2012 BMW Performance Edition Review

2012 BMW Performance Edition

2012 BMW Performance Edition Review  | Building on the sporting looks of the popular 1 Series Sports Hatch, the 1 Series Performance Edition comes with M aerodynamic bodystyling, dark chrome 18-inch M light alloy wheels, High-gloss Shadowline exterior trim, dark chrome exhaust tailpipe and dark line rear lights.

Enhancing its sporty driving style is the addition of M Sport Suspension, while sport seats with Royal Blue stitching, M Sport multi-function leather steering wheel and gearshift leaver, floor mats with Royal Blue piping and London 2012 exterior badges complete the sporty look. Available on the 116i, 116d and 118d three- and five-door models, the BMW 1 Series Performance Edition costs just £1,500 more than the equivalent ES model, representing a saving for customers of £1,725. Prices start at £19,530 OTR for a BMW 116i Performance Edition three-door.

2012 BMW Performance Edition

The BMW 3 Series Saloon is also getting a Performance Edition revision. Available on the 118i and 118d, the BMW 3 Series Performance Edition will gain an M aerodynamic body kit, M sport multi-function leather steering wheel, sport seats, floor mats with blue piping, 18-inch light alloy wheel, chrome exhaust finisher and London 2012 exterior badges, making the BMW 3 Series a winner in the style race. 

2012 BMW Performance Edition

The BMW 3 Series Performance Edition costs just £500 more than the equivalent 3 Series ES Saloon, saving customers a substantial £2,030. Prices start at £23,195 OTR for the BMW 318i Performance Edition Saloon.The BMW Performance Editions are available in a choice of four colours; Alpine White, Titanium Silver, Bluewater and Black Sapphire, and are on sale now.

2012 BMW Performance Edition

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2011 Chevrolet Equinox

2011 Chevrolet Equinox

2011 Chevrolet Equinox Review | The 2011 Chevrolet Equinox to see some changes following the redesign of 2010. This 4-door crossover SUV seats five and reprises LS, 1LT, 2LT and LTZ trim levels. Equinox offers a choice of two engines.

2011 Chevrolet Equinox

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With the horsepower from 182 to 2.4-liter 4-cylinder standard. 264-horsepower 3.0-liter V6 is optional on the 1LT, 2LT and LTZ. New for 2011, the V6 is capable of running on E85 ethanol fuel-blended. A 6-speed automatic is the sole transmission. Front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive offered on all models. Maximum towing capacity is 1,500 pounds with the pound 4-cylinder engine and 3,500 with the V6.

2011 Chevrolet Equinox

Available security features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front-side airbags, and curtain-side airbags. The features available include remote engine start, navigation system, wireless cell phone link, DVD entertainment, hard drive for storing digital music files, rearview camera, and power tailgate. Heated front seats are newly standard on the 2LT.

Leather upholstery is optional on 2LT and standard on the LTZ. Chevy Equinox using "MultiFlex" rear seat that can be moved 8 inches fore and rear to better accommodate different storage and passenger needs. The report is based on an evaluation of the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox.

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