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2012 F30 BMW 3-Series UK: Hybrid, xDrive and M Sport

2012 F30 BMW 3-Series 1 photo
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BMW has expanded its UK model range in Great Britain with the brand new 3-Series getting its first hybrid model, the ActiveHybrid The F30 model range will also see the arrival of the first xDrive model, the 320i xDrive, as well as M Sport trim level.
Starting from the top, the ActiveHybrid 3 is powered by a 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine coupled to a 40kW (55hp) electric motor for a combined 340 horsepower. This gets it to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds and achieves a reasonable 47.9 mpg on the combined UK cycle. Prices start at just £40,225.

The 320i xDrive combines a 2.0-liter 184hp TwinPower Turbo engine with all-wheel drive for £27,400. The car gets to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds and will do 41.5 mpg on the combined UK cycle.

Last but not least, the M Sport package is now available on the F30 3-Series sedan as a £3,000 optional extra over the price o the SE model. It adds 18-inch M Star-spoke alloy wheels, M Sport suspension and M body kit with High-gloss Shadowline exterior trim. Inside, you get standard Dakota leather and an M Sport steering wheel, bolstering seats and M door sills.
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Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida.
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