2023 BMW 3-Series facelift REVIEW M Sport 330i - all updates for the G20!

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  • This is our in-depth review of the 2023 BMW 3-Series facelift M Sport 330i (BMW 3er G20 Limousine sedan). We're taking a look at Exterior, Interior and technology.
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    00:00 2023 BMW 3-Series Facelift in M Brooklyn grey
    00:43 New headlamps design with adaptive Matrix LED
    01:50 Length and wheels
    02:30 Black window frames now standard
    02:53 Rear design 330i with real exhausts
    03:25 Key fobs and doors
    03:53 Perforated Sensatec seats
    04:25 New dual screen setup
    04:41 Seating position
    05:07 Cockpit overview with curved screen
    06:04 BMW OS8 infotainment
    07:11 Digital instruments and Head-up-Display (HUD)
    07:34 Rear seating
    08:14 Trunk / boot (sedan)
    08:30 Engines - which to pick?
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  • @autogefuehl
    @autogefuehl  ปีที่แล้ว +17

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    00:00 2023 BMW 3-Series Facelift in M Brooklyn grey
    00:43 New headlamps design with adaptive Matrix LED
    01:50 Length and wheels
    02:30 Black window frames now standard
    02:53 Rear design 330i with real exhausts
    03:25 Key fobs and doors
    03:53 Perforated Sensatec seats
    04:25 New dual screen setup
    04:41 Seating position
    05:07 Cockpit overview with curved screen
    06:04 BMW OS8 infotainment
    07:11 Digital instruments and Head-up-Display (HUD)
    07:34 Rear seating
    08:14 Trunk / boot (sedan)
    08:30 Engines - which to pick?
    #BMW #BMW3Series
    Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.

    • @MRRBAH
      @MRRBAH ปีที่แล้ว

      Can you get ventilated seats as an option?

    • @aqill_aurora
      @aqill_aurora ปีที่แล้ว

      which is better M3 COMPETITION or M340I?

    • @nunocarvalho7574
      @nunocarvalho7574 ปีที่แล้ว

      When bmw will launch the 4 series lci? Thanks

  • @nateisright
    @nateisright ปีที่แล้ว +671

    If BMW listened to drivers, they would realize that climate/comfort controls should be physical buttons. 🤦🏻‍♂️

    • @pullformore
      @pullformore ปีที่แล้ว +18

      what's wrong with saying "I'm hot" (or, "I'm cold") and letting it take care of it? I test drove an i4 last weekend, it worked perfectly.

    • @BMWF30-416
      @BMWF30-416 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Honestly I’m not a fan of the infotainment display either

    • @vroomkeys
      @vroomkeys ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Didn’t they listen to drivers by getting rid of the huge front grille they introduced a few years ago??

    • @ZsoltArvai
      @ZsoltArvai ปีที่แล้ว +58

      @@pullformore saying “Hey BMW” …. Ok try again “HEY BMW!!!” …. “What can I help you?” - “i’m hot” . Is this conversation easier for you than pressing the climate control button 2 times ?

    • @D33tsz
      @D33tsz ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Completely agree! I also think that having all the controls on screen will make car accidents more likely...

  • @derekwhyle1884
    @derekwhyle1884 ปีที่แล้ว +245

    Positive click manual controls mean I can change most heat/ ventilation settings on my older model without taking my eyes off the road. Sometimes less really is more.

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  ปีที่แล้ว +23

      agree

    • @Matwiej19
      @Matwiej19 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Complete agree. Everyone but Everyone says that tactile buttons are better regarding the brand. Yet all of them going for those touchscreens. When u driving in busy traffic is actually dangerous.

    • @polichic
      @polichic ปีที่แล้ว +4

      But you command this by voice to be safer

    • @Matwiej19
      @Matwiej19 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@polichic yep. You can. I got 6 moths old 7 series. But is something nice and simple when changing the AC or other things using buttons. Plus is instant. I got new software (my bmw when through the check up service) and it work quit well but still is not as fast as taking the AC Dail and change manually. The same heated seats. But it does work that is a fact.

    • @derekwhyle1884
      @derekwhyle1884 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@polichicso you don’t look to confirm your voice commands have been acted upon??

  • @titibobo2000
    @titibobo2000 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    No gear lever, no function buttons, no physical climate controls... I'm so sad. With this new gear selector switch, the paddle shifters are a must have.
    The big screens don't fit so well IMO. They could've tried to fit it directly to the dash and shape the edges somehow. If the BMW sign is removed, the interior could be of any car, VW for example.

