BMW 3-Series Touring (05 on) - Review

Review by David Ross on
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.
4.5 out of 5

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Equipment

There are three basic trim levels ES, SE and M Sport (which replaces the previous Sport trim). ES models feature four electric windows, air-conditioning, 16-inch alloy wheels and a CD player. SE specification adds automatic air-conditioning, cruise control, rear parking sensors and multi-function steering wheel. M Sport models feature 18-inch alloys sports seats, sports suspension and exterior styling enhancements. In March 2008 Edition ES, Edition SE and Edition M Sport models (available on all four-cylinder petrol and diesel models) were introduced which add £3,000 worth of extra equipment to the standard trim levels. Extras include Dakota leather upholstery, 17-inch V spoke alloys and a three-spoke M multi-function leather steering wheel.

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  • 3x3 point rear seat belts
  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • CD
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Cruise control
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Folding rear seats
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Headlight washers
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather seat trim
  • Metallic Paint
  • Parking sensors
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Roof rails
  • Sat Nav
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Sports seats
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
  • Telephone
  • Traction control
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