FACTFILE 3 Series Gran Turismo 318d Sport Manual Price: £30,910 (£41,945 with extras) 0-62mph: 9.7 seconds Top speed: 130mph Combined mpg: 62.8 CO2 emissions: 119g/kM
including LED lights, a panoramic sunroof, twin headlamps, blades set into the airtakes of the front apron, tinted windows and plenty more. Te interior offers exceptionally high levels of comfort with only the very finest materials sourced to create a sophisticated, stylish and practical cabin. Buyers can choose from four trim levels – SE, Sport, Luxury and Modern and even the entry
level SE is generously equipped throughout. At launch there is a choice of three petrol and two diesel engines fitted with either manual or automatic transmissions and there are plans to introduce additional models a little further down the line.
I tested out the highly economical 318d Sport model over a demanding route incorporating winding Italian climbs and fast country roads and the GT coped splendidly with anything put in its path. Although the GT doesn’t deliver the thrill and sheer fun factor of the Z4, it’s still impressive in its own way. Despite its size it proved deceptively agile and nimble as it coped easily with hairpin bends, and acceleration through the six-speed manual transmission was nice and smooth. Te test car priced at £41,945 with more
than £10,000 of optional extras fitted, reached 0-62mph in 9.7 seconds and topped out at 130mph. And with a combined fuel efficiency of 62.8mpg, the GT offers many of the benefits that have seen the 3 Series line-up soar to success around the world. So, the new arrivals from BMW will help
strengthen the company’s already prominent position when it comes to developing premium cars with powerhouse performance.
FACTFILE Z4 sDrive 35i M Sport Automatic Price: £42,850 (£52,400 with extras) 0-62mph: 5.1 seconds Top speed: 155mph (limited) Combined mpg: 31.4mpg CO2 emissions: 210
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