This sparked
a series of compact car concept vehicles from the company during the early 1990s.
Not exact matches
Whether we're driving a $ 200,000 luxury sedan or a $ 20,000
compact car, we can't help but hope to magically find ourselves behind the wheel
of a BMW 3
Series.
3
Series Gran Turismo The 3
Series Gran Turismo is a new four - door coupe like hatchback version
of BMW's
compact luxury
car.
The Orange Edition is the first in a line
of new «Club
Series» models in the GT86 range, which Toyota is using to celebrate the company's motorsport heritage both old and new - the latter comprising R3 rally and CS - Cup race versions
of the
compact sports
car, among other efforts such as the Yaris WRC.
The 3
Series Gran Turismo is a new four - door coupe like hatchback version
of BMW's
compact luxury
car.
If a production model does indeed turn out to be based on the same UKL architecture as the BMW X1 and 2
Series Gran Tourer, the
car will likely be offered with both front - and all - wheel drive, leaving enthusiasts» dreams
of a
compact rear - wheel - drive BMW sedan in the dust.
The
cars look almost cartoonish, like ripped,» roided - up versions
of the
compact, garden - variety 1 and 2
Series coupes.
It will need all the confidence it can get as it prepares to launch a
series of new
cars in the coming years, including the completely redesigned Focus
compact and new - to - the - U.S. Fiesta subcompact.
The new automotive brand, Qoros, presented the world premiere
of its first
series production vehicle, an elegant
compact (C - segment)
car with the official international model designation.
Following an initial reveal in a
series of sketches earlier this month, Audi has now provided Autoweek with detailed computer - enhanced photographs
of its radical urban concepts — the
compact two - seat city
cars set to bow in September at the Frankfurt motor show.
Added comfort with contemporary style is the leather interior to heighten the quality and craftsmanship for the BMW 3
Series More information about the 2013 BMW 3
Series: The BMW 3 -
Series is a family
of sporty sedans, wagons, coupes, and convertibles — all sized at what would be considered a
compact car in the U.S. 2013 BMW 3 -
Series Sedans and Sports Wagon models are built on a new - generation (F30) platform that made its debut with the 2012 - model sedan — and is slightly longer, lower, and wider, while Coupe and Convertible 3 -
Series models remain built on the previous platform.
BMW's original M3 high - performance
compact coupe was created in 1986 as a road - going version
of its 3
Series - based German Touring
Car Championship race car, and it arrived Stateside two years lat
Car Championship race
car, and it arrived Stateside two years lat
car, and it arrived Stateside two years later.
The 2
Series family
of compact cars will further grow in size with the addition
of a BMW 2
Series Gran Turismo, BMW 2
Series Gran Coupe and a BMW 2
Series Grand Sport Tourer.
Given the Rover's equipment, prices were reasonably competitive in the large family
car segment and considerably lower than the price
of such
compact executive
cars such as the BMW 3
Series and Audi A4.
The 2014 BMW 2
Series is a new addition to the affordable luxury
car spectrum, but it carries on the legacy
of last year's 1
Series in that it presents an attractively - priced
compact coupe to those seeking a sporty ride.
At the heart
of the concept
car is an advanced diesel - electric hybrid system, based on a
compact turbocharged 1.5 - liter, three - cylinder common - rail diesel engine that will first appear in the second - generation 1 -
series due in 2011.
The BMW 3
Series saloon has defined the
compact executive
car class for many years now, so it's not surprising that those buyers seeking out a classy estate
car of rough equivalence flock to the Touring version.
The Infiniti G -
series [1] is a line
of compact executive / entry - level luxury sports
car produced by the Infiniti division
of Nissan for the 1991 — 1996 and 1999 — present model years.
More importantly, this
compact SUV will also mark the debut
of the all - new Dragon
series of petrol engines which will power Ford's future small
car range.
The BMW 3
series has made its name as one
of the most popular
compact executive saloon
cars available
The 4
series is a
compact car, with the length
of a Toyota Corolla and the width
of a Ford Focus.
In the BMW 1
Series M Coupe, the technology
of a high - performance
car is combined with the agility and lightness
of a
compact model to create a whole new dimension
of sports - style driving pleasure.
The new BMW 1
Series is the embodiment
of responsiveness and innovative elegance in a
compact car, with a youthful, lively design and high - quality features adding to the excitement.
The new BMW 1
Series offers all the excitement
of premium - quality, pioneering technology and exceptional driving pleasure within a
compact car, with many superior features as standard and a wide range
of attractive options.
