2023 BMW M340i | Review & Road Test

[@madpistol]

The M340i is the quintessential BMW. Fast, fun, comfortable, and supremely well balanced. It's a difficult car to fault.

[@leebr2010]

And attractive. Unlike the obnoxious looking M3 with that huge grille.

[@Barbwire710]

Fast to depreciate as well.

[@Ruxl21]

@@Barbwire710 Mine is 2019 car with 32k and is roughly 45-50k pretty good imo.

[@Drwezloka]

I'd crit the brakes and weight. Better brakes and 200kg less would be perfect.

[@Troy-fv9uq]

@@Barbwire710 have two cars and split the milage 🫢

[@rightlanehog3151]

This might be the finest car BMW builds in Mexico today.

[@redzoom7857]

😂

[@유남생-y2q]

At least the m340i touring is made in Munich factory 😊

[@Soh90]

My coworker just purchased one of these after his other one (pre-facelift) was totaled in an accident. I have to say, I am not a fan of the face lifted version. BUT, these things are extremely quick for what they are. Between Challenger Scat Packs, Durango SRT’s, Audi S6’s, my BMW Z3 3.0 and my Model Y, we are all a bunch of gear heads and we love our fast cars. But that M340 for sure is the fastest of the bunch.

[@ABCDEFGHcreator]

Great comment.

[@KuyaArbee]

BMW M340i!!! if only made the touring model here! it would be so PRACTICAL!!!!!

[@mbferrari308QV]

I have the prefacelift 2021. Have been driving BMWs for 30 yrs. Best one ever up there with my E36 M3 back in 1999!!

[@teddypainable]

Steering wheel is huge. I love it.

[@Random415510]

This as a wagon would be lovely

[@damilolaakanni]

BMW still sells the 3 series wagon in Europe, there's even an M3 touring there. Every manufacturer seems to think that Americans dislike wagons.

[@kbb]

We cannot disagree. Sad face that we don't get them here.

[@bl_sonic3288]

@@damilolaakanni you guys need a bmw pick up truck

[@przemysawwojtal1159]

So cheap, i ordered last week 340i and paid 79k $… but in Europe, Poland. what a big difference. Anyway, i love it and cant wait for september ❤️

[@mathieucossette9019]

Lovely car, precise review and with great details on what package is worth it or not! Heated options and LKA etc... on top of the base price for a luxury car shouldn't exist!

[@TheLastRide88]

I had the 2020 M340ix and it was fantastic! The reason bmw added the AWD to the M3 was because the M340ix was constantly beating the M3/M4 competition off the line. The other cars you mentioned are excellent alternatives, but they are a class below the BMW when it comes to performance and overall package. Currently I have the 2022 X3M comp and it’s a rocket. Burt he car is definitely not as comfortable as the M340ix. I do definitely agree, bmw seats leave a lot to be desired. I’d say the competition has much better seats. I’d say the Volvo has the best seat in class.

[@redwolf48845]

My friend has a BMW M5 and a Volvo XC90. The difference in comfort is night and day.

[@Darkangel-sw9lm]

I wouldn’t say the other brands are below when it comes to the package. Everything BMW offers as a “package” (including leather) comes standard in most other luxury brands.

[@Erickguitar16]

4:24 Then leave the damn shift lever on the center console. At least in all the M-Lite- Line up. You could had left the fully Button console for the 330i.

[@ShadowRaptor8]

5:35 "They have plenty of buttons" ... not sure I agree with this. Isn't iDrive 8's HVAC layout universally confusing? Definitely preferred the usability and aesthetic of the old iDrive 7.5 with HVAC buttons, integrated screen and a recessed cockpit view. Not sure why everyone likes tablets now

[@seiph80]

I agree; I just picked up my 2023 540i last month, after a 7-month, 3-day wait (individual color), and I love the fact that I still have HVAC buttons; next redesign, the G60, I'm afraid will have them integrated in the touchscreen just like the new 3 series. Such a shame.

[@mholmes9262]

This is the only car I would consider having over my '22 Model 3P but the seats could be a deal killer.

[@RRLV434]

This is my favorite bmw front end. It is so simple looking and the grilles aren’t humongous. If only bmw brought this design language to the rest of their line up, all their veggies would be so much better looking.

