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Car and Driver recently gave a shining review to the 2021 BMW 3 Series, declaring it had “First-rate powertrains, brilliant ride and handling balance, generous cabin and trunk space.”. They were enthused by its two available engines, the 255 HP 4-cylinder and the 385 HP inline 6-cylinder, judging them to be as quick as they are refined, and even ogled the plug-in hybrid variant. They also detailed the responsiveness of the paired transmission that allows the 3 Series to shift from a normal driving state and into something more athletic at a moment’s notice.
Car and Driver's favorite model is the BMW 330i Sedan, thanks to its generous power and agile handling. The BMW TwinPower turbocharged 4-cylinder engine impressed them with its 255HP and 295 lbs-ft of torque. They were also won over by the model’s available suspension setups – the standard and the one with adaptive dampers. The 3 Series’ new steering character provides more information regarding road surface and variable effort than the previous generation, and even defeated some of its competitors
Car and Driver cites the up to 26 MPG in the city and 36 MPG on the highway and even exceeded it in their own tests by reaching 42 MPG in a 75-mile highway romp.
Inside, C&D were impressed with the fit-and-finish of the appointments, as well as the materials used to for the components. “Inside, the 3 has a modernized design complete with excellent materials and impressive build quality. Nothing feels cheap inside the 3-series, and its controls are well placed. BMW also improved outward visibility, and the standard sport seats are well-bolstered and supportive, and they offer extensive adjustment so it’s easy to get comfortable”, say the editors.
The trunk offers 17 cubic feet of cargo space, allowing for six carry on suitcases with the rear seats up and 17 with them folded down in their tests. They enjoyed the standard infotainment systems 8.8-inch touchscreen, the alternative physical knob for it as well as the easy and clear voice command system. The Live Cockpit Pro package yields them a 10.3-inch touchscreen, navigation and the latest iDrive system, with available subscription-based Wi-Fi hotspot.
The 2021 BMW 3 Series was named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) citing the available blind-spot monitoring and rear-cross-traffic alert, available lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist and available adaptive cruise control. The new car warranty is also generous, providing complimentary maintenance for 3 years or 36K miles, limited warranty coverage for 4 years or 50K miles and a powertrain warranty covering 4 years or 50K miles.
Car and Driver found the new BMW 3 Series "epitomizes the modern sports sedan with its comprehensive performance and innate sophistication" and so will BMW of West Springfield shoppers looking for a luxury-performance vehicle. If you are in the market for a BMW 3 Series, visit our showroom today and experience the BMW difference.