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The model is certainly...

The model is certainly much more conventional than the hatchback, which has had a mixed reception across Europe. Inside, the 2 will share the 1"s dash and front cabin, but the rear seat will be modified to take only two people. The car will get a conventional boot, meaning luggage capacity will be considerably smaller than that of the 1-Series.



A combination of jet...

A combination of jet lag, tradition and technology means that I’m writing this column at an absurdly unsociable hour from my temporary office-cum-studio on one of the best-known driving streets in the most notorious car city on the planet. I’m jet lagged because I’ve just travelled from China, which is eight hours ahead of the UK, to Los Angeles which is eight hours behind. So it’s little wonder that my body clock is more troubled than a Ford corporate accountant and I’m wide awake at 3.30am, penning these words on the eve of the LA Auto Show.


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Thanks to a new turbocharger...

Thanks to a new turbocharger, this latest powerplant delivers 11 per cent better performance, too, producing a hefty 400Nm of torque.

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The line-up includes...

The line-up includes a host of fresh features, incorporating powerful new diesel engines and the option of four-wheel drive. The 9-3 gets a striking chrome grille and swept-back headlamps, while a revamped bumper design also helps set the new car apart from its predecessor. Under the bonnet, buyers will be able to specify a 178bhp 1.9-litre TTiD diesel engine for the first time.

It uses twin turbos to produce 400Nm of torque, while in the saloon it returns 47.9mpg. Improved traction is available with the XWD all-wheel-drive set-up. It will be offered on Aero versions of the saloon and estate. The automated system adjusts the torque delivery between front and rear axles, and customers will even be able to specify a clever electronically controlled limited-slip rear diff. Prices for the line-up, which also includes convertible and green BioPower models, start at ?18,575. That will get you an entry-level 1.8-litre Airflow saloon, while the top-spec 1.9 TiDD Aero four-door costs ?26,495.




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