A series of updates is helping BMW raise the bar with its top-selling 3-Series – and it appears one is better than two. Even though the new 335i versions of the Coupé and Convertible models have lost one of their two turbos, the power stays exactly the same.
The revamp to the Coupé and Convertible comes a belated 18 months after the rest of the 3-Series range, but proves it’s worth the wait as it includes a subtle remoulding of the kidney grille and front bumper. Hypnotising LED rings around the headlamps, plus light bars at the rear, mark out the new models stand out in the dark for the old BMW 3 series in Cardiff. Whilst inside the cabin both now come complete with leather as standard across the range.
The new 3.0-litre cars still deliver an impressive 306bhp and 400Nm of torque, but the addition of BMW’s Valvetronic technology and more precise injection has enabled engineers to ditch the second turbo. Another added bonus is that emissions are cut to 196g/km and fuel economy is improved to 33.6mpg.
With the prices rising by around £1,000 when the cars go on sale on 20 March, the Coupé starts at £27,845 for the 320i SE, while the Convertible is set from £32,905 for the 320i… a nice hefty price tag but well worth it i say!
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