Interesting & Unusual Features of the BMW E36 3 Series Compact (1994-2000)
The BMW E36 3 Series Compact was BMW's first modern introduction of a hatchback into its lineup since 1974, being a 3-door hatchback based on the E36 3 Series sedan platform while also sharing some elements with the previous E30 generation. The model range includes the 316i and 318ti (petrol inline-4 engines), the 318tds (diesel inline-4 turbo engine), the 316g (natural-gas compatible with bivalent drive) and the 323ti (petrol inline-6 engine). It was one of the first cars that pioneered the highly popular premium hatchback segment in the automotive world, which now includes models such as the BMW 1 Series, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Audi A3. Unlike its small hatchback competitors, it used a rear-wheel drive configuration instead of front-wheel drive - retaining the sporting heritage and driving experience that the brand is so well known for. In this video, I will show you the most interesting and unusual features of the exterior, interior as well as the driving experience that this 90s German rear-wheel drive hatchback has to offer. Thank you for watching the video! Timestamps: 0:00 - Background 2:34 - Exterior Features 6:52 - Interior Features 10:11 - Driving Experience #BMW #E36 #RWD ----- Contact - autolorecontact@gmail.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/auto__lore
About Hatchback
A hatchback is a car body configuration with a rear door that swings upward to provide access to the main interior of the car as a cargo area rather than just to a separated trunk. Hatchbacks may feature fold-down second-row seating, where the interior can be reconfigured to prioritize passenger or cargo volume. While early examples of the body configuration can be traced to the 1930s, the Merriam-Webster dictionary dates the term itself to 1970. The hatchback body style has been marketed worldw...
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