2020 BMW M340i xDrive - POV Driving Impressions

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[@madpistol]

Just took delivery of my 2021 M340i a week ago. This thing is STUPID fast for a non-M 3 series. It's a fantastic machine.

[@mason9483]

I know I'm replying on an old comment but I was wondering how the M340i is treating you 10 months in, any problems? Thank you

[@madpistol]

@@mason9483 Fine for the most part. Apparently there was a coolant pump leak, but that got replaced under warranty at no charge. Beyond that, problem free. Nothing that has left me stranded.

[@mason9483]

@@madpistol great, I was looking at the car as a replacement for my G37. Reliability is top priority but I also like power. Thanks

[@MyStupidYoutubeHandle]

Well technically it is an m series but that’s awesome I think I’m going to take a look at one next week

[@Kevin-jn7ut]

It’s the ultimate driving machine

[@ghiccups6530]

Finally someone who drives the car how it’s supposed to be driven. Many people that do reviews don’t drive it as a sport car. Found my new car review guy!

[@YashPatel-tl3zi]

A lot of people are scared of the liability which is understandable. This is a press car but many others don’t receive press cars.

[@caglioso]

Bmw is really great at charging for options that should be standard.

[@ivanlowjones]

All the Germans do the same thing.

[@samsun01]

BMW is not a car you own but only lease for 4 years when warranty is done and then you let the poor sucker take this piece of shit car. BMW is not the BMW of 3 decades ago. You're overpaying just for that stupid badge.

[@joespittle1]

@@samsun01 I have a f30 328i with 120,000 miles, It has been perfectly reliable, more so than equivalent Mercedes and maybe Audi products. So before you go ranting about stuff you have no clue about, do five seconds of research and realize that you and you're little Corolla are very much wrong.

[@MrCarGuy]

@@joespittle1 120k miles is nothing. Wait until the age catches up to it. And I don't believe for one second that you haven't had issues outside standard maintenance.

[@joshuaoverton3309]

MrCarGuy20 Before my car now I had a E70 X5 40d that I bought new and I had not even one problem for the 5-6 years and 250k kms that I had it for. But the land cruiser I had before the x5 had endless problems and it cost me a fortune to fix.

[@omegapsi847]

2:20 you know you are a real car enthusiast if you clap off the gravel of the shoes if you enter cars which dont even belong you

[@justindwyer13]

I love this car so much. I rode in one before at a BMW test drive event and loved every minute of it!

[@kadenmaxwellstrom1107]

The way he kicks his shoes hahah, very professional

[@CarRide]

What a great video! Car rides, ride alongs, drives and rides of all kinds are so much fun to watch and an awesome way to discover new places. Thanks for the excellent video.

[@7925284]

Great review ! Little correction- It doesn't have a twin turbo but a twinpower turbo Which is a single twinscrolled turbocharger :)

[@aston739]

Had a blast behind the wheel of one of those yesterday. Never seen so much tech in a car before. Feels incredible, sounds amazing, the holographic cluster is jaw-dropping in sport manual mode, sharp and responsive. Fantastic drive with the dad showing up with his new toy yesterday. Best to be enjoyed at night. Trust me.

[@pepsimarch]

I was waiting for and hoping you'd do this car so badly and it's finally here whoa

[@MrIggybo]

69k? Nice.

[@samsun01]

BMW is not a car you own but only lease for 4 years when warranty is done and then you let the poor sucker take this piece of shit car. BMW is not the BMW of 3 decades ago. You're overpaying just for that stupid badge.

[@bostonaviator4775]

@@samsun01 He was literally referencing a meme, but go off.

[@MrIggybo]

To be fair you're both right even though the first person missed the joke 😃😃

[@geethsan1567]

@Zayd Mohammad The powertrain maybe solid but the electronics. They go bad.

[@TommyEgan101]

65k cost new c63..

[@bjvofficial8611]

always fresh review man!👌🏻

[@ilovedagreenday]

Underrated channel I believe

[@williamlong2682]

$69k?! That’s pushin into M3 territory damn...I’d probably go light on the options

[@ivanlowjones]

Go big or go home.

[@thecentralman]

the M3 will be around $70-90k for the new-gen, German cars were never inexpensive, but they are getting even more crazier with their pricing

[@TheForza19033]

Got mine for 93.500€ almost full option in Holland!

