One good thing which I highly praise is the quietness of the cabin. Drive at 120kmh or faster with radio on at normal volume you hardly hear any wind noise. The one thing to complaint about is the speaker. Even for 330i some other RM120k plus car still sound better
I honestly like the analogue gauge a lot more. There's something special about revving that needle to the redline. Screens are overrated man. 10 years from now, analogue will be the new premium.
Hmm it's been years since any BMW or German cars for that matter priced under 200k... Come on lah Menteris, lower the damn car prices. Asyik beli Myvi facelift je aku nih haihhh... 😞
What a clear review!!! , but I have one doubts to clarify, except for this series, can I know what other BMW series that able to compare with this series..😊
Nice and awesome review on this car. I went to a showroom recently and tried it out, and compared with the 2020 C200 few days later. It is really a fantastic car as you mentioned in the video except for the not so luxurious interior compared to the 330i, but if it's not because they offered such an amazing interior to 330i so that we can compare them both, I dont think even that could be an issue. The only thing holding me back now is that I heard that the engine design for the previous F30 models has a chip at the bottom of the engine, which is highly sensitive to water puddles. I know that all cars will have the same problem if their engine suck up water when driving over deep water puddles, but the problem with the F30 models seems to be even more sensitive to the extend that even just a little bit of water could cause its engine to break down. Does the G20 also inherit this problem? Or did they fixed it already?
@@nemzt98 I've seen a bunch of reviews of the A class interior as well as the A class sedan and a lot of them show the centre console rattle and shake along with the AC controls. It looks more modern for sure but BMW doesn't compromise on quality of their dash.
They offer completely different driving experiences. The A250 may feel lighter, quicker and more agile at first, but overall the 320i is the more rewarding drive. Do give them both a try.
This video was recorded last week, 2 days before the updated C200 was released. But that changes very little in the context of this video, really. Even with the new engine (a downtuned version of what was already on the C300), the G20 is still dynamically ahead.
john Ng you're welcome! I had the pre-facelift W205 C300 for 3 years before changing to a facelifted C200 Coupe (1.5L EQ Boost) last year. Dynamically the latest BMW is ahead, but there are still quite a few reasons to get the Mercedes too. I still wouldn't part with that interior, for instance 😉
Arranging now. But honestly, the latest C200 AMG Line isn't going to change much of my views here. In short, get the C200 for its interior, get the 320i for everything else.
this rims looks nice than the 330.. but the tyres! agree on the AEB is a must! very good unbiased review! but to be fair.. the w205 is about 6 years old..
Hafriz, can u do a review for the newly updated BMW G20 320i (batch july 2021 onwards)? I heard they changed the analogue meter clusters as well as included iDrive 7.0 with bigger screen among other changes. Still juggling between 330i vs 320i. I like the more composed suspension in 320i but the 2019 320i had the ugly analogue meter cluster wic makes the car looks too cheapened down and makes me want to buy the 330i instead. Really hope the newly improved 2021 320i is better but i havent seen anyone reviewing the car in youtube so far. I like your reviews btw. Clear and on point. Best car review in Malaysia. Thumbs up for you. 👍🏻
In the end, how comfortable your financial is. If ots no issue, btr go for 330i for engine performance n comfort. Remember, once u upgrade to bmw 30i from 20i, abit hard to move lower.
I am hanging between Mazda 6 2021 or 320i 2020 can you please advice me. I did test the 320i its a fantastic car, i didn't test mazda 6 as they don't have yet but i did test mazda 3 was really good.
Good review Hafriz. Once the 330i has the Adaptive M sports suspension, it will solve the rough ride problem. It really doesn’t make sense to the fixed M sports suspension on the Msian bumpy roads on the 330i. Can’t imagine spending 200+k getting a cheapened & outdated interior on a 320i, rather spend the additional 45k...but but butt you will then get the choking suspension problem that your family can’t live it 😤😭🤦🏻
Hafriz Shah Yes agree to your point...but come on...a 200+ plus 300k car to have ‘cut corners’ here and there, cannot la. Im sure a 330i owner wouldn’t mind 1-3k more for a comfier ride that is needed to get the ‘family approval’ to get it. Come on la BMW Msia...you can do better. 😉
The G30 530i is obviously on a different level in terms of luxury and comfort, but I will always recommend buying new. Always. A 2017 530i would indeed be around the same price as a new 320i now (before discounts), but also remember that the used car would only have 2 short years of warranty left, and you'll have plenty of wear and tear bits and pieces to repair/replace soon after. Also the G20 320i is the more dynamic, better handling car to drive. For my money, that's the one I would get.
