I love touring cars, especially European sleepers, and so the cherry on top M340i is just amazing, and I just love the fact that its a luxurious, practical sports 5 door
The Audi RS 4 is also a very good sleeper/estate car, I don't know if that's available in North America or not... But hey, even if it's not North America gets the RS 6 now which is probably the best estate car in the world or probably not because I also really like the Aston Martin Zagato Shooting Brake.
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@@puttitat2851 i am not bmw owner, but i have driven some real BMW not diesel ones and in most cases i wasn't impressed, that doesn't mean there aren't BMW models that i would want to own, but not the current ones. BMW stopped having great Cars with the last e chassis Cars and now they are not great they are average in quality, ence the fact that most Tesla owners came from BMW.
@@bestrivenofspain521 it's a really good car that, but the ride is too stiff to be an ideal daily. M340i is stiff as well, but not crashy over bumps like the C43.
Had my M340i for two months now.. best car I've even had.. love it and the Sport Plus acceleration never fails to put a smile on my face. Always looking for fast B roads now..
I had my m340i for 4 months, I can not agree with you more. Before this car, I had a 435i and then later an s3. I must say this car is such a huge upgrade from my 435i that its hard to really put to words. When I was car shopping, I originally wanted an m4, because of the huge discounts they are offering atm, and I didn't even consider a m340i, because I use to have a 435i, so it didn't feel like an upgrade. But when I took the m340i for a spin, I was speechless. Its like 80% of the performance that m4 offers with better interior, tech and 30% cheaper than an m4. The value is just too good to pass up.
Was driving on a dual carriageway today and I overtook one of the kids in my year. He was in a 340i and I was in my a180. As soon as I got level with him he just floored it. I stayed at around 70 cuz im not racing aha but he was just gone in seconds. Mad.
@@3v3rhard you still have it? I just traded my c63s for a M340i. The suspension of the c63s is just unlivable and the tech outdated (although it had excellent headlights). I do miss the v8, I just wish the c63s had the suspension of the M340i and I would be very happy.
I’m on my third 3-series touring in a row. I simply love them. Practical, sporty, fun. Lovely to drive. Always puts a smile on my face. Just a pleasure.
I got 340i “accidently” from car rent in Germany. My wife looked at me on the Autobahn, like this is the boy who finally got the toy he always wanted! Superb car! Btw. it also happens to fit 3 snowboard bags ;)
I drove a 2 series with that interior and I was a bit worried it looked somewhat tacky but I ended up liking it a lot, the car was blue so I loved the contrast
I bought a brand new m340i for 70k Cad before taxes, that's like 44000pound. And this is top of the line with all the options. Then I read the comment section and realize in some places the same car starts at 60000 pound for a base model. God I love the car prices in North America.
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Ryan Lee rly...... well it’s a British brand for sure 😂 it’s a Aston Martin DBS Superleggera! If you get a chance, try check it out! The interior is gorgeous
Emergency drive Munich to and from Prague in middle of night. SIXT counter girl looked at my reservation and said "You need more horsepower". She upgraded me to the M340i and I fell in love with this brilliant car. BMW thinks people in USA don't want it. I will be back in Germany next year and I will buy one and ship it home. It's the BEST do it all car I've ever driven.
I need a car with a manual and convertible, I’m stick with my old 3 litre 1 series. The stick in my car feels great and the pedals aren’t in the wrong place, even with an estate car I would still always prefer a manual, and I thought Mat agreed, weird that he said otherwise in this video, he’s getting old. This is still much better than any SUV though
Adam my favorite part is that even if the unreliability was true, haters refuse to acknowledge any good aspects and just focus on maintenance costs. The people who think BMWs are unreliable shit are never going to accept that this car is excellent to drive, fast, practical, and well built.
I much prefer BMW’s interiors to that of Mercedes and Audi. I used to prefer Audi but I’m not keen on the touchscreens and lack of buttons. I’m old school and like a good old fashioned physical button. Really like the look of this car too. I’ve always been impressed with BMW’s engineering. Great review as always too Matt!
I have had my 330d tourer for 5 years from new and it offers great performance and economy, with good looks and space. Having owned several BMW`s this for me is the best that I have enjoyed.
