Bavarians have presented the first official pictures and information about the new BMW 3 Series, the best-selling mid-range premium vehicle. BMW 3 Series has reached the sixth generation. Premium model mid career began in 1975, and with every new release, it has consolidated its position as the best selling BMW. The new 3 Series is aligned to the new current design of the house Bavarian lines in their own way from their older brothers, 5 and 7 Series.

The new front headlights elongated impressive because they adopted LED technology for daytime running lights and bi-xenon lamps square. Also, typical BMW grille is enlarged. The new car brings outstanding visual effects due convex shape of the bonnet. The back seems to be a tribute to the high class model of the German company, BMW 5 Series.

But not only the aesthetics of the new BMW 3 Series is evolved from its predecessor, but the outer dimensions, which were subtly increased. Thus, future star Bavarian middle-class benefits from 93mm in addition to length, to his old generation and a more generous with 50mm chassis, to the delight of passengers. However, weight decreased by 40kg.

In terms of equipment levels, the latest generation offers, in addition to the basic version, options Luxury Line, Line and Modern Sport Line, and exuberant M Sport package. Passenger comfort is increased headroom, with 8mm higher than before, as well as multiple storage spaces. Interior finishes range from matte silver decorations, typical of the basic version, up to sandblasted aluminum or walnut wood trim.

The chapter will deal infotainment BMW ConnectedDrive system, which includes applications such as Parking Assistant, Surround View or Real Time Traffic Information. The practical aspect of the new BMW 3 Series is offered by the trunk with a capacity of 480l, 20l coefficient of greater than if the old version. An outstanding option will be Comfort Access, designed for when the driver has hands full.

With a mechanism located in the rear bumper, which is driven by foot, Comfort Access helps to get fast luggage in the trunk, at a minimum of effort. Anchoring hooks available trunk for bags that are ideal to keep place while en route, and optionally the option of a folding seat complete for really bulky items.

At dynamic chapter, BMW provides warranty of 35 years of tradition of Series 3, which managed to remain in top spot in class, with each new generation. Nothing has changed on a BMW sports sedan concept typical German: engine performance, body rigid and easy. And as always, BMW characteristic ingredients are in place: longitudinal engine and axle weight distribution of 50:50.

For starters, BMW sedan will be available with four engines equipped with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, which promises to provide high torque in exchange for outstanding efficiency in consumption. Two diesel and two petrol, one traditional, six-cylinder, and another four will play the lead role under the hood, respecting the standards Euro 5 and U.S. ULEV II standard.

Those who want more economy will have 320d EfficientDynamics version, which brings an average consumption amounted to only 4.1 l/100 km, a top speed of 230 km/h and a start from 0 to 100 km by 8,0 seconds. If this version of the BMW 320d, engine power is 163 hp. The first average premium segment, BMW 3 Series EfficientDynamics Edition can be equipped with 8-speed automatic transmission, if not opting for the classic, the 6-speed manual.

The launch of the new BMW 3 Series could not leave anybody indifferent. And if the Bavarian brand fans have a new topic of debate, was quite clear that premium manufacturers BMW up competition will have to rethink their plans. The first to come to attack are those from Audi, which just showed the whole range of A4 facelift official. Thus, not only for classic sedan is updated German battle of triplets, but Avant, allroad and S4.

As a general observation, we recorded the adoption of hexagonal grid, inspired by the German flagship of the Audi A8 luxury, and the adoption of new bumpers. The headlights are taken from the Audi A5, whose design was also updated recently, and the configuration stops is also new. Neither the dimensions were not affected by the facelift, and the avant and sedan versions now measures 4.70 m long, and the Allroad and S4, 4.72 m. The inside has the well known Audi quality, with new colors, and with new wheels. Audi offers a new design up and ignition of the new A4.

Engines now offer lower consumption by 11%, despite the increase in power and torque. Thus, 1.8-liter TFSI engine provides 170 hp and 320 Nm at an average consumption of just 5.6 l/100 km. CO2 emissions amount to 134g/km. The 2.0-liter TDI is offered in three output versions with 136, 163 or 177 horsepower. The basic version offers an average fuel consumption of 4.2 l/100km, 134g CO2/km eliminating the atmosphere. The most powerful engine under the hood will get new versions of the Audi A4 TFSI V6 of 272 hp.

The most important use of propel V6 will be for the S4 restive, and updated according to the range. In this configuration, however, the engine will provide an output of 333 hp, which will translate to performance of 250 km/h, maximum speed and 5.0 seconds needed to start from 0 to 100 km/h.

BMW 3 Series has reached at the sixth generation. The Mid-range premium model career began in 1975, and with each new version released, it has consolidated its position as best-selling BMW. The new 3 Series is aligned to the new current design of the Bavarian house reliving its own fashion lines in older siblings, Series 5 and Series 7.

The new front headlights elongated impressed because, have adopted the technology LED daytime running lights and square bi-xenon lamps. Also, the typical BMW grille is enlarged. The side brings outstanding visual effects due to convex shape of the bonnet. Bottom seems to be a tribute to high class model of the German company, BMW 5 Series.

But not only is the aesthetics of the new BMW 3 Series evolved from its predecessor, but the outer dimensions, which were subtly increased. Thus, the future star Bavarian middle-class benefits from 93mm in addition to length, to his old generation and a more generous with 50mm chassis, to the delight of passengers. However, weight decreased by 40kg.

In terms of equipment levels, the latest generation offers, in addition to the basic version, the options Luxury Line, Line and Modern Sport Line, and exuberant M Sport package. The passenger comfort is increased headroom, with 8mm higher than before, as well as multiple storage spaces. Interior varies from matte silver decoration in typical basic version, up to sandblasted aluminum or walnut trim.

The chapter will deal infotainment BMW ConnectedDrive system, which includes applications such as Parking Assistant, Surround View or Real Time Traffic Information. The practical aspect of the new BMW 3 Series is offered with a capacity of 480l boot, with a coefficient greater than 20L for old versions. An outstanding option will be Comfort Access, designed for when the driver has hands full.