The 3 Series has been the benchmark executive sedan for four decades for one reason: it's the one you actually enjoy driving. The 330i is the version that makes the case best — quick enough to be fun, economical enough to hire for a fortnight.
Overview
Some cars are hired for what they say about you. The 3 Series is hired because of what happens between the airport and the hotel. The 330i runs a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder driving the rear wheels through an eight-speed Steptronic automatic. It reaches 100km/h in 5.8 seconds — genuinely quick, and quicker than most of the executive sedans it parks next to. What matters more on a real drive is the mid-range: overtaking on the Kwinana Freeway or pulling out of a roundabout takes no planning at all. The number that makes it a sensible hire rather than an indulgence is 6.5L/100km. With a 59-litre tank that's a real-world range comfortably over 800km. Perth to Albany without stopping, or a fortnight of metro driving on two tanks. Rear-wheel drive is the other half of the story. It's why the steering is as good as it is and why the car feels balanced through a corner rather than pushed through it. On a wet Perth winter morning it has less outright traction than an all-wheel-drive alternative, so it rewards a smooth right foot — but with modern stability control it's entirely undramatic. Inside it's a proper executive cabin: comfortable over hours, quiet at freeway speed, with a boot that takes two large cases and a laptop bag. Australian cars come with M Sport specification, so the seats, steering wheel and suspension are the sportier versions rather than the base ones. Practical notes. It takes premium unleaded, 95 RON recommended. It runs low-profile tyres on large wheels, so take care on speed humps and car park ramps. Track, circuit and competitive use are excluded under the rental agreement, and it's sealed roads only. Best for: business travel and client meetings, the drive south, anyone who'd rather enjoy the driving than just arrive, longer hires where fuel economy matters, drivers stepping out of their own European car at home.
Benefits of choosing Suzuki
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Premium Damage Waiver ($500 Excess)
Reduces your damage liability from $3,500 to $500. Available for drivers aged 21+.
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STANDARD Young Driver Damage Waiver ($1,000 Excess)
Reduces your damage liability from $3,500 to $1,000. Compulsory for drivers aged 18-20.
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PRESTIGE Premium Damage Waiver ($1,500 Excess)
Reduces your damage liability from $5,000 to $1,500. Available for drivers aged 25+.
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STANDARD Compact SUV Tyre, Rims & Glass Cover
Reduces your liability to $0 for damage to the windscreen, windows, rims and tyres.
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PRESTIGE Tyre, Rims & Glass Cover
Reduces your liability to $0 for damage to the windscreen, windows, rims and tyres.
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125kms/Day Free
125km included free per day. Extra kilometres charged at $0.50 per km.
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Unlimited Kilometres
Unlimited kilometres within a 500km radius of Perth CBD only. $12/day standard, $20/day MU-X, $30/day Prestige vehicles.
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Extended Area of Use
Required for travel into regional WA including Esperance, Kalgoorlie and Exmouth.
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Additional Driver Fee
Add an extra approved driver. Capped at $50 per driver.
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Child Seat
Various sizes available - choose on collection. Capped at $100 per seat.