BMW New Car Reviews

Hot Car Hampered By Clunky Gearbox
A lot of cars look dated after they’ve been around for six years, but not a 6-Series BMW. It still turns heads out on the road. As Autoweek magazine once observed, “Even sitting still, the car looks fast.” My test car this time was an M6 coupe, which has [...]

The 535i Continues To Impress
Last year, BMW upgraded its mid-range 5-Series sedan by installing twin turbos on its three-liter engine, and calling it the 535i. This power plant gave the inline-six a real kick in the pants with 300 horsepower—45 more than the old 530i. This engine is a real delight—it’s very smooth and very [...]

Sports Car Performance, Everyday Usability
The BMW M3 coupe and convertible are sports car that many driving enthusiasts would give their eyeteeth to own. But supposing you’re a hot shoe with a family, and really need a sedan. Well, now you can buy an M3 with four doors. After a hiatus of over a decade, BMW [...]

As Sporty As Ever
Although the 2009 BMW 3-Series is not brand new, it looks as sharp as it did when it was redesigned three years ago. The styling of my test car shouted, “sports sedan,” and both young and old told me how much they liked it. BMW did make some subtle changes this year [...]

Still Impressive Four Years Later
When the BMW 645i was introduced for the 2005 model year, it was an immediate hit. Automotive writers, and car lovers alike, praised its head-turning styling. Autoweek magazine enthused, “even standing still, the car looks fast.” Everywhere I went, people admired its sexy look and wanted to know more about it. [...]

BMW Introduces a Lower Priced Ragtop
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could buy a less expensive BMW convertible? Well, now you can. The new 128i drop-top sells for a cool $10,000 less than its 328i stable mate. Its base price is $33,875.
At first glance, the 128i convertible looks like a bobtailed version of its [...]

The Last Hurrah For The Current Model
2008 is the last year for the current version of the 750i. A redesigned 2009 model will debut sometime in the coming months. When this car was introduced six years ago as the 745i, it stirred up controversy. Its styling, with a tacked-on rear deck, was jarring to the [...]

’08 BMW 535i Gets Turbo Power
The big news this time for the BMW 5-series sedans is turbo power. A new 535i model, which replaces the 530i, gets a twin-turbo version of the three-liter inline-six engine. This power plant gives the six-cylinder a real kick in the pants with 300 horsepower—45 more than the old 530i. [...]

Bigger X5 Adds 3rd Row Seat
If you see the new 2007 BMW X5 on the street, you may not realize that it has been completely redesigned this year. The overall look is similar to last year’s model, but the ‘07 is over seven inches longer. It’s also taller and wider. This X5 can accommodate an [...]