Wow, nice ride.. one more thing, did u guys heard of BMW recent event call DRIVE JOY, if not wrong, cause I heard it from my best friend who are working in BMW company
i think so,will keep check their page.hahahah,dont want missed out again..I still do not have a car ..but my dad got one ler, so I want to join for my dad.hehe
Outstanding Hafriz. comprehensive review. professional but santaii. one question. since this 320i suspension is balanced n comfy. can we get rid the m-sport suspension for 330i? dying for 330 except for the suspension.
Unfortunately you can’t. I went for the 320i instead of the 330i also purely because of the suspension. Tested as both driver and passenger during test drive and the ride was really poor and nauseating as a passenger especially on poor roads. As a driver, sheer driving pleasure.
It's a better car compared to the C200. Engine wise, transmission, better NVH. Just the interior, the C class wins by a small margin. Of course this latest BMW 320i wins hands down against the C200 3 cylinder 1.5 litre engine. 😁
I feel the same way but in Malaysia the M340i is about 82k euros in Malaysia (402k MYR) and that's a lot of money for a 3er. This 320i for example is about 50k euros (248k MYR) and the 330i is sold for 58k euros (288k MYR) so there you go... BMW has to be 6 cyl but too expensive here
I used to drive 3 series e46 in 2003 and E90 in 2007. Current owner of F10. To be honest this latest 3 series has lost it slick and streamlined propotion n details. The traditional side profile loses it pronounce sickness due to the disconued body crease lines. The effect of aggressive stance of the long hood and should overhang is weakened! The headlamp details sucks so is the kidney grille. As for the L shaped taillamp, I ll give it a shout out. I'm commenting from the eyes of a designer and architect.
Cheapskate specs for 240k car. Please inform BMW Malaysia to use Myvi accessories next time. We can call it BMW Malaysia. Raise the price but use low class material and specs. Ewwww... no standard!
According to BMW, Android Auto support will come to cars with Operating System 7.0 soon. This 320i however runs version 6.0, so it's unlikely to get it.
the display and headunit display are the only reasons i dont own this now its a SIN to take of that digital cluster which come as main design que for G20 330i is just to far of a stretch for me ill just wait
Just retrofit the new digital cluster and head unit with Id7 a few years down the road when it starts to look dated. By then it should be widely available and cheap to do so. Problem solved.
If this car comes with trashy sound system I wonder how those sounds in the cheaper car like Myvi for example? Even the Kia Forte sound system sounds good as hell with those bass and clarity.
When the w206 comes out it will be compared to the much older g20 and when the H series of BMWs roll out it will still be compared to the older w206 just like how the w205 was compared to the much older F30 and so on. At the end of the day you can only compare with what is currently in the market. Its a cycle that has been going on for years and years and years with every release. Thought it would've been painfully obvious by now.
As I mentioned in a few other replies here, this video was shot before the latest C200 AMG Line was announced. I am taking the updated car for review this weekend, so do stay tuned. But, having owned the 2.0 litre per-facelift W205 C300 for three years before my current facelift 1.5 litre C200 Coupe, it's safe for me to say to not expect the new 2.0 litre C200 to be a huge improvement over the 1.5 litre version. The sports suspension is a bit of a worry too. But we'll see.
Hong Kong and Taiwan market 320i do have the same digital dashboard as 330i even new g20 318 in Taiwan also using digital meter screw u bmw Msia come on guess need to wait facelift
finally a g20 here with a decent set of rims.