The BMW 1
Series is also the only
compact car also available with the option
of an eight - speed automatic transmission, offering fast, smooth gear changes and excellent fuel efficiency.
BMW ConnectedDrive: unique comfort, safety, information and entertainment options The new BMW 1
Series» high - tech presence is reflected in an impressive range
of driver assistance and mobility services which is unique in a
compact car.
In addition to the «FT - 86 Concept» rear - wheel drive
compact sports
car and the Lexus «LFA» shown at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, plans call for TMC's sports model lineup to expand through the introduction
of conversion models and sports - trim models
of mass - produced vehicle
series, such as the GRMN and G's
series.
As such, the ATS Sedan is designed to challenge the world's best premium
cars while being aimed at stalwarts
of the
compact luxury sedan segment such as the BMW 3 -
Series, Mercedes - Benz C Class Sedan, Audi A4, Lexus IS, Jaguar XE, and Volvo S60.
The Lexus ES (Japanese: レクサス ・ ES, Rekusasu ES) is a
series of compact, then mid-size
car sold by Lexus since 1989.
In one way, MINI is selling a
series of overpriced
compact cars but in another way, it has a monopoly in the market with no competition.
The best attended
of the most recent sessions were those for the ’10 Camaro in the musclecar category, ’11 Ford F -
Series in the truck field, ’12 Ford Explorer in the SUV group, Honda CR - Z in the sporty -
car class, and Chevrolet Cruze
compact sedan.
«While its combination
of distinctive styling and rear - wheel drive dynamics is range - wide, the 1
Series caters to a broad spectrum
of customers, from those looking for an efficient city
car to enthusiasts seeking strong performance in a
compact package.»
The 2016 BMW 4
Series convertible is another retractable hard - top - only affair, one that manages to preserve the sleek looks
of the
compact luxury
car's roofline and allows it to be marketed as both a coupe and a drop top at the same time.
More information about the 2013 BMW 3
Series: The BMW 3 -
Series is a family
of sporty sedans, wagons, coupes, and convertibles - all sized at what would be considered a
compact car in the U.S. 2013 BMW 3 -
Series Sedans and Sports Wagon models are built on a new - generation (F30) platform that made its debut with the 2012 - model sedan - and is slightly longer, lower, and wider, while Coupe and Convertible 3 -
Series models remain built on the previous platform.
With a
compact four - door sedan based on the 1 -
Series or 2 -
Series, BMW could offer a luxury vehicle to those seeking the badge as well as the comfort
of a
car meant for four people, in a
compact exterior wrapper.
That kind
of selection makes this
compact luxury sport sedan
of one
of the most versatile and intriguing lineups in the premium -
car market, and it's one
of the reasons that new BMW 3
Series has been — and remains — a top seller for the performance brand.
More information about the 2013 BMW 3
Series: The BMW 3 -
Series is a family
of sporty sedans, wagons, coupes, and convertibles — all sized at what would be considered a
compact car in the U.S. 2013 BMW 3 -
Series Sedans and Sports Wagon models are built on a new - generation (F30) platform that made its debut with the 2012 - model sedan — and is slightly longer, lower, and wider, while Coupe and Convertible 3 -
Series models remain built on the previous platform.
After 40 years
of building, redesigning, re-engineering, and re-imagining what the
compact sports
car could be, BMW has hit a new vein
of performance,
of success, and
of innovation in its newest 3
Series line.
The sporty and elegant design
of the new three - door model, along with additional engine choices, are distinguishing features that sharpen the unmistakable profile
of the BMW 1
Series as the recognised standard
of sheer driving pleasure in the premium
compact car segment.
The Ford Focus
compact car and Ford F -
Series family
of trucks have each won «Hottest Vehicle» awards at the 2017 Specialty Equipment Market Association Show, currently in progress in Las Vegas.
However, they offer a degree
of practicality that puts them up against many
compact, similarly priced European
cars like the MINI Cooper and BMW 2 -
series.
The BMW 3 -
Series is a family
of sporty sedans, wagons, coupes, and convertibles — all sized at what would be considered a
compact car in the U..
Bird expects demand for green
cars to make more progress in the near future: «The segment will grow even further in 2013, with the launch
of several new models, including the full Ford Fusion Hybrid
series, and the Honda Accord Hybrid, which will fulfill a wider variety
of needs than conventional
compact hybrids.
A friend
of mine from London once gave me a copy
of the UK equivalent
of Consumer Reports and it classified the BMW 3 -
Series as a large
car, whereas here in the US, it's a
compact.