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2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
For the most part these controls work well (once you learn how to use them). Odd shifter, though. |
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2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Sport Line or M Sport Line is a must to get these supportive seats. |
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2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Rear seat surprisingly comfortable and roomy. |
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2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Well-finished, usefully large cargo area. Hatch lifts well out of the way. |
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2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Specs suggest there's nearly as much space here as in an E-Class wagon. Eyes disagree. |
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2014 BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Powerful, smooth, and makes good noises. But 328i's four cylinder is more efficient and costs less. |
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2015 Audi A3 mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
You might think you've seen this car before. But more complex side surfacing than other Audis. |
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2015 Audi A3 mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Five-spoke wheels are 17s, ten-spoke wheels are 18s. |
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2015 Audi A3 mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
A3 1.8Ts get single dual-tipped exhaust rather than dual single-tipped exhaust. |
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2015 Audi A3 mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Somehow much less toy-like with gray paint and smaller, five-spoke wheels. |
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2015 Audi A3 mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Mercedes took greater risks with the exterior of the competing CLA250. |
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2015 Audi A3 mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
You might think you've seen this car before. But more complex side surfacing than other Audis. |
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2015 Audi A3 mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Appears a bit toy-like when viewed from the side. Small sedans have challenging proportions. |
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2015 Audi A3 mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
View the new A3 at even a slight rearward angle, and that front overhang magically disappears. |
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2015 Audi A3 mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Strongly beveled character lines trace a wedge through "flowing and sensual" body sides. |
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2015 Audi A3 mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Refreshingly basic, or overly spartan? Leather and a larger sunroof are standard. |
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2015 Audi A3 mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Instrument panel upper gives when pressed with a fingertip, but looks like hard plastic. |
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2015 Audi A3 mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Controls mostly easy to use, but base A3's tiny HVAC graphics are hard to read while driving. |
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2015 Audi A3 mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Google Earth. Unlike in BMW and Mercedes, display that appears retractable actually is retractable. |
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2015 Audi A3 mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Overly firm and flat driver seat provides zero lateral support in curves. Sport buckets optional. |
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2015 Audi A3 mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Just enough room for me. If you're tall, maybe not enough room for you. |
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2015 Audi A3 mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Front-wheel-drive A3 (pictured) has a reasonably large trunk. AWD robs a couple of cubes. |
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2015 Audi A3 mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
The 170 hp 1.8-liter (in photo) and 220 hp 2.0-liter are part of a smooth new engine family. |
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2015 Audi A3 mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Smooth, fairly quiet, and either quick (pictured 1.8) or quicker (2.0). Good but not best mpg. |
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2015 Audi A3 mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Familiar face, but with distinctive headlight graphics and "double wing" lower fascia. |