Love how BMW engines make more power than quoted and are faster than quoted but it's rarely mentioned. Supra, same engine, all the fanbois think Toyota are solely responsible.
That's definitely not a plus side it's a big negative. BMW bumps up their real hp numbers for press cars, for me that's just pure cheating and unfair competition.
@@freshklinki93 they don't bump up HP for press cars 😂 europeans use metric HP which is a bit more than the bhp they use in North America and they are allowed to be off by like 10% I believe which 370hp is 37hp so in other words these are prob over 400bhp and that's nothing to complain about it's a BMW station wagon hitting 0 to 60 times as fast as an Audi rs3 and BMW m2 competition
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Just watched this again. For fun, I went to see Mat's configuration. A 320d. List price £42k, one available near me for £53k. Compare that with the £40k M340i 2 years ago. Gulp.
Daniël Oost I donˋt see any need for a hard, loud and track optimized M3 or M5 Touring. Tourings are (heavier) family cars. A M Performance Model should do the job. BMW agrees with my opinion 😅
I doubt its gonna happen , I mean something like a m340i is more than enough , an M car is supposed to be the fasest , most fun version of a car and adding a Touring adds weight
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@@SM-1010 Please shut up, buddy! "Boring" certainly isn't the case with the M340i. Design always is subjective. BMW 3 Series interior design was made by purpose, to match the quality level of cars like the 7 or 8 Series. This isn't a downside at all. BMW today has the best build quality in quite every class! Mercedes-Benz and Audi are not as well built. I'm German, and I'm saying this without any bias. I'm just objective about it.
@@Porsche1969 It in fact is boring, very blocky looking with a screen on top of it. It isn't something that will turn me away from the car since we have Mercedes and BMWs in the family. There is no wow factor to it like you get with Mercedes and Audi. I would say interior quality is the same and this is where you are wrong. The BMW we have is a 3 series to be precise, and I was able to test drive a C-Class recently. They are the same interior wise, soft leather and metallic bits are virtually in the same places. Like Matt does in the videos where he shakes and pushes on the panel is what I mimicked in those cars. In addition, we have an old Mercedes SUV back when they used to call them ML it is built like a tank. I pushed on the parts and absolutely nothing creaked at all. There was carpet and nice soft leather bits down low where things would usually be plastic. They both feelgooand none of em creaked. It doesn't matter if you are German, you probably don't work at either company.
Must say it's a lovely bit of kit. Adore how BMW kept it radically the same as the e91, sure the dials and I drive are different alongside bits and bobs but it's still along those lines. What a machine too...4.1 to 60. So for 34 grand you get a box standard 340i that's about a remap away from dipping into the 3s...that was supercar territory a few years ago. You look at the latest 911 and that's got a claimed 3.5. sure the absolute animal the turbo is dips in to the 2s but what more can you want from a 3 series. I reckon Mr Watson has a thing for the 330d and can't blame you mate, I've got an e91 and live every second spent in it. It's a touring car and diesel suits it better. Still can't fault the petrol i6, that's why I'm looking at a 335i as a second car now🤣
There was a guy in the West Midlands that recently had his custom one off M3 touring crushed by police, as they accused it being a ‘cut and shut’ of stolen parts. The pictures are enough to make you cry. There’s been a market for this, I don’t understand why it took BMW so damn long 😅.
Absolutely i agree with you. BMW 3 series has always been the best in its class n BMW in general always the ultimate in its class n world of automotive
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Been investigating fuel cost for 340i vs 340d. With current pump prices (1.50 vs 1.70) I reckon petrol version costs £40 a year more on fuel for 10k miles a year. Real world economy reported as 30mpg petrol vs 40mpg for diesel.
BMW: We need an unbiased review of our cars. Matt:🙋♂️ BMW: who can we get to review our cars? Matt:🤦♂️🙋♂️🙋♂️🙋♂️ BMW: what about that guy at Carwow? Carwow: you’re talking about Matt BMW: but we thought he liked Audi Carwow: He is unbiased and open minded BMW: We can give him a car for a good review Carwow: Bribery isn’t fair Matt: 5 series please BMW: we got you Matt Matt: I got you too
I had the choice between the M340i touring and the 540i touring with M Package. I took the 5 because of some more space and comfort. It is not so sporty as the 3 but for daily use the better choice.
