2014 BMW 328i xDrive GT Up Close and Personal Review

( www.TFLcar.com ) The 2014 BMW 328i xDrive Gran Turismo is one part sports car and one part new age crossover. In other words this is a BMW with tons of room and utility and yet an equal measure of sporty DNA.
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But can you really build a sporty and fun to drive hatchback that has more cargo and passenger room than a BMW 7 series. In another accurate, informative and fun review Roman gets to know the 2014 BMW 328i xDrive GT up close and personal and so will you.
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[@hockey123fanify]

Is it just me? I think this car looks great, I don't know why everyone is hating on it...

[@lotusjp]

People are ignorant don't read and therefore they're stupid this is an awesome car I've owned it since 2016 and I absolutely love it and I have an M3 and a 335i convertible this one the ladder one is modified with no pollution is puts out 400 horsepower for sure to the to the rear wheels but I love my 328 GT xDrive it's completely stock and I'm thinking of lowering it because that is the one thing that it needs and then everything is going to come together seamlessly if you have the suspension intact only about 2 in let's say would be perfect because it's so high off the ground to begin with

[@lotusjp]

My first BMW was a 1977 530i in Canada where I come from all right now and residing in Florida unfortunately can't stand the humidity my next car was a 325 IS 19 86 and after that I bought a 1987 325e the E I kept till 2013 it was by far the most reliable the most fun-to-drive car I lowered it with Bilstein sport suspension sway bars and I put a throttle body on it from neuspeed this is just so you know a little bit of background where I'm coming from and what I say is the gospel and anyone who would like to challenge me on that I welcome you please do that!

[@issaissa]

it's just different and progressive and people hate change. And also the way you design this car (features, sport/luxury package, wheels etc) really affect how ugly or nice this car can look quite heavily

[@exultanteseiozeke2192]

My dad has one. The car is good. People hate on it because they think its bad

[@SoloDoloh]

@@lotusjphey, i found a 2015 328i GT XDrive fully loaded at a used car lot for 14k. 90k miles, never wrecked, all service has been recorded and kept. How good of a pickup would it be? did yours keep up well after 90k miles?

[@hottiegrrlmn]

Just bought one of these...LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So fun to drive and soooooo functional!!!! Used to drive a 335xi....the GT SOOOOOO much better!

[@ashtonmurch2142]

Wow, that exhaust sounds AMAZING...

[@kun0608]

Great review and amazing car!

[@SwPiotrek]

Great video Roman. "GT - Great Trunk" hahaha :)

[@adityas.4561]

Roman, I own a 750li and I have gotten this as a service loaner, I can personally tell you that this car isn't on the same planet regarding rear space. Wonderful channel by the way!

[@MikeL-FL]

It sure is. It has more rear leg room than a standard wheelbase 7, 5 inches less than an Li. I own a 750Li and just ordered a 335GT. No complaints about the rear seat space.

[@FSX239]

Keep up the great work.

[@LOLBTLOLBT]

i dont know why ppl want the wagon and think its better, clearly those wagons are not selling well in NA, that's why there is now a gt. if u want the wagon, u obviously have different taste than everyone else... and why hate it when all 3 models r offered, just buy the one u like and be done with it. It makes perfect sense to give ppl more choices. And this is definitely not the ugliest car bmw ever build...

[@MrNicholg]

We've still got direct connection steering columns, it's just what powers the assist mechanism that has changed, except in the Q50 with option.

[@weirdshibainu]

Roman, is Colorado suffering from a drought? Looks really dry there. Good review.

[@slidedesigncuber]

love u guys..........#1 car show

[@vs-mz8nn]

Just considering to buy 328GT next week. Very useful review. Thanks.

[@cinzearperez6992]

Hello did u buy the car and how do u feel About it

[@vs-mz8nn]

@@cinzearperez6992 didn't, engine wasn't in mint condition, some weird noices. Bought 220i Active Tourer M pack. What an amazing car, fun, reliable , fast enough, yet fuel efficient.

[@loganwahl2412]

@@cinzearperez6992 a year later but i bought one last week for 8k, best purchase i’ve made vehicle wise.

