BMW 3-Series Touring (2013)

BMW 3-Series Touring (2013)

The new BMW 3 Series Touring will be priced from £29,380 for the BMW 320d Touring and will rise to £34,700 for the BMW 330d Touring, when it is launched in September 2012.

There will be three engines at launch – one petrol (328i 245hp/350Nm) and two diesel (320d 184hp/380Nm) and (330d 258hp/560Nm). More engines will join the line-up as with the BMW 3 Series saloon.

The 2.0 litre diesel BMW 320d Touring is likely to be the biggest seller, the TwinPower turbo charged diesel engine have proven to be popular with both company car drivers and private owners. It produces 184hp and the official combined fuel figure is quoted at 60.1 mpg for the manual and 61.4 mpg for the automatic. Performance is respectable with 0-62 mpg in 7.7 seconds and a top speed of 124 for the manual. The ever important CO2 emissions are 124 g/km for the manual and 122 g/km for the eight-speed automatic model.

Leading the way: more space for luggage and clever details.

With 97 millimetres added to the car's overall length and 50 millimetres to its wheelbase, the new BMW 3-Series Touring offers extra room for passengers and luggage alike. Plus, this space can be adapted for a variety of uses, allowing the new car to turn its hand to a range of activities. A 35-litre increase in capacity (to 495 litres) means the load compartment can offer more space than any of the Touring's rivals. Standard equipment designed to meet the challenges of everyday life, such as the 40:20:40 split/folding rear seat bench, the automatic tailgate with separate rear window opening, the stainless steel protective strip on the comfortably low loading sill (62 centimetres from the ground), the separate partition net and a luggage compartment cover that stows away neatly into an underfloor compartment highlight the ability of the new BMW 3-Series Touring to adapt as required to the situation at hand.

Made-to-measure options like the adaptive attachment system with variable plug-in elements for the load compartment floor, the hands-free tailgate opening function as part of the Comfort Access option, and the electrically pivoting trailer coupling further enhance long-distance comfort and make it even easier to transport a variety of gear.

Alongside its extra practicality and versatility, the new BMW 3-Series Touring also benefits from enhanced ride comfort, the availability of the new Sport Line, Luxury Line and Modern Line equipment packages, and the materials and colour concept familiar from the recently introduced BMW 3-Series Sedan. An optional M Sport package will also be available from launch.

The range kicks off with the BMW 328i, 330d and 320d Touring.

Agility and dynamic performance are among the other qualities which set the new BMW 3-Series Touring apart. Customers can choose from three refined, economical and punchy engines at launch, all of which boast BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. Alongside the new four-cylinder petrol unit developing 180 kW/245 hp and revised 2-litre diesel with 135 kW/184 hp, the line-up also includes an optimised six-cylinder diesel producing 190 kW/ 258 hp that combines sporty dynamics with significantly reduced fuel consumption and emissions. All engines fulfil the stipulations of the EU5 exhaust standard, while the 320d diesel unit can be further optimised to meet EU6 specification, if desired. The Driving Experience Control switch with ECO PRO mode, meanwhile, opens up extra fuel-saving potential for all engine variants.

A sporty six-speed manual gearbox sends power to the rear wheels in the four-cylinder models. And BMW also offers an innovative eight-speed automatic transmission - fitted as standard in the six-cylinder diesel model - as an option. A further option is the eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifts on the steering wheel. Both transmission variants link up with the fuel consumption-reducing Auto Start-Stop function.

Advanced suspension technology, featuring a large number of light-alloy components and new tuning, the torque steer-free Electric Power Steering, an up to 40-kilogram lighter overall weight and finely-balanced axle load distribution set the seal on the car's dynamic concept. State-of-the-art electronic control systems enhance the dynamic potential of the new BMW 3-Series Touring and help to ensure it displays the perfect combination of sporting prowess and ride comfort. The new Touring can be ordered with M Sport suspension or the Adaptive M Sport suspension as an option.

