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| BMW
330i |
Broadcast
dates : 19th June 2005
25th June 2005 |
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The iconic BMW 3-Series shape
remains intact, but the lines have been cleaned up, with features
such as headlights, grille and taillights smoothly blended into
the sheet-metal.
The 330i is identified by large-diameter classic-style alloy
wheels and bi-xenon lights with adaptive function are
optional. Despite being shrouded in plastic, aesthetic detailing on the
engine will inspire pride of ownership.
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So, too, will the clean,
mean interior, faithful to the architectural look first seen on
the 7 Series.
Leather is standard on the 330i and on a practical note, cabin
space is marginally improved with good rear leg room. The boot is
measured at over three-hundred litres, and offers a reasonable
opening size.
It’s an athletic-looking beast, this new BMW 3 Series, with a
distinct wedge profile and minimal overhangs.
And the ultra-rigid body shell and stiff spring and damper rates
inspire driver confidence.
The previous-generation 3 Series was regularly in the top five
sales charts in South Africa,and the question is whether BMW will
repeat that feat with the new car.
Our view is that it will be an even bigger winner. Not least
because it looks so good from virtually all angles,and
mechanically it’s simply superb.
Performance-wise the auto version is only marginally slower than
the manual, with sub-seven second 0-100's reeled off with disdain.
Top speed is limited to 250, and the classic rear-wheel-drive
layout adds just that little extra level of poise.
- BMW 330i Automatic
- Engine: six-cylinder
petrol, 2 996 cc
- Power: 190 kW@ 6 600
rpm
- Torque: 300 Nm @ 2 500
rpm
- Transmission: Six-speed
autoamatic, rear-wheel-drive
- 0-100 km/h: 6,9 seconds
- Top speed: 250 km/h
- Fuel consumption: 11,0
litres/100 km (estimated)
- Price: R359 500
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