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2014 BMW 328i Sedan Wins Consumer Reports Top Picks 2014 Sport Sedan Award
BIMMERPOST NEWS 2014 BMW 328i Sedan Wins Consumer Reports Top Picks 2014 Sport Sedan Award Woodcliff Lake, N.J. – February 26, 2014 … The 2014 BMW 328i Sedan won Consumer Reports Top Picks 2014 Award for the Sport Sedan Category. With its 240-horsepower BMW TwinPower Turbo inline-4 engine, featuring a 6 speed manual transmission or an 8 speed Steptronic transmission, the BMW 2014 328i delivers excellent performance and legendary BMW driving dynamics with class-leading value thanks to its excellent results in retained value and through the BMW Ultimate Service® No Cost maintenance program. According to Consumer Reports; the BMW 3 Series has long set the standard for sports sedans. The current model delivers excellent handling and a high fun-to-drive factor. It’s also roomier, more luxurious, and more fuel-efficient than past models. The 328i’s 2.0-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder engine is quick and thrifty, posting 28 mpg overall, which is best among gas-powered models in its class. |
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As a long-time CR subscriber, I couldn't agree more!
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Consumer Reports puts such a premium on comfort and practicality you would think the 3 series wouldn't have a chance (even though it gets great gas mileage and the pick is for "sports sedan"). They just usually go so vanilla. I think this makes the award that much more impressive!
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Hey, I found the video review from CR. The guy is definitely not hardcore, but he does seem to be looking for a lot of the right things in a sports sedan. I still think it's impressive that BMW has found the balance needed to win this award without selling their soul. Now maybe you BMW long-timers are right and BMW is getting soft -- time will tell. I feel as long as they allow us to order our BMW with an aggressive setup that delivers the performance we want -- who cares if they offer some watered down models to increase revenues. Let's just hope they continue to offer both ends of the spectrum...
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Autoweek has commented on the CR results as well (link below - #9 of 11). Although I prefer the turbo 6 myself, I thought their characterization of the 328i's engine as "a poor substitute for the brand’s magical straight-six 335i" was too harsh. What that engine delivers with just 2.0 liters is a technological marvel in my opinion.
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