2020 BMW M235i Gran Coupe REVIEW on AUTOBAHN by AutoTopNL

[@AutoTopnl]

1. BMW M235i Gran coupe 2. Audi S3 Sedan 3. Mercedes AMG CLA 35 WHICH & WHY - GO!

[@Jerpy]

S3 because it looks the best and is probably the fastest.

[@christianwold]

A35 best design and more or less same performance

[@Igor1pr]

S3 of course. Much better looking. Audi know how to do cars between standards and RS versions. BMW doesn't know anymore how to do these kind of "middle" versions. And I don't like that much the A35 or A45. Also S3 has a better coast-benefit.

[@John-hs1sx]

S3 looks beautiful good power and good mpg

[@rettroo__]

Bmw m140i best

[@TheLASChannel]

I’ve just bought one and you do have to see it in real life it is a really nice car plus it looks like a small version of a 8 series gran coupe. Don’t get why people are so offended by it. And believe me when you see it in person it looks nothing like a Kia believe me

[@rab86]

Agree completely. I feel like it's a bit different to the traditional BMW and people cant handle that. I love the large rear and the chunky side view, the front feels like it could have been a little longer in both the 1 and 2 series but overall a nice, modern disgn. It's quick, fuel efficient and has a state of the art infotainment system. I think it's a solid 8/10. Would have liked a straight 6 3L but that engine costs you much more than the 2 series in anything 2020. EDIT, I get the feeling theres a lot of existing BMW owners commenting hate on this to justify money spent on something unoriginal and regressive.

[@kirbyswarp]

Read this as "I bought one, and now I need to justify my expensive purchase" This thing is horrible, and looks worse than a Kia Forte it's trying to copy. This car is wretched.

[@TheLASChannel]

@@kirbyswarp I don’t need to justify anything lol. But it looks nothing like a Kia. Kia’s are cheaply made very plasticky and bad quality inside with this car is none and the Kia which you refer to isn’t even sold in the U.K.

[@SzymonSowik1996]

@@TheLASChannel To me it doesn't look like a Kia, since most Kias look good, it's hideous in it's own way, M model shouldn't exist, certainly makes no sense now that a proper RWD coupe is coming out. How can BMW 2 series coupe look great and gran coupe look awful? It's quiet inside, comfortable etc, but it's a car to get with a diesel and X-Drive for a daily, not as an M car for sure. BTW saying Kias are bad quality and made of plastic is just straight off a lie, higher trim models are made really well, lower trim models are bad in every brand. If you say Kias are cheaply made and plasticky for no reason (because they are actually well made) then don't be surprised when you hear people complaining about 2-series gran coupe being ugly and looking like Kia for (in your opinion) no reason. I'd take a Pro Ceed GT any day over this hideous BMW. New 2 series Coupe looks great though.

[@BUSTWINN]

how many HP?

[@blowfish3]

I just bought one (M235i, used, 25km), and think this is actually a brilliant little car. It was designed to compete directly with both the Mercedes A220/CLA and the Audi A3, both of which have been highly successful in the market and which are also front-wheel-drive or front-wheel-biased AWD. If you’re looking for a smaller *4-door* vehicle, as I was, and like a sporty ride with tight suspension and good power-to-weight ratio, this is a nice little car. If you don’t need four doors, then by all means go for the ‘proper’ M2 coupe-although the latest version of that car is way uglier than this, especially at the front. I like technologically and mechanically interesting cars that show the evolution of thinking to solving new problems. We all know BMW make brilliant rear-wheel-drive cars, and can build one on a straight-six in their sleep. This is something new. I am impressed by how well the adaptive drive shifts power to the rear wheels as needed: I’ve not been able to get it to understeer. The engine is the most powerful 4-cylinder that BMW have produced. My car has the 19 inch alloy wheels, so without adaptive suspension: I like to feel the road, but if you don’t then try to get the 18" wheels with the adaptive option.

[@vaillante7667]

its beautiful when theres no commment saying first

[@teslo1129]

For now

[@siwemkize7747]

Imma end this mans whole career

[@siwemkize7747]

FIRST

[@akshaypaul83]

Ikr! It's so annoying

[@aniezaliezas6451]

Upright

[@TerryLestrange]

I guess I'm the only one in the world that loves this car :(

[@UnknownAnglo]

nah people need to see it in irl idk why the but camera doesnt do it justice at all

[@dwaynerick5792]

I love it

[@dstrong11]

An entry level M badge car Cruising at 161 mph i find a heck of a deal. Especially since a used one with less than 50k miles you can pick up for less than $34k here in NC, USA

[@leotomassetti8434]

M2 and M140i, these were a nice combo!

