2020 BMW 3 Series in-depth review - the best handling executive car you can buy? | What Car?
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- The 2019 BMW 3 Series has a brilliant reputation. But does this new seventh-generation model live up to the hype? Watch our full UK review to find out.
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best review format, i don't have to skip any seconds when viewing this, unlike many reviewers out there who go through the interior and exterior (which we can judge for ourselves) for 80% of the video
I am a lover of BMW 320i M sport to be exact, this 2019 320i is on flames
Best BMW review ever! Well informed about noise, ride and how it compares to rivals. None of that tired old journo standard bnw descriptions that fit all bmws past and present. Well done!
A fantastically detailed review of the new BMW 3 Series, thank you Doug and the What Car? team.
We're certainly looking forward to welcoming the new 3 Series in our showroom, in early March.
I think reliability is the only major problem BMW have. The E60 520d Best motorway cruiser maybe to this day but at the same time on of the most unreliable cars with the infamous Timing Chain fault.
@@HelloHi-tt5sl The timing chain related issues on the N47 engine were certainly highlighted by our customers. BMW have ensured that this be looked into for future generations leading on from that point, and thus have seen a significant reduction in the number of timing chain faults with subsequent models.
@@BMWGroupParkLane , it is better for BMW share the root cause analysis of timing chain failure and explain what it has done to address such causes. This way it is more convincing rather than saying we will take care of it in future generation.
@bmw park lane so is the color of that 3 series the Mediterranean blue or is it the tanzanite blue?
Glad you mention about the pedals. It was the exact same in the previous 3 series and this alone actually put me off buying one. I really love the G20 model but sadly the offset pedals also now put me off. And bare in mind your driving an auto, the manuals being off centred feels even more akward and uncomfortable. Might seem a small thing but its quite important BMW
And here comes the barrage of BMW haters. Who, quite frankly can never afford to buy one. Will never actually experience driving one and will forever continue to look on in envy at the successful people that do drive BMWs. I'll say this to you haters, you're not true motoring fans. If you were, you'd appreciate the history of BMW and what they have done to the automotive industry.
Haters or not haters. We buy cars not history...
@@KiwiGraggle Wtf? Audi RS3, that understeering balloon-lookin car? It has a very nice engine, but everything else is terrible.
Natural BB very true
@@KiwiGraggle WHY do you compare a 340i with the RS3, compare the M2. They are same class. I have only seen comparisons between those 2, which the M2 wins. Straight line RS3 is faster, thats it.
I dont own an RS3 but have driven the RS3 and S3. The RS3 is seriously fast on a straight line, I have to admit that. Never would like to own an understeering car myself. I am Finnish.
@@KiwiGraggle sqaying the 340i drives like a pig is proof that u nevr owned one. ive never met a person in my whole life, be it on the internet or in real life that says a bmw drives bad. ive heard about faulty electronics, about boring interiours, about high service costs and others. but saying a bmw doesnt drives good is just a lie. its a well known fact that they have the best handling from all premium brands u can buy. no opinion, a test proven fact.
so that looks like the sport version your testing,how does that handle compared to the m sport?
Excellent review. That's all what I want to know about this car.
I love my 2010 335i, starting to get on in years now though, will prob trade it in for one of these once it hits the 10 year mark,
I love the design and front grill
Is there an audio option with this car?
Why do they offset the pedals? Is there any advantage to it?
Great review, getting mine in a week or so
so far, the best 3 series review from youtube
I've only driven a 430i convertible that I rented. That thing had bad turbo lag. I'm used to my car's V6. Are they all like that? I hate how when you need power straight away like when you're pulling out in a busy intersection, the car does nothing for a full second or two. Thats a huge deal breaker for me.
so actually what you get for the extra money is sportier suspension and dynamics, not just a few extra visual improvements.
Good stuff. Review the new Merc GLA👍🏼
Best review of the new 3 series, thanks a lot!
Don’t you think that when panels offsite to right you get pain in your food especially with long or medium journey please.
Bmw 320i or merc amg a35 is better for comfortable?