    • @georgeellis4178
      @georgeellis4178 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Very definitely could be a Skoda at the front if you took the badge off. I once mistook an F90 M5 LCI as a Skoda from a distance

    • @davidperry3531
      @davidperry3531 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I agree that the loss of the traditional gear shifter is a backward move. At least it hasn't been moved to the steering column. The big screens hide the attractive dash lines that the G20 has but I guess it was inevitable that BMW move to the larger screens but I'm still not convinced.

    • @thelian_
      @thelian_ ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Very soon every car's interiors will be the same, no matter the brand. Generic big screens means cheaper production for everyone.

    • @mihnealazar7039
      @mihnealazar7039 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is a combination of the new BMW interior design philosophy and the old one, so yeah it’s kinda in between. But check out the iX and i7. While very different than what we were used to, you cannot mistake those for some other brand. Not if you have an eye for design at least. But even if you didn’t, the i7 interior is praised for being the best in its class so hard to mistake that for sth else.

    • @dexinzhang4637
      @dexinzhang4637 ปีที่แล้ว

      damn right bro

  • @luciteck
    @luciteck ปีที่แล้ว +174

    it is clearly a cost saving LCI. No more laser lights, headlights missing the design complexity of the current G20 (e46 style knick), no more physical buttons for the climatization area, no more physical touch sensitive shortcut buttons and so on. I prefer the current G20 line.

    • @mattbuffo9967
      @mattbuffo9967 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      could also be because of the chip shortage still i think the laser lights are gone because of each countries regulations

    • @mydimeisup5103
      @mydimeisup5103 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Yeah because they were lasers they had a tough time with the lights. Personally I haven't seen any major advantage over lasers compared to matrix LED headlights.

    • @Chris-hy6jy
      @Chris-hy6jy ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Cost saving for BMW but not the customer. You can guarantee they will up the price again for this LCI.

    • @joellarrysr9977
      @joellarrysr9977 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      LED tech is better ..

    • @Brian-jv8iy
      @Brian-jv8iy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mydimeisup5103 laser and led are two separate things

  • @Francisco-sx7th
    @Francisco-sx7th ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thomas, you are always the first to show and review new models or releases. Congrats to have made your channel so reactive.

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      in your service! Please recommend :-)

  • @mariorr308
    @mariorr308 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    this guy is great performer, real pro : voice, info transition approach, accents. Very cool!

  • @blueb4829
    @blueb4829 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    That big display seems like an afterthought. It is not even physically integrated into the dashboard; just placed on top of it.

    • @_JRJ
      @_JRJ ปีที่แล้ว +1

      no thought in design at all

  • @andyb9664
    @andyb9664 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The lighting in the studio is so good 👏

  • @aidenp5768
    @aidenp5768 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    The gauge cluster and shifter … no

  • @spatchi
    @spatchi ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So glad I bought my 2022 330i Touring pre-facelift. Love it and still have dials and buttons :)

    • @fuzedbg3220
      @fuzedbg3220 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are u seeing the new screen?

  • @michelebicc6983
    @michelebicc6983 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thomas and Autogefühl: N.1 as always!

  • @tomdesigner
    @tomdesigner ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thomas, Awesome short review - great job! :-) I like it. You are the best car presenter on TH-cam. New 3-series outside looks clean and modern - I think it's good move forwards. I hope people who buy this car would be happy. Greetings!

  • @MiyuruWeerarathna
    @MiyuruWeerarathna ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Team chrome frame all the way

  • @petripaavola819
    @petripaavola819 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    The design is spot on at front. On the rear the diffuser / black plastic part is bit too prominent, but I might change my mind when I see the car in real life. Pre-LCI interior with iDrive 7 and real A/C controls was slightly better in my opinion.

    • @faran1684
      @faran1684 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      BMW body styling is very much the same over the years with minor tweaks. Mercedes on the other hand is continuously innovating and making major changes to body style and design of the car in all classes in general. Mercedes ahead in game comparing to competitor. Mercedes all the way

    • @mydimeisup5103
      @mydimeisup5103 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@faran1684 The new EQS just looks like a big melted blob. Their current A, C, E, and S class look good though but they dropped the ball with the EQS.

    • @rockhop8595
      @rockhop8595 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I fully agree, the diffuser rear is atrocious

    • @alh06
      @alh06 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@faran1684 Lmao, Mercedes is continuously changing yes. But instead into fat, amorphous similar-looking blobs vs. good designs.

    • @Ltm-ek3qy
      @Ltm-ek3qy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@faran1684 😂

  • @metalmarcus
    @metalmarcus ปีที่แล้ว

    The best detail as always. Thanks.