[@aaronbehindbars]

To paraphrase: "It is a cross between a wagon, crossover, and a sedan." That would be a hatchback. It goes to show how silly we are in America when the general car buying public turns its collective nose up at wagons, yet we have an insatiable appetite for tall wagons because they are called crossovers. Luxury brands like BMW build what is literally a hatchback and call it a GT. A GT car is much, much difference except in the case of the Ferrari FF.

[@AwesomeEricD]

It grows on you Start of video ; Ooohhhh UGLY End of video : I want one ,,, It has everything ! (except the $18K price tag)

[@abdule5373]

CNET says the I-drive is one of the best systems out their, I personally have used both the old and new version of I-drive, the old version my need some getting used too, but the new one is not complicated in any way ( very easy)

[@theokan89]

in europe you have the option of a 6 speed MANUAL, the auto is the same ZF transmission with 8 gears. Only the current X1 uses the 6 speed auto.

[@wsc31]

"Chinese 3 series"- a three word description I would never have expected to hear.

[@TomNyon]

the chinese 3 series is longer than the EU/US spec, they also have the 5 series long version for the Chinese market. Same with the Audi A4L and A6L.

[@Martincyborg]

In Europe they have 6-speed? Where do you get that information Roman. BMW has had its 8-speed auto in the 3-series here for a good while already.

[@RalfT-DE]

Hi Roman, at 2:48 you mention that only a 6-speed is available in Europe. This is wrong. At least in Germany you can have either a 6-speed manual or the 8-speed automatic.

[@dresdenkiller]

What about giving the car a wash?

[@blueman5924]

Great review from a professional sounding guy.👍Should have got an “M” version for the better interior.🤙

[@libra191]

Roman when are you guys going to drive a cts wagon let me know

[@kokostrollet]

Not a single comment about the 4 wheel drive... Why test an xDrive version at all if you are not going to test the core feature?

[@JakeG001]

Chinese 3 series chassis has a longer wheelbase, right?

[@CaptainOscarBarbosa]

I bought this car have it in white I love it

[@ATBullitt]

No 6 speed automatic in Europe. Our BMWs have the 8 speed automatic too ;-)

[@luc7976]

Saw one today on the streets and back does look bit odd. Not nearly as nice as the A5 sportback which slopes more gradually. Too bad it's not sold in US.

[@sdqdfyl]

i see this car on a good set of coilovers with 20 in wheels!

[@br8y693]

Yuelin Fan bruhhhhhh I want to do that to mineeee

[@pcasso87]

Why no 328d review?

[@clausewitzmoltke]

Roman, electric steering is now the norm - get over it.

[@kevman949]

Actually, BMW killing their steering has been almost universally criticized. I think it is still worth noting that they killed one of the best reasons to buy their product.

[@clausewitzmoltke]

Almost universally criticized? Wrong

[@jimmyhoffa9]

Kev erino The best reason to buy a BMW was hydraulic steering? I'm pretty sure there are a hell of alot of other cars with that.

[@Dgannt]

Kev erino I think you mean Porsche and not BMW.

[@clausewitzmoltke]

both

[@MrNicholg]

Crosstour...yeah baby.

[@lawlerzwtf]

7:14 I'm sorry but if you need to bring out the owner's manual to program radio station presets then you're a bit slow in the head. It must be because I'm young and familiar with modern technology but I found out how to do that pretty quickly on the day I took home my bimmer.

[@1MCfocus1]

GT has fronnt seats from 5 series - believe me these are way better than the standart 3 series seats. Difference betwen these seats is like betwen couch (gt) and rock (standard 3 series). Gt is great, but if yuo look for comfort - just buy 5 series.

[@goatmonkey2112]

It should be optional to get the 3-series as a long wheelbase wagon. That would be a very useful car. Also, we should be able to get the wagon in 335 form. Why won't they give us the best toys? Audi does the same thing. No S or RS wagons.

[@neddy781]

Agreed. The M3 in wagon form as well, pretty sure that will never happen. I know this will be unpopular with some, but I wish they would offer some of their M cars with X-drive. I've heard rumors about that, but that's all they were. Nice review.

