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07/26/2019

　　Gearbox is lightning quick and shifts are barely noticeable. I first encountered this engine in the Mini Cooper S Convertible in Goa and, later on, in the mighty 520i. It complements the well-balanced chassis and the communicative steering beautifully. What's key to note is that the 320i is a slightly low-slung car.While it will be at ease battling it out with the current A4 (the new one is a couple of months away) and the C-Class for the title of being the 'Driver's Car', it feels short-handed when you bring in its own diesel sibling in the picture. For instance, the Luxury Line variant that you see in the pictures get a bagful of goodies including a sunroof, 2-zone climate control, ambient lighting and electric seats.0-litre engine feels right at home in the 3 Series. In case you plan on being chauffeur-driven, look elsewhere. The doors close with the same reassuring thud, the leather upholstery feels just as plush and the overall fit and finish have the same mechanical precision. You also get an 8. Sadly, it isn't the best 3 Series there is. I'm glad to report that I could find no differences.8-inch screen paired with a 205W, 9-speaker audio system that doubles up as the interface for BMW's acclaimed 'iDrive'. This one begs to be driven!VerdictLike we said, the 2. Pricing on par with the diesel variant takes away the value-for-money aspect of a petrol car.So, you continue to get a well-balanced design with clean lines and nothing garish to speak of.com.cn">Nema motors Manufacturers denying that the 3 Series looks in tune with the times.0-litre motor that feels just about adequate for the 5 Series and a hoot and a half in the Mini feels just right in the engine bay of the 3 Series.0-litre petrol motor powering this Beemer is shared by various other BMW models. It is light enough for an errand run inside the city but keeps you wanting for a little more weight at speeds on the highway. Ingress and egress won't be as easy as, say, the C-Class, especially for the elderly. The update that was rolled out in January this year has been carried forward onto the petrol variant as well. In isolation, it is a brilliant car that can be a daily driver. At high speeds too, the 320i does not feel disconnected and aloof. It lets out a nice throaty noise that just eggs you on to push it further.The family interior look has been around for over half a decade now and is beginning to show its age. While everything functions without a single glitch and the switches and knobs feel nice and built well, the layout does seems slightly cluttered. While it had a raring-to-go feel in the Cooper, it displayed a calm and relaxing demeanour in the 5 Series. Pretty nifty if you want to sneak out at night, I say. I'm not a big fan of the way the F30 3 Series looks. Put it through its paces, and it is hard to believe that the motor is turbocharged. Let us just say that the motor feels 'right at home'.What's more, the 8-speed ZF transmission is near perfect, too.

　　Hit your favourite ghat roads and the 320i will reward you. The exhaust is dead silent, though. With the front seat set for an average six-footer, there isn't much left for the rear-seat occupant. Surprisingly forgiving for daily commutes, just about there for spirited driving.waylead. The ride quality is nice and plush, with next to no bumps or potholes filtering into the cabin. Since the 320i is a CBU it costs exactly as much the locally assembled 320d. For a car that houses a sporty motor, a businessman Bob brown shade seems slightly odd. It is well-specced too.What does it do for the 3 Series, then Well, let's just say it is for the young (and maybe slightly angry) banker. The transmission tunnel takes up too much of foot space in the rear. The new headlamps house an updated daytime running light that flows inwards towards the signature kidney grille. How we wish BMW included an M Sport variant for the 320i! It would have looked so much better with the aggressive bumpers and the better wheels. Super smooth, refined and with enough pep to keep you happy. Over long distances, though, it might get a little taxing, especially for the lower back. While I continue to harp on about why the E21 and the E46 (maybe even the E92) are amongst the best-looking versions of the ca. In fact, I barely used the steering-mounted paddle shifters! The 320i also gets a 'Sport+' mode over the usual Eco Pro, Comfort and Sport, which the larger (and considerably more expensive) 520i skips out on. You must be wondering what this have to do with the 320i Well, for starters, the 2.I am amazed at how BMW can make you feel different while using the same engines in different cars. The ratios are well spaced out and the gearbox knows which one to pick when.The front seats are generous with side bolstering and hold you in place well. Best to grab the keys and drive. The relatively compact proportions and the lower weight of the 3 lets the engine shine through. Needless to mention, the diesel also gets the hotter M Sport variant and will be cheaper to run on a day-to-day basis. And, while the room at the front is more than adequate, the rear can be termed average at best. The three phase motors Suppliers roofline dives into the boot, which takes away a few crucial millimetres from the headroom.com.The steering, like most BMWs, is tack sharp and precise. It is nimble, agile and dives into bends obediently. What is not so nice is the price.Rear seat has average legroom and headroom.What we likeEngine.What we don'tPrice.Ride quality. Considering the petrol versions are imported as fully built units, I went hunting around the cabin to see if the quality was any different compared to the ones assembled in India.InteriorsThe interiors are exactly the same as the diesel 3 Series. Get my point about the banker being slightly angry now Switch it to Sport+ and you can hear the turbo petrol sing the song of its people. There's no turbo lag and the pull keeps getting stronger as you inch towards the redline.Source: CarDekho. The 2. The surprising bit is that the same engine felt completely different in both the cars. Our test car wore a rather boring set of 17-inch wheels and a dull shade of brown. The cushioning is soft, which makes more for a comfortable city runner. Much like the 5 Series, this one is a four-seater at best too - for the same reasons.ExteriorsNow that we have the biggest change in the 320i out of our way, let's figure out what else is on offer.