In this test drive, let's see how many inherent qualities it has today, whether it is "progress" or "degradation".
Speaking of "Soul 3 Series", not to mention the powerful 2.0T 330 model, of course, we should start from the driving level.
Now everyone's evaluation of it seems to be one-sided: "It's not as sporty as before, but more and more like a comfortable mid-level car suitable for daily use", and most of them are issued in a sigh tone. Therefore, regardless of driving comfort, just talk about mechanical quality. Has it really degraded a lot?
The new 330Li is equipped with a 2.0T high-power engine code-named B48B20D, with a maximum power of 258 HP and a peak torque of 400 Nm. The book data is even better than the 30i high-power 2.0T on the 5 Series 530 and X3. It is not difficult to see from this point that BMW obviously intends to retain and emphasize its sports characteristics for the "low positioning" 330.
All driving pleasure must be supported by sufficient power reserve. This 330Li officially claims that the acceleration time from zero to 100 kilometers is only 5.9 seconds, and the electronic speed limit is 250km/h, which has basically reached the success rate of the 3.0T inline six-cylinder turbocharged engine of the previous generation 335 model, and the power emergence is obviously much faster and more direct than that of the 325/320 equipped with the medium and low power 2.0T engine. Especially in the low speed range (below 2000 rpm), its torque is released in ZF? With the cooperation of the 8-speed automatic manual transmission, it is very in tune, and it can give you a rather surging acceleration experience without deliberately downshifting and speeding up.
It is said that the power matching between ZF gearbox and BMW is very good. In fact, BMW's high-power 2.0T (and above displacement nose) cooperates with ZF? 8AT is a perfect match. So if you really love driving, don't hesitate, 330 must be your best choice.
Strong power is only the bottom of a car that can be called a "driver's car", and the precision of steering system and the solid performance of chassis are the core significance.
This pair of thick-caliber "thong" steering wheel of 330M night clothes has a strong grip, so you will have an impulse to drive as long as you hold it with your hands.
In normal comfort mode, its steering virtual position is already very small, but it is not a thief. Emphasizing steering strength will give you strong driving confidence. The rotation range of the steering wheel can be almost synchronized with the direction of the front of the car, which can be accurately described in the sports mode.
If you want to pursue a better feel and face value, you can also choose Alcantara suede and leather M. Performance steering wheel.
Accurate steering and "sufficient integrity" of the chassis are the penultimate key factors to realize the ultimate driving and control realm of "harmony between man and nature". Since its release, the 3 series long wheelbase version has been labeled as "driving sensitivity is not as good as the standard axle version". It is true that even if it still holds the 50:50 gold car counterweight before and after BMW and drags a "long tail", it will inevitably adversely affect the agility of extreme driving and become a burden. But please note that the premise is "extreme control". In most conventional car scenes, it can be said responsibly that it is difficult for the general public to realize the obvious difference between them.
Whether you are driving in parallel or running mountains and corners every day, the overall feeling of the 330Li long wheelbase car body is still quite excellent, especially with the blessing of the four-wheel drive system, it is really difficult for you to detect the problem of "poor follow-up".
The most important factor of pure driving pleasure-suspension setting. This 330Li shock absorber system gives me a comprehensive feeling of driving: soft and tough, more advanced.
The road bumps are properly filtered, and the clear road information feedback and advanced vibration filtering are well preserved. They are completely in conflict and will not bring uncomfortable stiff beats like the old 3 series. The suspension support is still in place, and you will always feel that the car is "tight". Good roll suppression can give you stronger driving confidence and control pleasure when you are doing any steering action.
At the same time, the application of acoustic glass and integrated sound insulation board makes the noise in the car better suppressed and it is easier to set off a comfortable driving atmosphere.
Undoubtedly, the product features of the new 3 Series make it easier to drive, more comfortable and more adaptable to people. However, it should not be denied that its sports characteristics have not changed qualitatively or deteriorated.
Such a sharp jump in driving comfort really caught some Bimmer off guard, which offset the simple, direct and rude driving characteristics to some extent, but is this wrong? After all, even Porsche and even various super-running brands have become more suitable for long-term commuting driving in product updates.
