Car Barn Sport | BMW 3-series Touring (2013) | With 97 mm added to the total car length and 50 millimeters to the wheelbase, the new BMW 3-Series Touring offers extra space for passengers and luggage alike. A 35-liter capacity increase (to 495 liters) means that the load can offer more space than one of the rivals of the Touring. Besides the additional functionality and versatility, the new BMW 3-Series Touring also benefits from increased comfort, the availability of the new Sport Line, Luxury Line and modern line equipment packages, and the materials and colors concept is known of the recently introduced BMW 3 - Series Sedan.
Agility and dynamic performance are some of the other qualities that the new BMW 3-Series Touring put separately. Customers can choose from three sophisticated, efficient and powerful engines in the launch, all with BMW Twin Power Turbo technology. Besides the new four-cylinder gasoline engine developing 180 kW/245 hp and a revised 2-liter diesel with 135 kW/184 hp, the lineup also includes an optimized six-cylinder diesel produces 190 kW / 258 hp combined with a sporty dynamics significantly lower fuel consumption and emissions. All engines meet the requirements of the EU5 emission standard, while the 320d diesel unit can be further optimized to EU6-specification, if desired. The Driving Experience Control Switch with ECO PRO mode, meanwhile, provides additional fuel for all engine variants.
A sporty six-speed manual transmission sends power to the rear wheels in the four-cylinder models. And BMW also offers an innovative eight-speed automatic transmission - standard on the six-cylinder diesel model - as an option. Another option is the eight-speed automatic transmission with shift paddles on the steering wheel. Both transmission variants to reflect lower fuel consumption Auto-Start-Stop function. Sophisticated suspension technology with a large number of alloy components and new tuning, the torque steer without Electric Power Steering, one to 40-pounds lighter overall weight and finely balanced axle load distribution sets the seal on the car's dynamic concept. State-of-the-art electronic control the dynamic potential of the new BMW 3-Series Touring and help to ensure it shows the perfect combination of athletic ability and ride comfort. The new Touring can be ordered with M-Sport suspension or the Adaptive M Sport suspension as an option.
The BMW 3-Series range has always been a beacon of sporting performance, elegance and dynamic flair. The new BMW 3-Series Touring adds extra functionality and versatility of these qualities. Sweeping silhouette with soft sloping roofline, side windows extending well back to the rear and a powerful rear combine into a distinctive character to Touring and the enormous potential of the new BMW 3-Series variant at first sight mark. The harmonious proportions ensure the new BMW 3-Series Touring from every angle as it appears carved from a single form and proves that impressive functionality and dynamic design need not mutually exclusive.
With 97 mm added to the total car length and 50 millimeters to the wheelbase, the new BMW 3-Series Touring offers extra space for passengers and luggage alike. A 35-liter capacity increase (to 495 liters) means that the load can offer more space than one of the rivals of the Touring. Standard equipment meeting the challenges of everyday life, such as the three-way split / folding rear seat, automatic tailgate and neatly stowable cargo cover underline the versatility of the new BMW 3-Series variant requirements. Besides the additional functionality and versatility, the new station wagon offers customers improved ride comfort, new lines of equipment and materials and color concept of the recently launched BMW 3-Series Sedan.
The design of the new BMW 3-Series Touring is identical to that of its new sedan sibling as far back as the B-pillar. The 37-millimeter wider track emphasizes the sporty car. Striking twin headlights with LED accent lights provide a visual unit with the slightly forward, diagonally BMW kidney and strengthening the car the feeling of width and sporty presence. Two larger outer air intakes under the headlights lend further substance to stylistic sports character of the new Touring.