  • @bongakhumalo3095
    @bongakhumalo3095 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're the man Thomas. 👌

  • @Mark-zv8mg
    @Mark-zv8mg ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I’m defo team black frames around the doors, which in the UK 🇬🇧 we don’t always get the option for like on the Mercedes GLC at the moment there is no option for black frames!

  • @kaym7549
    @kaym7549 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    When I saw the exterior, I was happy because it looks great on every angle/side. But the interior, so underwhelming. That screen works so well on the other BMWs but here it just doesnt fit well with the design language of the cabin. The gear shifter, I'm in tears. This is a 3 series.

    • @mihnealazar7039
      @mihnealazar7039 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The next get 3 series will be electric only so this is kind of a transition.

  • @isaiahjuan5397
    @isaiahjuan5397 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very thorough. Love that you talked about laser light and showed the key

  • @MFFM
    @MFFM ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you for the video, many years many excellent video like always

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks for following, great you re with us !

  • @grahamhealy5171
    @grahamhealy5171 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I just bought a 2020 330i, I'm so happy that I did. Really not happy with the direction of this facelift.

    • @philipp8099
      @philipp8099 ปีที่แล้ว

      2022 330i - totally agree with you stranger ;)

    • @andrew22334455
      @andrew22334455 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Got a 2020 330i from new. Happy that I didn't wait for this one, as I'm not a fan of the new interior. Bring back the buttons!

    • @cryptolord9826
      @cryptolord9826 ปีที่แล้ว

      You just lost a lot I would of waited for new model

    • @grahamhealy5171
      @grahamhealy5171 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cryptolord9826 I don't fully agree, I got full options, that you can't even get today due to chip shortage and I really already liked the design + iDrive 7 & considering the current car market I don't think I'll have any trouble moving it on in the future for something different. 😊😊Everyone has their own tastes though! :D

    • @mattbuffo9967
      @mattbuffo9967 ปีที่แล้ว

      i have the 2019 330i fully loaded looks like i won’t be upgrading anytime soon

  • @ravington666
    @ravington666 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    4:26.....OMG.....that screen support on the passenger side ! Why would you do that in 2022 ?

  • @andrewmontague2636
    @andrewmontague2636 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid as ever, Thomas! I like the black window surrounds best although I think it’s down to the colour you chose and whether you want the car to look sporty or more classic.
    I think the upgrades look good, especially the curved dash

  • @_Atomic_impact
    @_Atomic_impact ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like these shorter type of video’s Thomas! Looking sharp!

  • @Bahle_Gaji
    @Bahle_Gaji ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’m obviously not the target market for this vehicle considering that I am 20 years old and a student but the interior was better on the pre-facelift considering that, for me at least, the infotainment was better. The wide screen with no hood on top of the driver side screen with the separated infotainment screen was better.

  • @billalnawaz
    @billalnawaz ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Had a fully spec’d out 2021 330e that had the laser lights… They were insane! So so good! But such an expensive option, and for the most part did well at moving the beam around to not dazzle. But the distance you could see at night was just crazy I remember. Shame they’re gone!

    • @Elmasryq
      @Elmasryq ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Chip shortage...they will be back at some point.

  • @HecatombRecordings
    @HecatombRecordings ปีที่แล้ว

    Looking sharp 👌. Great Vid, thanks.

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks, feel free to recommend our channel :-)

  • @polichic
    @polichic ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review, this channel improved a lot in the last year, good job!
    And love the german accent as Im italian whom lived in Germany and learned the language.

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Highly appreciated! Please recommend our channel :-)

  • @SuperEtab
    @SuperEtab ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I have a 2020 330i and 2021 A4. I always thought BMW had the best electronic shifter. It was the most intuitive out of all the German brands. I am disappointed to see it go.

  • @Leskylor
    @Leskylor ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Hey Thomas, thanks for bringing it on time as always! I strongly believe the previous design was much appealing as I think the new daytime running lights and interior screen are not really fitting the car. So again a back step from BMW in terms of design.

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      thanks for tuning in !

    • @razorzz2
      @razorzz2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have to sadly agree. I don't like this kind of interior and it looses BMWs character.

  • @Austria4e
    @Austria4e ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful watch, Thomas!

  • @dayanidhi8754
    @dayanidhi8754 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review Thomas!!

  • @MustafaTULU32
    @MustafaTULU32 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Screens on the dashboard looks ugly. I wish they would not remove the shifter. Physical buttons are always better when driving so sad that they are gone. As a G20 owner, I don't consider upgrading. I think Audi is the only remaining company that designs dashboard like it is used to be.

