The BMW 325Ti was a variant of the E46 BMW 3 Series that was introduced for the 2001 model year. These cars were part of the 3 Series Compact, which was a series of hatchback body styles with unique styling built on the E46 platform. The 325Ti was powered by BMW's M54B25 engine, which was a 189hp 2.5L inline six that sent power to the rear wheels through manual and automatic transmission options. Production of the E46 BMW 325Ti ended in 2004, when the model series was discontinued.