The most striking design element, the BMW kidney. The new BMW 3-Series Touring cuts a sporty and elegant figure from the side. The flowing silhouette gives the car a sense of dynamism inherent before it even turns a wheel, while the long, slightly curved roofline and large windows shine in the spotlight of the Touring the extra space and enviable practicality. The car's athletic overall impression is further emphasized by the steeply sloping D-pillars, the angle of the rear window and subtle wedge-shaped geometry of the window surfaces. The assessed fine balance between the greenhouse and the body gives the new BMW 3-Series Touring a sporty, elegant and graceful look, while the rear lights extend far into the sides of the body and combining it with its flowing lines on a smooth transition to create between the flanks and rear portion.
The back of the new BMW 3-Series Touring also features a compelling blend of sporty elegance and modern functionality. The large rear cut-out and curved rear window, which can be opened separately to ensure optimal access to the boot. And the large aperture and low boot sill loading and unloading of bulky items that much easier. The 97-millimeter increase in the new BMW 3-series Touring the length and its 50-millimeter longer wheelbase 17 millimeters added to the rear knee room enjoyed by the passengers and nine millimeters in the main room has to offer. The front door pockets, meanwhile, larger pockets suited for one-liter bottles.
Drivers and passengers are safe in the knowledge that the new BMW 3-Series Touring, the tasks expected of him to perform flawlessly. A 35-liter increase in its capacity - to 495 liters - gives the new BMW 3-Series Touring leading figures in this field. 40:20:40 split folding rear seats to load standard by which to extend to a maximum of 1,500 liters. The generous tailgate opening makes it easier to load bulky items in, which means that even domestic white goods can be transported in the BMW 3-Series Touring, if necessary. The new BMW 3-Series Touring comes standard with electric tailgate operation. The boat can also be accessed remotely using the Smart Opener feature available as part of the Comfort Access option. The new BMW 3-Series Touring is equipped with a rear window that opens separately from the tailgate. The window is unlocked electrically via a button on the rear window wiper arm and opened by hand.
Also available as an option, aluminum roof rails and an electrically operated panoramic roof with a large glass surface. Added to that, the new BMW 3-Series Touring can be equipped with a tow bar, which turns off and power as required. The interior of the new BMW 3-Series Touring is identical to that of its newly launched sedan sibling. The iDrive controller, within easy reach on the center console and armrest - with optional front / rear adjustment and folding function - between the front seats rounds at an exceptionally high degree of convenience and luxury. High quality material combinations and unrivaled build quality the form of premium ambience in the new BMW 3-Series Touring.
The Sport Line, Luxury Line and modern lines embody different takes on the character of the car. The carefully matched features are brought together for each line beyond pure exterior design elements to include material and color options. Sportsline Sportsline gives the extra depth to the dynamic repertoire of the BMW 3-Series Touring with a selection of striking appearance in glossy black. The black inserts in the front bumper draw extra attention to the air intakes and wheel arches. Red trim rings, red scales in the circular dials, red stitching on the steering wheel and a base trim in high gloss black with red coral accent strips underline the sporty atmosphere of the cockpit. The standard sports seats can be specified in a choice of three trim variants and four colors. Luxury Line: Discreet polished chrome accents give the exterior of the BMW 3-Series Touring a particularly elegant and exclusive.
Special 17 or 18-inch alloy wheels multi-spoke design emphasize the refinement of the Luxury Line. From the back, this take on the Touring is characterized by a beautiful, polished chrome trim above the rear bumper and a chrome exhaust punch machine. The key to the Luxury Line versions of the new BMW 3-Series Touring has chrome details. Modern Line: Exterior trim brushed aluminum underscore the forward-looking aesthetics of the modern line, while the BMW kidneys with 11 slats and double-brushed aluminum trim for the air intakes on the theme. Elsewhere, 17 or 18-inch turbine-style alloy wheels give a fresh angle on the exterior design of the BMW 3-Series Touring. Leather or fabric-leather combinations in oyster sauce or black and a choice of four trim levels surfaces with accent strips in pearlescent chrome, create an attractive interaction between materials.