Elegant practicality brings life to the whole interior.

The interior of the new BMW 3-Series Touring is identical to that of its recently launched Sedan sibling. The cockpit's clear driver focus ensures that all the key functions are as easy as possible to lay a hand or finger on. Extremely clear circular instruments with a Black Panel display and the freestanding iDrive monitor in cutting-edge flatscreen design enhance the air of functional elegance. The iDrive Controller, within easy reach on the centre console, and the armrest - with optional fore/aft adjustment and folding function - between the front seats round off on an exceptionally high level of user-friendliness and luxury. High-quality material combinations and unbeatable build quality shape the premium ambience inside the new BMW 3-Series Touring. A large number of colour and upholstery variants offer scope for a broad spectrum of combinations, and all the trim surfaces can be combined in their basic configuration with a choice of one fabric and two leather shades. As well as the basic trim level, customers also have a choice of three other equipment lines and an M Sport package with which to tailor the appearance of the car to their own tastes. The Sport Line, Luxury Line and Modern Line embody different takes on the car's character. The carefully coordinated features brought together for each Line extend beyond purely exterior design elements to include material and colour options. As far as premium perception, design harmony and expressiveness are concerned, the scope of the new BMW Lines extends well beyond equivalent packages in the class.

Sport Line: The Sport Line adds extra depth to the dynamic repertoire of the BMW 3-Series Touring with a selection of eye-catching exterior features in high-gloss black. Eight black kidney grille slats in a chrome-coloured surround lend the front end a particularly sporty and alert look. The black inserts in the front apron draw extra attention to the air intakes and wheel arches. 17 or 18-inch light-alloy wheels in double-spoke design (18-inch items are bicolour) provide an additional dose of sportiness, while free optional high-gloss black exterior mirrors and matching paintwork for the B-pillars add further design flourishes. The exhaust tailpipe embellisher, also in black-chrome, adds the finishing touch to the sporty exterior design. Once inside, contrasting black and red accents lend a sporty and exclusive flavour to proceedings. Red trim rings, red scales in the circular dials, red stitching on the sports steering wheel and a base trim strip in high-gloss black with coral red accent strips all underline the sporting ambience of the cockpit. The standard sports seats can be specified in a choice of three upholstery variants and four colours.

The ignition key for Sport Line versions of the new BMW 3-Series Touring is identified by its black finish and red detailing.

Luxury Line: Discreet high-gloss chrome touches lend the exterior of the BMW 3-Series Touring a particularly elegant and exclusive appeal. The front end stands out with its 11 chrome kidney grille slats, for example. And two slightly offset chrome trim strips in the front apron air intakes and a high-gloss chrome trim strip running horizontally above the air scoop add further attractive touches. In contrast to the Sport Line, the window frames and weather strip are trimmed in chrome. Special 17 or 18-inch light-alloy wheels in multi-spoke design accentuate the stylishness of the Luxury Line. From the rear, this take on the Touring can be identified by an exquisite, high-gloss chrome trim strip above the rear apron and a chrome tailpipe embellisher. Chrome elements - such as the surround for the radio and air conditioning units - also catch the eye inside the Luxury Line Touring. High-gloss wood strips, seats with distinctive stitching and a choice of two upholstery materials in four classically elegant colours highlight the exclusiveness of this variant. The ignition key for Luxury Line versions of the new BMW 3-Series Touring has chrome detailing.

Modern Line: Exterior trim elements in satin-finish aluminium underline the forward-looking aesthetic of the Modern Line, while the BMW kidney grille with 11 slats and the double trim strips in satin-finish aluminium for the air intakes continue the theme. Elsewhere, 17 or 18-inch turbine-style light-alloy wheels lend a fresh angle to the exterior design of the BMW 3-Series Touring. The light-coloured dashboard and a steering wheel in dark oyster create a very special ambience. Leather upholstery or cloth-leather combinations in oyster or black and a choice of four trim surfaces with accent strips in pearl-effect chrome ensure an appealing interplay between materials. The optional unique three-dimensional structure for the surface of the wood, meanwhile, lays on a whole new feast for the fingertips. The oyster-coloured ignition key for Modern Line versions of the new BMW 3-Series Touring comes with matt silver detailing.

