The xes transmission is fine in manual mode, but then you have to touch those plastic paddles. There was only one issue with the 340i xdrive that we tested, and that was the price. Further interfering with the 3s fun factor is the manual transmissions new standard automatic revmatching feature, which works well but. Now well have to find something else to like about the new one, i guess. The bmw m2 is a new addition to the 2 series for 2016. The xdrive system not only qualifies this bmw as an allweather interceptor, it also liaises nicely with the 340i s turbocharged 3. The bmw 340i xdrive is one of the f30 model family from bmw. There are also changes to how sulev engines and manual transmission will be offered on 328i models. Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of bmw 340i xdrive in 2016, the model with 4 door sedan body and line6 2998 cm3 182. Adding an automatic transmission boosts highway fuel economy to 33 mpg. Used cars new cars financing car values sell my car. See all of the 2016 bmw 340i xdrives longterm updates. Read more about the new 340i and 440i b58 engine model f30 3 series sedan with b58 engine and manual transmission.
Transmissions must either be controlled manually by the driver manual transmission or automatically by the vehicle automatic transmission. As of july 2015 production, all 328i models will be produced with sulev engines n26, with one exception. That model is kaput for 2016 and it is replaced by the 340i which, despite the big numbers on the badge, is still a turbocharged 3. Of the 38 vehicles delivered by automakers to my driveway in 2016, only 4 were fitted with a. Bmws 340i xdrive is an annoyingly great allwheeldrive. Dont get me wrong, a good manual transmission can be a great thing, but personally i dont think this is a great bmw strength.
The engine was named to wards top 10 engine list of 2016. Coupled with an eightspeed steptronic automatic transmission, this new engine sends the rearwheel drive version of the sedan past the 60 mph mark in just 4. Bmw should be praised for offering a sixspeed manual transmission at all in this day and age, while at the same time having its wrist slapped for not making it better. The 340i is a new model designation for 2016, one that brings midcycle updates to the f30 3 series that debuted in 2012. Refreshed 2016 bmw 3 series adds two new models to the range. The turbocharging makes the 2016 340i more fun to drive, and the car provides easy power delivery. Long live the manual transmission updated comprehensive. Automatic stopstart for better incity fuel economy is also standard in the 3 series, even for models with manual transmissions equipped. We have 7 bmw 3 series 340i vehicles for sale that are reported accident. But the big news for the 2016 bmw 3 series lineup centers on waving goodbye to the 335i model and saying hello to the new 340i. The 2016 bmw 340i is once again the sports sedan benchmark. In the video we show off the new bmw 340i xdrive featuring a 6speed manual transmission. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 284 2016 340 models nationwide. The standard eightspeed automatic transmission is claimed to be more.
But sucking you back into your seat isnt why this engine. The new bmw 3 series sedan comes standard with an 8speed automatic transmission and a 6speed manual transmission is available as a nocost option on 320i, 328i, 340i and 340i xdrive. New bmw 340i xdrive m sport rev sounds, awd test drive. The crispshifting 6speed manual transmission on 340i models is equipped with a. Used 2016 bmw 3 series 340i with rwd, technology package. Up for sale is my 2016 bmw 340i xdrive msport with a manual transmission. Along with producing 320 horsepower and 332 poundfeet of torqueincreases. Further interfering with the 3s fun factor is the manual transmission s new standard. Search used bmw 3 series with manual transmission for sale nationwide. We tested a manual transmission model thats eparated to provide 29 mpg on the highway. Allwheel drive helps tug this bmw around the skidpad at an impressive 0. Even the 4 series coupe and gran coupe, which shares its underpinnings with the 3 series. Used bmw 3 series 340i for sale with photos carfax. Used bmw 3 series with manual transmission for sale cargurus.
Bmw should be praised for offering a sixspeed manual transmission at all in this day and age, while at the same time having its wrist slapped. Coupled with an eightspeed steptronic automatic transmission, this new engine sends the rearwheel drive version of the sedan past the 60. Refreshed 2016 bmw 3 series adds two new models to the. Say goodbye to the bmw 3 series manual transmission. How to paint a car at home in 4 easy steps eastwood duration. If you want the manual, its available as a nocost option in the rearwheeldrive version of the 340i. The threeliter twinpower turbo six with 24 variablecontrol valves is a treat in this smaller platform. One test where the allwheeldrive 340i clearly trumps the standard version is drypavement grip. Here is the full list of cars available for sale today with a manual. The new 2016 bmw 3 series refreshed is a more accurate term continues to.
The most obvious change for 2016 applies to the sixcylinder models, which are now badged 340i and feature bmws new b58 3. Car and driver has tested a 2012 335i manual as well as a 340i manual. The eightspeed automatic transmission in our 2016 bmw 340i is excellent. Situation the upper crankshaft guide bearing may wear out. It adds a sporty appearance, a turbocharged inlinesix engine making 365 horsepower and 369 lbft of torque, some nice standard features like navigation and premium audio, and its available as a coupe only. We will certainly see fewer and fewer manual transmissions being offered, says bmw sales boss ian robertson. Automatic transmission for 2016 bmw 340i xdrive bmw of.
This supersedes the 335i with a more powerful engine, plus a standard 16speaker audio system. The 340i xdrive is an all wheel drive saloon sedan road car with a front placed engine, sold by bmw. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Power is produced by a double overhead camshaft, 3 litre turbocharged 6 cylinder engine, with 4. No joke, some of the car mags have run this exact 340i to 60 miles per hour in under five seconds, which was supercar territory 20 years ago. On its surface, the 2016 bmw 340i looked much like the outgoing 2015 bmw 3 series sedan. One type of automatic transmission is the continuously variable transmissions cvt which doesnt have a fixed number of gears.
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