You know what the interior reminds me of? If the Elantra N evolved into a modern BMW, this would be it. Even drivetrain and driving dynamics wise. Like if you had an Elantra N and wanted something very similar but with a nicer badge and quality, this is it.
Modern cars have lost a lot when it comes to their identities They all look different but similar somehow The dual screen dash layout really destroyed innovation
I've been saying this for so long. Designers got lazy ever since display technologies became advanced. Every dashboard looks the same. It's one of the reasons I feel amongst mid-level cars Mazda has the most identity because of the unique wheel (which is hella comfortable once you get used to it and much less distracting than a touch screen) and semi-analog dash.
Just saw an email yesterday that UA-cam enabled it. Not sure if it’s a beta release for only a handful of channels or if they’re rolling it out to everyone.
looks and stuff aside, i just dont get why this M-lite gets a DCT while all the full-on M cars get ZF 8spds. not that theres anything wrong with that, its just odd
You'll never convince me the people who made this car spent ANY time in and around an F22. They should be ashamed of themselves for putting in I4 in ANY X35 BMW. And FWD! What a miserable cash-grab marketed to the ignorant.
Casually having a track to yourself is awesome 😂
Oh man, it was the best!
@@TheTopher It's not a track. It looks like a closed road.
This literally looks like a Kia forte
by the time the forte is at 30, the BMW is at 60
the second he walked around the front i said the exact same thing
Put a K and backwards N on it and I would never know the difference.
Same with the new 5 series. It looks like the Forte GT
also reminds me of some year Ford Focus
This looks and sounds....fine? But I"m struggling to see how anyone would choose it over an S3.
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This is the reason why bmw is switching designers
where’d you hear that at
@ The previous designer who designed the ugly bmw left
For the last couple of years they have been selling more cars than ever before. Thats why Dukec Was allowed to go from BMW to RR
It was an upgrade/promotion for the designer. RR
They really don’t know what to do with grilles any more
I absolutely wasn't expecting that front, even after reading the comments
I don't think it's *bad*, hell of a lot better than the buck teeth at least, but it's, hm. Very funky and reads femme which I wouldn't expect
@@ElliWoelfin the buck teeth are legendary but this ist just ... kia
You know what the interior reminds me of? If the Elantra N evolved into a modern BMW, this would be it. Even drivetrain and driving dynamics wise. Like if you had an Elantra N and wanted something very similar but with a nicer badge and quality, this is it.
As the guys at my local BMW dealership say: Behold, the 2 series gran Corolla.
As much as it looks like a kia forte, at least they had the decency of not putting the pig snout grill on the new m235.
I like corollas. They're actually some of the few aesthetically pleasing cars on the market right now
Corollas look better than this
5:15 poor bug
Just the design. Goddamn kia looking BMW.
Being mean to Kia.
Kia looks better
Getting the M3's brakes is really cool.
M3 is a parts bin for all other BMWs. its an overkill. No one buys this crap to track it.
@@rforracing I agree with you, but still cool imo.
Modern cars have lost a lot when it comes to their identities
They all look different but similar somehow
The dual screen dash layout really destroyed innovation
I've been saying this for so long. Designers got lazy ever since display technologies became advanced. Every dashboard looks the same. It's one of the reasons I feel amongst mid-level cars Mazda has the most identity because of the unique wheel (which is hella comfortable once you get used to it and much less distracting than a touch screen) and semi-analog dash.
now that's some sweet transmission right there, kudos to bmw
Temu BMW with European prices. The design is a miss for me and the interior quality seems to be lacking. Pass. Great review as always!
This has better interior quality then the new X3
The high-speed run was really cool to watch
The exhaust sounds are intoxicating.
Is the speedo in Kmph or did that 4 cylinder hit 144mph in no time? Wow!
MPH!
How'd you get the track!? Guessing it's knowing somebody but if this is something that can be paid for I'd totally try it.
Looks better inside than the new X3.
Awesome car both in appearance and performance color is unique. These little track videos are great !
Picked u]up a 2021 m235i off lease with 19k miles
White with red interior. Paid 30k
Love the car. Fun to drive.
What in the Kia Forte is this?
Looks like a Ford Focus in the front...But performance wise it seems pretty cool
The amount of fake engine noise is makes me nauseous.
Yeah it's really obvious. I thought ppl were moving past artificial engine noise but I guess not.
Great video Topher! Gotta love the track vids!
A bmw under 50k starting price is unheard of these days.
that thing looks like a corolla ew
It does....and it actually is an improvement. :D
01:43 That side profile is atrocious. Should be a 2 door coupe only.
@@97Crazysteve considering it's called Gran "Coupe", yeah hard agree...
Corollas are slow, this BMW is better.
Man that thing sounds and drives like a beast
This car was really meant to be a manual transmission
That design is uhhhh, interesting? Not what I expected at all from BMW. Looks Korean manufacturer ish.
Get rid of lipstick shifters, electronic parking brakes and touch screen everything Bmw…why is everyone jumping on this trend?
Nice Supra
i never understood why they would put a dct in a m lite and a torque converter in the M cars
Will you be reviewing the new MINI Cooper Hardtop soon?
please review international cxt
Is this the Integra Type S of the Elantra N? ;)
I'd say it looks cheap on the inside, but actually I low key prefer this interior to the new X3 interior
Dude, the front reminds me of a ford focus 😳😳😳
how tf do u have audio language tracks, i need this for my channel real bad 😭🙏
Just saw an email yesterday that UA-cam enabled it. Not sure if it’s a beta release for only a handful of channels or if they’re rolling it out to everyone.
@TheTopher okay!
I really want a C6 or C7 Corvette but some of these BMW's are very tempting..
looks and stuff aside, i just dont get why this M-lite gets a DCT while all the full-on M cars get ZF 8spds. not that theres anything wrong with that, its just odd
You'll never convince me the people who made this car spent ANY time in and around an F22.
They should be ashamed of themselves for putting in I4 in ANY X35 BMW. And FWD! What a miserable cash-grab marketed to the ignorant.
I don't get this model. It's super cool. but you get a turbo 4 for M240i pricing. Yeah yeah, 4 doors vs 2. But I just can't do it. Maybe for 42-45k.
Something is saying Rubasu WRX to me when I look at this.
who ever designed the instrument cluster needs to get off the drugs. Worst design ever. Bring back dials!
Ford Focus euro spec.
would way rather have this than a typeS/R spending 50k on a honda i cant justify
Rather get a 230i with the proper drivetrain
Kia
Why does it look like a Chevy Cruze in the back and a Kia Forte in the front 😭
It looks like a ford focus
Looks like a 50k Kia.
Kia’s look good. Good designer
That whole thing is one big eww
rear doesnt look bad but the front ewww
I like the front. I’m gonna order one.
i’d rather have your mom’s S60 2.4. Even if i have to play CDs. That BMW screen dash looks like it is highly reflective.
It has the side profile of a Corolla. That's how BMW copy reliability.
it’s probably a great car but that doesn’t help it when it looks like a shrunk down ford escape
That’s not a coupe, it’s a sedan.
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It looks like toyota and fwd 🤮 no no for this model.
man the fake engine noise is just too much..
That's one ugly color
Horrible design
I’m in the minority but I actually think it’s a good looking car.
One of the ugliest cars on sale today. Not sure what happened to BMW
That thing is ugly as fk 🤣
132 views in 130 seconds? this guy is done for
.....what
Wow they add normal steering wheel unbelievable