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. As well as the all-new aerodynamic package including numerous body components and the BMW Individual High-gloss Shadowline trim, the exclusive optional exterior paint shade Estoril Blue metallic ensures an unmistakably sporty appearance, underpinned by 18 or 19-inch light-alloy wheels in hallmark M design and, inside the car, by features such as M door sill finishers, the new-design M leather steering wheel, an M driver's footrest and an M Shortshifter (in models with a manual gearbox). The driver and front passenger can settle into Hexagon Anthracite cloth/Alcantara sports seats with royal blue contrast stitching offered exclusively as part of the M Sport package. Trim elements in Aluminium Hexagon with accent strips in either Estoril Blue matt or high-gloss Black round off the interior. Technical features of the M Sport package include M Sport suspension and the optional M Sport brakes with contrasting blue paint finish.

The pinnacle of driving pleasure and dynamic performance: Sporty power delivery, outstanding efficiency and enhanced longdistance comfort.

Three punchy, refined and economical engines will be available for the new BMW 3-Series Touring from launch, all of which use the latest BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. Alongside the new four-cylinder petrol unit powering the BMW 328i Touring and the revised 2-litre diesel under the bonnet of the BMW 320d Touring, an optimised six-cylinder diesel unit imbues the BMW 330d Touring with sporty dynamics yet significantly lower fuel consumption and emissions. All engines comply with the EU5 exhaust standard, while the 320d diesel unit can be further optimised to meet EU6 specification, if desired.

A sporty six-speed manual gearbox sends power to the rear wheels in the four-cylinder models. 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 suspension technology, 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 set the seal on the car's dynamic overall concept. All of which means the new BMW 3-Series Touring combines enhanced comfort with the sporty handling characteristics owners have come to expect.

BMW 328i Touring: four-cylinder petrol engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology sets the benchmark for driving dynamics and efficiency.

In keeping with the dynamic overall theme of the new BMW 3-Series, this innovative turbocharged engine offers plenty of power and performance, responsive acceleration, powerful torque, a high rpm ceiling and low weight. The cutting-edge four-cylinder unit lays on unbeatable driving pleasure and also comes with lower fuel consumption and emissions than its predecessor. The upgrade in power and efficiency is chiefly down to the use of BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, which works using innovative solutions such as High Precision Direct Petrol Injection, twin-scroll turbocharging, Double-Vanos variable camshaft timing and Valvetronic variable valve timing. Added to which, this engine has a particularly light and compact construction, thanks in part to its all-aluminium crankcase. This has obvious benefits for driving dynamics: the reduced load on the front axle gives the sporty BMW estate even greater agility and further improved steering and cornering characteristics.

The 1,997 cc BMW TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder engine generates maximum output of 180 kW/245 hp at 5,000 rpm. This petrol-powered unit uses Twin Scroll Turbo technology to maintain peak torque of 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) from 1,250 rpm to 4,800 rpm. These statistics translate into unbridled dynamic performance; the new BMW 328i Touring sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 6.0 seconds on the way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The engine responds instantly to every request from the driver for quicker progress and produces vigorous and almost linear power delivery from just above idle all the way into the higher reaches of the rev range.

In the EU test cycle, the new BMW 328i Touring records average fuel consumption of only 6.8 litres per 100 kilometres (41.5 mpg), allowing it to better the economy of the outgoing 160 kW/218 hp BMW 325i Touring by a full 10 per cent. The same applies to its CO2 emissions, which come in at a suitably modest 159 grams per kilometre. Technical progress is equally in evidence with the new eight-speed automatic transmission, which can claim an improvement of up to 11 per cent in fuel economy over its predecessor (6.5 litres / 43.4 mpg imp and 152 grams of CO2).

