The 2023 BMW 318i Sport is the latest version of the 3 Series available for the Philippine market. It then retails locally for Php 3,790,000.
Powering the 318i Sport is a 2.0-liter inline-4 gasoline engine that’s capable of making up to 156 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque. Power is then sent to its rear wheels via an 8-speed Steptronic automatic gearbox.
Size-wise, the all-new 3-Series is 4,713mm long, 1,827mm wide, and 1,440mm in height.
Locally, the BMW 318i Sport rivals the Lexus IS, Subaru WRX, Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class, Audi A4, among others.
Launch
The current-gen BMW 3-series was initially rolled out back in 2018. It was then launched for the local market on March 2023.
BMW 3-Series Exterior
The BMW 318i Sport gets a sporty exterior with familiar styling cues from the German marque. Up front, it gets a pair of sharp LED hedlamps, LED fog lamps, and LED daytime running lamps. It likewise comes with power-folding side mirrors, and a power trunk door.
Completing the look of the BMW 318i Sport are a number of M-branded exterior bits. This includes a set of 18-inch M alloy wheels, the M Aerodynamic package, and the M high-gloss Shadow Line.
BMW 3-Series Interior
The 318i Sport can comfortably seat up to five occupants. Everyone inside is kept cool by an automatic 3-zone climate control system. It then gets leather-clad seating.
Provided for the driver is a power-adjustable front seat, a push-to-start button, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
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Technology & Safety Features
Dominating the dash of the 318i Sport are two huge screens sitting side by side. One is a 12.3-inch driver information display, while the other is a 14.3-inch central touchscreen.
The said touchscreen gets Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It is then linked to a HiFi speaker system.
Handling safety for the BMW 318i Sport are a number of safety features. Among these is an anti-lock braking system, adaptive cruise control, parking sensors, traction control, stability control, ISOFIX child seat anchors, and a total of 6 airbags.
Platform & Chassis
The 2023 BMW 318i Sport is classed as a compact executive car. It then uses the BMW Cluster Architecture platform, which it shares most other BMW products.
For suspensions, it uses an independent MacPherson strut for the front, and an independent multi-link suspension for the rear. Braking is then handled by disc brakes for all wheels, as well as an electronic parking brake.
BMW 3-Series Engine & Drivetrain
Under the hood of the 318i Sport is a 2.0-liter inline-4 gasoline engine that’s capable of making up to 156 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque. Power is then sent to its rear wheels via an 8-speed Steptronic automatic gearbox.