Tag Archives: BMW Reviews

BMW X3 Review

The new BMW X3 is an unbelievably good handling car – even though it’s technically an SUV. Dynamically, you’re going to keep forgetting the new BMW X3 has SUV underpinnings every time you chuck it into a bend. It’s so good, it handles better

BMW Z4 Review

Model tested: BMW Z4 sDrive30i, straight-six 3.0-litre petrol: $98,100 (Manufacturer’s List Price) Options fitted: • Sports automatic transmission with gear shift paddles: $3300 • Metallic paint: $1840 It’s quick, this Z4 Beemer.

BMW M3 Review

Model tested: 2011 BMW M3 Coupe with Competition Package, 4.0-litre V8 naturally aspirated, seven-speed M double-clutch transmission with Drivelogic: $172,200 (Manufacturer's List Price) BMW Competition Package: includes 19-inch M light-al

BMW 3 Series Convertible Review

Drop the top, punch the throttle - you're in aural heaven Model Tested: 2010 BMW 335i M Sport Convertible; 3.0-litre, six-cylinder turbocharged petrol; seven-speed dual clutch transmission; two-door convertible: $133,400* Options: DCT

BMW 135i Sport Review

BMW 135i Sport Coupe Review This is a potent bit of kit, no ifs or buts Model tested: BMW 135i Sport Coupe with six-speed manual transmission: $74,700 It only takes a couple of shifts and a good old prod of the throttle, to figure out that

BMW X5 xDrive40d Review

Perfect compromise between handling, versatility and off-road prowess. Model Tested: 2010 BMW X5 xDrive40d; 3.0-litre six-cylinder twin-turbocharged diesel: $113,300, $142,020 as tested. Options: 20” Y-spoke light alloy wheels 336 w

BMW X5 Review

    The most involving SUV on sale just got a stonking new powerplant. What's not to like?   Model Tested:   2010 BMW X5 xDrive50i Sport Innovations; 4.4-litre, twin-turbo, V8 petrol; eight speed automatic; five-door SUV: $143,300

BMW Z4 sDrive35is Review

The BMW Z4 sDrive35is is the ultimate convertible sportscar under $150,000. Model Tested: 2010 BMW Z4 sDrive35is; 3.0 litre, six cylinder, twin-turbo petrol; seven speed dual-clutch  transmission; two door sportscar: $129,900 CarAdvice Rati

BMW 550i GT Review

The BMW 550i GT is not what you think of when you hear the word 'hatchback'. Model Tested: 2010 BMW 550i GT; 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged V8; eight-speed automatic hatchback: $192,900, $214,920 as tested. Options: Adaptive Drive $7000;

BMW X5 M Review & Road Test

Over 400kW in an SUV? Yes, please... Model Tested: 2010 BMW X5 M; 4.4 litre twin-turbo V8 petrol; six-speed automatic; five-door SUV: $172,900 Options: Sunblind for rear doors - $476 CarAdvice Rating: Words: Karl Peskett Photos: