four-door 130i sedan, or two-door 130i coupe, that would most likely be dubbed 230i in order to conform with BMW's new naming strategy, could truly put the fear of the blue-and-white propeller into the upcoming A3 Sportback, S40 T5 AWD and next-gen Golf R32, re-igniting North American passions for sporty, compact cars.
Specifications
- Body Type: 5-door hatchback
- Layout: Front engine, RWD
- Engine: 258 horsepower, 221 lb-ft of torque, 24-valve 3.0L DOHC I-6
- Transmission: 6-spd manual (opt. 6-spd automatic)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS, EBD, CBC
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Performance (0-100 km/h): less than 6.2 seconds
- Cargo Volume (rear seats up/folded): 330/1150 L (11.65/40.61 cu ft)
- Competition: Audi A3 Sportback V6, Mazdaspeed 3, Mercedes-Benz C320 Sport Coupe, Mini Cooper S Works, Saab 9-2x Aero, Volkswagen Golf GTI/R32, Volvo S40 T5
- Website: www.bmw.ca
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