One good thing which I highly praise is the quietness of the cabin. Drive at 120kmh or faster with radio on at normal volume you hardly hear any wind noise. The one thing to complaint about is the speaker. Even for 330i some other RM120k plus car still sound better
Overall G20 is a much better than its predecessor, but BMW Malaysia managed to make it looks worst in certain area thanks to its cheapskate specs 😅
I honestly like the analogue gauge a lot more. There's something special about revving that needle to the redline. Screens are overrated man. 10 years from now, analogue will be the new premium.
Hmm it's been years since any BMW or German cars for that matter priced under 200k... Come on lah Menteris, lower the damn car prices. Asyik beli Myvi facelift je aku nih haihhh... 😞
Vote for PH bro. Flying car for under rm50k. High quality KDK fan used, guaranteed good! PH lah harapan Kita.
its bmw bro
Great review from Paultan team & Hafriz.
Thanks!
Amazing review. Seriously considering owning a pre owned g20 320i now
Great review esp comparing with the C200. Thank you.
What a clear review!!! , but I have one doubts to clarify, except for this series, can I know what other BMW series that able to compare with this series..😊
Love the rear lights ❤️
I'm getting the g20 m sport version. It's a shame the alloys aren't as sporty looking compared to the sport version.
Nice review hafriz...to be honest i like the 2020 320i...finally parallel rims,thank goodness....
Nice and awesome review on this car. I went to a showroom recently and tried it out, and compared with the 2020 C200 few days later. It is really a fantastic car as you mentioned in the video except for the not so luxurious interior compared to the 330i, but if it's not because they offered such an amazing interior to 330i so that we can compare them both, I dont think even that could be an issue.
The only thing holding me back now is that I heard that the engine design for the previous F30 models has a chip at the bottom of the engine, which is highly sensitive to water puddles. I know that all cars will have the same problem if their engine suck up water when driving over deep water puddles, but the problem with the F30 models seems to be even more sensitive to the extend that even just a little bit of water could cause its engine to break down. Does the G20 also inherit this problem? Or did they fixed it already?
I'm not big fan of bmw ..... but I really like this car
Same bro. Merc fan all the way but 3 series is forgiven.
But merc entry-level car interior is way better than this
@@nemzt98 I've seen a bunch of reviews of the A class interior as well as the A class sedan and a lot of them show the centre console rattle and shake along with the AC controls. It looks more modern for sure but BMW doesn't compromise on quality of their dash.
Good review.. I have a question. Recently I'm eying on Mercedes A250 but BMW 320i looks striking too. In you opinion which is the better car.
They offer completely different driving experiences. The A250 may feel lighter, quicker and more agile at first, but overall the 320i is the more rewarding drive. Do give them both a try.
@@hafrizshah4937 Tq Shah
Diffrent class
A250 yappies car. Kiddo
Which is batter
C class
Or
330i
ive been waiting for this.. right on time!!
BMW fan boys❤
Don't mind the analog cluster actually, but the 10-speaker setup should've been thrown in.
That's fair. Some people would actually prefer normal dials over BMW's digital dials, but bad sound is just inexcusable.
The only downfall of the car is the lack of fully digital instrument cluster with idrive 7. I don’t mind paying a bit more for that feature.
you can go to bmw and spec it yourself. just need to top up
Now i drive tiguan HL 2019, is it worth it to change to bmw 320i?
if u considering using the car for under 5 years, buy BMW,
if you planning to use it without changing the car, get a mercedes
even the Merc C200?
@@farhan3296 yess
Enlighten me pls
Hate to admit but you are 100%.
Best car review channel in Malaysia
Thanks!
great review. I like the 320i instead of the 330i as the ride is more composed.
p/s : I like your pink gshock! haha
I want you to test drive the 330i now 😆😅. not satisfied with JLee's first drive as it was too short and the car has been updated with AEB.
Yes please Hafriz version for 330i needed
Good review, use to b a c200 owner.... will consider this g20 even facelift c200 come out recently.... 👍
Great review, thanks Hafiz!
I just came to see Hafriz Shah's face mask😂😂
Sorry, the new 2020 Merz C200 is not 1.5,
but it cost much more & 0-100 is the same + it was jz launched few days bang... b4 u bang me. i own a w205
This video was recorded last week, 2 days before the updated C200 was released. But that changes very little in the context of this video, really. Even with the new engine (a downtuned version of what was already on the C300), the G20 is still dynamically ahead.