[@rhymenepnep2262]

You can just get a better car for less

[@joespittle1]

Audi S4 is a lot less, C43 as well

[@lanand9397]

Awesome driving

[@skkane]

What an awesome piece of kit

[@rfggibson]

This man is an excellent driver. I very rarely say that.

[@sanghoonlee5171]

Been on the waiting list for this car for 2 months now.

[@maxthemaltesedog3597]

Great review I would take the x3m as well but this is just very fun to drive .

[@LaoKast21]

“It’s expensive, it’s really expensive.” Sounds like he is subliminally stating that it’s not worth it compared to other cars that offer more for less money.

[@mmdanivia133]

at least i wont spend 69k on this thing (if I have that amount of money), its not even a actual M car

[@Defy_Convention]

It'll be 35k in 3 years

[@dvanderhoorn5605]

Hahaha "expensive" here in the Netherlands including tax the base price is $85.000😂

[@DMCarReviews]

@@Defy_Convention 25k

[@pilotvanquish3886]

D van der Hoorn lol wtf

[@stevealexR1]

I changed (on 27/01/21) my brilliant and completely reliable 2018 440i Coupe for a (U.K. spec) M340i in Tanzanite over black leather with Cerium Grey alloys, Adaptive Suspension, Comfort Plus, Technology, Visibility Packs plus sunroof next week (as I hate the grille of the new 4-Series and couldn’t contemplate getting one!). Even compared to the 440i, the M340i is a massive step up; more refined, handles and sounds even better and the interior is hugely more modern and better looking!

[@petemama5448]

4.28 seconds to 60 mph? Sweet!

[@muldix]

Lovely video, Thank You very much! 🔥

[@m3forty780]

Great look at the car. Thank you. Planning to look at the 2021 edition soon? Would like your take on the exhaust note differences.

[@nathalyvargas1065]

I like the startup sound

[@matthewbrand6580]

My boy was having a little too much fun at times in this one lmaoo

[@jjtcb7509]

15:16 that leaning tree omg Topher

[@Propaganda777]

Just bought a 2020 x drive. Couldnt be happier

[@mcxplos]

sounds really good!

[@MegaShin999]

Must be some artificial sound unfortunately.

[@Veyronp87]

weirdly i actually agree with you that the X3 m40i is a better car for the money. really wish BMW offered the m340i touring here. it'd combine the low center of gravity with practicality.

[@geddonmeansome9834]

I had a G20 330i, it was a great car but I just missed the straight six sound and performance, so I bought a M340i worth the extra amazing.

[@e46erjsg95]

8:49 good acceleration comparison with the Tesla Model 3

[@tlf361]

Model 3 feels much quicker cuz of the instant torque (and probably is tbh), and technically offers more bang for your buck, but there's just something about this BMW that you don't get in the Tesla... feels so much more satisfying to drive

[@e46erjsg95]

Timothy L I agree. The BMW just looks so much better too along with a good engine note and luxury

[@benkrutpong443]

@@e46erjsg95 youd hope its more luxurious when it is 10k more

[@ajr_e46]

Timothy L I think the Tesla would have the bimer from a launch but after a couple seconds, the bmw would definitely pass it

[@shuaybnoori1458]

@@ajr_e46 yea definitely teslas have good launches just not great top speeds

[@tianxuan0]

Should be a "single twin-scroll turbo" @ 3:06. Good vid, keep up the good work!

[@lmohammed9115]

👍

[@user-ml7ly6uc1c]

10:51 That’s why i love BMWs, Merc doesn’t allows u to completely turn off traction control, but BMW does

[@Hectectica]

"it's only money, right? It's a renewable resource..." That there be a spell to empty me wallet. Joking aside, great review, with a solid demonstration of the cars abilities.

[@ncm4732]

hi, I would really like to know, if the 330i would be enough.. this one here has more hp, yes, but there is also a huge price difference... what is your take on this?

[@Kishan2213]

Beautiful machine

[@AdamWhereseve77]

i hear zero rattling i love that shit

[@Vat19isveryawesome]

Hey, Do you think the adaptive suspension is worth the price tag? In the video, the car seemed to be quite bumpy even in the comfort drive mode. How comfortable was it compared to like BMW's flagship sedan, The 7 series suspension?

