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1. In it's sixth generation, the new 3 Series continues to be the driver of volumes for BMW. In 2011, over 32.4 per cent of all BMWs sold were the 3 Series and its various iterations. The sporty-exec has always been a hit with young professionals and the new one intends to continue the same trend by becoming more relevant to a new generation of 'men in suits'.
2. Longer by 93 mm than the outgoing E90, the new F30 also has a 50 mm longer wheelbase and is taller by 9 mm. Incidentally, the front-track too has improved by 37 mm and the boot gains 20 litres in volume to become 480 litres.
3. The looks may appear evolutionary at first, but a close look reveals a lot of new details. Like the new clamshell hood - ala BMW Z4, the lack of a bulge on the bonnet, instead two, Z4 like creases running from the edge of the kidney grille to the pillars. The headlamps fuse into the kidney grille in an i3/i8 sort of fashion, while the airdam is more in tune with improving efficiency while looking the part.
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