In that case, i will test drive this BMW before booking the new C200.Thanks Bro .👍👌
john Ng you're welcome! I had the pre-facelift W205 C300 for 3 years before changing to a facelifted C200 Coupe (1.5L EQ Boost) last year. Dynamically the latest BMW is ahead, but there are still quite a few reasons to get the Mercedes too. I still wouldn't part with that interior, for instance 😉
@@petemorbius3936 0 to 100 is .6 seconds faster than the 1.5
Waiting for ur C200 AMG review. I personally hanging between C200 and 320i
Arranging now. But honestly, the latest C200 AMG Line isn't going to change much of my views here. In short, get the C200 for its interior, get the 320i for everything else.
Me too
Hafriz Shah I wish to get both in one car😂
Go for bmw if u want excellent driving dynamic go for merc if u want elegant interior
this rims looks nice than the 330.. but the tyres! agree on the AEB is a must! very good unbiased review! but to be fair.. the w205 is about 6 years old..
Thank you
@@hafrizshah4937 to b fair the w205 is 6 years old:)
Pete Morbius yup, as mentioned at the end.
@@hafrizshah4937 :) so.... c200 coupe... out soon?:)
Pete Morbius nah, two more years to go. Then I'll decide again
Nice review for the car man, can I know how much for the maintenance fee for this BMW? I wonder to bought one for my daddy
Definitely not cheap
Dear Hafriz.. Now the big question...Why C200 became your choice?
Because I wanted a coupe for a change, and I just couldn't part ways with that interior just yet.
@@hafrizshah4937 Same to me bro.. as we are spending quite some time in the cockpit..
Hafriz, can u do a review for the newly updated BMW G20 320i (batch july 2021 onwards)?
I heard they changed the analogue meter clusters as well as included iDrive 7.0 with bigger screen among other changes.
Still juggling between 330i vs 320i.
I like the more composed suspension in 320i but the 2019 320i had the ugly analogue meter cluster wic makes the car looks too cheapened down and makes me want to buy the 330i instead.
Really hope the newly improved 2021 320i is better but i havent seen anyone reviewing the car in youtube so far.
I like your reviews btw. Clear and on point.
Best car review in Malaysia. Thumbs up for you. 👍🏻
In the end, how comfortable your financial is. If ots no issue, btr go for 330i for engine performance n comfort. Remember, once u upgrade to bmw 30i from 20i, abit hard to move lower.
I am hanging between Mazda 6 2021 or 320i 2020 can you please advice me. I did test the 320i its a fantastic car, i didn't test mazda 6 as they don't have yet but i did test mazda 3 was really good.
Nice Gshock hafriz. Pls ask Paul to do a review. Been too long....
Will wait for the face-lift on M sport body kit and improve on the safety features. This is neccescity for above RM200 k car, dont you all agree?
Agree. Never go with trend of people who wants latest. Upgrade/LCI is always btr for bmw. I would say significant upgrade.
What a nice car I never seen in my life
they shud bring the 320d too, bmw are known for their diesels which are quite bullet proof too
Nice review... I agree with you, i prefer this Car ❤
Good review Hafriz. Once the 330i has the Adaptive M sports suspension, it will solve the rough ride problem. It really doesn’t make sense to the fixed M sports suspension on the Msian bumpy roads on the 330i. Can’t imagine spending 200+k getting a cheapened & outdated interior on a 320i, rather spend the additional 45k...but but butt you will then get the choking suspension problem that your family can’t live it 😤😭🤦🏻
Yeah. I think the suspension is a bigger issue than the interior, so if it's me, I'll choose the 320i.
Hafriz Shah Yes agree to your point...but come on...a 200+ plus 300k car to have ‘cut corners’ here and there, cannot la. Im sure a 330i owner wouldn’t mind 1-3k more for a comfier ride that is needed to get the ‘family approval’ to get it. Come on la BMW Msia...you can do better. 😉
Cool review! Keep it up!
Can we get the park asistant,blind sport and spare tyre?
When you will be review about the new C200 AMG LINE 2020 model?
C200 AMG LINE is superb car to buy..!
Good review and information provided is very clear. Tq.