This is the first time I would choose a 3-series estate over an S4 Avant. What were Audi thinking making the new S4 diesel? The m340i looks to be a winner, definitely best in class. The rear lights look better on the estate than the saloon, thank goodness. Only change I would make is the front grill!
DoomLegion83 since 2010 the best bmw engines have ever come out. There isn’t a better 6 cylinder on the market right now than the B/S58. So not quite sure what you’re talking about
It’s kinda sad... I love my manual GTI and I wouldn’t want to go automatic. Other than that, the new M340i and 330d would be a nice option as a used car in a few years. Depending on the petrol/diesel prices.
These new touring 3 series are absolutely beautiful, for a long time Audi A4 & 6 Avant ruled, but BMW have really done something great here, I would love to buy this exact model if I had the beer tokens lol
13:28 “Why did I put the indicator on?”
Spoken like a true BMW driver.
@Icelandic Cubicle Idk what BMW is doing stop making bigger grills just make ur indicators more efficient...Joke aside what a machine
@Icelandic Cubicle Of coarse, now I understand. 😁
hahaahahaha good one!
I doubt BMW drivers are aware of this newfound tech... lol
I wonder how much was the special pack that included the indicators.
I love touring cars, especially European sleepers, and so the cherry on top M340i is just amazing, and I just love the fact that its a luxurious, practical sports 5 door
O 99 my friends parents own an E60 M5 touring in Le Mans blue (that or Interlagos blue) and it is beautiful. That V10 🤤
The Audi RS 4 is also a very good sleeper/estate car, I don't know if that's available in North America or not... But hey, even if it's not North America gets the RS 6 now which is probably the best estate car in the world or probably not because I also really like the Aston Martin Zagato Shooting Brake.
@O 99 That would basically be an Alpina B5 biturbo touring then. 600hp, ~320 kmh top speed and a touring!
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O 99 bmw did this before a few years as a spezial series, i see just one of them in real, but they exist (btw i‘m german)
Imagine you do a drift and you activate the reverse assist (50 Meters), and it does a drift backwards, lol.
That would be r.i.d.i.c.u.l.o.u.s
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Best comment i ve seen this year
I was having the same thought.
@carwow can you actually try this, lmao 😂
0-60 in 4.1 seconds is ridiculous for a car at this price and practicality!
@jag chata the prices are also diffrent from where in the world you live. Where i live this goes for minimum 61k euro
I can buy i good USED m140i in my country for 34000 pounds.
Prices are so diffrent from where you live.
Yeaaa
It starts at about 130k euros here
@@hihello6353 That is the price of a house
"What is the meaning of life?"
"Driving pleasure"
You nailed it, BMW.
BMW M5 with a Tesla Roadster pfp....ok..
@@Petrik_33 bmw is better than tesla
@@xxyvng6831 tru
BMW: Sheer Driving Pleasure
Mat: Pure Driving Pleasure
BMW: Hey!
Reality: not so much driving pleasure
I love to get advice from non-BMW-owners on my how car is to own and drive.
@@puttitat2851 i am not bmw owner, but i have driven some real BMW not diesel ones and in most cases i wasn't impressed, that doesn't mean there aren't BMW models that i would want to own, but not the current ones. BMW stopped having great Cars with the last e chassis Cars and now they are not great they are average in quality, ence the fact that most Tesla owners came from BMW.
Pure driving shit
Ugly asf
The perfect daily!
Yup!
The perfect daily is a c43 ^^
BestRivenOfSpain yuc🤢🤮
@@bestrivenofspain521 it's a really good car that, but the ride is too stiff to be an ideal daily. M340i is stiff as well, but not crashy over bumps like the C43.
This really looks great!
Had my M340i for two months now.. best car I've even had.. love it and the Sport Plus acceleration never fails to put a smile on my face. Always looking for fast B roads now..
I had my m340i for 4 months, I can not agree with you more. Before this car, I had a 435i and then later an s3. I must say this car is such a huge upgrade from my 435i that its hard to really put to words. When I was car shopping, I originally wanted an m4, because of the huge discounts they are offering atm, and I didn't even consider a m340i, because I use to have a 435i, so it didn't feel like an upgrade. But when I took the m340i for a spin, I was speechless. Its like 80% of the performance that m4 offers with better interior, tech and 30% cheaper than an m4. The value is just too good to pass up.