    • @mogmanprince
      @mogmanprince ปีที่แล้ว +6

      As another G20 owner, I agree with you but the problem with A4 and C class are that I despise their fake exhaust outlets.

    • @MustafaTULU32
      @MustafaTULU32 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mogmanprince I totally agree:)

    • @m.b9207
      @m.b9207 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hele sukur anlayan biri var. Eyv.

    • @EnesCALDIR
      @EnesCALDIR ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree %100

    • @thiccboi1726
      @thiccboi1726 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      People always complain about Bmw designs no matter what because it’s one of the most popular brands, when the interior has physical buttons and was driver oriented people complained about it being outdated, now people complain about it being too plain without the buttons

  • @eramg6324
    @eramg6324 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Buttons, gear lever, why remove……geez! Deal killer for this 20’ 3 series lease customer.

    • @Cvak01
      @Cvak01 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Look how they massacred my boy :(

    • @bvedant
      @bvedant ปีที่แล้ว

      Gonna buy out your lease?

    • @D10N1S101985
      @D10N1S101985 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Agree. I prefer my current G20 anyday, so in that respect we are lucky. I don’t like the new headlights, or the screen which looks too big and just “stuck on” either.

    • @sherin7444
      @sherin7444 ปีที่แล้ว

      besides 10 hp less for m340i

    • @BMWWolf
      @BMWWolf ปีที่แล้ว

      I happen to love this refresh. That interior screen is a bummer though

  • @jirvine57
    @jirvine57 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic review of the updates 👍👍👍

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      highly appreciated :)

  • @rajiv4972
    @rajiv4972 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been waiting for this. Many thanks…..awesome

  • @Shawshank00
    @Shawshank00 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Probably the only design to come out from BMW recently that i like. I'll be upgrading from my F30 when i can.

  • @nelz2012
    @nelz2012 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    It’s funny how with the 3-series and 5-series alike, the basic roofline and side profile above the door sills has remained largely unchanged for 20 years or so. If you cover up the side of the car, only revealing the windows and roof, you can’t tell if the car is new, or 15 years old.

    • @bh2155
      @bh2155 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very true German's are not big on changing the look of their vehicles just look at Audi. Actually that is true with most vehicles especially SUVs and trucks

    • @royfontaine5526
      @royfontaine5526 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sure I agree, but surely this is a good thing?

    • @Brian-jv8iy
      @Brian-jv8iy ปีที่แล้ว

      Not really, the e92s look a lot more modern than G20s

    • @royfontaine5526
      @royfontaine5526 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Brian-jv8iy e92s look ancient now!

    • @IsmailBahhane
      @IsmailBahhane ปีที่แล้ว

      @@royfontaine5526 E92 is like wine, the older it gets the better it becomes. The E90 on the other hand was from the get-go an absolute abomination, no wonder Top Gear considered it the ugliest car of the year in 2005.

  • @James_H1
    @James_H1 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are the best reviewer Thomas Majchrzak!

  • @serkancelik3677
    @serkancelik3677 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really like this new front bumper! Especially that the sides of the bumper are now closed, and the big opening in the middle. Looks really good.

  • @Rocky-xx2zg
    @Rocky-xx2zg ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Great that they addressed the front grill redesign, and did not impose that horrible over size 'cow pusher 'grill.

  • @lionelb8227
    @lionelb8227 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is the kind of BMW I like to see. A classic really great looking sedan that keeps evolving by little touches where it needs to

    • @brianlee9233
      @brianlee9233 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree. Love the *cough cough* appropriately sized grille and the redesign.

    • @nessuno5403
      @nessuno5403 ปีที่แล้ว

      It didn't need that massive iDrive screen. Should have left it for next generation.

    • @sfiso9854
      @sfiso9854 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nessuno5403 then people would complain saying it's outdated

    • @nessuno5403
      @nessuno5403 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sfiso9854 no they wouldn't, because outside and the rest of the cabin is the same as before. Even the steering wheel doesn't progress to haptic controls. This is a poorly timed and misplaced change.

  • @Mm.2112
    @Mm.2112 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks really beautiful especially the new DRL design

  • @Hammy1TV
    @Hammy1TV ปีที่แล้ว

    You're studio is amazing!

