2012 BMW 1 Series Review

Advantages Convertible offered; fuel efficient yet powerful powerplants; refined performance; agile handling; solid construction. Disadvantages Less than svelte styling; mediocre interior materials; cramped backseat. Introduction 2012 BMW 1 Series undeniably provides a very appealing combination of refinement and performance in either convertible or coupe form. For 2012, the BMW 135i and 128i gain a minor redesign, which includes redesigned interior controls, redesigned light clusters and a more aerodynamic front fascia for 128i. Pure energy manifested in uncompromising shapes. With its powerful shapes, compact rear and short overhangs, the exterior design of BMW 1 Series combines the genes of sporting dynamics. Your gaze follows the front apron, continues over the extended bonnet, wanders along the shoulder line and short overhangs till it... [Read more of this review]

2012 BMW Alpina B7 – Fuses Limo-Like Compartment With Top-Flight Handling

Good Awe-inspiring seats; remarkable power; ultimate long distance capability; exceptional handling. Bad High tech gizmos might overwhelm; rough shifting in Sport mode. Introduction 2012 BMW Alpina B7 brings state of the art technology, exclusivity, refinement and performance to large luxury sedan segment. It is a name popular in Europe for adding performance touches to all BMW models. It makes a great vehicle even superior, comfort, forgoing power and performance into one exceptional luxury package. The Alpina B7 is desired for its luxurious interior and respected for its impressive power. Four specially crafted saloon cars are based on the flagship 7 Series of BMW. The ALPINA-tuned 4.4-liter twin turbocharged V8 500-horsepower engine generates 516 pound feet of torque for remarkably swift and smooth acceleration. Advanced performance technologies... [Read more of this review]

2011 BMW X3 xDrive28i first drive

Okay, so when the name BMW comes to mind, there are thoughts about the luxury and handling part in the car. Does anyone even refer to the ride quality or the space inside the cabin? Those are suitably ignored. We have the 2011 BMW X3 xDrive28i with us undergoing its first drive test and here is a report of the same. With manufacturers shifting to the blue tinge in their head lamps look, BMW have shifted to the yellow factor with a hint of orange as well. The new X3 looks very good, infact better than what the other variants of the X series look like. The air intake has been widened a bit more than what the earlier one had. Just like the other X series cars, even this one gets a fog lamp placed very close to the head lamps. Its more like the current designer of BMW wants to eradicate all of Chris Bangle’s effects and instead wants to focus... [Read more of this review]

2012 BMW 1 series Preview

Rendered to be the cheapest BMW car to be on sale, the BMW 1 series has always thrilled people trying to enter the Blue and White propeller badge. Not only this, since they are in the Bimmer brigade, they are also very much enthused about the fact that this one is fully loaded just like its much costlier predecessors. Moreover, it is a 4 door car and a compact one for the city. We have a preview of the upcoming 2012 BMW 1 series here. Of course, once it is launched, we would have the review or first drive of the same coming up. A far cry thing from the 2011 model, this one gets the angel eyes thing which BMW cars aren’t known for. Infact the inner dip of coronas have been toned down a bit. In a first of its kind, the company have also offered fog lamps. The face of this car doesn’t seem as aggressive as the earlier generation one. Infact,... [Read more of this review]

2012 BMW Z4 sDrive28i Preview

4 pot cylinders were never the call of the day if one demanded performance over than anything else. However, with the advent of technology and more keener interest in the likes of saving the planet Earth, manufacturers are reverting back to more cleaner, leaner burning technologies and what better than a 4 cylinder one. Well, there would be debates based on this asking why not hybrid technology? Hybrid technology has its own pros and cons with the cons outweighing the pros by a respectable margin. The major con being the rising cost of hybrid technology required for the initial procurement. As a part of the package, therein lies the inherent cost of upkeep over the years and replacing the batteries at an appropriate time. Well, savings are in the offing with the 2012 BMW Z4 sDrive28i. Yes, BMW have brought in their 4 cylinder engine version... [Read more of this review]