Great choice, would also have picked it if the c63s did not come on my path.
Was driving on a dual carriageway today and I overtook one of the kids in my year. He was in a 340i and I was in my a180. As soon as I got level with him he just floored it. I stayed at around 70 cuz im not racing aha but he was just gone in seconds. Mad.
@@amulia1 how much did you pay if you don’t mind me asking?
@@3v3rhard you still have it? I just traded my c63s for a M340i. The suspension of the c63s is just unlivable and the tech outdated (although it had excellent headlights). I do miss the v8, I just wish the c63s had the suspension of the M340i and I would be very happy.
That shot at 8:30 was SOO SICK! Amazing cinematography and effortless execution of the donut!
I’m on my third 3-series touring in a row. I simply love them. Practical, sporty, fun. Lovely to drive. Always puts a smile on my face. Just a pleasure.
"This car has 8 engines"
*shows 7 engines*
If you put it un N and push it, you are the 8th engine
Maybe the 8th is the XtraBoost function of the 330e
Nah the m340d was missing
Yeah the 318i is missing
it has just 4 engines basically.
2l petrol or diesel (4 cylinder)
3l petrol or diesel (6 cylinder)
0:27 That graphics artist is underappreciated for adding reflections on the bonnet
Wow, i didnt noticed that xD
AAJAA5 howd you do that
@AAJAA5 are you the graphics artist
Damn that's smooth...
The reflections are off though.
Mat in the bedroom:
"lOoK hOW SOliD It IS"
DrKampfpudding better than it being soiled....
The stick of truth is always that solid
I got 340i “accidently” from car rent in Germany. My wife looked at me on the Autobahn, like this is the boy who finally got the toy he always wanted! Superb car! Btw. it also happens to fit 3 snowboard bags ;)
16:25 "The M Sport gives you an extra inch!!"
Classic
Underrated comment xD
Hahahahha lol
Well matt, the interior matches your outfit.
I think he knows
5:02 You should first watch the video and comment only afterwards
Name has to written with capital
@@florianj6490 yeah, I have commented before he acknowledged that.
@@grzib and you only noticed that?
I've also spelled his name wrong.
His name has one 't'.
i love how matt came dressed to match the interior. Thats true goals
Who else was sad when they didn’t see the car wow stick of truth
Sheh Deheh yup i was
maybe bmw didn't want a massive log in its pipes
no need for bmws, they always do it well
re Shah. That was the general expectation.
There was a car wow finger of truth!
The rear looks so damn good!
Not usually a fan of red interiors but the shade of red and the way BMW used it in this car, I really love it!
Matt: the only car you ever need.
Vauxhall Corsa: the only car you can afford.
Don't forget the Astra stooooip
Peel p50*
these cars will be available at relatively reasonable prices in 10 years, which is why I'm annoyed they don't sell manuals at the higher end.
Corsa: the only car chavs can afford
BMW: the only brand chavs aspire to own
i have a x7
Mat's wife: *gets pregnant*
Mat: so what exactly happened?
it was easy to mount
He is single no?
This has been overdone now its boring
It's not even a darg race so just stop
Pure driving pleasure
Interior 💯🔥
Presence: 10/10
Sound : 10/10
Practicality:10/10
Totally agree with Mat
Slow though sadly, needs to be less that 3.7 seconds to attract my attention
Bxn 14 those 0.3 seconds are really cutting the edge.
How embarrassing would it be driving a car that only goes 4s 0-100...
@@hunterrrdrives i guess his car is more practical and still faster... Wait there isn't such a thing around...
Just drove over 1000 miles on a trip and got (drumroll)... 32 mpg! Average speed of 70mph. Excellent fuel economy. Great road car.
BMW creates the sportiest and the best looking 3 Series wagon.
BMW : We're going to stop selling wagons in the US starting 2020
SMH...
Yeah, I think I’m gonna have to pick up an old 535xi touring
So disappointing. I have an 07 328xi and absolutely love it.
18:57 "simple to mount it, and that's probably how you ended up with a baby in the first place". Brilliant! :-)
The red leather kinda reminds me of the RR Cullinan and honestly I love it!
