Review: BMW F30 3-Series sedan (2012-15) Overview Released in February 2012, the BMW F30 3-Series was a compact executive sedan. Manufactured in Rosslyn, South Africa, the rear-wheel drive BMW F30 3-Series sedan range initially consisted of the 320d, 328i and 335i models, followed by the 318d and 320i in May 2012 and the 316i in […]
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Review: BMW G20 3-Series sedan (2019-on)
Overview Released in Australia in March 2019, the BMW G20 3-Series was a compact executive sedan. For Australia, the BMW G20 3-Series range initially consisted of 320d and 330i models, with M340i xDrive models expected to follow later in 2019. Australian-delivered BMW G20 3-Series Sedans were manufactured in Rosslyn, South Africa. Engines for the BMW […]
Review: BMW E90 3-Series sedan (2005-11)
Review: BMW E90.I 3-Series sedan (2005-08) Overview Released in May 2005, the BMW E90 Mk.I (E90.I) 3-Series was a compact executive sedan. Manufactured in Rosslyn, South Africa, the rear-wheel drive E90 sedan range initially consisted of the 320i and 330i models, with the 325i following in August. The range was further expanded in June 2006 […]
Review: BMW E36 3-Series sedan (1991-98)
Overview Released in May 1991, the BMW E36 3-Series was a compact executive sedan. The rear-wheel drive E36 3-Series range initially consisted of the 318i, 320i and 325i models. In June 1995, however, the 325i was replaced by the 328i and the 320i was effectively replaced by the 323i which arrived in January 1996, while […]
Review: BMW E46 3-Series sedan (1998-05)
Review: BMW E46.I 3-Series sedan (1998-01) Overview Released in September 1998, the BMW E46 Mk.I (E46.I) 3-Series was a compact executive sedan (the E46 3-Series Touring has been reviewed separately). Manufactured in Rosslyn, South Africa, the rear-wheel drive E46 3-Series sedan range initially consisted of the 318i and 328i models, with the 323i following in […]
Review: BMW E92 3-Series coupe (2006-13)
Review: BMW E92.I 3-Series coupe (2006-10) Overview Released in October 2006, the BMW E92 Mk.1 (E92.I) 3-Series coupe was a compact executive coupe. Manufactured in Germany, the rear-wheel drive 3-Series coupe range initially consisted of the 325i and 335i models, with the 323i following in December. In November 2009, the range was further expanded with […]
Review: BMW F34 3-Series Gran Turismo (2013-on)
Review: BMW F34 3-Series Gran Turismo (2013-16) Overview Released in September 2013, the BMW F34 3-Series Gran Turismo was a mid-size liftback. Manufactured in Dingolfing, Germany, the rear-wheel drive 3-Series Gran Turismo range initially consisted of the 320d, 320i and 328i models with an eight-speed automatic transmission fitted as standard (see table below). All BMW […]
Review: BMW E93 3-Series Convertible (2007-13)
Review: BMW E93.I 3-Series Convertible (2007-10) Overview Released in March 2007, the BMW E93 Mk.I (E93.I) 3-Series convertible was a four-seat convertible with a three-piece metal roof. Manufactured in Germany, the rear-wheel drive E93 3-Series convertible range initially consisted of the 325i and 335i models, but was expanded in November 2009 with the 320d and […]
Review: BMW E36 3-Series Coupe (1992-99)
Overview Released in January 1992, the BMW E36 3-Series coupe was a compact executive coupe. Manufactured in Germany, the rear-wheel drive E36 3-Series coupe range initially consisted of the 325i, with the 318is following in mid-1992. In June 1995, the 325i was replaced by the 328i and, from June 1996, the 1.8-litre engine in the […]
Review: BMW E46 3-Series Coupe (1999-06)
Review: BMW E46.I 3-Series Coupe (1999-03) Overview The BMW E46 Mk.I 3-Series Coupe was released in Australia in June 1999. Manufactured in Germany, the rear-wheel drive E46 3-Series coupe range initially consisted of the 323Ci and 328Ci models. In September 2000, however, the 323Ci and 328Ci were replaced by the 320Ci, 325Ci and, from October […]