2016 BMW 3-series: Refreshed Styling, New Six, Revised Chassis - Car and Driver (blog)
The BMW 3-series was for many years the benchmark of the sports-sedan segment but a revitalized competitive set sees the current version in desperate need of an update. The newly redesigned Mercedes-Benz C-class has turned into a formidable competitor, the Cadillac ATS boasts better driving dynamics, and the Audi A4 is about to be completely overhauled on a new architecture later this year. Meanwhile, BMW's 3-series has lost some of its focus as it has tried to broaden its appeal. For the 2016 model year, the 3-series gets a midterm facelift that goes beyond the cosmetic. That’s not to say cosmetics are ignored: The Bimmer's headlights get a sharper and more angular contour, and they’re now available as full LEDs—or adaptive full LEDs. The taillights (already LEDs) have a new shape and new innards as well, although only brand aficionados will notice the difference. The Luxury Line and M Sport upgrades continue to be available, too. On top of that, the optional Premium package for the 328i and 328d now includes the aforementioned LED headlights, in addition to Comfort Access, satellite radio, and a sunroof. And BMW promises that the navigation and infotainment system will work better and offer quicker responses, and automatic “over-the-air” map updates are now part of the nav deal (at least for the first three years of the car’s life), using SIM... Source: www.caranddriver.com
