BMW 3-Series Touring (2013)

CAR GARAGE | BMW 3-Series Touring  (2013) | Three punchy, refined and economical engines will be available for the new BMW 3-Series Touring from launch, all of the which use the latest BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. Alongside the new four-cylinder petrol unit powering the BMW 328i Touring and the revised 2-liter diesel under the bonnet of the BMW 320d Touring, an optimized six-cylinder diesel unit 330d Touring BMW imbues the dynamics with sporty yet fuel consumption and significantly lower emissions. BMW also offers an innovative eight-speed automatic - fitted as standard in the six-cylinder diesel model - as an option. Both transmission variants link up with the fuel consumption-reducing Auto Start-Stop function.

Advanced technology suspension, featuring a large number of light-alloy components and new tuning, the torque steer-free Electric Power Steering, a low vehicle weight and finely-balanced axle load distribution sets the seal on the car's overall dynamic concept. All of the which means the new BMW 3-Series Touring combines enhanced comfort with the sporty handling characteristics owners have come to expect.

The rigorous further development of BMW TwinPower Turbo technology has also yielded additional benefits in terms of dynamics and efficiency for this familiar six-cylinder in-line diesel engines. The latest variant of the hugely brawny yet smooth-running unit allows the new BMW 330d Touring to build further on its reputation as an exceptionally sporty diesel estate. The revised 3-liter six-cylinder diesel engine has lower levels of internal friction than its predecessor, weighs less and works in tandem with an optimized injection system. A lighter wheel sharpens the turbocharger turbine's responses and provides instantaneous power delivery at low revs.

The new BMW 3-Series Touring relies for its stopping power on lightweight floating-calliper brakes with inner-vented discs large. A brake pad wear indicator and brake drying function are standard on all models. The DSC system incorporates the Following functions: Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Automatic Stability Control (ASC), Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC) and Cornering Brake Control (CBC), along with Start-Off assistant, brake drying and an electronic limited slip function for the rear differential, the which can be activated using the "DSC Off" button. For performance-minded customers, BMW offers the M Sport brake: four-piston aluminum fixed callipers at the front and two-piston fixed callipers at the rear, along with generously sized brake discs, combine extremely low weight with very short stopping distances.