A car is not only a big toy for most users, but also needs to take into account daily practicality.
202 1 Portiman blue car paint is more restrained and profound than the old esto blue, with purple in the blue and stronger sense of advanced.
For this BMW 330Li? XDrive, it's really not easy if you want to tell whether it's a high-powered three-series car by its appearance, because all models under 320 now have M sports suits painted all over. If you want to tell, you can only look at the tail label.
BMW xDrive four-wheel drive system logo.
Lengthening the corner at the tailgate of the model, without the "small tail", looks more neat; Front and rear wheel size 225/45? After r18,255/40? R 18, although this is a four-wheel drive, the setting of narrow front and wide back suggests that it is more inclined to rear-wheel drive, which is very BMW.
If the labels of the previous three series were a single sport, today they are advertised as luxury sports, and the original factory provides a variety of luxury appearance options, such as dazzling screen grille. And these are only superficial, and the sense of luxury is more in place in the car.
The flat tail design makes the new 3 Series more heroic, and LED strip is very beautiful.
Bilateral * * * dual exhaust is no different from medium and low power models.
The combination of black/silver/shallow saddle makes the interior feel layered (the editor also recommends this interior color scheme).
12.3 inch full LCD instrument+floating 10.25 inch central control panel, and the interior looks like a small 5 series.
The new car has the latest iDrive built in? 7.0 system, faster response, clearer menu logic, up to three levels of operation can basically achieve the settings you want; At the same time, it also supports multidimensional intelligent human-computer interaction (voice control/touch/sign language recognition).
Close-up of gear area.
As the top model in BMW Brilliance 3 Series, 330Li? The configuration of xDrive is very comprehensive. It comes standard with adaptive cruise, keyless entry, HUD head-up display, mobile phone wireless charging, 16 speaker Harman Kardon sound,1/color intelligent induction atmosphere light, six kinds of linear atmosphere lights, delicate and clear panoramic images, parking assistance function (50m) and so on. However, it is a bit stingy that the seat heating is still optional, and the whole system has no seat ventilation.
330Li？ XDrive is equipped with three-zone air conditioning and two rear Type-C charging interfaces, which is more considerate to the passengers of the whole car.
The wheelbase of 296 1mm undoubtedly makes the rear row space extremely abundant, maintaining the same level as the previous generation. However, it is worth mentioning that the comfort of the new 3 series seats has been further improved, with thicker and softer seats, longer cushions and thigh support in place. According to the official, these are specially optimized for China people's car preference. The front seat backrest is also equipped with a soft storage bag specially designed for the China market; Panoramic skylight is also exclusive to 330Li.
The moment I opened the car door, I was surprised to find that the new 3 Series had the same warning to breathing light when opening the door as the new 8 Series. At that moment, I was really shocked Now it has become so exquisite.
The addition of complete comfort and luxury configuration makes the cash 3 series (330Li? XDrive) is not what it used to be, which is commendable.
There is no conflict between driving pleasure and comfort product upgrade.
From the 330 model version setting, we can clearly understand the manufacturer's intention: at present, there are only two versions of standard axle rear drive and long axle four-wheel drive, and the standard axle version is not as good as the long axle version in configuration.
All manufacturers are eager to make their products as balanced and perfect as possible and have a wider audience, and BMW is no exception. If you can accept the upgrade of the new 3 series, then I suggest adding 30 thousand yuan to choose this four-wheel drive 330Li? XDrive, the performance is more versatile. Want to know 18 F35 generation top with 330Li? The guide price of xDrive is close to 500,000 yuan, which is nearly 654.38+10,000 yuan higher than that of 202 1 model, and the cost performance is better after the new transformation.
And driving such a four-wheel drive 3 series, who cares if there is an anti-roll bar?
The times are changing, the demand is changing, and the product attributes will inevitably change. But please rest assured that BMW will never give up its proud sports gene, and the G28 series is still one of the most interesting cars in its class.
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