According to the World
Car Guide, BMW's 3-series vehicles are the point of reference to which
compact executive vehicles are compared. Test-drive or own the BMW 320i, and
you will see why.
The looks of the BMW
320i combine modern aerodynamic features with the traditional,
distinctive BMW grille, which unifies cordially with the curvilinear lines of
the 320i. From the side view, the looks are both curvaceous and dynamic,
hinting at speed and smooth handling - and they have a drag coefficient of 0.28
Cd.
The BMW 320i adds
another facet to this driving passion: elegant, functional and comfortable
sportiness all the way up: the BMW 320i accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in a
sporty 7.3 seconds and provides plenty of efficient driving pleasure with 184
hp.
BMWs have always
been well-made and reliable in a crash, and the 320i continues to uphold this
worthy reputation. The standard DataDot technology is complemented by ABS,
dynamic brake control, cornering brake control, automatic stability control
plus traction and dynamic stability control, which all combine to make the BMW
320i safe and very stable. If you are unfortunate enough to have a crash (or if
some stupid drip collides with you), the driver and front airbags will come
into play (these airbags have an occupant detector function), as will the front
side airbags, and the head airbag front and rear. All seats in the BMW 320i
have been fitted with three-point seat belts, and the centre rear seat has a
headrest, as do the other seats. Night driving is also made that little bit
safer with a nice anti-dazzle mirror.
On the inside, the
BMW 320i is tastefully decorated. Depending on the variant, you will
enjoy comfortable seating upholstered in cloth trim for the BMW 320i and
premium Dakota leather for the BMW 320i Executive, which can be offset by
a range of trims, including natural poplar, burr walnut or brushed aluminium. A
retractable front armrest gives an extra edge of driver comfort, especially
when driving long-haul; this comfort is enhanced in the executive version of
the BMW 320i, which has partial electric seat adjustment for the front seats.
The automatic climate control, which comes complete with microfilter, helps you
keep comfortably cool in all weathers. An in-dash CD/radio, a through-loading
system with ski bag, an onboard computer and preparation for a Bluetooth mobile
complete the standard offerings inside the entry-level BMW 320i.
As if the standard
features weren't impressive enough, BMW offers a wide range of options for the
320i. Exterior options include metallic paint, fog lights (which already come
as standard on the BMW 320i Executive), electric sunroof, adaptive bi-Xenon
headlights and headlight washer system. On the inside, optional extras on offer
range from electric lumbar support in the front passenger and driver seats to
an 8.8" colour monitor and professional navigation system which includes
TV and voice recognition.
What sort of
driver would enjoy the BMW 320i? Well, most drivers would enjoy the
experience behind the wheel in either sedan or wagon guise and we certainly
enjoyed our BMW 320i review. The fine new BMW 320i is a very attractive
proposition to any would-be buyer looking for the top of the class driving
dynamics, and a state of the art driving experience - especially when the price
tag starts at AED 155,000.
Courtesy: Privatefleet
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