[@tommy605]

nick p There would be a very small group of buyers for such a car (am M3 wagon) to make it a profitable production idea. As for making the M cars with X-drive, sure, there'd be more people interested in that than a wagon, but then you take a great predictable handling car, and turn it into unbalance machine like the Audi's, and that's not what the M cars are about. However, I will bet that within a few years, we will see things like the M135 hatch be available in X drive, which will the testing ground for introducing a full M x drive model. But that would be strictly for those who do not drive or want the current M models but for those who would consider an Audi because of the AWD. There;s no real need for an AWD drive unless you're driving in snow for 6-10 months of the year. the RWD car will always out perform the (a similar) AWD on a track, but most don't track their cars. Boils down to what they think will sell, and clearly, not enough noise from those who want an X drive M3. Hell, the noise from complaints changing the M3 coupe to M4 wasn't enough to make them change their mind, so what chance does a vastly smaller group of people who want the X drive on an M car have? I'd say slim and none.

[@neddy781]

tommy605 I agree with your point. That being said BMW wouldn't hurt anything but enthusiasts ego's. I understand and appreciate the rwd BMW(I drive one myself), and I would really like a new M3, in a couple years. That being said I live in Colorado, even though we have relatively mild winters I wouldn't chose an M3 because of the rwd. I disagree with your assessment of who would and wouldn't be interested, but that's just an opinion.

[@goatmonkey2112]

tommy605 I think we're on the edge of a comeback for the sport-wagon. The giant SUV of a few years ago is currently being replaced by smaller crossovers. Eventually people will start to realize that most of the crossovers look kinda dorky and never go off-road anyway. That is when the sport-wagon returns. I would be happy enough if BMW would just offer the 335i wagon instead of just the 328i wagon. A M3 wagon would be awesome, but it's going to take some baby steps to get there, and the 335i wagon should be the first step. I do really like that Porsche Macan though. That car could make crossovers stick around for a while and throw a wrench in this whole wagon idea.

[@BassRacerx]

they used to sell the 335 wagon and i guess they diddint sell enough to even produce? im corssing my fingers for a 335d wagon that would be boss.

[@BassRacerx]

my favorite feature was not mentioned in the review there is no B piller! that is a huge plus!

[@MegaTechpc]

I definitely see a B-pillar.

[@MohammadAlJammal]

There definitely is a B-pillar. Maybe what you mean are the frame-less door windows.

[@awychoi]

The b-pillar is the second pillar after the pillar holding the windscreen (the a-pillar). It is the pillar dividing the front and rear doors. And yes, there certainly is a b-pillar.

[@BassRacerx]

it doos not wrap around the front door is what i ment

[@autonathan]

Yeah, I would definitely get the wagon.

[@GDOGROOLZ1]

This is pretty much a German version of the Honda Crosstour to me.

[@motorolakrave]

Soooo it's a Luxury Honda Crosstour.. i can dig it.

[@laweezemorton8884]

You really think the vents on the buick look cool?

[@tvanb]

Don't really see the use of this vehicle. Would much rather have the new diesel station wagon 3-series

[@sic22l]

I think Roman explained it pretty clearly - it's more spacious than a wagon.

[@tvanb]

Still don't see the point.

[@sic22l]

Torrey B You don't see the point of more room inside?

[@tvanb]

Don't think it will sell. Too specialized in my opinion.

[@sic22l]

Torrey B Like most niche cars. 5 series GT is not a high volume car either.

[@br8y693]

I have this car lol

[@APE029]

How is it? I am looking for the sportiest crossover yet

[@hunghuge7717]

So BMW change 3 series coupe to a 4 series even though they have been making 3 series coupe's for many years, then they make a new car that's only loosely based on a 3 series and call it a 3 series GT?

