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BMW 1 SERIES 2011 – 2021

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The BMW 1 Series is the smallest car in the prestigious German company’s range. It’s aimed at those who enjoy their driving, rather than simply seeing it as a way at getting from one place to another. It has excellent engines driving the rear wheels. A downside is that rear-wheel drive takes some cabin and boot space because the engine and transmission are mounted longitudinally rather than sideways, so it encroaches into the passenger area. There’s good legroom in the front seats, though foot-width is restricted by the gearbox housing…. Read more

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BMW M3 TOURING

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BMW Australia will introduce the first-ever BMW M3 Touring here in early 2023. It brings together racetrack pedigree, a distinctive character and broad spread of practical qualities. It is the fourth body variant in the BMW M3 and M4 line-up and will be offered exclusively in Competition specification with the intelligent and configurable M xDrive all-wheel-drive system. It combines the 375kW version of the six-cylinder in-line engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology, the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic, and M xDrive. The BMW M3 Touring launches as celebrations to… Read more

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BMW 3 SERIES UPDATES

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The BMW 3 Series has been updated changes to the style, advances in digitalisation and enhanced levels of equipment. There are redesigned headlights and kidney grille. The LED headlights are now slimmer, with clear contours and daytime driving lights arranged in an inverted L shape. Adaptive LED headlights, fitted as standard on the Australian-delivered BMW M340i xDrive Sedan, are identifiable by the blue accents inside their covers. The Adaptive LED headlights’ range of functions includes the cornering light and non-dazzling matrix high beam as well as dynamic headlight range control… Read more

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BMW Z4 2009 – 2019

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The BMW Z4 is a genuine sportscar not simply a convertible because it has a long bonnet and the occupants sit close to the rear wheels. The Z4 first reached us Downunder in 2004, but in this used car checkout we will begin with the introduction of the second generation from September 2009. The 2009 model was tamed slightly to be easier to live with on a daily basis. Until then it was sold to drivers willing to accept a harsh ride and ultra-fast steering in return for brilliant handling,… Read more

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LIMITED EDITION BMW X6 M50i

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A limited edition of the BMW X6 M50i will arrive in Australia later in 2022 with increased specification and unique styling elements. The BMW X6 Black Vermillion Edition – of which just five are coming to Australia – has a raft of features from BMW Individual that deliver significantly enhanced presence and level of exclusivity. The exterior elements unique to the BMW X6 Black Vermillion Edition and which are offered over and above the BMW X6 M50i are a BMW Individual Frozen Black metallic paint finish; BMW kidney grille in… Read more

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NEW BMW 7 SERIES FIRST DETAILS

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BMW Australia has provided details of the seventh-generation 7 Series that’s due to arrive downunder in the fourth quarter of 2022. The wheelbase is 3215mm, which is 5mm longer than the sixth-generation long wheelbase model. The length, width and height have increased by 131mm, 48mm and 65mm respectively. A combination of dynamic ability and first-class comfort are delivered through comprehensive chassis upgrades as well as by fitment of two-axle air suspension and adaptive damping as standard across the line-up. An innovative technology toolkit with new generation of sensors, enhanced software… Read more

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2022 BMW iX3

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BMW iX3 is the full electric version of German marque’s mid-sized X3. It has no internal combustion engine to provide extra range if its batteries run out of power. It’s sold in Australia with quite a few features that are frequently extra cost options; these include metallic paint and the M Sport package with 20-inch M aerodynamic wheels. STYLING Very BMW. While other makers of electric vehicles like to go for a different perhaps futuristic look, the iX3 looks instantly like a Bimmer from any angle. There are some blue… Read more

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2022 BMW 430i GRAN COUPE

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The BMW 430i Gran Coupe is a fascinating mix of pure-bred sports car and family hatchback. It’s capable of carrying five people, though see the Driving section of this review for comments on that, and is low enough to look sleek. It certainly grabbed the attention of people who saw it on the road during our test period. Either when we were on the road or in carparks. STYLING Gran Coupe has the sometimes-criticised very-large front grille, but in the 4 Series the sheer size of the car means the… Read more

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BMW 3 SERIES 2012 – 2021

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The BMW 3 Series is an upmarket small-medium German car. The sixth generation, launched in Australia in February 2012, is noticeably larger than the models it superseded and we start with it in this Checkout. This is very much a driver’s car as rear-wheel drive gives you throttle control that’s lovely to play with. The neutral feel through the steering is arguably the best feature of all BMWs. BMW 3 Series sold as a four-door sedan, five-door hatch and five-door wagon. The latter is named the Gran Tourismo or GT…. Read more

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BMW X1 COMING TO AUSTRALIA IN Q4 THIS YEAR

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BMW Australia will introduce the third generation X1 to the local market in the final quarter of 2022. At launch in Q4 this year, BMW will offer the X1 sDrive18i and xDrive20i, both of which are powered by TwinPower Turbo engines with a seven-speed Steptronic transmission. Sustainability measures have been implemented in the development of the new X1, with extensive use of green energy both in production and across the supply chain, as well as use of greater quantities of secondary raw and natural materials. The surface treatment, lines and… Read more