In this article:
Who is the BMW 3 Series a good car for?
What is the BMW 3 Series like to drive?
Tech features in the BMW 3 Series
Similar cars to the BMW 3 Series
Is the BMW 3 Series a good car?
The BMW 3 Series has been around for 48 years spanning seven generations, with each model improving upon the next, making it an exceptional car!
Who is the BMW 3 Series a good car for?
The BMW 3 Series is great for those looking for a sporty yet practical family saloon that blends performance with efficiency.
Is the BMW 3 Series a good first car?
Offering good safety, reliability and comfort, those fortunate enough to be shopping for a BMW 3 Series as a first car can rest assured that it does make for a good first car.
Is the BMW 3 Series a good family car?
The 3 Series is safe, spacious and efficient, making it a good family car.
Is there a Hybrid BMW 3 Series?
The updated range does not feature a hybrid model, however, in overseas markets, there are hybrid versions available.
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What’s it like to drive?
Reviewer's opinion:
The adoption of simplistic and digital interiors saw the G20 feel somewhat dated and archaic, despite its attempt to remain contemporary with a digital driver display and large touchscreen infotainment system. This changes now with what BMW calls an LCI, or Life Cycle Impulse - a facelift." - Chad Lückhoff, AutoTrader.
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What does it look like?
Exterior
Interior
What is the BMW 3 Series like inside?
While there are exterior changes, the most noticeable are found inside the cockpit. The traditional instrument binnacle and infotainment system make way for a curved widescreen display that incorporates both the driver display and infotainment system, now running BMW's latest iDrive OS8. This clean, simplified approach helps future-proof the 3 Series, allowing for digital updates as and when certain technologies allow. It's a somewhat radical departure from what we know a 3 Series to be but we've seen this approach in the likes of the BMW i4.-Chad Lückhoff, AutoTrader.
Style
The 3 Series is the quintessential mid-size sedan, managing to combine dynamic and understated design elements both inside and out to create a classic aesthetic.
Tech features
- ABS
- Electronic Brake Assist
- Stability control
- Traction control
- Hill-start assist
- 6 Airbags
- Air conditioning
- Multifunction steering wheel
- Hands-free function with USB interface
- Exterior mirror heating
- LED headlights, rear lights with LED technology
- BMW Live Cockpit with high-resolution
- Curved touchscreen infotainment system
- Semi-autonomous driver aids
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest BMW 3 Series?
The cheapest BMW 3 Series is the BMW 318i in Sport Line trim - prices usually start from R767 893.60
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How much does it cost?
| Model | Price |
| BMW 318i Sport Line | R767 893.60 |
| BMW 318i M Sport | R817 893.60 |
| BMW 320i Sport Line | R832 893.60 |
| BMW 320i M Sport | R882 893.60 |
| BMW 320d Sport Line | R880 313.00 |
| BMW 320d M Sport | R930 313.00 |
| BMW 330i M Sport | R953 197.20 |
| BMW M340i xDrive M Performance | R1 338 206.60 |
| BMW M340i xDrive M Sport Pro | R1 353 206.60 |
*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.
Comparisons.
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