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The car is 85 mm longer, 16 mm wider and 1 mm taller than its predecessor, while its wheelbase has […]","datePublished":"2019-04-11","dateModified":"2019-04-11","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/New-BMW-3-Series-Saloon-2019-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/New-BMW-3-Series-Saloon-2019-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-2019-bmw-3-series-saloon\/","about":["BMW","Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":317,"keywords":["bmw","NEW BMW 3 SERIES"],"articleBody":"The seventh generation of BMW’s iconic 3Series Saloon has gone on sale in the UK after debuting at last year’s ParisMotor Show.First launched back in 1975, the 3 Series was to become BMW’s most successful model of all time, shifting more than 15 million units worldwide. Its latest iteration features an array ofaesthetic and performance-related enhancements. The car is 85 mm longer, 16 mmwider and 1 mm taller than its predecessor, while its wheelbase has beenextended by 41 mm to 2,851 mm.The car’s handling capabilities have been maximised through a combination of stiffer body and suspension mountings, increased front and rear track, and new camber values for the front wheels.Lift-related dampers – used for the first timein a BMW – have been fitted to the new 3 Series Saloon in a bid to enhancecomfort and stability.Overall, BMW says the new model is 25% stiffer than its predecessor, although this figure rises as high as 50% in some parts of the car. Furthermore, the suspension spring rate has increased by a fifth over the previous generation.Seven models of the updated range have alreadybeen unveiled, from the entry-level 318d to the top-specced – and most powerful– 330d. Only the 320d and 330i are currently available, with a further three models – the 318d, 320i and 330d – poised to launch in April. They will be followed in July by the plug-in electric hybrid 330e and M Performance M340i xDrive.“The BMW 3 Series Saloon has had anunparalleled reputation both for its quality and supreme handling in thepremium midsize segment for more than 40 years and this, the seventhgeneration, raises the bar even higher, ” BMW commented. “The saloon is the core of the BMW 3Series range and is regarded as the heartbeat of the BMW brand. With revisedstyling, superior driving dynamics, exceptional efficiency and innovativefeatures, this latest iteration opens an exciting new chapter in 3 Seriesprogression.”"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"New BMW 3 Series Saloon arrives in the UK","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/new-2019-bmw-3-series-saloon\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]