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BMW 3-Series Gran Limousine LWB Review : 12 Pros & 12 Cons

26th February 2021, 11:31 by Aditya Nadkarni

Quite a master-class move by BMW in bringing the LWB car here, inspired no doubt by the E-Class LWB. Indians love rear legroom, even if they aren't chauffeur-driven.

Very welcome increase in rear legroom & a comfy rear seat
Doesn't look stretched or weird at all. Proportions are good & the car looks handsome
Maintains fun-to-drive nature, despite the comfort-oriented changes
Both engines are simply fantastic! Practical, fun, rev-happy
The ZF 8-speed AT is the best gearbox in the segment
Comfortable ride quality. Suspension has been retuned for this LWB version
We love what BMW has done with the G20’s steering. It’s enjoyable to use
Lovely cabin, premium build, very supportive seats & a fab driving position
Enhanced kit includes a 16-speaker sound system, 360-degree cam, panoramic sunroof…
BMW’s strong track record for reliability (among the luxury marques)
5-star NCAP rating & a laundry list of safety equipment
Worth the extra money over the regular wheelbase car, in my opinion

Price is cutting it too close to 5-Series territory (especially after discounts on the 5)
Sad boot space with the spare wheel underneath
Surround view, HUD & keyless entry are only in the M-Sport variant
320Ld is offered just in the Luxury Line trim (not M-Sport)
Getting too big & heavy (320d = 1700 kilos) for a model that’s known as a “sports sedan”
At the very limit, the regular wheelbase 3-Series is more fun to drive
Rear floor hump is enormous! Car is better as a 4-seater than 5
Low stance means ingress / egress aren’t senior-citizen friendly
Runflat tyres come with many compromises, wear out soon & are expensive to replace
We hate the all-digital instrument console. Also, the rev counter is weirdly inverted
The 3-Series LWB has a w-i-d-e 5.9 meter turning radius!
At this price, we expect goodies like Adaptive LEDs, ventilated seats…

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