Glad you like it. Thanks!
bm designers were outraged when people compare it with E46
Will there be a G20 318i ?
I own the C200 but should I purchase this G20 ????
Go for it
I own the C 200.Should I purchase this G20 ?????
Hahaha I'm not looking to swap my own C200 just yet. Maybe next round 😉
Face mask on!! I am so proud to be a Malaysian!!!
What's your opinion compared this with used 530i?
The G30 530i is obviously on a different level in terms of luxury and comfort, but I will always recommend buying new. Always. A 2017 530i would indeed be around the same price as a new 320i now (before discounts), but also remember that the used car would only have 2 short years of warranty left, and you'll have plenty of wear and tear bits and pieces to repair/replace soon after.
Also the G20 320i is the more dynamic, better handling car to drive. For my money, that's the one I would get.
Nice car, great review.
But, as a F15 owner, BMW Malaysia suck in handling problematic car.
I've bought my G20 in December last year. 8 weeks later the price dropped faster than my girlfriends underwear
On the bright side, you got girlfriend”s”. Worth it no?
Waa raining also do review! Respect Wei Hafriz
Hahaha! Rain or shine, work's gotta get done.
Hafriz Shah Thanks for you hard work bro! Btw I saw u and your mum in Gardens before haha
Wow, nice ride.. one more thing, did u guys heard of BMW recent event call DRIVE JOY, if not wrong, cause I heard it from my best friend who are working in BMW company
have they just announced anything? I haven't seen any updates. or I overlooked that part.
oh this one?facebook.com/BMW.Malaysia/posts/4169254719771347 can't wait for it. got special giveaway rite?
i think so,will keep check their page.hahahah,dont want missed out again..I still do not have a car ..but my dad got one ler, so I want to join for my dad.hehe
Which people review car in professional way thay are so underated
Why don’t you review Mercedes A250 sedan fully
Outstanding Hafriz. comprehensive review. professional but santaii. one question. since this 320i suspension is balanced n comfy. can we get rid the m-sport suspension for 330i? dying for 330 except for the suspension.
Unfortunately you can’t. I went for the 320i instead of the 330i also purely because of the suspension. Tested as both driver and passenger during test drive and the ride was really poor and nauseating as a passenger especially on poor roads. As a driver, sheer driving pleasure.
Hey thanks! Unfortunately no, you can't mix and match in Malaysia. All models come as specified.
It's a better car compared to the C200. Engine wise, transmission, better NVH. Just the interior, the C class wins by a small margin.
Of course this latest BMW 320i wins hands down against the C200 3 cylinder 1.5 litre engine. 😁
The 1.5L C200 is a four cylinder actually. But yes, otherwise I agree.
Are they filming this in Putrajaya?
step foot on the brakes > press start > turn off auto stop / idle stop *every freaking time*
It's an unwritten rule in Germany that any BMW must have (at least) 6 cylinders. Better go for M340i. Greetings from Germany
I feel the same way but in Malaysia the M340i is about 82k euros in Malaysia (402k MYR) and that's a lot of money for a 3er. This 320i for example is about 50k euros (248k MYR) and the 330i is sold for 58k euros (288k MYR) so there you go... BMW has to be 6 cyl but too expensive here
Theres also a saying, Mercedes won multiple world championship with 1.5L engine.
How is the cabin noise at highway speed compared to the old gen? The old gen was so noisy with road tyre noise compared to a camry or accord.
It's much quieter now. Huge improvement.
Haiyyya dont compare to cheap car
I HOPE MY DREAM SHALL COME TRUE OWNING THIS BMW.
Excellent review.
agree
Thanks!
Wow I was wondering how BMW can create such amazing masterpiece car?!
BMW never let people disappointed 😏
3:38 The first thing I would do is change the bumpers to the ones on the 330i
Die2 also need to review dalam hujan ke bang? Mic pun dengar hujan hitting ur umbrella LOOL
Same bodykit as our 320i is being used on 330i in some countries i.e. Spain, etc The bodykit is also called premium or luxury line if im not mistaken.
Does wired car play come as standard? Don't seem to be able to get it to appear hmm
No, it connects wirelessly only. Once the trial has expired, it just doesn't work anymore.
