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Do BMW cars have Easter eggs? An even better question, what is an Easter egg ? Many people think that these treats are the sweet preserve of a certain mysterious bunny. While this may be true, they're also cunningly concealed messages, images or features hidden.  According to Hotcars.com: An Easter egg, in automotive terms, is anything the automakers have added to a car as a bonus that's usually hidden. In an allusion to the holiday tradition, it requires one to keep their eyes peeled to find these cool features. So do BMW cars have an Easter Egg? The answer is YES the BMW z4. The design team behind this dazzling car decided to etch a self-referencing shape into its fender, that stretches along the door toward the bottom. The all-new M4 is also the bearer of an Easter egg that’s conveniently located on the front, driver-side fender.  BMW is just one of the many automotive companies producing these thrill finding eggs, keep your eyes out for new models and new eggs coming soon.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is an independent, nonprofit scientific and educational organization dedicated to reducing the losses from motor vehicle crashes. The IIHS fulfill their mission to reduce these losses by researching and reporting on crashworthiness, crash avoidance, and roadway design. Every year, IIHS evaluates vehicles and awards the safest cars in a crash with Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ Awards. To earn a Top Safety Pick Award, a new vehicle must earn ratings of Good in all IIHS crash tests, except for the passenger-side small overlap front test, where a score of Acceptable or Good is required. The vehicle also needs to earn an Advanced or Superior rating for front crash prevention as well as a score of Acceptable or Good for its headlight performance. To earn a Top Safety Pick+ Award, vehicles need to receive scores of Good on all tests, including the difficult passenger-side small overlap front test and headlight performance. They also need to score a rating of Advanced or Superior for front crash prevention. Four BMW models won Top Safety Pick+ Awards and one BMW model won a Top Safety Pick Award. The 2019 BMW 3 Series 4-door Sedan won a Top Safety Pick+ Award for the Midsize Luxury Cars category. The 2019 BMW 5 Series 4-door Sedan won a Top Safety Pick+ Award for the Large Luxury Cars category. The 2019 BMW X3 4-door SUV and the 2019 BMW X5 4-door SUV both won Top Safety Pick+ Awards for the Midsize Luxury SUV’s category. The 2019 BMW X2 4-door SUV won a Top Safety Pick Award for the Small SUV’s category. Stop by Competition BMW of Smithtown and take a look at some of the great vehicles mentioned above! Test drive vehicles like the 2019 BMW 5 Series 4-door Sedan or the 2019 BMW X5 4-door SUV. Browse through our inventory online and take a look at all of our new and pre-owned vehicles. Be sure to also take a look at our parts specials and service specials to see how you can save. Schedule a service online or contact us with any other questions or concerns you may have! We look forward to seeing you at our BMW dealership located at 599 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY!

BMW and Alfa Romeo both offer highly competent, entry-level compact sports sedans. Car and Driver Magazine shares with us their comparison of both the 2019 BMW 3-Series and Alfa Romeo Giulia to decide which car comes closest to delivering driving nirvana while satisfying the practical requirements of daily life. Engine Comparison The seventh-generation 3-series was introduced for 2019. The 330i is equipped with a standard engine that is a 255-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four mated to ZF’s eight-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. With All-wheel drive available as an option, Car and Driver’s example did without it. The BMW they test drove was $59,920 and was packed with a stout $18,675 in options, some of which are mandatory when you order the $2450 Track Handling package. This also requires getting the $700 adaptive dampers and the $5000 M Sport package, which adds a number of features. However, the most important for performance is the 19-inch set of wheels wrapped with summer tires. The four-cylinder Giulia TI Sport was chosen to go against the 330i due to extremely similar characteristics and designs. Just like the 330i, the Alfa Romeo is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four that produces 280 horsepower. The Giulia TI Sport asserts its power through its ZF-supplied eight-speed automatic which is transferred to the rear wheels. The Giulia TI Sport Car and Driver used for this comparison was priced at $52,240, with its most important feature being the TI Sport Performance package, which adds adaptive dampers, a limited-slip differential, and 19-inch summer tires. On The Road The Giulia TI Sport drives with a feathery lightness with ultraquick steering when it comes to lane changes and turns. The model hit 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds, which is a half-second quicker than the 330i. Its engine growls quietly and pulls strongly down low. In normal driving, the Giulia is responsive and seems to be an effortless highway cruiser. Car and Driver shares that “where the Alfa is friendly and frisky, the BMW is cold, hard, and focused on the job of going fast.” However, steering for the 330i isn’t as quick as the Alfa’s, but it is every bit as precise. The 330i’s brakes are strong and easy to use, while also maintaining great grip. It is easily refined enough for use as a daily commuter. Its powertrain is extremely smooth and quiet. Interior The Giulia TI Sport offers 13 cubic feet of trunk space compared to the 330i which offers 17 cubic feet of cargo room. Both cars offer more room with fold-down rear seatbacks. However, the 330i’s cabin is a class above the Alfa’s. Everything you see or touch is richer and more expensive feeling, making it the more practical, better-outfitted sedan. Conclusion The Giulia TI Sport is friendly, engaging, and accessible in a fun-spirited kind of way. However, the BMW is a “steely-eyed athlete, hungry to devour a piece of road.” The BMW was designed with more room, superior comfort, nicer furnishings, and more cargo space. “In this comparison, the BMW 330i, to paraphrase David E., does the better job of successfully bridging the gap between the diametrically opposed automotive requirements of fun and practicality—between wanting a sports car and needing a sedan. The BMW 330i is the better answer to the enthusiast's dilemma.” Stop by Competition BMW of Smithtown and test-drive the 2019 BMW 330i xDrive Sedan yourself! Explore other great new vehicles like the 2020 BMW 750i xDrive or the 2020 BMW 430i xDrive Coupe. Be sure to also check out our pre-owned vehicles! Schedule a service online, contact us, or visit us at our BMW dealership located at 599 Middle Country Road, Saint James, NY!