[@andrea_927]

Yes, they did. That's a quite clear marketing based statement: changing the name of the coupe means that BMW wants to tell you "this is a true sports car, not a coupe based on a compact sedan", even though we all know the truth. While using the name "3" for the GT means "yes, you buyer of the 3-Series, if you're interested in our compact sedan, you might even wanna look out for our new super spacious version of the same car", even though the car's not exactly the same. Anyway, this 3 GT is still based on a 3-Series sedan, but it's the extended wheelbase version of it, available only for Chinese market. So it's not that loosely based on the 3 Series, it's just based on its longer version.

[@76carmel]

By the way, when does the spoiler deploy?

[@TFLcar]

When you push the button ;-)

[@76carmel]

The Fast Lane Car Thanks, Roman. I've seen spoilers deploy mainly on supercars for aerodynamic reasons. I think the Audi A7 automatically deploys it at over 60 mph. That's what intrigued me. So, Roman, Nathan, Andre, Nicole, Emme, and the rest of The Fast Lane Car crew, I and all the other viewers and subscribers, wish you the best this Holiday season and have a great 2014.

[@MrBlackice01]

+Billy Sou the A,S, and RS7 all have a button on the interior to deploy the spoiler

[@trehsu]

That wasn't a 50/50 split.

[@WildChildXL]

Those air intakes you mentioned actually have no functional purpose. Anyone who can take a closer look at them can tell you that.

[@TheJackMac909]

I'd drive it...

[@elliottmanning4116]

I do not get the point of the GT. Why not just get the 3 series wagon? Yes, most people in the U.S. think they are ugly, but I think the GT looks worse. The GT looks worse, holds less cargo, weighs more, and probably is not as fast compared to the 3 series wagon.

[@BassRacerx]

if you watched the video the gt has more front and rear legroom a taller driving position, and more hip/shoulder room. in fact the 3gt has more space in the rear than the standard wheelbase 7 series. so the GT is more for hauling people and the wagon would be more for hauling stuff. if you like large vehicles you can get the 3GT for less than a E class,5 series and still have a big car. I look at the GT cars as if you made the bmws a better car but less sporty

[@arthurs7882]

....53k for something with a 2.0T?

[@sic22l]

For something that does 0-60 in 6,5s with lots of room and good mileage, has 8 speed transmission, decent equipment. It's called premium. Base 328 GT is over $10k less.

[@chonaV]

If you need the manual to figure out how to save your favorite radio station, then I don't think you're smart enough to review this car, lol. Also, why are you surprised that the GT is heavier than the regular 3 series? It's bigger, so of course it's heavier, LOL. Common sense please.

[@LaoK8710]

so what is the point still having the X3?

[@BassRacerx]

the x3 and the x5 actually grew a lot this generation the x3 is almost as big as the old x5 was and the new x5 is massive!

[@LaoK8710]

i know man, I just saying that BMW`s line up is kinda towards to the messy side

[@sic22l]

X3 is a little bit more offroad worthy, it's closer to SUV. GT is just slightly bigger wagon.

[@LaoK8710]

yea, but no one will take x3 offroad right?! lolz plus I feel the 3 GT is little bit more useful than the X3, plus they also have X1, and possible X4 coming to US market, then BMW`s line up will be very confusing.

[@sic22l]

LaoK8710 No one takes Range Rover offroad as well. X3 is taller, has more ground clearance, it's more SUV-alike, GT is more like a regular car - that's the difference (it's called niche). X1 and X4 are nor the competition - X1 is smaller, X4 is a sporty version of X3 (something like X5 vs. X6).

[@BigBoss-cx7yx]

Id much rather get the wagon.

[@siwini]

What? A hatchback?!

[@grahamgraves286]

I have watched three videos reviewing this model. Everyone talks of the storage but not one person points out the driver side glove box.

[@kyrkbymannen]

Bullshit, we have 8 step transmission in Sweden too on them...

[@Ioanides001]

and you could hear the pride in his voice...

[@MrNicholg]

$50K for the trip to Monterrey? Methinks you're financing that F150 the old fashioned way.

[@sic22l]

To Monterey through Europe. You have to fly the crew there and back and it's not cheap.

