Local Bowling Green BMW Dealer Offers Award-Winning BMW 5 Series, BMW X3 And BMW Z4 Models

Online, July 29, 2011 (Newswire.com) - A recent study by J.D. Power rated three BMW models as the highest ranked in their respective classes and BMW of Bowling Green is pleased to announce these models, BMW 5 Series, X3, and Z4 can all be found at their local Kentucky dealership.

J.D. Power's Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout Study (APEAL) is an annual survey that assesses how gratifying a new vehicle is to own and drive. Based on owner evaluations of more than 90 vehicle attributes, J.D. Power ranks the vehicles in ten categories; Fuel Economy, Audio/Entertainment/Navigation, Vehicle Interior, Seats, Engine, HVAC, Storage, Visibility, Driving Experience, and Vehicle Exterior. Overall the vehicles can get up to a five star rating in Overall Performance and Design, Performance, Comfort, Features and Instrument Panel, and Style. The rating goes from "among the best" (five stars) to "the rest" (two stars).

The all-new 2011 BMW 5 Series was ranked as the number one vehicle in the midsize premium car category. The BMW 5 Series available engines and 8-speed transmission earned it five stars in the Overall Performance and Design and Performance categories. The BMW 5 Series went on to earn five stars in the other three categories as well.

Highest-ranked in the compact premium sporty car category, the BMW Z4 earned five stars in style, overall performance and design and performance. The BMW Z4s available V6 engine, and manual, automatic or SMG transmission leaves something to be desired in the competition. The available model with a retractable hardtop roof is a first for the BMW roadster and helped earn its five star rating in style.

The all-new, second-generation BMW X3 is taller, longer, and wider than its predecessor and earned a top rating in all five award categories. The 2011 BMW X3 was the highest-ranked entry in the premium crossover SUV category beating out its biggest competitor in the comfort category. Clearly the wider, longer, and taller body structure enhanced the comfort of the already roomy five-occupant SUV.

The BMW X3, BMW Z4, and BMW 5 Series models weren't the only BMW vehicles to earn awards in the APEAL study. The BMW 7 Series was the top European model in the entire competition with the second-highest individual score of all vehicles. The BMW 3 Series models and BMW X6 were also runners-up in their respective categories.

Visit BMW of Bowling Green today, if you are interested in test driving any of these award-winning vehicles. Their friendly staff will be happy to assist you in finding the perfect BMW vehicle for you. You may also visit BMW of Bowling Green online at http://bmwofbowlinggreen.com/.