The oyster-colored key for Modern Line versions of the new BMW 3-Series Touring comes with matt silver details. M Sport Package: The optional M-Sport package gives the new BMW 3 Series Touring a fresh shot of adrenaline that spreads beyond its exterior and interior design. Besides the completely new aerodynamic package, including a large number of body components and the BMW Individual High-gloss Shadowline trim, the exclusive option exterior paint shade Estoril Blue metallic creates an unmistakably sporty appearance, supported by 18 or 19-inch alloy wheels feature M design and, in the car through attributes such as M door sills, the new M-design leather steering wheel, M driver footrest and M Short Shifter (in models with a manual gearbox). The driver and front passenger can settle in Hexagon anthracite fabric / Alcantara sports seats with royal blue contrast stitching only offered as part of the M Sport package. Trim elements in aluminum panels with accent strips in either matte or gloss black Estoril Blue complete the interior. Technical characteristics of the M Sports Package include M-Sport suspension and the optional M-Sport brakes with contrasting blue paint.
In accordance with the dynamic overall theme of the new BMW 3-series, this innovative turbocharged engine offers great power and performance acceleration, high torque, high speed ceiling and low weight. The upgrade in power and efficiency is mainly down to the use of the BMW Twin Power Turbo technology, which works with innovative solutions such as High Precision direct fuel injection, twin-scroll turbo, double-VANOS variable camshaft timing and Valvetronic variable valve timing . This has obvious advantages for driving dynamics: the reduced front axle load, the sporty BMW estate even greater maneuverability and enhanced steering and cornering characteristics. The 1,997 cc BMW Twin Power Turbo four-cylinder engine delivers maximum output of 180 kW/245 hp at 5,000 rpm. In the EU test cycle, the new BMW 328i Touring Administration average fuel consumption of just 6.8 liters per 100 kilometers (41.5 mpg), so that the economy of the output 160 kW/218 hp BMW 325i Touring to improve by one full 10 percent.
The new BMW 320d Touring is powered by the BMW Twin Power Turbo four-cylinder diesel engine of the equivalent outgoing model. The engine develops the same high output as before, but has an improved economy and lower emissions. Unchanged maximum output of 135 kW/184 hp at 4,000 rpm and an impressive torque of 380 Nm (280 lb-ft) of torque available between 1,750 and 2,750 rpm is a highly dynamic recipe in the new BMW 320d Touring and ensure they meet its short sporting estate with diesel power. Average fuel consumption The new BMW 320d Touring consumption of 4.7 liters per 100 kilometers (60.1 mpg) in the EU test cycle and CO2 emissions of 124 grams per kilometer better figures are equally powerful predecessor by 2 percent. switching action and an optimal ratio of distance.
The transmissions in the new BMW 328i Touring is optimally adapted to the performance characteristics of the turbo engine, and the distance ratio provides a powerful sprint performance and fast mid-range acceleration, while also reducing fuel consumption. The new BMW 3-Series Touring is equipped with the electromechanical power steering EPS (Electric Power Steering). The BMW 330d Touring and the BMW 328i Touring are equipped with Servotronic function for speed-sensitive power steering. Variable steering wheel is optional, providing different steering ratios depending on the angle of the steering wheel. It means that the new BMW 3-Series Touring more or less directly to steering wheel input to the driver responds, and provide easier and more convenient parking and turning maneuvers.
Intelligent lightweight design is integrated into all aspects of BMW vehicle development work and in all parts. Due to the wide variety of driver assistance systems available in the new BMW 3-Series range, the amount of information can be displayed in the Head-Up Display is now an unprecedented level. Among the auxiliary systems for convenience and safety to increase the Lane Change and Lane Departure Warning systems like Collision Warning. High-performance interface technology ensures a high level infotainment capacity that extensive use of external mobile phones and music players make. Here the user can make use of selected offerings from BMW and BMW Live Online. The BMW ConnectedDrive app makes use of web radio and social networks like Facebook and Twitter in the car.
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