Great review. I can’t afford the car but it’s nice to see a decent review.
i actually like this version more than the m sport trim, maybe cause its standing out that the ordinarry fake air inlets on the side and it kinda sends me thinking about electric cars as well
Great review. If you compare BMW optional suspension and Audi optional adaptive dampers, then it’s unfair for you not to talk about the Mercedes C Class optional Airmatic suspension.
Nice review, thanks!
Name of a colour anyone please?
Mediterranean blue
Is the front kidney grill perforated or not? It would be a big bore if it is. I loved the open grill
their new grills stay closed for aero, and open electrically when the engine needs more air.
I love it. What a gorgeous beast.
Leased the 2019 330i last month same color. Drives beautifully. Getting options is a confusing mess. The Apple CarPlay is very wonky. Feels like a more substantial, manly, roomy car compared to the A4 and C300. The Hey BMW isn’t very useful. Doesn’t have ventilated seats. Almost got a Kia Optima SX which was surprisingly nice for the price and came with more tech and options, but doesn’t drive like the 330i. The Mazda 6 Signature was very nice too. Also almost went with a Q50 Sport or IS300. None of them drive as nice as the 330i. It’s just a beauty!
How does this compare with the new Volvo S60?
Is the steering really faster? That's the one thing i hate about my current 4 series, the steering is so loose. If it got sharper in the new generation is a massive win in my book.
The interior layout and quality is way better than before.
Shame about the lack of a manual gearbox in the higher power models
All of 3 series got manual, even the M3. Bmw confirmed that
But if you are living in USA, manual trans aint available
You should also mention the new M340d. That is going to be an absolute BEAST. I've currently got a 67 plate 335d Xdrive M Sport Touring Shadow Edition, and I can honestly say, it *absolutely* scares me to death in Sport mode. It's a wolf in sheep's clothing. 0-62mph (0-100Km/ph) in 4.9 secs. And I regularly get 41mpg. I've already told Sytner UK to let me know when I can order the new M340d M Sport Touring. It will be the perfect car. (Edit: '67 plate' means 2017 model)
Just got the 2021 lease 330i sport package I love it I’m thinking of keeping it… truly better than my Honda ❤️
Can anyone clarify which model he is driving as it looks to be the sport from the steering wheel and bodykit but has the m sport digital dashboard?
Scrolled down....seems it's an import.
comprehensive great vid. expensive car but very grown up now 🚗🚗🚗
nice review
good review
Steering is numb and vague AF but it makes up for that with it’s handling. M sport is firmer but not too jarring and corners like flat.
Where’s the guy who always says “the rear lights are like Lexus? “
Wow, that thing is big - makes my dad's E36 cabrio look like a dwarf!
The best 3 series I’ve driven.
This car is on an 18 plate?
BMW M340i is the perfect car. Sporty enough for fun and enough fuel economy for daily commuting. Can't wait for this release.
By far the best car on the road I am so pleased with mine in every way
You cant be sirius? Vw A4 feels more premium? That was a joke right?
Is this the tanzanite blue individual color ?
Chricy thanks for responding, yes I also bought a G20 in the same color, couldn’t agree more from my bias that it’s a jewel ! So we have similar appreciation for it :)
At 8.40. That stitching on the seat is atrocious (the vertical line).
You're not very bright, are you?
Great review! Is this the Mediterranian blue colour?
0-100 times now well into the 6sec range for a family saloon. 10 years ago, the new 320d was 8-9sec
That figure also got my attention.
I wonder if the auto box is helping?
Bryan yes it is
Yes but not only that. God I hate these automatic transmissions. @@Bryan-fg3ey
I am gonna let someone pay the depreciation and buy one of these in about 2 years time. Great review by the way 🙌🏻
Half of the electronics in the car won't work in 2 years time.
@@21335186z Absolutely everything will work in 10 years.
@@derbigpr500 Sure it will, if you service it. And replace it with new electronic parts.
The only electronic device that lasted me 10 years was my old dumb Phone. PC's die, smartphones die. The only thing that will last 10 years on that BMW is the body work.
8b64z you obviously never had Bmw, another idiot thats been told by his neighbour or his mechanic who only works on Toyota that BMW aren’t reliable 🤦♂️
That's a good plan! Just wish we got a manual gearbox in the states besides on the M3.