BMW owns Rolls Royce, so it makes sense.
Snake Eyes yes definitely
I drove a 2 series with that interior and I was a bit worried it looked somewhat tacky but I ended up liking it a lot, the car was blue so I loved the contrast
Juan Manuel Martinez then definitely, the M colors👌🏻
it's funny that we all seem to love this car, it's like a new (old) BMW
crawfordbrown75 i dont its ugly compared to last gens m3 (I know this isnt a real m3)
@@Pwng i totally agree with you. 5 series look way much better
I bought a brand new m340i for 70k Cad before taxes, that's like 44000pound. And this is top of the line with all the options. Then I read the comment section and realize in some places the same car starts at 60000 pound for a base model. God I love the car prices in North America.
Anyone else loving the old fashioned dials over the the digital display ?
Matt at 13:26 : "why did I put the indicator's on"
Me: yea mat you shouldn't be doing that as a BMW driver
AAJAA5 so worn out, I see more non BMWs not signal.
Yeah, the people that did that all an audi or a golf r
ahh, maybe someday when it depreciates as all BMWs il consider buying it. I totally love it.
Brand new they are way too expensive. Wait 2 years until they hit £23k 😆
I guess ill wait one year and get it with like 30.000km for 40k€
@@TeacherToolkitDemo they will be still 28k or more
@@TeacherToolkitDemo For sure it wont hit 23k in 2 years. Not with tgis engine, for sure.
@@SuperLisandro86 this engine is in lots of BMW. Bet it does 100% BMW tank like mad. You can pick up the 440i nearly new for £25k now.
“I have the carwow stick of truth” gets me every time, but he didn’t say it this time 🥺
Because it's BMW buddy
The star grille looks weird, much prefer the vertical fins grille.
Bandaged Zombie agreed, but i would still buy it
Me noup
u can get an after market grill tbf
It does look a bit odd, but it’s better than petty much every other BMW grille which are now horrendous. Rest of the car is good though.
It grows on you really
4:35 it’s so solid you can see the whole car moving just from pushing on the Center console!
Who can recall alll the features of the car!!!!! There's got to be over 200 of them😂😂......
Carwow is the BEST car channel ever....👌👍👍👌
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Ahh😯😴maybe
That spec is perfect for this car😍
I have it in Portimao blue and it is astonishing!
2:00 those aren’t drunk eyes... those are eyes that are high on weed! Some good shit
Those look like the lights from the McLaren 720s
Ryan Lee rly...... well it’s a British brand for sure 😂 it’s a Aston Martin DBS Superleggera! If you get a chance, try check it out! The interior is gorgeous
Conk to bad I live in Singapore, Aston Martin’s are pretty rare.
Emergency drive Munich to and from Prague in middle of night. SIXT counter girl looked at my reservation and said "You need more horsepower". She upgraded me to the M340i and I fell in love with this brilliant car. BMW thinks people in USA don't want it. I will be back in Germany next year and I will buy one and ship it home. It's the BEST do it all car I've ever driven.
I need a car with a manual and convertible, I’m stick with my old 3 litre 1 series.
The stick in my car feels great and the pedals aren’t in the wrong place, even with an estate car I would still always prefer a manual, and I thought Mat agreed, weird that he said otherwise in this video, he’s getting old.
This is still much better than any SUV though
Could someone please name that color?
I have a 1 series with a N52 and 6MT and it is glorious
The perfect daily car:"It is fast,sport look and is luxury"
practical?
AND UNRELIABLE
And the interior looks like a 1980's porno mag
Adam its the electrical problems
Adam my favorite part is that even if the unreliability was true, haters refuse to acknowledge any good aspects and just focus on maintenance costs. The people who think BMWs are unreliable shit are never going to accept that this car is excellent to drive, fast, practical, and well built.
I see Mat and a BMW - I click
You are a simple man
Me too
We are very simple people
@Hey you evil
@Hey ahh a typical merc fan
I much prefer BMW’s interiors to that of Mercedes and Audi. I used to prefer Audi but I’m not keen on the touchscreens and lack of buttons. I’m old school and like a good old fashioned physical button. Really like the look of this car too. I’ve always been impressed with BMW’s engineering. Great review as always too Matt!