[@Funorigamikid]

Thank you for mentioning that it has a numb steering!! Europeans are so loyal to BMW that they won't admit that fact! Silly them

[@76carmel]

If only the 5 Series GT would be just a bigger 3 Series GT....

[@demetresiunak2941]

Honda Crosstour not that fantasy but it's much cheaper and kind of the same look.

[@davidrbibo]

More room than a 7 series?

[@MikeL-FL]

Yessir. It has more rear legroom than a standard wheelbase 7. 5" less than an extended wheelbase one. Drives better too. I just traded my 750Li for a 335GT.

[@yakadee1]

Roman and his mom.

[@MrNicholg]

Folks think the "i" series will be the death of BMW, but they're wrong, this GT crap and the front-drive 1-series will be their downfall.

[@siwini]

BMW must think it's still 1980

[@sh4673r]

BOULDER!

[@747nemesis]

I dont get how people can like ugly station wagons but not the coupe ish slope of this car

[@raziel8321]

this, for me, a station wagon is the defination of ugly. The GT looks like a bigger coupe and in functionally it kill the station.

[@in4chandru]

Emme at 8:02

[@Batsassin]

I own a 2013 BMW X5 and am glad that I didnt wait for the 2014 one which is ugly. I l also have a 2007 Bmw 3 series and am probably going to upgrade to a mercedes ML

[@KartingDriver]

Looks like BMW's wont be driven by petrol heads in the feature

[@ChristopherWalkenPUA]

★★★★★

[@h3runs]

GT= Giant Turd but it has that wonderful badge, so it should do well :/

[@Cyberpunk2056]

looks hidious

[@Veyronp87]

how the hell do they justify this car.

[@amhr58]

3:28 - wtf stay in your lane!

[@harryt988]

Anyway you apply the makeup unreliable German automobiles will always be just that !

[@georgelovecar]

Just give me that 3.0 TurboDiesel WAGON that u sell in EU BMW!!! not this GT nonsense

[@ProtegeTuype]

Ugly but functional

[@guagiro1301]

0 to 60????????????

[@jadramadan4734]

6.5 secs

[@guagiro1301]

@@jadramadan4734 thanks

[@ossimjew]

Pretty fugly

[@718hudson]

Poor review. Very unprepared. Lacked in detail. Didn't even mention the engine cylinders.. I've seen tons of your reviews and this one was nothing like the others..

[@lightbulbisbright]

They should just offer the wagon, This looks horrible.

[@ACCORDingtoTom]

They do offer it, actually. They're offering both.

[@waruilewi]

@4:40- Folding a 30-70 split? How about a 50-50 split? Maybe someone should be reviewing elementary school fractions instead of cars.

[@tigerbalm666]

OMG, everything that sucks for a car...ugliest rear end, weak engine, heavy, bigger, electric steering, 8 speed...do I have to go on? BMW was king with the M3...now, I could care less about BMW...

[@GT-gt4bf]

That thing is ugly and boring.

[@chrisw7188]

ugly car

[@mkkrinkov]

Expensive ugly car .... BMW whats wrong with you

[@spongebobpupskopf]

Sorry BMW, but this car is extremely ugly....

[@xn7331]

this might be the ugliest modern BMW I've seen

[@Macaframa1]

those BMW GTs are ugly

[@cowanr775]

Call it what it is...it's a hatchback! Period. Plain and simple. Hatchbacks are not cool. Doesn't matter if they are blinged out with a 2014 BMW logo or a 1982 Mazda GLC. Lame. If you are going to buy a BMW then commit to either a sedan or wagon or X-over. Or go with the Prius or that really, really ugly hatchback thing that Honda makes. A true hatchback for hatchback lovers. Wheezy, ugly, but practical...

[@sic22l]

Actually - it's a liftback.

[@troypower4733]

Not my idea of a vehicle that belongs in the BMW line up, do not like much about this Chinese built 3 series morph, crappy, should be discontinued. Looks like BMW is going downwards like mercedes with C then B.....down, way down.

[@waruilewi]

The 3GT's built at the Dingolfing plant in the heart of Bavaria, at least for the NA market. Searching for any reason to dislike it perhaps?