Compared with the previous generations of the 3 series, the new G generation 3 series car style is much larger, the appearance of the muscle line is obvious but at the same time without losing stability. The rear shape is also very simple, and with a little chrome trim embellishment, the whole car looks quite balanced. The side and doorknob have welcome lights, this design can help drivers and passengers easily find the doorknob when the parking space is relatively dark, which is a very convenient and intimate design. I have always thought that BMW is a car factory that specializes in cars, and their appeal to the interior is not so strong, so the interior of this car can only be regarded as decent, but the steering wheel is covered with leather, the touch is not bad, it is also equipped with atmosphere lights, and most of the materials that can be touched by hand are soft plastic, which is quite a plus.
As for the front side of the center console, the middle is equipped with a USBA charging head, but there is a disadvantage here that when the cable is charged, the mobile phone will be placed in the storage space inside, which is bound to make the charging cable wrapped around, and when the mobile phone is placed and taken, it is not so easy to hand, it is recommended that the original factory can design a mezzanine on the glove box of the co-driver, so that the space functionality will be better. I am 183cm tall, because the 318i body is slightly lower, so it is slightly inconvenient to get on and off the car, but the seat has an electric adjustment and 2 groups of memory functions, I usually adjust the seat backwards when getting on and off the car, and use the memory function to restore the habitual sitting posture after getting on the car, so that I can make up for the inconvenience caused by the taller person to a certain extent.
After all, the 3 series is a medium-sized motorhome, the comfort of the head space will still have a certain guarantee, the overall driving vision is also very open, and the distance from the car in front can be accurately judged when parking on the side of the road (without the use of the parking assistance system). Another thing to mention is that the shortcut key material on the driver's seat steering wheel will reflect the sun when it encounters sunlight, which may be the relationship between the thermal insulation paper of the test drive and the light transmission, I think that if the owner does not choose the blacker thermal insulation paper, the reflection of the car may affect the driver's line of sight when driving. Although the co-pilot space is impeccably spacious (knee space and head space are very sufficient), there is feedback after many friends ride.
Everyone agreed that the chair was too hard, the headrest was also hard, and it was not comfortable to ride. Therefore, I think that non-self-driving people need to consider the passenger's feelings before deciding whether to buy this car, or buy a separate waist and neck pillow can also alleviate this problem. As shown in the back seat, the 318i is really strong in the space where there are passengers in the front seat. However, the bulge in the middle of the floor is inevitable because the car is rear-wheel drive, and it should still be appreciated if the rear space part alone is concerned. In addition, the rear row also has independent constant temperature air outlets, which can solve the discomfort of the hot rear seat in the summer, and there are two additional USBTypeC charging ports for the convenience of rear seat passengers.
The 318i has a performance horsepower of 156hp and a torque of 25.5kgm, which is very sufficient for overall use, whether it is a stationary start or a cruising acceleration, the strength is very sufficient. And because the chassis is stable, the body does not shake, often unconsciously speed up on the highway, this point driver needs to pay more attention; in the case of emergency at high speed, its braking performance also shows full confidence, can reduce the speed in time, and smoothly stabilize the body. The only point that can be picky is the turbo hysteresis, and the torque will probably wait for 1 to 2 seconds to pull up in an instant.
And this new generation of BMW 5AU active car system is really amazing! In addition to the automatic follow-up of the full speed domain, it is also equipped with the built-in map, and when the pre-set speed limit is higher than the road speed limit, it will automatically slow down in case of speed measurement and photography! The acceleration and deceleration when following the car are also very humane, and will not give the driver and passengers a feeling of frustration or discomfort; the part of the full speed range and the stop start is also very intuitive, and starts under the premise of absolute safety. The system also has a warning function, when the hand leaves the steering wheel or the line of sight is not in front, the steering wheel will flash a light as a reminder, and the safety protection is almost full. There is also a very simple way to set up (one-click to start, close the intelligent cruise), so that the new owner can get started immediately, there will be no cumbersome operation steps to overwhelm the situation.
Blind spot system in the next lane has a car and wants to change lanes, the dashboard will be displayed in yellow light number, and vibrate the steering wheel to remind the driver to pay attention to safety, generally most of his models are to remind the driver of the warning sound, but the warning sound is sometimes overshadowed by music or outside noise and neglect to pay attention, BMW to change the steering wheel vibration can more effectively remind the driver. The overall environment and parking radar are very sensitive, and when approaching obstacles, they will actively intervene in the brake to avoid collision and scratching. The following summary of the shortcomings of the car after a week of use, the first is to start and put the throttle cruising, often have a sense of frustration, acceleration and deceleration is not linear, making people feel slightly uncomfortable.
Then there is the seat is slightly harder, if the comfort is the main consideration of the driver, it is really not recommended to buy this car; there is also the direction light sound is issued by the front of the co-driver, resulting in if you hit the left direction of the light but hear the sound from the right side, the first time will mistakenly recognize that they hit the wrong side, which is very strange. The chassis stability of the German car is well known, so the driving quality and shock filter treatment are above the level and impeccable in terms of the 318i. However, it should be noted that the brake deceleration of driving this car should avoid stepping on the end once, otherwise it will cause a lot of frustration, and this part needs time to practice and get used to the sensitivity of the brakes, which can be smoothly braked.
In addition, when driving with the throttle, I don't know whether it is because of the weight of the car or the relationship between the gearbox, there will be obvious frustration when the speed slows down, which will cause slight discomfort to passengers. Finally, I have to say that the biggest drawback of this car should be the seat, it is too hard to sit for a long time, I don't know if it is possible to choose a slightly softer chair, like mercedes-Benz softer sofa chair, sitting up will not be so uncomfortable, during the test drive, all passengers have the same feedback on this item. However, I think BMW's appeal is not here, so if you want to buy this brand of driving, you need to carefully consider this part, after all, the car is to be used for a long time, and the comfort of the seat should be a very important part.