Codenamed the Wz, it...
Codenamed the Wz, it is expec÷ted to replace the Korean brand"s Chairman saloon. But its sleek profile and narrow headlamps are far removed from the awkward looks of the firm"s Rodius MPV and Kyron SUV, which are SsangYong"s most familiar products here in the UK. In fact, the Wz"s heavily contoured flanks and smooth bodylines are more reminiscent of the Lexus LS.
A raft of updates is...
A raft of updates is helping BMW raise the bar with its top-selling 3-Series ð€“ and it appears one is better than two. Hot 335i versions of the Coupé and Convertible models have lost one of their two turbos in the facelift, although power stays exactly the same.
The new 3.0-litre cars still deliver 306bhp and 400Nm of torque, but the addition of BMWð€™s Valvetronic technology and more precise injection has enabled engineers to ditch the second turbo. At the same time, emissions are cut to 196g/km and fuel economy is improved to 33.6mpg.
The revamp to the Coupé and Convertible comes 18 months after the rest of the 3-Series range, and includes a subtle remoulding of the kidney grille and front bumper. LED rings around the headlamps, plus light bars at the rear, mark out the new models after dark.Inside, both now get leather as standard across the range.
The entry 2.0-litre diesel is uprated to 184bhp, yet sees economy rise to 60.1mpg and CO2 slashed to 125g/km. Power for the 325d is also increased, to 204bhp.
Prices will rise by around £1,000 when the cars go on sale on 20 March. That means the Coupé starts at £27,845 for the 320i SE, with the Convertible from £32,905 for the 320i.