BMW 3 Series wins 2022 Drive Car of the Year Best Medium Luxury Car
For the third year in a row, BMW’s impressive executive sedan beats all comers to win our coveted Best Medium Luxury Car award.
The 2022 Drive Car of the Year delivered back-to-back wins for the impressive BMW 3 Series. It is unquestionably a segment mainstay focused on the dynamic side of motoring, but still manages a high level of comfort for its occupants, and is adorned with quality materials and a high-tech cabin.
The BMW 3 Series is the kind of car that’ll impress drivers and neighbours alike thanks to its enjoyable drive experience and upmarket presentation. While the latter is considered more of a subjective aspect, the BMW’s driving dynamics are undoubtedly the benchmark of the segment.
Headlined by a strong and willing 2.0-litre power plant across the mainstream range, the 3 Series outputs a driving experience that wouldn’t feel out of place in more expensive performance variants such as the six-cylinder M340i xDrive.
It’s a beautifully tight and connected handling experience backed up by a powerful turbocharged engine and slick gearbox. It would humble some lighter and more nimble hot hatchbacks on a set of twisty roads.
In that same breath, the 3 Series’s duality of character means it can operate as a quiet and comfortable daily driver with an ergonomic and well-appointed cabin. The iDrive infotainment system is still one of the greats of all cars on sale.
It’s a 10.25-inch unit that utilises BMW’s iDrive software – one of our favourites in the industry. That said, you can connect to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto if you prefer those systems.
It’s also equipped with a large 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, digital radio, satellite navigation, and an array of safety features including autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.
BMW’s Connected telematics system makes it simple to stay in tune with the car when you’re away, while items such as keyless entry and push-button start make it easy to jump in and go.
There’s decent room for second-row passengers and ergonomics are typically well sorted. There’s even a good-size 480L boot with ski-chute access.
The BMW 3 Series is proof you don’t have to spend over $100,000 to get an engaging and luxurious sports sedan that will reward you every time you drive it.
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