Get to Know BMW Vehicle Body Styles

The automotive industry has always been regarded as a realm of creativity and innovation. A prime example is the sheer number of vehicle body styles available today. If you’re shopping for a new BMW vehicle, you’ll have several styles to consider, each one possessing signature BMW styling, performance, and refinement. Casey BMW offers this sneak peek.

Sedan

The sedan body style is synonymous with the classic four-door passenger car. It features a “three-box design” with a separate compartment for the engine, cabin, and cargo. Sedans such as the BMW 7 Series and BMW i4 also possess a “unibody” structure that minimizes vehicle weight and maximizes fuel efficiency. And speaking of fuel efficiency, there are fully gas-powered sedans, hybrid sedans, and even all-electric sedans, which is what the BMW i4 is.

Coupe

The traditional coupe is a two-door car with a hardtop and a sloping roofline that prioritizes performance over practicality. A good example is the BMW 2 Series. However, there are a couple of variations on the coupe theme. For example, the BMW Z4 and BMW 8 Series are convertible coupes, while models such as the BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe come with four doors, making them more of a hybrid coupe-sedan automobile.

SUV

For the sport utility vehicle, the key word is “utility”. That’s because SUVs offer multiple advantages, such as towing capability, a big cabin, high ground clearance, and a higher seating position for a more commanding view of the road. Some SUVs are even designed to excel off-road. At our Newport News, VA BMW dealership, you’ll have several luxury SUVs to explore, including the BMW X5, BMW XM, and BMW iX.

Touring Wagon

Station wagons were conceived as an elongated version of a sedan, providing extra cargo and passenger space and enhanced versatility via a fifth door in the back. The BMW M5 Touring is such a vehicle, but its incredible power, performance, and amenities set it well apart from the station wagons of yesteryear.

Buy Your Next New BMW Vehicle in Newport News, VA

Several factors will help determine which body style is best for you: lifestyle, budget, commute, and your future plans are four of the biggest. Similarly, these factors can also assist you in choosing between financing and a BMW lease. Trust Casey BMW to help you answer both questions today.