The evolution of 3

IN A CLASS OF ITS OWN... The BMW Series 3. Photos: Steve Hutcheson

When the 3 Series first arrived in 1975. It brought to life a new breed of car, the sports sedan. The 3 Series became the most successful model for the BMW range.

It has been ranked the biggest selling premium vehicle in the world. It led the way for high performance power train and chassis technology and earned a reputation as a pioneer of technological innovation in the midsized segment.

The latest generation of the 3 Series sees the sporting tradition continued with its exploits in racing leading the seventh generation of the sports sedan in terms of driving dynamics.

The BMW 3 Series interior design brings clear arrangement of surfaces to the driver. The controls are clustered into clearly structured function panels
The four-cylinder engine comes in two configurations, the 320d and the 330i producing 140 and 190 kW respectively.

The vehicle comes with numerous interior and exterior options and colours to suit any prospective owner seeking a prestige vehicle with a sporty feel..
The BMW 3 Series is available at Shepparton BMW, 8002 Melbourne Road, Shepparton.