The new 2018 BMW vehicle lineup has arrived! This year, BMW is offering an array of sedans, coupes, SUVs and even sport wagons that BMW lovers everywhere can get excited about. These luxury vehicle offerings provide excellent performance, state-of-the-art features and high-quality interiors that everyone can appreciate. Whether you are looking for a top-tier sedan like one from the 3-Series lineup or a fun little SUV like the X1, there’s a perfect BMW for you. If you are interested in learning more about the latest 2018 BMW vehicles, check out these most frequently asked questions. These are the Beamers you’ve been waiting for!
With the 2018 BMW M models, the primary focus is performance and that alone. M models are street legal performance cars that deliver the perfect balance of power and steering. BMW currently offers the M2 (coupe), M3 and M5 (sedans), a more powerful coupe called the M4 and M6 (also available as a convertible), and the X5 and X6 (two powerful SUVs). If you are looking for outstanding performance above all else, any of these M models would be a spectacular choice, depending on your driving perferences.
BMW offers not one, but two all-electric cars. The 2018 BMW i3 features speedy acceleration thanks to a 170-horsepower electric motor, reaching 60 mph in just 7 seconds. Its lithium-ion battery allows for a range of up to 124 miles. And unlike most electric cars, this one is agile and fun to drive. The 357-horsepower i8, available later in the year, will provide lightning-fast acceleration, traveling from 0 to 60 mph in just 4.2 seconds. It will have a range of 330 miles. However, you’ll need to have around $145,000 to spend if you want that one.
When it comes to the practicality and comfort you are looking for in a sedan, you can’t go wrong with the 2018 BMW 3-Series. In particular, the 328d is an outstanding option. It features a diesel engine that gets 31 mpg in the city and 43 mpg on the highway. The standard 180-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is powerful enough to handle freeway driving with no problem. Synthetic leather upholstery seating is comfortable and supportive for passengers, also offering plenty of room for passengers to stretch their legs.
If you are looking for a coupe with great performance, efficiency and cool features, BMW’s 430i is easily the best option. The 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine generates a whopping 248 horsepower, providing excellent acceleration and enough power for everyday driving. It also offers an excellent fuel economy, getting 24 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. While rear-wheel drive is standard, all-wheel drive is available for improved driving for various road conditions. The interior comes equipped with features like dual-zone automatic climate control, a moonroof, an iDrive infotainment system, Bluetooth, nine-speaker audio, HD radio, a rearview camera and more.
If you are looking for the perfect family vehicle, the 3-Series includes a Station Wagon that boasts a 248-horsepower engine and 33 mpg highway rating, making it a practical option for families. Decorated with wood trim, chrome accents, ambient lighting and Dakota leather upholstery, this station wagon features the most exquisite interior you are unlikely to find in any other station wagon. It also features a panoramic sunroof that makes the cabin glow with natural light. Offering up to 53 cubic feet of cargo space, there’s plenty of room for camping supplies, DIY project supplies and a month’s worth of groceries. Dual-zone climate control, a rearview camera, nine-speaker audio an infotainment system are just some of the included features.
The X-Series is BMW’s line-up of luxury SUVs - or SAVs as BMW calls them. The X1 is a subcompact SUV that offers the best fuel economy, getting up to 23 mpg in the city and 32 mpg on the highway. The compact X4 offers more passenger space and more powerful engine options. The X6 crossover SAV features a more luxurious interior and more importantly, an insane level of engine power – up to 567 horsepower!
BMW currently offers three series of terrific small luxury cars: the 2-Series, 3-Series and 4-Series. The 2-Series remains mostly unchanged from the previous year, offering adequate performance and fuel economy, but nothing new in the way of features. The BMW 3-Series now features a standard rearview camera, previously only an optional feature. The 4-Series features a revamped suspension, as well as an upgraded infotainment system and new features like dual-zone climate control and a moonroof.
The mid-size 530e plug-in hybrid model is a stellar option for a number of reasons. For one, the 530e gets the mpg-equivalent of 72 mpg-combined, while delivering 248 horsepower. It also features a quiet cabin that is exceedingly comfortable for passengers, making it a terrific family car. It comes loaded with features too, and many of them are plenty user-friendly. The trunk is huge for a mid-size sedan, affording up to 18.7 cubic feet of space.