[@TheSavageB]

A must imo.

[@mecampbell30]

How does this compare to the G70 you drove a while ago?

[@fireflames908___9]

Topher how are you able to test drive all of these cars and do reviews on them i would love to know and be able to do that

[@raymondadams6433]

I had a 2017 BMW 330i I know it’s not the same but I loved that car.

[@ajithpsuku]

same, (mine was a 2013 tho) but apparently it was the worst generation of 3 series', excited to get my hands on this

[@mdolla4293]

@@ajithpsukuany problems with your car looking into getting one this year possibly a 2020 model

[@TheBli7krieg]

+10k in options? WTH. What options does it have? Unicorn skin seats and satellite view camera?

[@michaellorenz6699]

Pretty much lol

[@movsar93mn]

Well, at some point you'll have to charge for things that aren't essential and bmw knows damn good that there stupid rich people out there who are gonna buy these things. So why not offering lol

[@DMCarReviews]

It has a BMW badge.

[@Trainmaster909]

Looks like a good 25th birthday present to myself

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

Finally: A BMW that's not back or white on the outside, with a black interior.

[@jahudini]

Why is the battery in the trunk? Mine is not; Am a lil confused.

[@vck1178]

This with decent Extras or A35Amg Sedan with nearly all Extras inside??

[@johnsong4643]

Normal 3 series 330 Feel more m style and power. M340. Perfect m . Go for m3. I would buy m340 rwd.. around 58000 . Lease around 570 a month

[@verde629]

M performance at its best !!

[@raynaldfernandez9081]

Might as well get an M3

[@electric6877]

LMAO the typical sound at 0:00 of the vent doors inside the dash

[@janoskovacs11]

What a lovely car!! 😍 but Lord that price! You can buy a Quadrifoglio! Ok, this one is ten times more hitech, although I prefer the style of the Alfa.

[@treerexaudi]

That patterned bit by the center console is a bit odd

[@TrevForPresident]

They price these primarily for leases with an intended harsh initial depreciation curve.

[@93455Driver]

Do not believe that vented seats are an option on the 3 series?

[@stancurry6265]

Does this have the fake engine noise piped in through the speakers?? Nobody at the dealership ever seems to want to advertise that one :)

[@martinfowmes3157]

Nice review. Just a note you said twin turbo. Might have been a slip, it’s a single turbo but twin scroll.

[@TheTopher]

That’s true, thanks for the correction!

[@mattmckay5054]

I love that the hood goes right to the grill. No unseemly seam as so many cars now have.

[@SkinnySkinch]

Would you pick the S5 or the M340i?

[@reichtumkoln5570]

Is a amazing car wow

[@lukek7904]

You should review a 2020 Outback Onyx XT!

[@isiahfriedlander5559]

Which watch do you use?

[@sharkracer]

Power trunks on a 3 series... how times have changed.

[@pokerfred68]

Mine was 65k sans the adaptive cruise and adaptive suspension. That blue color is 2200 option. Portimao blue is much less and looks better.

[@sharmahemkanta1898]

How noisy it is inside with this powerful engine running?

[@1bigoptimus]

Really good video review. After watching your reviews and driving the cars I'm leaning towards the CT5-V. I've owned cars from both manufacturers and both of them build great sedans. My top reasons are in my opinion the Cadi looks so much better, it has more room, rides and handles better and is a bit cheaper. Thanks for the review.

[@Jack-fr9bk]

The M340I is worlds better.

[@DJBeast_official]

The X3 M40i is heavier. R u sure it's the same performance? I would think the M340xi is slightly quicker since it's lighter.

[@Kone-me4mx]

The 330i m sport is 52k around right? You car so pretty I like it

[@ThatguyLoso120]

Bmws I6 sounds sooooo good

[@blazerboiz5996]

oblivionanime i disagree

[@brianlee4629]

Same, I love their I6s. (As well as their I4s)

[@lowlanz]

The problem with BMW's interior is that it has no storage space, because other vehicles would give a storage beneath the climate control and still offer the cup holders. However, BMWs only offer the cup holder as the storage space. So if you put some stuffs in the storage space, you won't have the place to put your drinks

[@MrJoe1627]

Not true

[@madpistol]

You do realize this car has a lot of storage space, right? Including a storage space beneath the climate controls. And the truck is class-leading in size.

