 "World Car of the Year Award" 2006
"World Car of the Year Award" 2006
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"World Car of the Year" awards
are voted on by an independent panel of automotive journalists from all around
the globe. From an initial field of 27 contenders the 2006 3 Series was selected
as one of three finalists before being declared this year's winner. "World
Car of the Year" contenders must be available in most markets of the world
and are judged on style, performance, handling, comfort and utility. Entrants
were also judged for value, safety, environmental responsibility and
significance. Driving enthusiasts around the world have considered the BMW
3 Series to be an icon for its unique combination of these attributes. It
is the quintessential luxury sports sedan. It is now available with xDrive
all-wheel drive in two Sedans and one Sports Wagon model in the US. The
aluminum/magnesium inline six-cylinder engine with Valvetronic technology
reduces weight while at the same time improving both performance and fuel
efficiency. The advanced Dynamic Stability Control system includes features
such as Brake Drying, Brake Standby Brake Fade Compensation, Start-off Assistant,
and Comfort Stop. The outstanding value of the BMW Series is enhanced by
outstanding residual values and free scheduled maintenance for four years
or 50,000 miles. "We are delighted to receive this recognition for the 3
Series," said Tom Purves, Chairman and CEO of BMW of North America. "The
BMW 3 Series is the true embodiment of a world car. Designed and engineered
in Germany, it is built on two continents and sold in approximately 140 markets
worldwide. It is available in four different body styles, everything from
a Sedan and Sports Wagon to a Coupe and Convertible. It is available with
a wide variety of engines ranging from four-cylinder diesels to high performance
six-cylinders."