I love it that we can still have some sportiness in a car like this
I have had my 330d tourer for 5 years from new and it offers great performance and economy, with good looks and space. Having owned several BMW`s this for me is the best that I have enjoyed.
Love how BMW engines make more power than quoted and are faster than quoted but it's rarely mentioned.
Supra, same engine, all the fanbois think Toyota are solely responsible.
I think *everyone* (even the fanboys) know the Supra is 97% BMW.
That's definitely not a plus side it's a big negative. BMW bumps up their real hp numbers for press cars, for me that's just pure cheating and unfair competition.
S. Klinkhardt not press cars every turbo bmw
@@freshklinki93 they don't bump up HP for press cars 😂 europeans use metric HP which is a bit more than the bhp they use in North America and they are allowed to be off by like 10% I believe which 370hp is 37hp so in other words these are prob over 400bhp and that's nothing to complain about it's a BMW station wagon hitting 0 to 60 times as fast as an Audi rs3 and BMW m2 competition
@@freshklinki93 the M5 is 600HP but in dyno it's more than 600HP
Nobody :
Literally Nobody :
UA-cam - Let's move the comments section up!
Yeah that’s only on the phone app
They moved it back to how it originally was two months and I was happy. But now I'm mad again 😂
The location is weird, lol
Not for ios tho.. :/
And every time you check the replies to a comment and want to go back, you end up closing the comment section...
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Why am I seeing the full car reviews which I can't afford😂😂... I'm just a 15 year old kid..... Magic of Carwow...
😂😬
Same here
lol born in 2005 little kitten
Maybe you can buy it in a couple of years as a used car... Such a car is just heaven even a couple of years after release
Things to aspire to.
I love how the closed captions say [Music] when he revs it at 9:24
Just watched this again. For fun, I went to see Mat's configuration. A 320d. List price £42k, one available near me for £53k. Compare that with the £40k M340i 2 years ago. Gulp.
330e here about 80.000 eu in europe same interior en skyscraper grey well as good as full option only no harman kardon... it's insane how much money
Still waiting for the m3 touring 🙈
Daniël Oost I donˋt see any need for a hard, loud and track optimized M3 or M5 Touring. Tourings are (heavier) family cars. A M Performance Model should do the job. BMW agrees with my opinion 😅
Markus Z but there is need for an SUV with V8 motors? I think Bmw is just not interested enough to make one
Not going to happen
I doubt its gonna happen , I mean something like a m340i is more than enough , an M car is supposed to be the fasest , most fun version of a car and adding a Touring adds weight
Safwan Halabi what about the suvs though.
If top gear are serious about the show they should get this guy. Matt alongside Chris Harris would be very cool to see
I would also add in ricky from llf
Doug is the type of person who makes his viewers comment on himself on other UA-cam videos.
Smart
O 99 And dislikes this video with fake UA-cam accounts
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Matt: Reviews a BMW
Also Matt: Uses an Alpha Romeo water bottle to test the cup holders
Romeo wasn't always so Alpha.
@@eug3nius Or Alfa!
Because of this test I bought the M340i with this colour and interior. The car is outstanding!
What colour is it? Mineral Grey?
Oxid grey
18:15 Mat is reviewing the BMW M340i Touring
Also Matt: Has an Alfa Romeo badged bottle
Okay and?
@@MrFreebieJeebs Wdym and? I thought it would be funny if I mentioned that.
@@awesomecarguy9897 not really funny mate. 🥱 Dead sense of humour.
@@MrFreebieJeebs Shut up boomer. Who the hell cares what you think?
@@awesomecarguy9897 he is just a kid, forgive him
The red leather goes so well with the exterior paint 👌🏻
13:30 putting a smile on my face
The simplicity of BMW interiors is awesome.
But boring, Audi and Mercedes are the ones with the wow factor. This doesn’t mean BMW is bad, better than lots of cars on the market
@@SM-1010 Please shut up, buddy!
"Boring" certainly isn't the case with the M340i. Design always is subjective.
BMW 3 Series interior design was made by purpose, to match the quality level of cars like the 7 or 8 Series. This isn't a downside at all.
BMW today has the best build quality in quite every class! Mercedes-Benz and Audi are not as well built.
I'm German, and I'm saying this without any bias. I'm just objective about it.