F22 2 series it is.
Interior is big improvement over F30
Does digital cluster come as standard with SE model.
Yes
You get part digital with SE and Sport. Only M Sport comes with the full digital cluster.
Is it posible to change voice command to "Hey Beemer !" ?
Nikola Djordjevic yes
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The 3 Series isn't BMW's longest running model.
The 5 Series was launched 3 years beforehand.
6 speed manual?
Does the UK not get the Genesis G70?
Probaly just usa market
Ive owned a wide range of different cars..some on the high end side. I have settled on BMW's because they hold up better , give better service at the dealership. and they do hold value..I don't care what the so called experts say. You take care of one, and you won't have any trouble with resale or trade in value.
Resale is still horrible on 3 series. Great cars to lease at a great price.
What shade of blue is that? It doesn't look like the Portimao Blue more like Mediterranean Blue.
Ian Taufik , Agee’s. It has to be med blue...I own it now. Just ordered my g20 in Portimao Blue, which is much lighter.
@@luckylouise6762 yeah I was thinking of getting it in med blue but it seems it's not available for the M Sport version. Even silver is not available.
Ian Taufik , correct. I love the med blue. I’ve never received so many compliments on my car color before! I’ll miss it. I actually think it’s better than the PB. I ordered my Mpck G20 in Pblue last Saturday. Hopefully, it will arrive in 6 weeks from Germany. I should get my VIN with tracking by the end of the week.
@@luckylouise6762 cool. I'll decide after I've test drive the car sometime next week. Looking forward to it.
Ian Taufik, enjoy! I didn’t even test drive it. I know it will be great.
Anyone you has a 2019-2020 3 series, or other models. I would encourage them to have there pully tensioner checked. Mine has 57,000 miles on the clock, pully was loose and belt snapped. Cost just over £1000. Happens on 2 and 1 series often ive been told 💁🏻♂️
Makes my 2017 msport look like an antique
Na 2017 is nice too. Have you had any issues with it?
@@A4Gaming no touch wood
James may said that if he can only drive one car for the rest of his life it would be a new bmw 320i
I rest my case then.
When did he say this? On the grand tour?
@@BlackBirds93 it was some sort of Q&A on youtube
320i or 330i?
j when? Where?
Great presenter
That car you’re driving isn’t a UK car ... it’s a sport with an M Sport dash and nav unit.
It's like the F30 3 series when it came out. Reviewers and Magazines were blown away and said it's so premium and a few years later they all startet to nagging about the interior quality
People are always fascinated when something is new and after a few years they get bored and just see the negative things...
DerHalbeEuro you can’t fault it’s inferior. Definitely the best in its class
@King AMG Best material quality, best ergonomics, best seats, best multimedia system, most advanced tech, best sound insulation.
Mercedes and Audi can't compete with this.
King AMG you’ve got amg in your name, I don’t wanna hear it
Just wish BMW would let you opt out of the leather seats in the sports models.
love it!
That rear end looks exactly like the Lexus IS!
The headlights looks weird . I think previous models have better headlights
very very nice
The King is back. Move over audi (secret vw passat).
@@derbigpr500 also i agree that the a4 and the passat are a different car since they dont share a platform with each other, the reference from the opriginal cokmenter is still right. both use fwd, both have a vertical mounted engine, both have their weight on the front axle, and the engine mounted IN FRONT of the axle. both use the same transmission on the base models and if u dont configure our audi with expensive options u even have same roof and same seats in the car. so yeah the audi has betetr infotainment and better build interiour but when it comes to whats underneath the cars are extremly similar.
Wait till the review against the Alfa Guilia comes out.....
butthurt overpriced passat owner spotted @@derbigpr500
@@johnmanciameli9752 So wait 5 more years just to get another unreliable FCA parts bin? No thanks.
M Sport + Adaptive = you get the best for sport and comfort. The aggressive design, too 👍
I like the pedals location
Where's Becca!
Lot of money
A lot of people buy them on pcp or lease .
Who's got 30k plus in cash to buy a car .
Plus all the money you are losing on depreciation buy second hand ,I would.