  • @ggmma6315
    @ggmma6315 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    The new interior screen looks awful compared to the previous version

    • @flizzy4645
      @flizzy4645 ปีที่แล้ว

      It better

    • @vomErsten
      @vomErsten ปีที่แล้ว

      @@flizzy4645 it not

  • @georgealex19
    @georgealex19 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    To be honest, it’s an amazing looking car and brought my attention back at bmw (it shifted to Audi this past year for some unknown reason). The only thing that I feel lets me down is how the ic+mgu combo is just planted there on top (I dislike this on Audis as well). Funny since I actually worked on this edition of the mgu, but always thought they’d somehow integrate the big display… so long for that I guess.

    • @stoicapetruliviu8840
      @stoicapetruliviu8840 ปีที่แล้ว

      "Unknown reason" 😂😂😂😂 bad one!

    • @georgealex19
      @georgealex19 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha, 3 weeks later, comes the verdict. Out of the bunch I wanted to go on with ordering this new 3-series. Unfortunately, despite me liking the looks of the car, the bumped up pricing scheme, lack of discount plans currently as well as the offered financial services being solely aimed at companies rather than individuals have lead me to ordering a loaded Audi A4 instead. Sorry BMW, you were just completely uncompetitive in this market :( maybe next time!

    • @stoicapetruliviu8840
      @stoicapetruliviu8840 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@georgealex19 👍 A lot o reasons😂

  • @rashedsatter1868
    @rashedsatter1868 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks so much for the update.

  • @mrhaylo1620
    @mrhaylo1620 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just ordered mine in Skyscraper Grey with M-sport plus trim, looks absolutely gorgeous. Delivery mid Nov 2022🥰

  • @Leo_Vasileio
    @Leo_Vasileio ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Beautiful but the rear bumper with the extended black on it is a disaster

  • @riccardo5753
    @riccardo5753 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I think the pre-facelift interior is much better. The new is a bit too much with the connected screens.

    • @focusunivega8380
      @focusunivega8380 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't know what they are trying to accomplish with all this tech. Who is gonna buy this car, kid or grown man? Okay, there must be development and inovation but some things like climate controls inside screen is really dumb. Also gear selector like in VW grupation common.... After few years of owning Mercedes c klass in family i really dont like the look of the screens that BMW put now.Looks like cheap tablet to me

    • @p00lking
      @p00lking ปีที่แล้ว

      @@focusunivega8380 This might be a bit pessimistic, but maybe they're moving everything to the screen to enable easier monetization the of the car post sale.

  • @sgreensdlintl
    @sgreensdlintl ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to see iDrive 8 rolling out across the range featuring Seeing Machines technology. Truly life saving tech and BMW are being very forward looking

  • @jes6628
    @jes6628 ปีที่แล้ว

    oh this was a nice walkthrough

  • @drewsykes8152
    @drewsykes8152 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Preferred when the two kidneys didn’t join and there was body colour between them but so much better than any other recent BMW design - Also the less fussy wing mirrors!

    • @oven5997
      @oven5997 ปีที่แล้ว

      new 3's Exterior is pretty good, interior is meh.. other BMW (except 5 series) are disgusting

  • @frankhummel84
    @frankhummel84 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    When I saw the exterior design I was literally thrilled, it looks way better than the original G20, however the interior just switched me off. That’s not any close to a car that is known through out of its generations as sports car. The dashboard is soo boring, the shift boring, I felt that I need to be 70 years guy to by this thing. Bmw’s always has that interior persona, this one not even close to. As a matter of it looks like a Mercedes.
    Hate it

  • @vipinsuriya007
    @vipinsuriya007 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved the new interior colour choice of red ♥️

  • @nongkaihang4560
    @nongkaihang4560 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks Thomas👍

  • @T-Lens
    @T-Lens ปีที่แล้ว +9

    For me also chrome or satin silver surroundings. Black makes it look cheaper and more 'plastic' imo. But on the other side, it's nice to let everyone choose what they like best. But BMW can also improve on that. Now some options or wheels are only available when you choose a certain line or M package. It should be nice if they would give 100% free configuration choice.
    Not a fan of the looks of the new infotainment system either. It's nice to have a bigger screen, but this now looks like a stretched tablet with a stupid support leg behind it. And the speedometer graphics look like you're driving a DS instead of a BMW. Liked the pre-facelift gear lever also more than the button. Progression isn't always an improvement.

    • @bmw3842
      @bmw3842 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love my 2021 with the adaptive and the track and handling package .Not crazy about the bigger screen and the tiny thimble shifter . I think I am going keep my fully loaded 2021 330i ,Black Sapphire Metallic and I love the black shadow line package .But not all black wheels .I have these wheels with the M brakes.This is the reason I did not drive BMW from 2012 till now .I hated the direction it went until 2019. I like clean lines and not all that black plastic in the front and back.Less is always best .I'll wait for the complete redesign in 2026.

