BMW Take Multiple Wins at the 2020 What Car? Car of the Year Awards
Car manufacturers sometimes manage to get a few things right, such as a comfy seat and a nice looking alloy wheel, but BMW have quite rightly swept the What Car? Car of the Year awards 2020 with their spectacular line up of models that sets industry standards.
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Those after prestige should target the BMW 3 Series 330e M Sport in all its executive splendour. Here is a hybrid, which is perfect for those wanting an easy yet comfortable commute. Combine that with the ability to charge overnight and this is a great way to travel, especially when it operates in electric mode only with a maximum range of up to 37 miles. No wonder that this model also picked up the Plug-In Hybrid award.
When it comes to luxury the BMW 5 Series can hold its own, taking home the Luxury Car award for a simply a well-engineered, comfortable and impressive saloon.
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Incredibly the BMW 5 Series 520d MHT SE is the basic specification yet it has absolutely everything you would expect from a luxury car. Also the smallest engine is certainly perky and delivers with its mild hybrid technology so that it will return 56 mpg.
Up front there are part-electrically operated and heated seats and leather trim. When it comes to tech there’s a big 12.3-inch infotainment screen, with concierge service, sat-nav and Apple CarPlay. To make life easier there is very cool ambient interior lighting and dual-zone climate control. LED headlights light the way, front and rear parking sensors and automatic lights and wipers help keep everyone safe.
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Ultimate Safety With BMW 3 Series
Indeed, to top off all these awards, the BMW 3 Series picked up the overall Safety gong. It isn’t hard to see why, the list of active and passive systems is impressive.
For a start there are six airbags, including side and curtain airbags. To avoid using them the Anti-Lock Braking System with brake assist will help avoid wheel locking and skidding. Allied to that is electronic stability program and traction control system all to help keep the 3 Series on the road. Other standard features include rain sensing wipers and automatic headlamps.
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Why BMW Are Seen as Prestigious
We spoke to Michelle Roberts the Marketing Director of BMW UK on their outstanding wins at the What Car? Awards, here’s what she said:
“As one of the most prestigious motoring titles in the UK, with a famously rigorous testing process, we are delighted that BMW won more awards than any other manufacturer at the 2020 What Car? Awards. It is a particular highlight for 3 Series to be recognised in several competitive categories including Best Executive Car, the safety award and 330e finishing top in the sought-after Plug-in Hybrid category. BMW 5 Series winning Best Luxury Car for the fourth consecutive year reinforces its unsurpassed blend of driving dynamics, comfort and functionality.”
So, if you’re in the market for a range of models that are safe, prestigious and at the cutting edge of automotive technology you should pop down to your local BMW showroom for a test drive.
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