[@TheJ1s]

For their EVs most definitely.

[@RCtennis3811]

Unfortunately, your press car doesn’t have Driving Assistant Professjonal on it, so it’s really not one with all the bells and whistles. DAP is better than the regular driving assistance package because it utilizes more cameras and a radar sensor in front vs the more rudimentary system.

[@Sparty081]

I don’t see subscriptions working for heating steering wheels and seats. Everyone I have asked about it said it makes no sense and I agree.

[@bvri9956]

This is a really good review. Thank you!

[@re14437]

Subscription services to basic stuff would be a DEALBREAKER! Plenty of great competitors out there.

[@SRoy-jx8my]

Inked a deal yesterday with a local Canadian BMW dealer for an M340i with all major options except one. Though the price comparisons between the Canadian and US models are difficult for options because the packages seem to be different, the base Canadian price seems to be a little lower after direct currency conversion. The Canadian option prices though seem to be somewhat higher but difficult to compare as mentioned before. It may very well be the final prices with options included are not wildly different after currency conversion. However, what irks me most is the following. I've been an Acura driver for quite some time, with TL Type S and TLX SH-AWD, Had almost made up my mind for the new TLX Type S. But having researched TLX Type S, Audi S5 and M340i, decided on the last one for a variety of reasons - excluding the BMW allure. Even so, what disappointed me a lot was that I would be paying north of a five-figure CAD EXTRA to get the features in M340i that come standard in TLX Type S!! BMW may justify its business decision based on its allure, but allure can only go so far!! It's an excellent video!! Mostly confirms my OWN reasons for choosing M340i over others.😀

[@Darkangel-sw9lm]

I agree. My Giulia is loaded. All these features would cost 20 G’s more on a BMW.

[@trevordoyle6823]

I will have to disagree, I own a 22 M340i and just drove a 23 3 Series 800km across Germany and thought the seats were great. Very supportive but holds you in in the corners. Other than that, it was a great review.

[@PlayafromtheHimalayas]

Thanks for this take. I have 23 340 on order right now in this exact color. I chose to stay with the sensatech seats as I didn't really care for the leather option. We generally drive no further than an hour for the vast majority of our trips, maybe a 3-4hr trip once or twice a year. Anything over that and I'm driving to the airport.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent video!

[@pistolpete6321]

Great review!

[@golfbuddy1969]

This is a terrific car. I was in the market last summer, and the BMW m340 was at the top of my list. The engine is as good as it gets, with terrific performance. Unfortunately, at that time, I couldn’t get it in red (my first choice), and the interior- especially the leather, was cheap and uncomfortable, and I hate that you see a 3 series on every corner. I ended up with an S4 in Tango red. Nearly the same performance, better interior quality, superior massaging nappa leather, better ride - even for long trips, and a little less common. All for about $4k less.

[@neelkrishna]

Did you consider the guilia?

[@golfbuddy1969]

@@neelkrishna I did. I have a friend that has one…very nice. But my dream was to own a German sports sedan- my first.

[@TJBellamy99]

@@golfbuddy1969 I love the G70 3.3t too!

[@sodachanga673]

M340i as stock feels/is the fastest of its class

[@golfbuddy1969]

@@sodachanga673 if speed or “the fastest” decides what is best to you, then so be it. My S4 is within a couple tenths of a second 0-60, but less common, better steering feel, better interior quality, better ride, better seats, and in my personal case, a lot better dealer experience.

[@stanley2412]

0:44 Not true - 330e has 2.0L Turbo + electric

[@Von_RX]

Great straightforward review!

[@ak2112]

Looks great in red.

[@nabukawasaki3404]

beautiful red

[@OneTireFire]

I disagree with your assessment of the seats at 3:45 - they may be firm, but if you adjust them properly, they are comfortable for hundreds upon hundreds of miles...

[@kbb]

Thank you for the comment. We should add that seat comfort is incredibly subjective!

[@streamingeagle1]

best car of all time

[@erdemkucuk4219]

Does anybody know where micah is? Does he not work anymore for kelley blue book?

