2007 BMW 3 Series Wagon

What a Wagon

The BMW 3 Series Wagon gets an infusion of power for 2007, making it one of the sportiest and most-practical rides on the road.

The 3 Series Wagon, which BMW calls a "Sports Wagon," includes a more-powerful six-cylinder engine (as of 2007) that is among the most efficient in the industry. The all-wheel-drive model is called the BMW 328xi Wagon; the rear-wheel-drive model is called the 328i Wagon.

Unfortunately for performance enthusiasts, the BMW 3 Series Wagon does not get the turbocharged engine that’s offered in the 3 Series Coupe and Sedan.

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The standard transmission is a six-speed manual. A six-speed “Steptronic” automatic transmission that can be taken through the gears like a manual is optional.

The front and rear suspension setup enables crisp, neutral handling for fun, spirited driving and a compliant ride. Active Steering is optional. The system offers more immediate steering response, but purists may favor the standard steering for its simplicity and unfiltered feedback.

BMW uses the letter “x” in its model names to denote AWD. The system in the BMW 328xi Wagon originally comes from the BMW X3 and X5 SUVs. The same system is also used on the coupe and sedan versions. Front-to-rear power distribution is theoretically infinitely variable, but under normal driving conditions the system sends more power to the rear wheels than the front to preserve the trademark 3 Series sporty handling. When the wheels slip or the sensors detect an imminent skid, power is shifted to the wheels with the most grip.

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The BMW 3 Series Wagon features traction control and an expanded range of brake functions that have been incorporated on all BMW models. Brake Standby reacts when the driver suddenly lifts off the accelerator, anticipating hard braking, and snugs the brake pads against the rotors. Start-Off Assistant automatically engages the brakes on an incline to prevent the car from rolling back when the driver lifts off the brake pedal to depress the accelerator.

BMW 3 Series Wagon Vehicle Summary

The interior of the BMW 3 Series Wagon is tastefully designed. Displays and switches are well located. The front seats are among the most supportive and comfortable in the industry, but larger occupants will feel cramped in the rear. Fortunately, the wagon’s more-horizontal roofline provides a little extra headroom compared to the BMW 3 Series Sedan and Coupe.

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BMW covers all factory-recommended maintenance for four years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first.

The BMW 3 Series also includes coupe, sedan and convertible models. A new high-performance M3 version will debut around the 2008 model year.