The 2013 BMW 3 series automobile has received mixed reviews from critics. This automaker has been around for several decades already and it is still going strong in terms of providing vehicles that have exceedingly great performances year after year. Not only do these cars come with luxurious amenities and perks but they also exceed the standard of safety that the government has placed on motor vehicles.
2013
This year, the BMW 3 Series models still come in both automatic transmission and manual transmission. The former reaches up to eight speed while the latter is only up to six speed. Both transmissions from the 328i sedan have a 240-horsepower turbocharged engine with four cylinders while coupes and convertible from the 328i range have a 3.0-liter, 230-horsepower inline six-cylinder engine. Both the manual and automatic transmissions have the same six speed choice for the driver. The 300-horsepower, 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder belongs to the 335i sedan, coupes and convertibles. One very notable model is the M3, which comes with a 4.0-liter V8 engine that gives the driver 414 HP at 8,300 rpm and 295 pound-feet of torque at 3,900 rpm. The automaker gives interested buyers of the M3 a choice of the standard six-speed transmission and a seven-speed transmission. True to its ancestry, the BMW 3 Series models come with a really smooth ride and exceptional handling. Some individuals who have tried out the sedan have complained about how it has a tendency to lean when making turns but this usually happens when the speed is high. Both the coupe and convertible enjoy good reviews because they are presumably lower than the sedan; therefore, they hug the road better.
Safety
The safety of each and every vehicle is necessary which is why a lot of lawmakers have created bills that will protect the drivers, passengers and the pedestrians. Automakers also wish to protect their drivers and passengers so they have made it possible to install airbags in crucial places to prevent serious injuries and even death. Of course, accidents could never be predicted and it is always a good idea to wear one’s seatbelt. The BMW 3 Series have improved their computer system to a point that it can sense which wheels need more power and traction and delivers it to specific wheels. Electronic stability control is also one thing that the automaker has improved on all of its products.
The vehicles also have emergency trunk releases, which can be very handy for those who may be locked in the trunk of the vehicle. The lights re also highly improved through the integration of turn signals in the mirror to improve the visibility of the turns. Daytime running lights are also integrated into these models so that there is a roper warning of the vehicles’ presence anywhere; be it the road or the wayside.
These are just a few of the features that the BMW 3 Series models have. Other auto brands may have them as well but this one strives to improve them every time.