  • @robertvanzant2653
    @robertvanzant2653 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Thomas regards to the plug in hybrid , was there any indication will there be an increase in battery size or electric range ? For the 330E

    • @7ludi
      @7ludi ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's the same

    • @antwonefernandez7554
      @antwonefernandez7554 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm in a late 2021 in the UK and getting 30miles electric. I think I expected a bigger battery in this too. 40 is the new 30...

  • @jeffl1944
    @jeffl1944 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best review guy on the net

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks =) feel free to share!

  • @rogerjeck9281
    @rogerjeck9281 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nose looks proper bay em vay, check, door closing sound solid/deep thunk, check!! You bring joy to my ocd heart with the door closing sound check. Thank you Thomas

  • @csabafazekas3619
    @csabafazekas3619 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    That dashboard screen just doesent suit the design context, too angular. BMW should take a look at the Golf 8's screen implementation, it looks a lot better.

    • @johnguidetti5839
      @johnguidetti5839 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You mean Mercedes E class they’ve done the double screen the best.

    • @hassanger8128
      @hassanger8128 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The curved screen looks awesome

    • @mf2yu197
      @mf2yu197 ปีที่แล้ว

      audi's the best. Audi screen is matured, clear and crisp

    • @andrew22334455
      @andrew22334455 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The pre-LCI 3 series was fine. They should've kept it. The Golf 8's screen looks horrible, as it's just a mass of gloss black plastic

  • @Progamer8012
    @Progamer8012 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The headlights are nice but the m sport bumper looks less aggressive than the pre LCI

  • @heheeee1432
    @heheeee1432 ปีที่แล้ว

    The interior color is amazing

  • @itaewonfreedom
    @itaewonfreedom ปีที่แล้ว

    PERFECTION

  • @bmw3-er
    @bmw3-er ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I like the preface lift one more.

  • @GiGaSzS
    @GiGaSzS ปีที่แล้ว +29

    The infotainent and climate controls are a huge downgrade in this car. I would be saying that from functionality and hassle free operation and also the look, the 20 year old BMWs' had better experience. And why do you offer all these heads up display designs but no rev meter?! I really like the analg gauges that F30 offers and minimalistic HUD, but rev meter is the only thing I am missing from HUD. When down shifting it is annoying to look at dials, if you have the HUD. Dials are pretty and HUD is functional. This is a perfect combination of design and functionality. Comparing to 2023 design with glueing up a huge wide screen without lightshade to the dash :/
    I am also confused about the front grill. Some have the controversial grill and some the classic one with a little modification. While I appreciate they have not gone nuts with the design, the controversial grill of M3 looks nice with the chasey and headlamps. Especially if we compare it to the very ugly grill of iX and iXM. I hope that this is not the direction BMW is going to.

    • @vomErsten
      @vomErsten ปีที่แล้ว

      There is a graphical rev counter available in the HUD options. It doesn't show numbers, but it shows you where the red-line is. This is a separate display in the HUD from the shift indicator animation that is persistent vice only showing as you approach red-line

  • @johnlm340
    @johnlm340 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been patiently waiting for the G20 LCI and I am not disappointed! Looks sharper overall and I do like the geeky instrument panel even if its integration seems a little like an afterthought. Not too sure about the extended black stripes on the rear bumper nor the removal of most physical keys including the gear lever...

  • @wayne1141
    @wayne1141 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm with you, Thomas

  • @vume7722
    @vume7722 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the new 3 Series great design , well sized kidney grill.

  • @zoxidhian
    @zoxidhian ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Why the long screen on dash? No class at all, just slap a long tablet on it and call it design or facelift...

  • @tapper701
    @tapper701 ปีที่แล้ว

    2023 BMW 3-Series evolutionary in styling approach = looks good inside & out ! Slainte' ! Cheers !

  • @aor3200
    @aor3200 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here is 2021 330E X-drive owner writing. Seems to be, very much comments in all "forums" that LCI is not what people want.
    I agree, old shifter was perfect and i also like to have physical buttons for example a/c adjustment + seat heaters.
    At least today i dont feel i want to order LCI model..

  • @Pouya82
    @Pouya82 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Matrix LED is in my opinion not on PAR with Laser Lights. I had my 330e in for service and got a 4-series with Matrix LED and the high beem was noticable worse than my car with laser lights.

    • @herbst963
      @herbst963 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It might be important in the US, but in Europe? I do twice a year 2000km trips crossing 3 EU countries, night and day conditions. I recall using highbeam in no more than 3 occasions in each trip (and Very shortly). Roads are constantly full over here...

