PLEASANT to drive, punchy performance and premium appointments: these have been the three pillars which have made the BMW 3 Series such a success.
However, competition has never been more fierce, with the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Audi A4 driving better than ever before, not to mention increased opposition outside Germany from the likes of the Jaguar XE and Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Now in its seventh-generation iteration, BMW is hoping to rise above them all with a new platform, increased technology and – maybe most importantly – engaging driving dynamics.