[@ant647448336]

Snapper Rock Blue - the colour I spec'd my 420i out in. Beautiful colour, the video doesn't do it justice.

[@priyamggg]

Love that color...this guy just hating on everything

[@Butter_Duck]

One of those cars made for people who don’t know about cars

[@yes8032]

Exactly

[@Alionn1]

im generalizing but you mean a car for girls, im sure my gf would love to have this car

[@Butter_Duck]

Krepaa i mean yeah sort of... If someone has the money and likes this car why not buying it. But non of us petrolheads would spend 50/60k on this soulless piece of plastic 😃 imagine all the cool vehicles you can get for that money

[@supermutant01]

Yes, a car for old people.

[@jh5kl]

lol people 'who know about cars' these days repeat overused rebelious idiotic puns, that youtube influencers, tell them to. people who ACTUALLY know even a tiny bit about cars understand this is a much more evolved car and a strong product. HOWEVER, BMW unfortunately for you, has understood that people that bark things like 'they made a diesel? the brand IS DEAD', and that buy one in second hand as an overperforming hot hatch ARE NOT A VIABLE MARKET. they changed the focus of the car, thats all

[@shap4878]

He's on 259 and simply speaking what a confidence I like it

[@Alionn1]

I wouldnt get this or the A class saloon* from mercedes either, I find these cars weird

[@Sashashka]

Exactly.

[@Alionn1]

Audi A3 saloon on the other hand is nice though no clue why

[@josefreddy408]

Why

[@lepe]

I don't think the A class is comparable to this car though, the equivalent of this is the C class.

[@Alionn1]

@@lepe the equivalent of the C class is bmw 3 series -.- Also I meant A class saloon/sedan, not normal A class which is comparable to bmw 1 series

[@FreshMangoPictures]

There is no reason why you should take this over a 330i with M-Paket

[@Weakcarslover]

I prefer the 330i aswell but it only has 258hp and this one has 306... but overall its a better car

[@mustafahakimi3532]

That’s a no brainer. I would pick the 330i M-sport over this any day!

[@kovent2710]

@@Weakcarslover Then buy a 335i e90/e92. I got the e90 335i from 2008 and i love it!

[@priyamggg]

Hahah a 330i? That car is so boring, styling everything, it’s basically an old man family car 😂

[@KareemKayy]

hmm lemme guess 1. 0-60 in 4.4 seconds 2.awd(front based) 3. M performance Pack(not package) 4. 306 hp vs. 330i's 255 5. sportier exhaust 6. 6 piston brembos ya it def doesn't have the looks, but i think it's a cool car to lease, i def wouldn't wanna own the car, but compared to what i had it def was more practical!

[@berkperformance]

@autotopnl the burble is still there in sport. After EVERY start-up, you just need to wait a few minutes, even if its warm. So if you take it on a drive for a minute or 5, stand still, put it in neutral, the burbles will be there.

[@antomustaine]

I prefer the A3 sedan by far. This car is the ugliest bmw ever

[@framey9703]

You obviously haven't seen 7 series from 2005.

[@justsayno1734]

i3, 2er Active and Gran Tourer?

[@fartgod1099]

Framey266 You mean 2001-2005 7 series. Post facelift from 2005 looked so much better than the pre-facelift ones.

[@eliaspemmerl5152]

I prefer the gran coupe, new A3 looks even shittier

[@TheEryk03]

Wait for the new 4 series :D this 2 series will looks like a beauty next to 4 series.

[@anjdog2003]

I have a 2021 M235 and it's a great car

[@aayangoverski3437]

The blue color on this car is very beeeeeaaaaaaaaaautiful

[@nbb6609]

I test drove one of these. I have an A35. I must say that when I got out of it and back into my A35, my car just felt like a much more performance oriented car.

[@yujirorasy]

When you drive 220kmh but still using right lane just in case someone driving 300kmh approaching.

[@anothershellcialistturtle8568]

I wish I could afford any of the cars on your channel you are so lucky to have this job.

