BMW new 3 series: Decades of automotive design in the bodywork

The 2.0-litre diesel engine (320d) produces an output of 190bhp and a maximum torque of 400Nm, accelerating the car from 0-100kph in 6.8 seconds

The 3 Series is one of BMW India’s best-selling cars, and the seventh-generation model launched this week is armed with tech gadgetry like smartphone entry, auto-reverse and an in-car assistant that learns drivers’ routine and driving style.

But what truly defines the 3 Series is not gadgetry; it’s the design and driving dynamics.

First, the design: The new 3 Series is marginally bigger than its predecessor. The bodywork has precisely drawn lines. At the front, the large BMW kidney grille—thankfully, it’s not as huge or as disproportionate as in the X7 or the new 7 Series—and the headlights leading off it are dominant themes. It has a longer wheelbase and shorter overhangs compared to the sixth-generation model. The rear has a sporty look thanks to the distinctive spoiler, slim L-shaped taillights with LED, and two large tailpipes. The company says optimised aerodynamics have reduced the car’s drag coefficient to 0.23 (the lower the drag coefficient, the more streamlined a vehicle is).

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