    • @hassanger8128
      @hassanger8128 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@herbst963 It isn't available in the US

  • @cardiffst
    @cardiffst ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Losing the ‘hot keys’ is a deal breaker for me. I’ll stick with my 2019, thank you.

  • @prollejazz
    @prollejazz ปีที่แล้ว

    This is the right color that I've wanted, brooklyn grey + takora red interior!

  • @DeepakPatil-se4zs
    @DeepakPatil-se4zs ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Really nice car and very nice review !! 👍👍

  • @kingneptune886
    @kingneptune886 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Thomas, do you know what the future holds for the 5-Series? Will we see a V8 in the new one or will we see them do a Mercedes and give us four cylinders?

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I guess it will be similar like 7-Series engine lineup: th-cam.com/video/5XicWoou8C4/w-d-xo.html

  • @owjianbang01
    @owjianbang01 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Yeah thomas, bmw should keep the latest gear knob… love the G20 pre-face lifted version

  • @pdesh7937
    @pdesh7937 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thinking of buying this one after the great experience I have with X3

  • @kimjrgensen-lund4334
    @kimjrgensen-lund4334 ปีที่แล้ว

    First, again a super introduction! Secondly, When will you be able to do a more thorough review and the test drive? Greetings from DK!

    • @autogefuehl
      @autogefuehl  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mange tak! In a couple of weeks!

  • @premiersolutions2820
    @premiersolutions2820 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    As a G20 330i M Sport owner, i prefer my current model compared to this new facelift model.

    • @axcn4733
      @axcn4733 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Stop lying yourself

    • @m.b9207
      @m.b9207 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I agree

    • @D10N1S101985
      @D10N1S101985 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I agree. The claw headlights look less boxy, and the interior screen looks too big and out of place. Not to mention no gear shifter… wtf!!! I like using the shifter!

    • @dvavtar78
      @dvavtar78 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agree! Most kissasses commenting here probably never drove a 3 series and they have nothing better to do.

  • @ahlsn7346
    @ahlsn7346 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    I'm taking delivery on a 330e M-Sport in a week. Very happy that I didn't wait for this update. The new screens looks awful and I hate the trend of removing physical buttons for climate control etc. The new lights looks quite good but so does the current laser lights which I got. Overall I think this was a downgrade in every way.

    • @thehiddentruth22
      @thehiddentruth22 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Good for you, but I can't remember any previous BMWs that were downgraded by LCI in my BMW owning history, other than some subjective preferences on styling elements. BMW traditionally makes a lot of meaningful and yet invisible changes for LCI, which makes a vast amount of improvements in driving experience. I would definitely choose a post-LCI model any day of the week over the original one.

    • @Mdxceed2
      @Mdxceed2 ปีที่แล้ว

      How much?

    • @dotgreenery
      @dotgreenery ปีที่แล้ว +10

      You should have waited This upgrade looks superior

    • @SnjurCro
      @SnjurCro ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Inside looking cheap like Tesla/Kia :( really downgraded interior.

    • @thehiddentruth22
      @thehiddentruth22 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SnjurCro I have a 2021 330i. Would I choose it over the LCI model if I had a choice ? Hell no...

  • @q____c________4406
    @q____c________4406 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome review, great show

  • @starchaser5188
    @starchaser5188 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those colour combinations are just Perfect. It suits the Car well.😀

  • @bradulovic82
    @bradulovic82 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I like the new look, only negative is that rear bumper is a bit too overdesigned. I wish they kept climate controls with physical buttons, pre-facelift central console was much better, these double screens look stupid.

    • @Tomoyo0827
      @Tomoyo0827 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I dont know why BMW would play the double screen game that was left behind by Merc....its an outdated design! WHY?

    • @turbos7780
      @turbos7780 ปีที่แล้ว

      That update is definitely not worth it

    • @1hk218
      @1hk218 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Tomoyo0827 agreed. I have an F10 5er probably just gonna get an F10 M5 because the interior is just so good. The screen in the dash, everything looks solid and feels that way. It all looks like it belongs. All this new crap looks cheap

    • @rosequartz2290
      @rosequartz2290 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Tomoyo0827 I disagree, the Mercs interior isn't good-looking at all, it was much better when they had the double screens.

    • @rosequartz2290
      @rosequartz2290 ปีที่แล้ว

      As for not liking touchscreens in an entire, man you're going to have a hard time enjoying cars from now on because that's what every company is doing now

  • @dseely721
    @dseely721 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    00:06:30 Great track! Do you like Audien?

