2009 BMW 323

Description

The 2013 BMW 323i never actually existed in the U.S. or most global markets—BMW skipped the “323i” badge after the E46 generation and jumped straight to the 328i for the 2012-2018 F30 3-Series. What was sold as the 2013 “323i” in a handful of regions (mostly Asia-Pacific and some emerging markets) was essentially a detuned, tax-optimized version of the 328i, powered by the same 2.0-liter twin-scroll turbocharged N20B20 four-cylinder but restricted to around 181 hp and 199 lb-ft (versus 240 hp/255 lb-ft in the full-power 328i). Wearing the iconic 3-Series sedan body with its sharp Hofmeister kink, LED-accented headlights, and classically balanced 50:50 proportions, it still delivered BMW’s trademark rear-wheel-drive poise, precise steering, and premium interior, yet its softer output and often simpler equipment (steel wheels, fewer options) made it a pragmatic, fuel-efficient entry point into the 3-Series lineup rather than a performance standout.