Newer 3 series models

[HantsSpeedDemon]

Ive heard a rumour somewhere that the newer models (2015 on i think) of the 3 series have 3 pot engines. Is that true? If so, how are they compared to the 4 pot?

[Smuler]

HantsSpeedDemon said:

Ive heard a rumour somewhere that the newer models (2015 on i think) of the 3 series have 3 pot engines. Is that true? If so, how are they compared to the 4 pot?

The next generation introduces 3 cylinder.

https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/spy-shots/bmw/bmw-3-...

[Car Fan]

The LCI F30 318i is a 1.5-litre 3 cylinder. Not driven one but there's a decent Autocar review here:

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/bmw/3-series/...

[Nickbrapp]

3 is already in the 318i and I imagine the 316i if they make those still

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/3-series/92781/bm...

It’s also in the 1 series and 2 series

[HantsSpeedDemon]

Car Fan said:

The LCI F30 318i is a 1.5-litre 3 cylinder. Not driven one but there's a decent Autocar review here:

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/bmw/3-series/...

Thanks for that. Based off that review it seems like they've pretty much ruined it. Being a vw Fox owner, I can attest to delayed throttle response.

[Smuler]

HantsSpeedDemon said:

Thanks for that. Based off that review it seems like they've pretty much ruined it. Being a vw Fox owner, I can attest to delayed throttle response.

Having been corrected, I can attest that the 3 cylinder engines (I've driven one in the 118i) is even worse that the 4 cylinder petrol I drove, for example 220i

The 4 cylinder diesels are better.