BMW 320i 2022– car dimensions: 4713 mm long, 1827 mm wide and 1440 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,515 kg. Braked towing is 1,600 kg.
The cabin centres on the standard BMW Curved Display pairing a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with a 14.9-inch touchscreen running the latest iDrive. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included. Three-zone automatic climate control is standard. Cruise control with brake function comes as standard. adaptive versions sit in higher packages. Front and rear parking sensors form part of the standard Parking Assistant, along with a reversing camera. Automatic emergency braking with front collision warning is standard, as is lane departure warning with steering return. Blind-spot warning appears on some grades or packages.
Boot volume is 480 litres with the rear seats in place. The rear bench splits 40:20:40 for longer items.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1600 kg and unbraked 750 kg. Payload is listed at 555 kg. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages are noted as standard or widely available options for work use on this model.
The cabin pairs electrically adjustable multi-way sport seats with memory and lumbar support for solid lateral hold on longer drives. Three-zone automatic climate control keeps front and rear passengers comfortable. Acoustic glass on the windscreen and front side windows cuts wind and road noise. An electric glass roof is available on some grades, opening up the interior feel without changing the supportive, driver-focused layout.
2.0-litre turbo petrol engine with published WLTP combined fuel use in the mid-6 to low-7 l/100 km range depending on market and equipment.
Condition Based Service (CBS) monitors oil, brake fluid, filters, pads and vehicle check intervals based on actual use.
Five-star Euro NCAP rating (2019) with 97% adult occupant, 87% child occupant, 87% vulnerable road users and 76% safety assist scores.
Standard safety kit includes front/side/curtain/knee airbags, DSC/ABS, autonomous emergency braking, lane departure warning and tyre pressure monitoring.
The 320i runs a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol paired with an eight-speed automatic. Official combined consumption sits in the mid-6 to low-7 litres per 100 km band under WLTP, shifting with wheels, options and driving style.
Servicing follows BMW Condition Based Service. The system tracks oil life, brake fluid, cabin and engine filters, pads and a general vehicle check, displaying remaining distance or time so you service only what is due.
This generation scored five stars at Euro NCAP. Adult protection reached 97 percent with stable structure and strong scores across frontal, side and pole tests. Child protection, pedestrian/cyclist AEB and lane support also performed well. Multiple airbags, stability control and standard autonomous emergency braking form the core kit.
Keep the car by following CBS prompts, using specified oils and fluids, and addressing any cooling or gasket items early. The B48 engine holds up well with regular care and complete service records.
Length 4713 mm, Width 1827 mm, Height 1440 mm, Wheelbase 2851 mm (320i 2022-present)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Group press kit, BMW.co.za technical data and auto-data.net.