[@mikealicious3848]

Recently, Throttle House did a review on this and said similar things. They also said the same thing that this does not deserve an M badge. Great Vid. Keep it up!

[@senzelwemaphanga8424]

This guy be driving at Top speed like nobody's business 😳

[@evideonic]

The burble when you start is a software function "stolen" from real m cars, but when driving this car does not want to do that

[@priyamggg]

How is it stolen, it’s a bmw 😂 I’ve heard this in real life it burbles all the time...

[@evideonic]

@@priyamggg i know that at the start it is an easy tweak that you can unlock in many bmws when remapping

[@anjdog2003]

He's going 161 MPH. Outside of Germany where else are you going to go that fast.? Max is used to driving M5's, M4's and M3's on the autobahn and he's comparing this with a M235. M5's over 100k + to own M'3's and M4's 80K+ to own. I think if you pay 30K to 60K more than a M235 it should be better. C'mon Max

[@jonckheeremaite5171]

Saw a black one with m performance parts and lowered suspension , looks very good to me . But then i saw the price 80K

[@T_bone0106]

i love how Max just has it pinned at 260kph and just talking completley normally 😂

[@woutersijtsma1232]

Just went to the BMW M course in Greer SC. Guess what all the instructors were driving as their personal car? Yes, you have to get used to it. But, you can have some serious fun with it.

[@mustafaal-aouchi8194]

As always awesome max and martin Keep up the good work 👍🏼👏🏼

[@oskaresss3101]

Colour looks like sky 😎

[@lordheimdallr]

Beautiful car my favorite out of the newer BMW Cars.

[@ziomorph]

So the older M235i is much faster? What kind of progress is that?

[@amidrissi4679]

there is no previous m235i GC , if you're speaking about the coupe than that's a different car

[@scratchypants1]

@@amidrissi4679 Yes - and I don't get why they felt the need to re-use the model number. You can't simply say to someone that you own an M235i - you have to follow up with a model year and even then you will lose someone not in the know. As a 4-door, it should be part of the odd number series - 4-door coupes need to go away, there is no such thing.

[@lbnewell23]

What’s even faster is the M240i. That car is beautiful

[@lbnewell23]

scratchypants1 well this is the M235i “grand coupe”. Bull shit it’s a four door but at least the old one didn’t have the grand coupe part in its name so you will be able to tell which one someone has without saying the model year

[@scratchypants1]

@@lbnewell23 Got my M240i in May.

[@adisl6659]

Max really is disappointed the longer you watch the video how much disappointed he gets 😂😂 especially when he say " It really doesn't work" you know he really hate the car.

[@TheNakea]

"I don't know it doesn't work for me". 🤣🤣🤣

[@BobaShakeMallow]

When was it?

[@automotivetvchannel]

it has very good colour!

[@hansklaus8657]

When the subscription clips is still at cute 1.1 milion subs :D

[@francoispermentier7353]

The old 1/2 series were so much fun to drive. There is no point oh having powerful car, we only want sensation :)

[@amidrissi4679]

i agree about the 1 series but this is a 2 series GC not a coupe , it's more like a 1 series sedan

[@matteodb9658]

I drove the M235i in black, ist was so beautiful!!👌

[@timmotsoeneng3422]

2 series reminds me of Eden Hazard: - Physically In his prime at Chelsea -Signs for Real Madrid -Comes back after offseason -Fat

[@MR.Madrugada]

I love That car ❤

[@akata554]

We want more reviews like this not just drive it for the sound we want the old 14 + minutes videos

[@zainuddinbaharun2038]

Good car 👍👍

[@mustafahakimi3532]

The design of this car is so off, that it seems like BMW did this on purpose 🤔

[@prod.byGats]

all people talkin ish. the new 2 looks like a mini bmw 8. i actually like it.

[@arno7303]

Well at least your test car came with bridgestones, i bought the M135i, the demo had the bridgestones on which i was reasonably happy with... My car came with the conti contipremuim 6's and it is the worst tyre i have ever had in a car. I have a nov 2019 model, it has quite a lot more theatrics in the exhaust sound, this does help the excitement of the car a bit. I would have liked a slightly larger turbo from stock, but i drive it to work and back 45min commute and WOT onramps to motorways and then cruise and it still returns around 7.0 lt/100km. Sometimes better

[@HuyNguyen-io5nn]

I hope BMW will change the length to 48xxmm.