[@bizzybezz]

Cuz bmw is about performance not looks

[@christianx2k]

big mistake getting rid of tanzanite blue and dravit grey as options, those were the nicest colors

[@jaworq]

why no one shows PHONE MOUNT in their BMW g20? are there any cool phone mounts which you don't stick to the windshield?

[@masonfeeley9543]

Don’t need one you can just use the display

[@7477238]

Hmmm I would go a little lighter on the options. All that matters on a BMW anyway is the M Sport package.

[@alh06]

The M sport package is mostly for looks, not for performance.

[@7477238]

@@alh06 Then why does the options list show different suspension components? Why does it show different struts with a different rebound rate? Why does it have bigger brakes? Why does it come with different tires and rims? Oh right performance.

[@ehh2681]

“Ah, yes.... you would like ehhhhh brake pedal? Oh. That’ll be another 3k for the enhanced manual assistive metallic titanium brake package. But that also includes destination charges for 300$ but without the gas pedal. If you want the gas pedal you’ll have to option the enhanced multi adaptive stop go manual package which also doesn’t include the steering wheel either.”

[@rampagedingo]

2020 Tacoma POV Review? @TheThoper

[@problematicss9946]

How much to lease base model?

[@chore30]

Should I change my accord to this car ?

[@verde629]

Do you really need anything else for daily driving? You don’t need 500 hp especially in traffic

[@inline6-b586]

Are you in michigan dude? Those roads look terrible. Great review tho, thank you!

[@wilfredgerard3531]

Can you please review a 2016-2018 Bmw 340i M sport 6 speed manual.

[@trentkeyes9109]

I CANNOT TELL U HOW EXCITED I AM TO SEE U FINALLY REVIEWED MY DREAM CAR 😁

[@mo_safwan]

3:07 it's a 3.0 litre I6 with twin scroll single turbo

[@tanyet]

I like the way this cat drives the damn thing. This is how it’s supposed to be done.

[@aimansahaja5981]

that's expensive? it cost double in my country

[@infidel900rr]

Regarding the price, remember $70k dollars = $56,800 Euros. USA needs to get it's act together.

[@mr.ashuda]

I'm surprised the turn signals are not charged extra

[@liberalweirdo7886]

What do you think is a better daily driver cost aside this or a charger scatpack? Also which is more fun?

[@weedmastersr]

Charger.

[@Actuhvis]

LiberalWeirdo charger 100%. This a chick car lol

[@1nonlysolomell882]

Charger !

[@ryank2434]

the only BMW driver to use the signal /every time/

[@MrCarGuy]

8:15 That's just not true. The G20 has the better interior tech and is able to have more individual options done to it. If you don't need the extra space then there's no reason not to get this at the same price.

[@HBKiran]

69k! Genesis G90! Or Corvette c8, no we're talking about a rental company car 3 series. It's just a compact sedan.

[@kevinyuqiwang9307]

You mentioned twin turbo--i thought it was a single twin-scroll turbo rather than two turbos, am I incorrect?

[@TheTopher]

You’re right, my error!

[@radamessantoscosta1103]

Oh My gody super CAR 💥🚀

[@leroyniezen6178]

Are most of the roads like that in the U.S.?

[@developeryexil4981]

Leroy Niezen Most highways yes

[@Philip-kc2et]

Do you also have the M340d in the US?

[@Philip-kc2et]

N0RT2G0RD4U No Diesels at all for the 3 series? Here they just added the 340d with 340hp and 620NM, which is just a dream for that car..

[@TachoManPL]

3:05 it is not twin turbo. Its a single two-scroll

[@akshat.pathakk]

does the steering wheel feel plastic like, soft, padded or what?

[@multigamer1213]

Thick and a bit soft but nice leather

[@pininfarina575]

while this is for sure a fantastic car, fast, well built, luxurious, comfortable yet sporty, $69.5k for a non-actual-M 3 series is just a hard pill to swallow... just... why...

[@imlaristic8582]

I’m pretty sure the idrive is touch screen in this model

[@Progamer8012]

$69k for this m340? so im assuming the next M3 will cost at least $85k but either way ill still buy it when its out this year!!

[@75dougieg]

Only if there was an autobahn like stretch of highway there