BMW 3-Series Touring (05-12) - Review

Review by David Ross on
4.5
As estates go, the 3-Series Touring isn't the biggest around, but it's usefully practical nonetheless and is certainly a good choice if you need more versatility than the saloon version offers. Standard boot capacity is actually the same as the four door - but with the rear seats folded flat the Touring can carry plenty with more than 1300 litres of space.
BMW 3-Series Touring (05-12)

Great to drive, decent level of standard kit, premium image, economical engines

Small load area for an estate, limited rear passenger space

New price range:

£21,915 - £40,310

Used price range:

£4,487 - £29,260

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Summary

Parkers Rating:

4.5 out of 5

As estates go, the 3-Series Touring isn't the biggest around, but it's usefully practical nonetheless and is certainly a good choice if you need more versatility than the saloon version offers. Standard boot capacity is actually the same as the four door - but with the rear seats folded flat the Touring can carry plenty with more than 1300 litres of space. There's a huge choice of engines available and from September 2007 all cars feature Efficient Dynamics fuel saving technology. In Autumn 2008 the model was facelifted (along with the saloon) with sharper styling, a refreshed interior and tweaks to make the engines even more economical.

Parkers Ratings

Overall

4.5 out of 5

Performance

4.5 out of 5

Handling

4.5 out of 5

Comfort

4.5 out of 5

Practicality

4 out of 5

Behind the wheel

4.5 out of 5

Safety

4.5 out of 5

Reliability

4 out of 5

Running costs

3.5 out of 5

Green credentials

4.5 out of 5

Buying used

3.5 out of 5

Selling

4.5 out of 5

Equipment

4 out of 5

What owners say...

 Seats 4 in comfort and Touring version gives plenty of space and with enough flexibility to move kids to university.  

5 out of 5

Keith Smith ,   20 May 2013    ... read more

 The hatchback boot with virtually no lip makes putting things in the back easy. I usually keep the basket net behind the rear seats permanently up to the roof, so I can easily load it to the max when...  

4 out of 5

G C ,   02 May 2013    ... read more

 Split opening tailgate - allows just the glass to be opened for putting smaller items into the boot.  

4 out of 5

Martin Wakelin ,   01 May 2013    ... read more

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