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BMW 3 Series Wagon Variant announced: The

By Mike Hanlon

22:00 March 19, 2005 PST

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BMW 3 Series Wagon Variant announced: The

BMW 3 Series Wagon Variant announced: The

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By folding the rear 60/40 split fold backrest, up to 1385-litres of luggage space is available on an almost totally flat loading floor.

Even more important than the interior dimensions alone are the many innovative ideas included to enhance the everyday driving experience.

The luggage compartment cover for exam¬ple, automatically moves up together with the flip-up rear window in order to facilitate loading at the rear.

Thanks to run-flat tyres, overall weight is optimised and luggage space increases, with an additional storage box beneath the floor of the luggage compartment.

The luggage compartment floor section is reversible, with a touch plastic cover to repel water or dirt. There are lashing points to securely fasten heavy goods on one side and a plastic cover on the other side that can be laid over panels and surfaces to protect against dirt and scratches. A water-tight folding box beneath the floor of the luggage area serves additionally to house wet boots or similar items.

Dynamic roadholding is naturally one of the key strengths of the 3 Serries Touring.

The ideal 50/50 weight distribution, rear wheel drive, long wheelbase and short body overhangs front and rear, allow the Touring to deliver supreme agility and driving safety.

Supporting the front wheels, the same new double joint aluminium front axle from the E90 Sedan endows the Touring with optimum ba¬lance of driving dynamics and motoring comfort.

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