beautiful design, nice ride! The 3 Series is BMW’s most important model. Not just because it’s their bestselling line by a considerable margin, but because it’s the car that best represents the brand throughout its existence.

The sedan version of the 2012 BMW 3 Series is the first to cross over from the fifth generation to the sixth; it will be followed by the coupe, the cabriolet and the wagon next year, and rumours are spreading that a five-door hatchback variant will also be added to the family.

After driving the new 3 Series sedan down the Pacific Coast Highway, as well as exploring its limits (and mine) on the famed Laguna Seca racetrack, it has proved worthy of carrying on the family heritage. The car has evolved marvellously, with more powerful yet more efficient powertrains, more room for rear-seat occupants and more equipment.
Improved performance, less fuel