BMW 318i

BMW 318i in Nigeria

The 316i is the most recent addition to the lineup of this carmaker as of 2013. The 316 and 318 engines were dropped from the previous generation, with these engines only appearing in the 1 series.

Thank goodness, because they lacked torque and power and had a horrible 4-cylinder twang, but the company remedied that with the new 316i engine, which has done well in the current 1series lineup.

The interior has high-quality materials, a strong tactile sense, and more room in the rear seats. There is also extra room in the boot, which might be advantageous for people purchasing this as a family runabout. You can go ahead and have a look at this car online on Cars45.

Let’s have a look at some of the features of this car.

2010 BMW 318i

And there's no better way for a young man or woman to show their parents and relatives that they're doing well financially than by purchasing one of the 3 Series.

Obviously, a first-hand unit is preferable, but even if you buy a second-hand product, it still embraces you with the grandeur and classiness that the brand represents.

With this car, the company has traditionally allowed people who have long wanted to buy one of these Bavarian workhorses to do so at a time in their careers where they have just begun to establish themselves and can thus afford the expense of owning such a luxury sedan.

Interior of the BMW 318i

Typical of cars made by this brand, the interior is a very clean and uncluttered area with buttons all collected in the center, and the dash getting a tasteful matt chrome strip running over it.

Although there is considerable room in the back, the transmission bump in the middle is too apparent for today's standards, especially since the Japanese have developed means to minimize such a protrusion.

Furthermore, the rear bench does not fold down. A priority for those with kids, but perhaps less so for the 27-year-old professional executive with no baggage.

Driving the BMW 318i

The handling of this car, on the other hand, seems spot-on, with the steering picking up every minute input from your wrists. In comparison to Audi and Mercedes-Benz, it feels considerably more natural.

It's nothing short of inspirational, which is what every Bavarian-made auto. Another engineering marvel is the 6-speed automatic gearbox.

Slick up and downshifts have distinguished the dependable gearbox as one of the more quick and enjoyable non-dual clutch automatic gearboxes on the market.

However, with just 136bhp at 5,750rpm and 180Nm of torque at 3,250rpm, the car's sporting goals have been abandoned, especially without a paddle-shift option.

The 2.0-liter unit performs best at lower rpm's and cruising, with its seamless power delivery to the engine and precise shifts that ensure the car is in the optimal gear for a good fuel consumption figure.

Overtaking is also not an issue, since the car takes only a fraction of a second to decide which gear is optimal for the amount of input from your right foot.

Why should you consider the BMW 318i

Aside from the fact that a 3 Series is a perennial favorite among most young people in Nigeria and other countries for displaying their corporate and financial standing, it's a car that has generally been a smart bargain.

There is no challenging BMW, from its athletic look and handling to its excellent interior and superior mechanical working.

To buy it in Nigeria, simply head online to Cars45 and choose from the options for sale.