@@Porsche1969 It in fact is boring, very blocky looking with a screen on top of it. It isn't something that will turn me away from the car since we have Mercedes and BMWs in the family. There is no wow factor to it like you get with Mercedes and Audi. I would say interior quality is the same and this is where you are wrong. The BMW we have is a 3 series to be precise, and I was able to test drive a C-Class recently. They are the same interior wise, soft leather and metallic bits are virtually in the same places. Like Matt does in the videos where he shakes and pushes on the panel is what I mimicked in those cars. In addition, we have an old Mercedes SUV back when they used to call them ML it is built like a tank. I pushed on the parts and absolutely nothing creaked at all. There was carpet and nice soft leather bits down low where things would usually be plastic. They both feelgooand none of em creaked. It doesn't matter if you are German, you probably don't work at either company.
@@SM-1010 At least the BMW has normal physical buttons, all the rivals have ugly screens everywhere.
Elliott_ 100 Mercedes actually has both, screen and hard buttons
Must say it's a lovely bit of kit. Adore how BMW kept it radically the same as the e91, sure the dials and I drive are different alongside bits and bobs but it's still along those lines. What a machine too...4.1 to 60. So for 34 grand you get a box standard 340i that's about a remap away from dipping into the 3s...that was supercar territory a few years ago. You look at the latest 911 and that's got a claimed 3.5. sure the absolute animal the turbo is dips in to the 2s but what more can you want from a 3 series.
I reckon Mr Watson has a thing for the 330d and can't blame you mate, I've got an e91 and live every second spent in it. It's a touring car and diesel suits it better. Still can't fault the petrol i6, that's why I'm looking at a 335i as a second car now🤣
Mat: ”my favorite bit is this, look...”
Ad comes up
😂😂
Am awaiting delivery of an M340i. Glad to have Matt's seal of approval!
Same same. July delivery can’t wait
How is it??
@@mijr9075 Brilliant. Can't fault. It is true that it can do all that you need. Fun, fast and practical.
Even as a Merc guy.. i totally love this beauty
жалко че още тази генерация няма м3
yes this car is nice.(referring to the saloon version though. i don't like estates) quicker than c43 but i'd take the c43.
@@ronaldsimon9718 why
It's been a while since matt had a "Go right ahead and buy it" verdict
12:26 No it's not. My ancient 3-litre V6 Nissan Maxima averages 33mpg and I'm not exactly a light-footed driver.
A decent looking & sounding BMW ? Ι am getting worried...
Finally a modern BMW that makes me say "I want that"
Im not first,
Im not last,
But most importantly
I just want watch Mat
Was that meant to rhyme?
Loser!
12:05
29 mpg
5 seconds later
3
It's only measuring it based on how mats driving. The average MPG is on the Infotainment system.
There was a guy in the West Midlands that recently had his custom one off M3 touring crushed by police, as they accused it being a ‘cut and shut’ of stolen parts. The pictures are enough to make you cry. There’s been a market for this, I don’t understand why it took BMW so damn long 😅.
Bmw interiors are getting better.
*Please, BMW, an M3 Touring and M5 Touring*
But also imagine a M7 Touring/Alpina B7 Touring
ForgedCarbon I agree on M3/M5 Touring but I’m not sure the 7 Series Touring is necessary
@@levisanderson6951 lol yeah its not necessary but its a dream
@@stratis722 I can`t imagine 7 series as a touring,the same audi A8
Well the m3 touring is on its way!
The oxide grey individual colour looks freaking amazing !
Agreed looks better in the flesh than in the configurator and photos
Configurator colours on their website look no way near to real life. True
With BMW you can also get REAL oxide!
I was wondering too how good this looks in real life, in the configurator it looks much more beige
Now, I'm pretty sure this colour looks better in person!
12:05 car: 26 mpg
Literally 1 second later...
Car: 3, take it or leave it
Thats pretty good. I'm on 16.5 mpg on the old N54 335i
9.8 L/100km M54B30
I get 13/mpg with the Mustang GT lol
BMW needs to bring this 3 Series Touring w/xDrive to the States 🇺🇸! And it’s time they include lumbar support!
