Quite a master-class move by BMW in bringing the LWB car here, inspired no doubt by the E-Class LWB. Indians love rear legroom, even if they aren’t chauffeur-driven.
BMW 3-Series LWB Pros:
- Very welcome increase in rear legroom & a comfy rear seat
- Doesn’t look stretched or weird at all. Proportions are good & the car looks handsome
- Maintains fun-to-drive nature, despite the comfort-oriented changes
- Both engines are simply fantastic! Practical, fun, rev-happy
- The ZF 8-speed AT is the best gearbox in the segment
- Comfortable ride quality. Suspension has been retuned for this LWB version
- We love what BMW has done with the G20’s steering. It’s enjoyable to use
- Lovely cabin, premium build, very supportive seats & a fab driving position
- Enhanced kit includes a 16-speaker sound system, 360-degree cam, panoramic sunroof…
- BMW’s strong track record for reliability (among the luxury marques)
- 5-star NCAP rating & a laundry list of safety equipment
- Worth the extra money over the regular wheelbase car, in my opinion
BMW 3-Series LWB Cons:
- Price is cutting it too close to 5-Series territory ([i]especially after discounts on the 5[/i])
- Sad boot space with the spare wheel underneath
- Surround view, HUD & keyless entry are only in the M-Sport variant
- 320Ld is offered just in the Luxury Line trim (not M-Sport)
- Getting too big & heavy (320d = 1700 kilos) for a model that’s known as a “sports sedan”
- At the very limit, the regular wheelbase 3-Series is more fun to drive
- Rear floor hump is enormous! Car is better as a 4-seater than 5
- Low stance means ingress / egress aren’t senior-citizen friendly
- Runflat tyres come with many compromises, wear out soon & are expensive to replace
- We hate the all-digital instrument console. Also, the rev counter is weirdly inverted
- The 3-Series LWB has a w-i-d-e 5.9 meter turning radius!
- At this price, we expect goodies like Adaptive LEDs, ventilated seats…
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