2012 BMW 3-Series Test Drive & Luxury Car Review
www.autobytel.com The 2012 BMW 3-Series is now in its 6th generation. This platform has been around in the US since 1977. If you are looking at entry-level luxury sedans then the 3-Series has to be at the top of your list. Every single competitor car in this segment tries to beat out the BMW 3-Series. Mercedes has the C-Class, Audi the A4, Infiniti the G37, Lexus the IS line; but none can stack up to the 2012 BMW 3-Series. There are a handful of different 3-Series models including the 335i and the 328i. Prices vary from 900 for the very base model 328i up to over 000 with the 335is convertible model. But it is this base 2012 BMW 328i that is featured here. The 328i base is powered by a turbocharged 2.0 liter 4-cylinder engine that makes 240 horsepower and 260 lb-ft. of torque. Power is put down to the rear wheels through either an 8-speed transmission or a 6-speed manual. Fuel economy figures are outstanding at 24 MPG in the city and 36 MPG on the highway. There is something called ECO PRO mode that teaches the driver how to drive more efficiently. The interior of the 2012 BMW 3-Series is modern and sophisticated. You can get a variety of leather and trim pieces. But it’s the technology factor where the BMW 3-Series really excels. Now there is a really trick heads-up display system that projects vehicle data onto the windshield in front of the driver. You can get onboard navigation along with a parking assist feature. The 3-Series is also loaded with tons of BMW …

