Category: BMW

BMW 6 Series has just been introduced to Australia and takes a strong sporting stance. Which comes as no surprise as sales of the sportiest model, the M6, has made up close to half of all 6 Series sales in recent years. Also part of the new package is the ability to personalise the big sporting Bimmers. This includes different paint colours, unusually this is often at no added cost. Talk to your dealer for details on the paints. Subtle changes to the frontal styling of the 6 Series see… Read more

BMW has just thrown its hat into the ring of one of the most tightly-fought of all market segments in Australia, that of the upmarket hot-hatch. Not that the1 Series models haven’t been major players since day one over 10 years ago, it’s just that BMW is looking closely at the activities of Audi and Mercedes, and sees big things happening. So there’s going to be a big emphasis on the BMW M135i and its slightly tamer, but still quick, younger brother, the 125i. The Australian branch of BMW would… Read more

BMW’s second-generation X3 has firmly cemented itself in BMW’s expansive range. The first attempt at a mid-sizer was a bit of a dud to look at and not particularly brilliant to drive. The second cleared up both of those problems, and got a bit bigger into the bargain. The diesel X3s are cracking cars – smooth, fast and quiet. There’s a bit of a secret in the range that some might skip over – the 28i. It’s a big car for a 2.0-litre four and it doesn’t look particularly promising… Read more

The introduction of the all-new BMW 2 Series convertible sees the popular 1 Series cabrio confined to Australian motoring history. The new car looks like it has jumped a segment and the reality is that its 72 mm longer at 4432 mm, 27 mm wider at 1774 mm and the wheelbase has grown 30 mm to 2690 mm, ensuring its proportions and balance are just right when viewed in profile. The small BMW takes on a wide, purposeful stance highlighted by short overhangs. The basic formula is still the same:… Read more

Let’s get the styling out of the way first, because the original BMW X6 was criticised by many for its looks when it first hit the roads of Australia midway through 2008. A cross between the very successful BMW X5 station wagon and a five-door coupe it polarised opinions here, indeed globally right from the start. BMW Australia’s people were alway keen to point out the X6 was selling its wheels (very large wheels) off and that we journos didn’t understand what it was all about. It seems they were… Read more