  • @tommy_g35
    @tommy_g35 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So much better, and no disastrous grille

  • @MrBasti1008
    @MrBasti1008 ปีที่แล้ว

    love it - really good LCI

  • @InteriorDesignAnderson
    @InteriorDesignAnderson ปีที่แล้ว +110

    I don’t know why BMW design has to be so fussy these days. I do like the new headlights and it’s good to see the grill hasn’t got any bigger.

    • @michaelkillerman
      @michaelkillerman ปีที่แล้ว +11

      They went for the huge grill to please chinese market, the biggest on premium vehicles.

    • @murrynathan
      @murrynathan ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @/// M you have the coolest YT handle ever!

    • @jamessmeyer
      @jamessmeyer ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The headlights are like the only think that changed so what is so fussy about that?

    • @keino111689
      @keino111689 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jamessmeyer 🤔 ummm….the weird angular kidneys, the grille curving up onto the hood, all the black cladding. It’s all way too fussy and looks cheap.

    • @Tomoyo0827
      @Tomoyo0827 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@michaelkillerman Bigger grills are just a trend, every luxury brand has got big grills, they are not just for the Chinese market.

  • @rimmerblues1586
    @rimmerblues1586 ปีที่แล้ว

    Front looks good, nice update. Rear is fine, not stunning, maybe I'm not keen on small lights and straight lines.
    Talking about straight lines, is that now BMW's theme as the dash info has that hexagon style speedo,etc. which looks awful IMO as well as iDrive 8 being just too complex for when driving (as well as the obvs missing buttons).
    Still less than a metre between the wheel arches in the boot?

  • @nelsonhoover8462
    @nelsonhoover8462 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the videos he does in the studio. Probably just because it’s very ASMR like. But my point stands.

  • @ScottPC
    @ScottPC ปีที่แล้ว +5

    FINALLY! BMW listen to the comments on exterior style. Back to classic BMW design... THANK YOU!

    • @ravenheart369
      @ravenheart369 ปีที่แล้ว

      Basically they said it before.
      They said that for higher end products like 7 series they prefer radical designs as they have less customers due to their price tags and for more popular and affordable series like 5 and 3 series they stick to more conervstive designing

  • @ddot196
    @ddot196 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    That interior is a step back in every facet from the 4 series they just released. No quick buttons, no physical AC controls, no gear select...oof. It's very obvious BMW is having to cut corners due to shortages or costs.

    • @DerHalbeEuro
      @DerHalbeEuro ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is a matter of taste but not a step back. The huge curved display is a great selling point! I likei it much better than the quite outdated 2-parted design.

    • @Brian-jv8iy
      @Brian-jv8iy ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DerHalbeEuro it’s still a two part désign and no it’s not a matter of taste. Cheaper to do this all

    • @DerHalbeEuro
      @DerHalbeEuro ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Brian-jv8iy Yeah the single curved screen is optional as far as i know

    • @vomErsten
      @vomErsten ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DerHalbeEuro This is still visibly two separate screens, my friend. Placing a single piece of glass over both doesn't make it not so, it just makes the design look poorly integrated. Even Mercedes's "hyperscreen" is really just 3 normal, square LCDs under a single pane of glass. The only companies doing large-format, tailored displays are Lucid and...Cadillac.
      And the shifter isn't a matter of taste, it's a full step back in functionality because it cannot be used to shift the car and it's objectively more difficult to use as it sits flush with the console. And the lack of persistent quick buttons is another full loss of functionality.

  • @arash999999
    @arash999999 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good day, and thank you for your typical great review.
    I like to know when is the production for this lci model and touring (uk)
    Thank you

  • @DonOibinho
    @DonOibinho ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super Video! Danke!

  • @usmanladan1515
    @usmanladan1515 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Stunning design update overall, but I would have liked BMW to tweak the rear looks a little bit better.

  • @kevintoth5365
    @kevintoth5365 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I like the new BMW design but that watch on your wrist looks so cool. :)

  • @rajiv4972
    @rajiv4972 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Thomas, since the display key is not available as an option for UK market, I do have a brand new ( never configured or paired with a car). Will I be able to pair this key with my G 20 LCI ( yet to be delivered…booked on 24 May ) ? Is it via software or is any hardware required! Another question…I was told by dealer that all 3 Series ( except M 340 and full blown M) will be built at Mexico plant…is that the case? My F30 LCI 330e and E90 was made in Germany! 😇Many thanks.

  • @hammythegoat9319
    @hammythegoat9319 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the color. Where you van you find this color model. What type of grey is it