Vehicle: 2011 BMW 535i with Sport Pkg, Technology Pkg and Dynamic Handling Pkg Price as tested: CDN$77100 Performance: As with all the 5-Series has gone before, its available with 3 different powertrains. The mild 240hp 3.0 liter straight-6 DOHC with 240 horses, the spicy 300hp 3.0 liter with twin-scroll turbocharger and the extra spicy 400hp [...]

Vehicle: 2010 BMW 118i with Steptronic, Xenon headlights, Boston leather seats and Park Distance Control Price as tested: CDN$26000 (Estimated) If you thought BMW’s previous attempt on producing a proper 4-cylinder wasn’t a good one, their latest effort with this 118i isn’t exactly anything to write home neither. This 118i shares the same engine block [...]

Vehicle: 2010 BMW X5 M with Executive Package Price as tested: CDN$103400 Performance: Unlike all the previous BMW M cars have gone before, this Bavarian company’s 1st ever M badged SUVs are powered by forced induction engine. As we have witnessed on this subject of test drive. The X5 M is only powered by a [...]

Vehicle: 2010 BMW 550i GT with Technology Pkg, Sport Pkg, Dynamic Handling Pkg, Executive Pkg and Rear Comfort Seat Price as tested: CDN$95750 Peformance: The 5-Series GT is currently only powered by one powertrain in Canadian market, until the turbocharged 3.0 liter straight-6 comes along as 535i with its sedan silibing. This is the same [...]

Vehicle: 2009 BMW Z4 SDrive 35i with 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox, sports pkg, executive pkg, Exclusive Ivory leather and servotronic steering Price as tested: CDN$72400 Performance: The Z4, just like the 3-Series, which is loosely based on. Got both normally aspirated DOHC 3.0 liter straight-6 or twin-turbo straight 6 depending on whether you opt for 3.0 [...]

Vehicle: 2009 BMW 335d with 6-speed Steptronic, Sport Pkg and Executive Pkg Price as tested: CDN$58200 Performance: Unlike all the 3-Series we have driven before, the subject of our tester is the one powered by a clean diesel unit. Although its desingation is 335, its actually a 3.0 liter twin-turbo diesel engine with BMW’s legendary [...]

Vehicle: 2009 BMW 750i with Dynamic Handling Pkg, Sport Pkg, Multimedia Pkg, Technology Pkg and Executive Pkg Price as tested: CDN$130000 Performance: During initial launch, the new 7-Series will only be available with one engine until the arrival of the flagship V12. Unlike the 7-Series of yesterday, this V8 scores twin-turbochargers which is the same [...]

Vehicle: 2008 BMW M3 Coupe with Executive Pkg, M Drive Pkg and high gloss shadow line Price as tested: CDN$81695 Performance: After a decade with the lengendary straight-6 powertrain in E36 and E46 generations of M3s, BMW decided its time to opt for V8 to challenge the best compact supersedans which have the similar powertrain [...]

Vehicle: 2008 BMW X6 xDrive35i with Rear Climate Pkg, Premium Sound Pkg, Sport Pkg, Activity Pkg, Premium Pkg and Technology Pkg Price as tested: CDN$75900 Performance: Because of X6′s performance sport utility “coupe” status, BMW has to offer it 2 different twin-turbo engines to match its billing. But during the initial launch, BMW only introduces [...]

Vehicle: 2008 BMW 128i Convertible with 6-speed Steptronic w/paddle shifters, Sports Pkg and Premium Pkg Price as tested: CDN$48400 Performance: Just like the 1-Series coupe, its convertible silibing is powered by similar powertrains. We were impressed enough with its twin-turbo straight-6 in 135i coupe. Because we tend to enjoy convertible in lesser power, we have [...]

Vehicle: 2008 BMW 135i Coupe with M Sport Pkg, Premium Pkg and Comfort Pkg Price as tested: CDN$49800 Performance: The 1-Series, as with its 3-Series silibings, is powered by both normally aspirated 3.0 liter DOHC 24-valve straight-6 and the same powertrain with twin turbos. Hence the 128i and 135i designations. We will reviewed the 128i [...]

Short review of BMW 528i/535i ======================= Price as tested: CDN$65700 (528i) CDN$83000 5-Series, just like its smaller 3-Series silibings, receives engine upgrades this year. 528i receives similar engine upgrade as 328i. The sweet 3.0 liter straight-6 increases horsepower from 215 and torque from 218 lb/ft to 230 and 200, respectively. This engine upgrade feels more [...]

Short review of 2007 BMW 323i/328i =========================== Price as tested: CDN$37200 (323i) CDN$49700 (328i) BMW has upgraded their successful 3-Series with more powerful straight-6s this year. Other than the astounishing 335i, which features a wonderful 300hp 3 liter biturbo engine. Its entry-level silibing, 323i has upgraded to 200hp, up from 174hp and 180 lb/ft of [...]

Vehicle: 2007 BMW 335i Convertible with Sport Pkg, 6-speed auto with Steptronic paddle shifters and comfort access Price as tested: CDN$72050 Handling: 3-Series has always been known for its handling dynamics. Its no difference when BMW ditched the soft-top offering for the retractable hardtop in the latest generation. Not only does this retractable hardtop makes [...]

Vehicle: BMW 130i with Steptronic and sports package Price as tested: HK$418000 Handling: 1-Series is the only front-engine rear-wheel drive hot hatch in the scene right now. With its close to perfect 50/50 front/rear balance, a very well-tuned suspension and rear-drive configuration, 130i is simply a blast-to-drive in any situation. The steering is typical BMW [...]

Vehicle: 2007 BMW X5 4.8i with Rear Climate Pkg, Activity Pkg, Sport Pkg, Premium Pkg, Technology Pkg and 3rd row seats Price as tested: CDN$87400 Handling: With the introduction of new X5, BMW has brought the already excellent dynamic package into a new height. The X5 got both the ingredients and cooking formula right without [...]

Vehicle: 2007 BMW X3 3.0SI with Activity Pkg, Comfort Pkg, M Sport Pkg and Premium Pkg Price as tested: CDN$63400 Performance: When the original X3 introduced, it was being criticized as sluggish and rough-on-the-edges. This facelifted version finally got the powerplant it needed. In the past, 2.5L I-6 with 174hp was simply a dog while [...]

Vehicle: 2007 BMW 335i Coupe with Sports Pkg, Premium Pkg and Comfort Access Price as tested: CDN$58550 Performance: The codenamed E92 3-Series Coupe is powered by one normally aspirated straight-6 and the highlight of this review, an advanced twin-turbocharged 3.0 liter straight-6 with Double VANOS variable valve timing technology. While the entry-level 328i “only” has [...]

Vehicle: 2007 BMW M Coupe with Premium Pkg Price as tested: CDN$71600 Performance: The M Coupe, as it stands, is powered by BMW’s world-renowed M-tuned straight-6 engine. This DOHC 24-valver straight 6 3.2L with Double VANOS is identical to the one available in the awe-inspiring M Roadster, as well as in current M3 variants. Its [...]

Vehicle: 2006 BMW 650i with Executive Pkg and 6-speed Steptronic Price as tested: CDN$107900 Performance: Just like 5-Series which 6-Series it based on, its 4.5L V8 has been upgraded to 4.8Lfor 2006. This engine is everything a BMW. As its refinement and smoothness are simply superb. It got entertaining engine note which is very Teutonic. [...]