BMW 3-Series Compact
The 3 Series Compact was redesigned in 2000 as part of the E46 line. Build and quality of finish was much-improved over that of the E36 TI. Despite this, the E46 TI was not as successful as its predecessor. The E46 version of the Compact was never marketed in North America, leaving its sole direct competitor in the class, the W203 Mercedes-Benz C-Class SportCoupé, to be the lone choice in the segment for those markets.
The E46 version of the Compact does not feature styling similar to the rest of E46 cars; most notably, the headlights were distinctively different from those of a regular E46.
The Compact was mechanically identical to the regular E46 3 Series, but featured sharper steering, with a quicker rack.
In 2004, the 3 Series Compact was replaced by the BMW 1 Series; however, the 1 Series did not appear in North America until 2008.
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