will be available closer to launch. Overall fuel economy continues to tick upward by tenths of a mile per gallon, although our overall average is still 35 mpg. We drove hard up a primitive mountain road, overdriving the tires, allowing the active safety features to limit speed around the bumpy switchbacks. Black leather interior with electrically adjustable front heated seats. We hardly took note of them, a good sign. A thorough cleaning combined with a couple hundred miles of airing out took care of the stench.
In the back, the wagon gets slightly more headroom with 38. I found the muted clatter of the 2. In the sedan, rear legroom measures 35. We had other reliability issues, too. Soft-touch plastic inside the interior door handles feels upscale. The wagon's wide C and D pillars create large blind spots.
So, yeah, we basically loaded up this mother, thereby creating a unicorn version of a model that is itself a unicorn. Quick access to automobile-catalog website - type in a browser: a-c. The solution is to remove it and let the water drain freely. The diesel engine was potent enough for everyday commuting, however, with its 280 lb-ft of torque giving a sprightly feel off the line and the launch-control program—yes, this wagon has launch control—enabling a 7. The diesel engine was potent enough for everyday commuting, however, with its 280 lb-ft of torque giving a sprightly feel off the line and the launch-control program—yes, this wagon has launch control—enabling a 7.
Except as expressly authorized by automobile-catalog. These programs cover anything from flat-tire changes and locksmith services to jump-starts and towing. Around corners, you'd be hard-pressed to remember you have a copious rear end bolted onto the back that is, if it weren't for the visibility issues caused by the wide D pillar and rear center-seat headrest. The base version is powered by a 1. A choice of leatherettes vinyls and leathers is available for the different trim levels. Turbocharged diesels are often equated with efficiency devices or stump pullers, whereas turboed gasoline engines enjoy a saucier rep. In one of our test cars without any options, the screen simply displayed audio, phone and vehicle information.
Unfortunately, this again says as much about the gas versions as the diesel. The days when diesel fuel was cheaper than regular gas seem to be gone for good, but bear in mind that the alternative for the 3 Series, as in most luxury models, is premium gasoline, not regular. After only a couple of seconds of idle, even if you're just pausing briefly, the engine shuts off. Unfortunately, the xDrive setup also had problems, as the transfer case went bad and needed to be replaced at 25,000 miles. The engine improved a bit more at higher velocities, gaining 0. What other services could be included in a warranty? No problems or issues of any kind.
These cars are very easy to control at the limit, giving the driver confidence and serving up generous helpings of automotive joy. Premium gasoline is required for all 3 Series models. Optional safety features include rearview camera and park distance control. It's functional, but some might consider it boring. No problems or issues of any kind.
In place of the burly but thirstier six of the 335d, the 328d employs a 2. We could feasibly venture from our Michigan office to locations as far flung as New York City, Des Moines, Chattanooga, or maybe even Hearst, Ontario, Canada, without stopping once for fuel. From the side, it looks boxy, although the gentle curving slope from the top of the roof to the rear bumper softens an otherwise squarish appearance. Signature design cues include the twin kidney grille, stretched back, slightly wraparound headlamps with double-bezel lamps, short front and rear overhangs and a uniquely shaped side rear window with a distinctive curve in the bodywork known as the Hofmeister kink. The ride struck a nice balance between comfort and fun, the latter aided by the summer tires that came standard on the car. Overall, the trim is nice.
We have 25,000 miles left to find out. The Sport line is all about the business of driving, featuring black seats with high bolsters and black and red interior trim, our choice for track days. The sedans will be joined by the 328d xDrive Sports Wagon. We had other reliability issues, too. The highway miles helped enable a very respectable 35-mpg average for the 40,000-mile test, which is even more impressive considering most of those trips involved multiple passengers and a cargo hold full of gear. Efficiency is the best reason for automakers to offer — and consumers to consider — diesel passenger cars, which are now as clean as their gasoline-powered counterparts.