Performance
The 2023 BMW 3 series comes with a turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 255 horsepower. The optional turbocharged six-cylinder churns out 382 horsepower, which is the right choice for those looking for brisk acceleration through LaGrange since it scoots the BMW 3 series from 0 to 60 mph within four seconds.
There is also a plug-in hybrid setup in the lineup. Either powertrain setup features an eight-speed manual transmission that offers smooth and timely shifts. Rear-wheel-drive is standard, while four-wheel-drive is available and comes with the rear-drive mode.
Buyers around Phenix City should expect poised handling from the 2023 BMW 3 series because of the adaptive dampers, and great brake pedal feel. To enhance the braking system, you can opt for carbon-ceramic brakes. This vehicle also can off lurid drifts, thanks to the optional M drift analyzer offered in the M Drive professional package.
The base engine registers 36 mpg on the highway and 26 mpg in the city, while the optional engine records 32 mpg and 23 mpg on the highway and city. Adding the all-wheel-drive will drop the ratings.
Safety
This new BMW sedan has no shortage of safety features. It has a driveline traction control designed to make the vehicle utilize the available traction on the road, especially on slippery roads. The standard airbag system activates automatically in case of a collision, filling the cabin with airbags to prevent severe injuries to the passengers. Its blind-spot monitoring is handy when driving on the freeways since it detects vehicles in the adjacent lanes. If it is not safe to switch lanes, it gives audible warning sounds. Lane departure warning and rear cross-traffic alert are also standard, along with a rearview camera.
Technology
Each trim of the BMW 3 Series features a well-tuned infotainment system that runs via a massive 10-inch center console and comes accompanied by a 12-inch digital gauge cluster. The touchscreen is responsive to inputs and offers various apps, such as subscribed satellite radio, Android Auto, a navigation system, Bluetooth connection, Apple CarPlay, and a sound system with several speakers mounted in various parts of the cabin. It has a Wi-Fi hotspot, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, gesture controls, and a wireless device charging pad, which charges your device using magnetic inductions.
Luxury Features
Most BMW models are always accompanied by luxury, including the BMW 3 series. The interior features five seats covered in leather upholstery with heating and cooling functions. You are guaranteed a comfortable ride during long trips because of the ample legroom and headroom in both rows, plus the well-bolstered seats.
More fancy features include power-adjustable front seats, carpet floor trim, a chunkier steering wheel, automatic climate control, and ambient interior lighting. The exterior also displays a luxury vibe due to the LED lighting at the front and rear fascia, a well-tuned grille, a carbon-fiber roof, double-spoke bi-color wheels, and some exterior badging.
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