Absolutely i agree with you. BMW 3 series has always been the best in its class n BMW in general always the ultimate in its class n world of automotive
I’ve been a Mercedes fan boy for years, but the G20 is class leading for me 👌
0:52 I'm never gonna look at a BMW grille in the same way as before.
still the new 3 has a fugly grille as well. Hideous. Not as bad as the 7 or even the 1, but still totally hideous
BMW M5 EXHAUST SOUND》》》 ua-cam.com/video/ntgF4ZKcnGg/v-deo.html
BMW X5 M F85 EXHAUST SOUND》》》 ua-cam.com/video/xoC9wf5A158/v-deo.html
SOME CAR'S EXHAUST FLAMES》》》 ua-cam.com/video/JoHI04BMIbs/v-deo.html
Every BMWs' interior is looking very same...
But I luv it so much !
Classy , modern and luxurious
BIG YES FROM ME
@@manoszervas9613 Of course !
Materials are on the cheaper side though. And flat-designed front doors are looking shockingly poor.
@@dgukov most of new cars have used light weight materials...
Classic cars are super strong than new ones...
Have the m140i from 2019, seeing this makes me want one so badly... would be perfect for the family as well
Been investigating fuel cost for 340i vs 340d. With current pump prices (1.50 vs 1.70) I reckon petrol version costs £40 a year more on fuel for 10k miles a year. Real world economy reported as 30mpg petrol vs 40mpg for diesel.
Love the Alfa Romeo branded flask Mat (@ 18:21), thumbs up ;)
2:32: Carwow hand of truth
People reading this, have a great day❣👍🏻
HE HEARTED UR COMMENT
BMW: We need an unbiased review of our cars.
Matt:🙋♂️
BMW: who can we get to review our cars?
Matt:🤦♂️🙋♂️🙋♂️🙋♂️
BMW: what about that guy at Carwow?
Carwow: you’re talking about Matt
BMW: but we thought he liked Audi
Carwow: He is unbiased and open minded
BMW: We can give him a car for a good review
Carwow: Bribery isn’t fair
Matt: 5 series please
BMW: we got you Matt
Matt: I got you too
Forgeting that cover in the boot and seeing it in the rear view mirror. Happens to me all the time.
I had the choice between the M340i touring and the 540i touring with M Package. I took the 5 because of some more space and comfort. It is not so sporty as the 3 but for daily use the better choice.
This is the first time I would choose a 3-series estate over an S4 Avant. What were Audi thinking making the new S4 diesel?
The m340i looks to be a winner, definitely best in class. The rear lights look better on the estate than the saloon, thank goodness. Only change I would make is the front grill!
4.1sec is really impressive! 😉
8:37 - Matt on tokyo drift mode🤣
The look of the G20 is too smart...I really love it
Whoever is doing the floating text needs a damn raise 😍
"It's so classic, sooo classic, classic!!"
An amazing car, being a sales exec for BMW you do genuinely appreciate it a lot!
@@ThomasWong54 You're goddamn right.
BMW, ‘Its ok from a distance.’😂 Matt you really sold that.
Those eyes were a heavy smoking session, not a heavy drinking session.
I've had my BMW 10 years and this doesn't look any better except that interior is gorgeous.
Having a word with the local dealer after lockdown. Trade in my m140i
I wish they sold this in the US! 😭
You Americans hate estates, combis, or as you call them, station wagons
so too bad buddy !!!
Well apparently us Americans love SUVs but I don’t find that to be true. In America everything is big, even our bodies...
No you don't. BMW fucked up its motors around the 2010s. This Brand is done.
AAJAA5 want to Talk about my Last two 318i ?
DoomLegion83 since 2010 the best bmw engines have ever come out. There isn’t a better 6 cylinder on the market right now than the B/S58. So not quite sure what you’re talking about
Despite what Mat says, I would still look for a RWD manual:)
I second this, pity that it’s only available in lowered-powered Diesels
It’s kinda sad...
I love my manual GTI and I wouldn’t want to go automatic. Other than that, the new M340i and 330d would be a nice option as a used car in a few years. Depending on the petrol/diesel prices.
I don't think much of BMW's but this genuinely looks like a very nice car.
These new touring 3 series are absolutely beautiful, for a long time Audi A4 & 6 Avant ruled, but BMW have really done something great here, I would love to buy this exact model if I had the beer tokens lol