[@neroabi09]

No sorry but i cant get in love with this car

[@moto6ixmoto83]

Don’t get why KZbin feels the need to move the comments to the top again in mobile.

[@davidjames4583]

I happen to like this car's looks and performance you showed...for an everyday driver ya I think it would be an awesome car...sides even on the days I'm running late to my office I'd never drive it 125 mph anyways!! 🤣 I rather just drop by an pick up some doughnuts... 🍩 awesome review as always !! 👍

[@vab120]

The whole video, your voice sounded “I’m not convinced. At all.” Amirite?

[@bob5B]

Va B Actually I understood: I don’t like it lol

[@mohammedatif924]

161mph. Thats impresive from a 2lt turbo engine.

[@Daveyboy_RS3]

I have no issue with the car not having much grunt past 6K RPM... Considering it has so much low and mid-range punch, it's perfect for a daily driver. Exterior looks nothing like a BMW though. Side view is horrendous. But for only about 35-40k here in the US, seems like a bargain.

[@RustyPro676]

This review should just be a walk around of the car. That's all the info you need to make a buying decision. It looks horrendous, well some people like horrendous, so who am I to judge

[@zakh8471]

Such a shame it’s got that 4 cylinder engine and not the straight six :(

[@anjdog2003]

It's a shame he was only going 160 MPH like you ever have.

[@zakh8471]

@@anjdog2003 actually have 🤣🤣

[@pojhi1]

As an absolute fan of BMW, WHY?!? first the 1 series, then the 7, the M4, now this, OMG what are you doing?!?!?

[@Hypnotize_27]

Cool video

[@davidbillberg2203]

you havent seen it yet

[@Hypnotize_27]

David Billberg yes you’re right haha

[@artureff3046]

great Trabi sound.....

[@maxwellfd2380]

The a3 looks better but this is still alright

[@gigaChad-dd1mf]

i like the car

[@durim_gashi]

Im a BMW fan n I hate to say it but thisss, this is somethin else. This car doesn't even have the shape of a BMW car. The only thing of the BMW here is the steering wheel. So the BMW by making new models is going far a way with the beauty, hate to say it !!

[@Rumblingbelly]

Seems like older bmws are better than newer bmws. I prefer the older m235i or m240i..

[@amidrissi4679]

those are 2 series coupe this is a GC version , it a different godamn car

[@-EFFORTS-]

Oh that car is so beautiful °_*

[@dimosrix]

It looks totally fine.

[@glumtiouse1017]

You can hear in the tone of his voice how bored he is

[@BioTurk]

Fwd

[@StrongLuxa]

I cant decide between this car and the 440 gc .. I somehow like this style, but the look of the 440gc is great too and the B58 engine is

[@EvanV]

Same

[@StrongLuxa]

@@EvanV i decided to take the 440i - i just want to have fun listening to the beautiful sound from the b58 - after my holidays i will search for one :))

[@susantaguin702]

Outstanding performance subject to it's segment and power-train.

[@E1m0Man]

A single good tune away from 360hp/500nm of Tq. Definitely in M performance territory

[@ItisBean]

It kinds of looks like a Prius from some angles 😂

[@2595220]

i personally dont mind the looks 🤷‍♂️ think it looks great, thats just my opinion.

[@2595220]

@@archer7716 what its just personal opinion? cos hasnt it always been that?

[@cyrose1935]

@@2595220 I think your wires are crossed as i think Archer is saying that people will grow to like the looks of this car

[@lars3334]

Der kleine 8er😂😂mir gefällt er gut

[@kholbekkholmuminov9438]

I’ve seen lots of Chinese people driving this car dropping their kids to school, it shouldn’t even be an M performance car, should’ve named as 135i not M135i

[@xavir9178]

Exactly, can never deserve the M badge

[@TheForza19033]

4 cilinders don't deserve that M badge no matter how quick they are.

[@adisl6659]

TheForza19033 Your right unless its a inline 6 not 4 cylinder

[@lepe]

How is this a 2 series? what

[@WESLEYSOUZA011]

if possible, put subtitles available in Portuguese, many people here in Brazil assist you but nak understands your language.

[@xSleeper.]

great how BMW followed mercedes and audi to also just make lifystyle cars where only people buy these things that have friends that only eat salat and go to lifestyle partys....