Optimised straight-six diesel engine makes the BMW 330d Touring an even sportier and more efficient performer.

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 engine. 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 engine's responses and maximum output have both been improved, while fuel consumption and CO2 emissions have dropped significantly.

The revised 3-litre six-cylinder diesel engine has lower internal friction levels than its predecessor, weighs less and works in tandem with an optimised injection system. As a result, maximum output rises 10 kilowatts to 190 kW/258 hp, while peak torque now stands at 560 Newton metres / 413 lb-ft (+ 20 Nm / 15 lb-ft) - and is on tap from as low down as 1,500 up to 3,000 rpm. The responsiveness of the six-cylinder powerplant is boosted by both a modified air supply with reduced pipe lengths and a weight-minimised crankshaft.

The optimised common-rail injection system, whose solenoid injectors work with maximum pressure of 1,800 bar, makes its own contribution to the increase in output and torque. Modifications to its pre-injection stage give the diesel unit even more efficient combustion, particularly responsive power delivery and further improved acoustic properties. A lighter turbine wheel sharpens the turbocharger's responses and provides instantaneous power delivery at low revs.

As a result, the engine - with its all-aluminium crankcase - achieves an outstanding blend of fuel economy and performance. Joining forces with the standard-fitted eight-speed automatic transmission, the new BMW 330d Touring powers from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in a mere 5.6 seconds and reaches an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). With average fuel consumption of 5.1 litres per 100 kilometres (55.4 mpg) in the EU test cycle and CO2 emissions of 135 grams per kilometre, the powerful new sports estate outperforms its six-speed automatic predecessor by a full 15 per cent. The engine comfortably meets the EU5 exhaust norm as standard.

BMW 320d Touring: impressive torque, exceptional smoothness and further improved economy.

The new BMW 320d Touring is powered by the BMW TwinPower Turbo fourcylinder diesel engine from the equivalent outgoing model. The powerplant develops the same high output as before, but boasts improved economy and lower emissions. Also fitted with an aluminium crankcase, the powerplant sets standards in various areas, and its common-rail direct injection and turbocharger with variable turbine geometry allow it to combine impressive punch with a further reduction in fuel consumption and emissions.

Out on the road, the thermodynamically optimised turbocharging provides impressive power delivery throughout the rev range. An electric actuator adjusts the turbine blades at split-second speed in response to changes in engine loads, enabling the unit to respond with the same lightning speed at low rpm as it does under full loads when the driver asks for full power. Solenoid injectors supply the fuel to the cylinders at up to 2,000 bar, while high-precision fuel metering and high atomisation quality result in clean and homogeneous combustion.

Unchanged maximum output of 135 kW/184 hp at 4,000 rpm and an imposing 380 Nm (280 lb-ft) of torque available between 1,750 and 2,750 rpm create an extremely dynamic recipe in the new BMW 320d Touring and ensure it fulfils its sporty estate brief with diesel power as well. Performance is suitably brisk; the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) is dispatched in only 7.7 seconds, and this agile diesel variant can continue accelerating up to 230 km/h (143 mph).

The new BMW 320d Touring's average fuel consumption of 4.7 litres per 100 kilometres (60.1 mpg) in the EU test cycle and CO2 emissions of 124 grams per kilometre better the figures of its equally powerful predecessor by 2 per cent. And its advantage grows further still when the new eight-speed automatic transmission is specified: fuel economy remains the same at 4.6 l/100 km (61.4 mpg) and CO2 emissions of 122 g/km represent an improvement of 10 per cent, allowing the new BMW 320d Touring to defend its position as a powerful and efficient performer fitted with one of the cleanest and most economical diesel engines available. Indeed, fitted with the optional BluePerformance technology including a NOX storage catalytic converter, the diesel unit already meets EU6 specifications.