BMW presented the first Touring models in the 3 Series at the IAA Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1987. The move away from the image of the "estate car" ("Kombi") as a thoroughbred utility vehicle towards that of a model for purchasers geared to sport and leisure enabled the Touring version to achieve great success. The revised BMW 325i flagship model was supplied right from the start as a Touring model. Owners were delighted with the spacious interior and exceptionally sporty driving performance.