I'll stick with my f30 320d on a 12 plate. 30 squid r.f.l.
I love her !!!
They need to Kate one that takes regular gas
I guess you Brits don't get the Genesis G70? This new Bimmer looks suspiciously like that. A definite improvement over the old model.
Are you kidding me. What a dumb and ignorant comment to make. Just google "differences between the F30 and G20 BMW Series". Then come back and correct your comment. You can clearly see the evolution from the outgoing 3 series to the new one. Nice try though
@@GaryDownes Speaking of dumb and ignorant...did you even read my comment? I was comparing the G70 and the new 3 Series.
John Holst g70 is a copy of infiniti mercedes and bmw. Quiet ugly if you ask me.
@@duncanidaho7494 Well, looks are subjective. But it's not a copy of anything. The G70 has some elements that resemble other cars, but have been put together in a very harmonious "Genesis" way. They have arguably the best design team money can buy.
Min. 4.43 ho sentito degli scricchiolii. Siamo a posto....
Don't compare Skoda to BMW :)
Doug the type of guy to... oh wait, not this Doug
Buy one in 3 year at half the price , but beware the repair cost will kill you . The car will drop in price like a stone but the replacement parts will not .
whats different to other brands apart that BMW is better quality?
@@peterhammer6915 go buy a E60 BMW M5 lol
@@Schaneification M5 E60 is one of the most spectacular cars I ever have driven. The engine is incredible. Actually I might buy one.
Peter Hammer E series were in the Stone Age .
@@peterhammer6915 Yep but the engine will fail before 100k , not if but will fail and cost 40k to replace and never buy the Auto it will fail and cost 30k to replace ------ go read the forums
It looks really cool, but bmw needs to understand that bm drivers give exactly precisely zero fucks regarding the rear passenger comfort. Make it shorter and smaller size of e46 and it becomes a gem 💎😘
how's this on a 2018 plate lol
I have had this for 6 months, you actually get charging range of about 26 miles. When you drive it you get less than that, and if you put heaters on you get even more less than that. In the winter you will lucky to get about 16 miles on electric drive. Poor considering the claimed mileage when I bought the car was 37. Therefore I need to charge the car everyday. Now here’s the funny thing, in London it costs between £18-£22 to charge the car, and you can do about 16miles with that. However if you put £18-22 petrol in the car you can do about 130 miles! So what’s the bloody point of charging? So now I only use the electric to climatise the car before I get in, and use full petrol mode for my commute.
Can't wait for him to get behind the wheel of a Giulia, he can experience what pure performance and dynamic finesse is 😉 better luck next time BMW
Don't get me wrong, I love the Alfa, however the 3 series has, and will always be, the benchmark in the mid sized sports sedan segment. Also, I'm pretty sure M3 will be better than the Quadrifoglio.
Natural BB drive one, last Gen M3 wasn’t even close to the way the Alfa drives, the Giulia feels like it has passive rear steer so it always verges on the side of oversteer, its steering is perfection and designed by people who care more about the driver than lining their pockets, BMW have nice shiny gadgets and a shed tonne of marketing weight behind them
Sam Jones funny you say that, Giulia and Stelvio just won whatcar performance saloon and SUV of the year 😂 plus my Giulia has hit 27k trouble free miles, funny when A45’s and Golf R/S3’s flood the market and have no dynamic prowess about them, I’ll give BMW their dues for being RWD but then they ruin it on their performance models with heavier raised power trains to fit the X drive into, heck the new M3 is touted to be ruined with X drive too, it takes away from the ultimate performance and balance of the car
I have driven the M3 CS and the Quadrifoglio, and I can tell you there is a massive difference. The CS was like driving a go cart in comparison to the Alfa. On our track in Alastaro I would guess the CS is about 5 sec faster. They are totally different class and actually the CS felt even more powerful. Dont believe the 460hp at all, felt more like 550.
