BMW 320i

Brought out at the beginning of 2007, the BMW 320i has been categorized as a midsize family car. However it has a 1993cm engine size, with a 6-speed automatic or manual transmission. It would appear the family conscious side would be that it has seating enough for 5 and 6 font and side airbags.

It has rear-wheel drive, with a 4-cylinder engine. The max power is 110 kW or 148 HP, at a 6200 Rev per minute. The torque purrs at 200.00 Nm at 3600 Rev. per min. What makes the four-cylinder engine truly impressive on the BMW 320i is it’s capability of reduced consumption.

It has a maximum output of 125 KW, but only needs 8.4 seconds go from 0 to 100km/h. With the added technical innovations such as the double-Vanos and Valvetronic, this beast has the outmost driving pleasure.

The brakes are Anti-Blocking System (ABS) with electronic brake distribution and automatic stabilization control. The body has the corporate look and is bigger, broader then previous body shapes of the 3 series.

The BMW features luxurious leather seats, with supportive base, making it ideal for not only the driver but also all passengers involved. There is a supplied connection kit, which allows passengers and drivers to plug in their ipods. The BMW 320i has the option to include a fully intergraded iPod interface, which allows the driver to have full access to all track selections and function at the wheel.

Other options for the car include an electric glass sunroof, perfect for the up and coming summer weather. You can also get a rear park radar which will indicated to you the distance between you and objects around the car, as well as other functions such as the iDrive display, satnay and bi-xenon headlamps with wipers.

The professional edition contains aluminium panel trim in the cabin. The Highline model has wooden panelling. The BMW 320i model has also considered features of safety for dim-lighted area’s. There are LED light under all the four exterior door handles for safety and convient purposes.

There are also LED lights under the wing mirrors, plus, when the doors are open, lights hidden under the lower edges of the foot wells and front doors.

The BMW 320i drives smoothly in both stop-go inner city driving, as well as out on the open road. With the firmer control, going on windy roads will be a breeze. Overall the vehicle is ideal car all types of road trips.

Celeste writes for Thrifty Car Rental who rent affortable cars for good value.