Shall wait for the mid life facelift
hw much ground clearance?
I used to drive 3 series e46 in 2003 and E90 in 2007. Current owner of F10. To be honest this latest 3 series has lost it slick and streamlined propotion n details. The traditional side profile loses it pronounce sickness due to the disconued body crease lines. The effect of aggressive stance of the long hood and should overhang is weakened! The headlamp details sucks so is the kidney grille. As for the L shaped taillamp, I ll give it a shout out. I'm commenting from the eyes of a designer and architect.
*...sickness - slickness.
** ..should - short overhang...
Cheapskate specs for 240k car. Please inform BMW Malaysia to use Myvi accessories next time. We can call it BMW Malaysia. Raise the price but use low class material and specs. Ewwww... no standard!
RFT or normal tyre?
Will it be ready for incoming Android auto?
According to BMW, Android Auto support will come to cars with Operating System 7.0 soon. This 320i however runs version 6.0, so it's unlikely to get it.
Good review..
Make another review for the new c200 amg line.
Yup, being arranged as we speak.
@@hafrizshah4937 thanks mate. Been following your reviews for sometime... good stuff...
BMW Please laa make a model that price below 200k or below 100k for low spec model of BMW😵
1 series.....
Only Apple CarPlay? There is no Android Auto?
BMW only rolled out Android Auto support globally last month. Will take a while to reach Malaysia.
You can still buy a G20 now and when android auto comes to Malaysia, you can air update your BMW for free
speed display old version??
the display and headunit display are the only reasons i dont own this now
its a SIN to take of that digital cluster which come as main design que for G20
330i is just to far of a stretch for me
ill just wait
Hear hear. I completely agree.
Just retrofit the new digital cluster and head unit with Id7 a few years down the road when it starts to look dated. By then it should be widely available and cheap to do so. Problem solved.
If this car comes with trashy sound system I wonder how those sounds in the cheaper car like Myvi for example? Even the Kia Forte sound system sounds good as hell with those bass and clarity.
Honestly by any standards, the speakers here are awful.
is it phytonic blue?
i have used shell fuelsave for my bmw and it gives me greater mileage y'all should try
i also heard yaris owners club recommended this fuel since it gives extra km, cashback and points
nicer rim compare to 330
I still prefer the F30 model
Go for 330i M sport
What is this blue color officially called?
This is Mediterranean Blue.
faveret car !
Comparison with vw arteon would be great
Hey, How big are the rims ?
18 inch
Hey hafriz i got latest new for you. Ferrari just unveiled new v6 hybrid ,it called 296 gtb with whopping power 800 hp
But getting a high performance car at that price is better than Mercedes C-Class...
Well... The w205 is 5 years older than g20...
Yup, as mentioned at the end of the video. It's a constant cycle between these two.
When the w206 comes out it will be compared to the much older g20 and when the H series of BMWs roll out it will still be compared to the older w206 just like how the w205 was compared to the much older F30 and so on. At the end of the day you can only compare with what is currently in the market. Its a cycle that has been going on for years and years and years with every release. Thought it would've been painfully obvious by now.
Save circa 45-50k and get this. Then tune the engine and retrofit the ID 7.0 cluster few years down the road. Problem solved.
i'm wait comparison review between this segmen....
Comparison shld be made with the latest c200 2.0 launched last week
As I mentioned in a few other replies here, this video was shot before the latest C200 AMG Line was announced. I am taking the updated car for review this weekend, so do stay tuned.
But, having owned the 2.0 litre per-facelift W205 C300 for three years before my current facelift 1.5 litre C200 Coupe, it's safe for me to say to not expect the new 2.0 litre C200 to be a huge improvement over the 1.5 litre version. The sports suspension is a bit of a worry too. But we'll see.
Hafriz Shah can’t wait 😀
Bila nak up video on the latest c200?
Quote: “…feel too much like a poor man 3 series…”
Don’t think this a good choice of word to describe though.
Hong Kong and Taiwan market 320i do have the same digital dashboard as 330i even new g20 318 in Taiwan also using digital meter screw u bmw Msia come on guess need to wait facelift