BMW reveals the first ever pictures and details on the 6th generation of its 3-Series saloon.

'The 3 Series Saloon is the heart of the BMW brand, responsible for one-fifth of the company’s global sales. When the latest incarnation of 3 Series goes on sale next February it will build on the current model’s position as the ultimate drivers’ car in its sector. But it will also be the most logical business proposition, thanks to new powertrains and additional EfficientDynamics fuel-saving, emissions-reducing technologies.' says the press release.

The 6th generation of the 3-Series comes with more space and still manages to be lighter, faster and fuel efficient at the same time. With the new 3-Series comes Drive Performance Control System as standard which allows the driver to switch between four drive modes, namely the ECO PRO, Comfort, Sport and Sport+, at the push of a button. The ECO PRO here, is what BMW describes as 'Extremely Economical' mode.

All engines in the new 3 Series Saloon feature BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. They include a new four-cylinder 2.0-litre petrol unit, developing 245hp and 350Nm of torque, in the 328i. It replaces the six-cylinder 3.0-litre engines in the previous 325i and 330i, with inherent advantages for weight and fuel consumption, yet with a 0-62mph time of 5.9 seconds in manual form, it is quicker than either. Efficiency is also significantly improved and both manual and automatic versions of the 328i have fuel economy of more than 44mpg and CO2 emissions below 150g/km. The new unit features High-Precision Direct Injection, BMW’s new TwinScroll turbocharging, Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing and VALVETRONIC variable valve opening technology.

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