Peter Hammer the Costa’s on the QF are a big factor, if you don’t get the temps into them then the performance is a bit held back but folks testing the PS4S’s have had amazing results on the road, with regards to the CS I know that’s a fast machine but it’s about £20k more than the Giulia and runs a LOT of the gear from the M4GTS(which is only 4 seconds faster around the Nurburgring) what tyres are on the CS? I know they made huge changes to them but given the head to heads I’ve seen between Giulia and the Comp Pack M3/4’s I’d say it’s very track dependant as to which has the upper hand but I’ve never heard anyone find a normal M3 to be remotely as good to drive, the M3 has a very strong front end but the back isn’t as complex nor does it gives that feeling of the whole car being used and rotating in a corner that the Giulia does
Is there something not "perfect" in this car ???🤔
Usually chassis in BMW cars have been mediocre (look at km77 channel) but of course gives "the drivers car" a whole new meaning. ;)
Jaguar what???
you can get your car parked by the computer, but you cannot get your seatbelts with a correct height. truly premium.
Genesis g70
Great review but he says "actually" a bit too much
Best in class handling? And no mention of the Alfa Romeo Giulia. Bizarre review.
Many reviewer said that G20 handle the best so far. I kinda believe it, its bimmer anyway. Their steering rack is magic
But is it better than Alfa Romeo though? Which according to most is the best.
@@waverunner7063 overall? Not sure. But handling? Definately bmw > alfa romeo or any car basically
I drove the Giuliani and I think it’s much sportier and extremely crisp steering. Almost too responsive. It’s a bit more cramped inside. Seats not as comfortable and interior a bit too exotic for my taste. If it came in a manual I might have gotten it though. I got the 330i instead because it’s more comfortable, almost as sporty.
Alfa is a female. So among these males like Audi, Merc and BMW just doesnt fit.
For economy 335D for power 340i
How about A3
Did he just compare this to the Tata... ehm Jaguar. Omg British reviews always get me 😂
Why don't you even nominate Alfa Romeo Giulia?
Cos reliability
@@Arman-nl6mg you are very funny
Because BMW is better than Giulia, simple.
I guess the dude havn't tried a Guilia yet
He tried, but it was in the service 😉
I do love the Alfa Quadrifoglio. Still, I'm looking forward to the new M3 though. What a magnificent time to be alive!
@@tepes141 smetti di drogarti e vai a vedere la classifica di affidabilità della Giulia. Vedrai che le tue crucche sono dopo di lei in classifica
@@tepes141 Hmmm www.whatcar.com/news/2018-what-car-reliability-survey/n17810
Berca Vlad bmw are not that reliable either. I assume this new generation will be even less reliable.
He clearly doesn't know about the new tax laws for diesels.... Diesel will not gross sales for the UK lol
was a bmw fan once...but the latest bmw style is soooooo ugly getting worse and worse compared to e30 e38 e39 e46 etc they were great cars. such a shame i get the impression that managers decide not ingineers such a shame
Keep fantasizing about living in the past and let people who embrace change get on with it.
Natural BB so your are being happy to get a totaly unreliable and cheap bild car full of cheap electronics that are completely unnecessary with a 4 cilinder turbo engine? and you call this progress? serious?
@@marcusthestarlord4936 Most of bmw´s managers ARE in fact engineers. Btw: the first M3 had a 4 cylinder engine as well.....
@ Sidon Ronaldinho ...and was it turbocharged?
E30, E36 were actually ugly cars like cardboards with 4-wheels.. The most beautiful 3-series ever is the E92. Apart from the tail this new series looks fantastic
3 years warranty on a £35k car
Still boring interior as compared to the C class. The M sport ride is too firm and bumpy.
I think reliability is the only major problem BMW have. The E60 520d Best motorway cruiser maybe to this day but at the same time on of the most unreliable cars with the infamous Timing Chain fault.
What a pity BMW finally refreshes their interior after waiting so many years but still looks dated especially the dashboard when compared to the latest from Merz & Audi virtual cockpit
John Tan hate to break it to you. Mercedes is more outdated than any VW on sale today, beaten in terms of technology also.
Dude the merc and audi looks more dated
Yawn, another BMW hater on a BMW review. Well there's a shocker
So you like merc's interior with that cheap looking tablet seemingly attached with glue on the dash.
BMW:s new interior is really good looking. Actually a lot like Audi. Merc is a catastrophy with that 50" screen glued to the dash as tnn kyc already pointed out