[@cia5219]

But do not hate the pre facelift one😂 Wtf is this

[@throttlemax147]

BMW pre 2012: 😎 BMW 2020: 🤮🤮

[@poison3x]

The ugliest BMW ever

[@FStan-co8vv]

How about the Series 2 active tourer and gran tourer?

[@TheEryk03]

4 series 2021 is

[@spartan7306]

I3 is the ugliest

[@lbnewell23]

Florin Stanescu the active tourer doesn’t have an M badge on it. It’s not trying to be something it’s not it’s just a people carrier this is supposed to be a sports car and it is just bad

[@trafalgalaw777]

All their Suv´s, 2 series active tourer, all Gran Coupes, I3, new 4 series the list goes on. Sadly that´s the case with most new cars imo. It feels like the cars were only getting uglier and uglier since about 2010. New Audi A6 looks way worse than the previous C7 etc. I mean the new Supra (of which i quite like the looks) is only available as automatic wtf is wrong with manufacturers.

[@MADMANB68]

FWD 🤦🏽‍♂️ we all know BMW for its rear end play. The car looks long but short, the front doesn’t look good at all it hasn’t got that M performance feel. They’ve created a monster here don’t like it at all. Sounds terrible like a ford transit van. 👎🏽

[@dr-ok3sn]

it’s x-drive

[@BaeHarrier]

Dominik It‘s a hang on AWD. It‘s a basic FWD layout.

[@r0shav]

I've seen hyundais with better design

[@anjdog2003]

That go 160 MPH? Hyundai.....Lol

[@sumanthmadasu2799]

Okay so, let's talk about the BMW 4 series 😂 rather than this one😂

[@ivanjovanovic362]

Yeeees with manual!

[@strikersr8396]

I would like to see the POV of the guy behind him 8:57

[@bob5B]

We want the M240i back :(

[@captainslow9987]

I have a 2 Series Diesel as Company car / Long distance car, very much Technic, drives better than the Companys Golfs, all in one good car.

[@TheV8Pumpkin]

I'm not a fan of "gran coupes" its so stupid to me haha only the 6 series pulls it off nicely

[@TheBizzle90]

I felt that Max wanted to bring this car back as soon as possible.

[@borinvlogs]

Robert from Apex Nurburgring said you are a big hater... 😁😂😂😂

[@AutoTopnl]

We try to be honest about the cars instead of kissing *** for access. People are allowed to have their opinions about us, no problem!

[@simonh870]

I don't mind the styling. Sure it isn't a real beauty but it is a bit quirky and different.

[@LlLl-bu4fo]

Can I put stage 1 on this car?

[@iammk7221]

What's the price

[@ThOoRcLeS]

I like how Audi is brought up only when talking about competitors. It's always AMG or M badage, no one, NO ONE says RS badge or even mentions RS. Kinda sad for Audi.

[@donaghgavin8132]

Can you review the m1 or M2

[@wonderland8207]

The front fascia kinda looks like a ford focus if you take out that signature kidney shape of the grill.

[@TheZaydeStation]

11:23 Left rail columns start moving backwards.

[@FarMango]

0:45 - 0:55 kinda feels and sounds like Dream's intro

[@alimamedov1136]

This Car very similar to Kia codenza ahead

[@jh5kl]

kia and hyunday were some of the brands to take BMW and Audi engineers and designers.

[@alimamedov1136]

Yes of course I know that, but Bmw made such a design for the first time , and i think that not does fit it

[@mastac5758]

Why its all named with M?? In a few years we get AMG 200 cdi or RS 1.6 tdi or what?? Damn i hate car industry. M is only M2, M3, M4 and so on ... Wtf is M235i 😑 is it a M2 or a 235i ?? No meat or fish

[@hugius1269]

how do they get all these cars to drive?

[@tremainebrown2694]

They’re famous on youtube, I’m sure car dealers want people to see how their vehicles perform, reviews etc. Basically this is marketing even though it might not be directed toward one specific dealer. And good contacts, probably.

[@carlblanco]

I have to agree. I love my Bimmers but this looks like a Corolla. Meh.

[@hdmovietrailer3890]

Market strategy they want you to buy the 3 series upwards

[@gabykatut]

Nice little car 🤣😂🤣🤦‍♂️

[@mar.s240]

It sounds like there is a lot of fake sound from the speakers

[@Luckyjo21]

Sounds like a car from Gran Turismo 4 lmao