F30 Delivers another Knockout..

[CocoPops]

The new 2012 BMW 320d Sport scores five-star rating in the latest Autocar UK test drive review. The last car to achieve this status was the Ferrari 458 Italia, one of the best Maranello-built sport cars.

In an unusual comparison, the UK magazine compares the highly-efficient 320d against Volkswagen Golf GTD, Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI Elegance estate, Range Rover Evoque and Mercedes-Benz E220 CDI BlueEfficiency SE. The comparison solely focuses on what’s more appealing to a customer looking for a vehicle at around 30,000 pounds.

“The 320d may be the best and most economical diesel sports saloon going, but who’s to say the £30,000 buyer might not turn up a faster, roomier, better-equipped proposition that’s more appealing on the eye and better value for money?”

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/261887/

http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/RoadTestsHistory/BMW-3-Series-320d-Sport/261476/

BMW Power.

 

[maximus]

wow, nice :thumbs:

 

[Hellas]

Though the 458 Italia is not 30k pounds, but it's nice to have something to say in a Ferrari conversation

It was the Mazda Astina that also got accredited way back for being a superior design to one of the Ferraris of the day. Unfortunately for the Astina they do not age so well...

 

[CocoPops]

Nah the first test posted was for 30 000 Pound comparo..

the Initial road test it got 5 stars, last car to get 5 stars was f458.. 2 years ago!

Hehe albeit different criteria, but still an awesome achievement!!

Beh Em Veh Power.

 

[Smartiesman]

raise:
Good stuff
:bravo:

 

[UpNcOmiNg!]

Hehe, ahhh BMW. never fail to impress.

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Well summed up by this:
"But the keen driver will always choose the BMW 320d. It isn’t merely the latest generation of a much-loved model, but the ultimate expression of automotive progress. Until recently, it was not possible to associate such performance and desirability with such practicality. Now it is."

 

[AshG108]

raise:raise:raise:

 

[petrivanzyl]

raise:raise:raise:

22 more sleeps...

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"The car is a triumphant testament to BMW’s driver ethos and engineering prowess, and now stands head and shoulders above its competition, towering clearer of the pack than any other new BMW, or any other class-leading car, we can think of."

 

[Twinz]

:joy::joy: