2018 BMW 320i sedan review - Long-term owner

Multimedia and safety technology: 6/10

Multimedia is user-friendly, but a better sound system is needed in a luxury car. More airbags are also needed. There are no emergency brakes.

Practicality: 5/10

Mouse is handy. Rear cargo does not close automatically. No keyless entry. No wireless charger. No heated seats. No cooled or ventilated seats. No auto-activated wipers.

Driving: 8/10

Like nothing else I have driven. Smooth yet sporty. Cool noise from under the bonnet. Amazing acceleration considering it's only 2.0-litre turbo. Gearbox is bliss. Sport mode feels like a beast.

Running costs: 5/10

Fuel consumption is great. Over 750km range with full tank. Insurance is expensive. SOS call system battery has failed already and was expensive to replace. Servicing is expensive, too.

Reliability: 7/10

It has done only 17,900 km and so far just the SOS call system battery has failed. Everything else work perfectly, but it's too soon to judge the reliability.