Honestly as soon as i saw it in person it put all the criticism out the window, it looks aggressive and fun to drive. My m235i arrives September 🙂. Great review
I just bought it and I have to say that it looks so much better in person. I had my doubts before the purchase but now that I got it, I do not regret my decision. I really liked and enjoyed the review. Regards from Colombia.
@@D1-DNS fuel economy is great. I was getting around 10L/100km, but that was with a lot of flooring. More balanced driving you should be able to get 8L at minimum
I agree with this. I managed to buy the m235i on a much cheaper price than I was to get for the cla 35. I’m happy with the purchase regardless of how much hate people give it to be honest. In all honesty I drove them all and I enjoyed the m235i enough to buy it. To begin with the looks didn’t do it for me but it definitely grew on me enough to buy it.
MattBrandCars our spec in the uk has the bmw with 306bhp and 450nm of torque. with the cla and s3 roughly the same with bhp and 400nm of torque instead. The S3 saloon had under steering too much but felt lovely to sit in. The dashboard was lovely but the infotainment screen is feeling dated compared to merc and bmw. The cla was a good drive but it felt to lose its oomph as you rev it. To be honest the interior is very flashy in the cla. My only complaint with the interior is the screens are too vertical and the way the car displays the Revs going up is off center and plays with the ocd within me haha.
Honestly hated it at first look, but it grew on me slowly n I genuinely think it’s one of the best looking right now. Especially with how the 1 series look right now
Thank you! Make sure to subscribe to see that review 😉. Though I can tell you, if you are on a budget, get the M235i, if you are wanting the best performance and money is not an issue, get the CLA35 😊
is the heads up display included or an extra cost? am thinking of getting the M235i gran coupe WHITE exterior and red interior same as the one you have. i really hope the HUD is built in hopefully i get the car tuesday.
Dig the looks of the car aside for the back...and the side is okay....okay, I like the front. Don't think the red/orange looks too bad at all. BUT I would say the 1 series was more controversial. Folks only compare the 135 to the 140 as if they're the same car....they hate the front...etc.
I don't mind the front at all, it's the rest that's... A lot! But as I said in the video, I like weird cars! The interior is definitely on the ostentatious side though 😉
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Honestly as soon as i saw it in person it put all the criticism out the window, it looks aggressive and fun to drive. My m235i arrives September 🙂. Great review
Thank you and congratulations! What colour did you get?!
@@CarSauce i have gone for the snappers rock blue and also the black grills 😁
Oh mad, that will look insane! I'm jealous haha
What realistic fuel consumption would i get??
28 mpg
I just bought it and I have to say that it looks so much better in person. I had my doubts before the purchase but now that I got it, I do not regret my decision. I really liked and enjoyed the review. Regards from Colombia.
Congratulations! What model and colour did you get 😀
MattBrandCars Thanks! It’s the M235i and I got it on white.
@@estebanrestrepoamariles7664 that's awesome, I'm jealous! I hope to see some UA-cam content of your own launching it 😉
What is the fuel economy like, what do you get?
@@D1-DNS fuel economy is great. I was getting around 10L/100km, but that was with a lot of flooring. More balanced driving you should be able to get 8L at minimum
I think it's unique, I actually love it
Traded in my BMW and got a M235. I waited two years and it was worth the wait.
I agree with this. I managed to buy the m235i on a much cheaper price than I was to get for the cla 35. I’m happy with the purchase regardless of how much hate people give it to be honest. In all honesty I drove them all and I enjoyed the m235i enough to buy it. To begin with the looks didn’t do it for me but it definitely grew on me enough to buy it.
Congrats! How did you find it drives in comparison?
MattBrandCars our spec in the uk has the bmw with 306bhp and 450nm of torque. with the cla and s3 roughly the same with bhp and 400nm of torque instead. The S3 saloon had under steering too much but felt lovely to sit in. The dashboard was lovely but the infotainment screen is feeling dated compared to merc and bmw. The cla was a good drive but it felt to lose its oomph as you rev it. To be honest the interior is very flashy in the cla. My only complaint with the interior is the screens are too vertical and the way the car displays the Revs going up is off center and plays with the ocd within me haha.
@ahhhwes What is the fuel economy like, what do you get?
D on the motorway I get around 46mpg and on the streets it’s around 24-33 mpg
Love this car. Got the Misano Blue with the extended Shadow Trim. 👌 perfect for what I wanted and less than an 340i.
I really didn't like the Grand Coupe style , then saw the 235 I bought one!
Honestly hated it at first look, but it grew on me slowly n I genuinely think it’s one of the best looking right now. Especially with how the 1 series look right now
Tried them all. Bought the 235i
If you're gonna have the raised ride height, you need a similar look. So I think it works.
Great job, looking forward to your review on cla35. Struggling to choose amongst these two.
Thank you! Make sure to subscribe to see that review 😉. Though I can tell you, if you are on a budget, get the M235i, if you are wanting the best performance and money is not an issue, get the CLA35 😊
is the heads up display included or an extra cost? am thinking of getting the M235i gran coupe WHITE exterior and red interior same as the one you have. i really hope the HUD is built in hopefully i get the car tuesday.
The heads up is £750 ..... I went for the 19s instead
Not them wheels the 552 are way better
Awesome review man 👍
Thanks mate, really appreciate it 😊
In the Uk the car has 306 HP
I was wondering why it said 295
@@colinwatson5685 In America it has 301
I have the 235i coming in a few months been delayed now for 4 months. Wish the CLA35 was just a touch cheaper with similar options.
Yeah $15,000 AUD between the base models is way too much, would rather have the M235i! Congrats as well! What colour did you buy?
Completely and absolutely agree with you!
We don't get those one piece racing style seats in America on the m235i Gran coupe
I really like this car... Rear end its "different" not to say ugly, but its an allright car
I like it too! Rear end is different to say the least, but it grows on you 😊
Dig the looks of the car aside for the back...and the side is okay....okay, I like the front. Don't think the red/orange looks too bad at all. BUT I would say the 1 series was more controversial. Folks only compare the 135 to the 140 as if they're the same car....they hate the front...etc.
I don't mind the front at all, it's the rest that's... A lot! But as I said in the video, I like weird cars! The interior is definitely on the ostentatious side though 😉
What about in black ?
I like the m135i better 😂
I think I do too :P
301 hp… right? 😐
Should’ve got a cla 35 instead
I'm excited to review one soon! 😉
I would buy M340i used for much cheaper than this rubbish fwd 🤣