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First Drive Review of 2012 BMW 528i with Turbo 4 by Motor Trend
BIMMERPOST NEWS First Drive Review of 2012 BMW 528i by Motor Trend Motor Trend has driven the latest 528i with a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder (N20) engine instead of the traditional six-cylinder engine. What's their take? In sum: It offers more power, performance, and fuel economy from a smaller, more efficient, albeit more expensive, package. MT also offered the following points: Quote:
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Also see these first drive reviews of the N20 powered 528i: Automobile Review Insideline Review |
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11-02-2011, 04:06 PM | #2 |
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very nice, they seem to be onboard with the turbo 4. good point about the average 528i driver not noticing the high rev loss on this model. if the driver would be concerned with it then get a 535i or the M5. another good review for the F10.
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The 535i won't address the high rev loss either. The M5 on the other hand ...
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I'd guess more standard equipment. I'd say a majority of 528 owners have the vehicle because it's a company lease. I'd also venture to guess that the average 528 owner won't care that the engine has been downgraded from a 6 to a 4 cylinder, especially not if it gets better milage.
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11-02-2011, 05:27 PM | #11 |
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+1, it just doesn't seem right. A 50K+ luxo car with a 4 banger, sorry I won't buy. In a 328i / Z4 sure but this car no way in hell.
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I think the reason for going to 4 cylinders is because of the mandated fuel mileage standards. I think BMW wants to be one of the first to achieve high fuel mileage on its luxury cars. Admirable, yes, but I dont think I would buy the four cylinder myself. Just my .02
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11-02-2011, 06:19 PM | #14 |
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A 5 series buyer will not know what he is looking at if he manages to find the hood release. This only matters to us on the forums. They will swear to coworkers that they have a v6
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IMO, the US market will have resistance to a 4 pot in the 5 and Z4. At least there are alternatives in the engine department.
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4 banger more money = epic fail
I'm going to agree that this combo is complete bs, but hey they are marketing for the greater population and not us thrill seekers. The worst part is its the customer's fault. No one complains about more $$$ for less product; so that's what you get. My 2cents. |
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We loved BMW's high-revving six for its top-end thrills, but the sad fact is that virtually no one buying a 528i drove or will drive it that way
I driver it like that EVERY DAY MT
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