BMW X2 M35i At the heart of the BMW X2 M35i lies a powerful version of the renowned ‘B48’ engine, the first high-performance four-cylinder engine since the iconic E30 M3’s S14 power unit. The 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine produces 225kW and 450Nm of torque, accelerating from 0 to 100km/h in just 4.9 seconds. The eight-speed Steptronic Sport automatic [...]
2019 BMW X4 30i XDrive Road Test, Review: https://youtu.be/lDSssd9qpRw A car, and SUV, a 4-door coupe with a hatch, whatever you think it is, you’re right. The German brands are all at it. They have a vehicle for every niche, every taste, and every occasion. It is harder [...]
BMW M850i picks up the the original left off. 20 years ago, a BMW 8 Series was the by-word for fast, powerful, gentlemen’s touring. Related stories HERE, HERE and HERE It was classy and sophisticated, and its unique wedge shape was seen in all the right places, the haunts of the well-heeled. Even now, when you think of that [...]
The family is now complete with the recent introduction of the BMW X2 to Australia. BMW have finally filled the gap in the X Series range of SUVs with the X2 quite a number of years after their other small models, the X1 and X3. It’s beyond me as to why there needs to be such a wide choice [...]
In the time since we last drove BMW’s i8 (read the review here), the coupe has gone on the be the world’s highest selling plug-in hybrid sports car. We rated it then, and we rate it now. It’s a proper supercar, and last week it was joined by its open-top sister at the Australian launch. In a quiet back [...]
BMW X3 is being sold as an SAV. What’s an SAV do I hear you ask? It is the kind of car a sporty, active, outdoorsy type will want, and use. There’ll be wet suits at 20 paces. See our full review with specs HERE. We’ve also reviewed other BMWs It is hard to stand out in the crowd [...]
BMW X3 is being sold as an SAV. What’s an SAV do I hear you ask? It is the kind of car a sporty, active, outdoorsy type will want, and use. There’ll be wet suits at 20 paces. See our full review with specs HERE. We’ve also reviewed other BMWs It is hard to stand out in the crowd [...]
BMW X3 is being sold as an SAV. What’s an SAV do I hear you ask? It is the kind of car a sporty, active, outdoorsy type will want, and use. There’ll be wet suits at 20 paces. See our full review with specs HERE. We’ve also reviewed other BMWs It is hard to stand out in the crowd [...]
BMW X3 redefines SUVs, as SAVs. A strange statement to be sure but it means X3 is not defined by unneeded off-road credentials. Once we understand that all becomes clear. Very few SUV-like vehicles will ever see a dirt road let-alone rocky mountainside. SAVs, or Sports Activity Vehicles, are intended to be for the week-end the posh active crew [...]
The BMW M140i is a handsome hot hatch for those looking for something just a bit different. It is pricey, but with that outstanding price comes outstanding performance. The 8 speed auto gets to 100 in just 4.6 seconds, but this is the manual, [...]