[@kbb]

He definitely still works for KBB! He's really running the department now so doesn't always get in front of the camera but he still does videos. Just keep an eye out.

[@jojaysta]

Love PV roads when they’re wide open… cue rainy day filming!

[@kbb]

Good catch

[@ansoncheong7983]

ngl I love pre-facelift more. not a big fan of big tv stuck there, it looks odd to me and also the gear shifter😑

[@coflyer2949]

I'm more interested in the Nanchang CJ-7 in the background, the 340i is cool too

[@kbb]

Good eye. Were wondering if anyone would know what it was.

[@JulezWinnfield]

Motoman already answered that question.

[@coflyer2949]

@@kbb it’s a super cool aircraft, I have a little bit of time in one and it’s a very different aircraft compared to most western ones.

[@cliff8669]

For the price point, heated seats and steering wheel should be standard equipment. My 2020 Jetta SEL Premium cost me 27000 and has both as standard.

[@miguelbracamontes1494]

Fantastic review!!! The red is nice, but I would like to introduce you to Dravit Gray Metallic. That color, imo, transforms this car to a whole different level.

[@eldavicho1980]

Nice review. FYI, the BMW 330e plug-in does come with a de-tuned version of the same 2.0-liter inline 4 cylinder with a twin power turbo. You mentioned there was no turbo for the plug-in version and I was slightly offended because I currently own a 2023 330e. 😊🤓🙃 From BMW USA: Engine, transmission, and aerodynamic features. 2.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline 4-cylinder, 16-valve 181-hp engine; combines a twin-scroll turbocharger with variable valve control (Double-VANOS and Valvetronic), high-precision direct injection and eDrive 107-hp electric motor (total power output of 288 hp)

[@kbb]

Thanks for the correction. Always appreciated!

[@inspector4133]

Beemers are just classic cars. The downside to that is the baggage that comes from being so well known. In some circles, BMW drivers are reviled for their driving, or their presumed attitude, or just the fact that they can spend so much money on car. The online forums are full of people who adore those cars, and woe unto you if you don't share that adoration. All in all, I find them a great car to look at and drive, but not one I'd own. I love the Tuetonic engineering, but a little lower profile. ;) Lynn is great as always. Thanks for the review. Now lets see the Beemer go head to head with some of that competition.

[@anthonypagano6384]

You forgot to mention the Lexus is and Acura tlx and Infiniti q50 and Jaguar xe and Audi a5 Sportback and bmw 4 Series Gran Coupe and Cadillac ct4

[@MidnightAspec]

Largely agree, though the Q50 is a bit long in the tooth now. The TLX (of which I have a 21 A-Spec) is a little on the slow side in this segment but can be remedied with a tune. That aside, it’s a great car with above avg chassis dynamics. (Chassis setup is the main reason why the Type S is faster than the G70 3.3/Stinger GT in CD’s lighting lap.)

[@mrgreen9086]

No pano moon roof? Why?

[@JLR-z8u]

Nice sedan! I would go with the Cadillac CT5-v it’s slower but gets near the BMW plus had many more features and options

[@PlayafromtheHimalayas]

Good luck with that transmission. We've owned 2 Yukon denali's, an Escalade, and a Sierra and all have transmissions issues prior to 20k miles. Read up on it

[@mfbikle]

I was more excited about the Porsche in the background

[@kbb]

Who isn't?!

[@l84biking]

Same here! Lovely example!

[@Dunwelll]

Is this the same hanger Motoman films in?

[@kbb]

Not exactly the same one but just down the way.

[@toddchisolm1271]

Paying a subscription to use equipped that I bought. NO THANK YOU. It's not a service that requires backend support. It's heated seats that at most 3-5 settings, and already on the car.

[@kbb]

Thanks for letting us know.

[@admiralblue9324]

NICE BODY SHAPE. I HAVE ORDERED WHITE ONE.

[@gopal7623]

Hi Kelly…got mine delivered in the smashing Melbourne Reddddd….😊

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Good looking car, still a little sedate, but it works for this segment. The color doesn't do it justice. I own its rival the B9 Audi S4, and it also has sedate looks. You can't go wrong with either one. People always harp on the Electric steering of these cars but it's really not that bad. That is, if you get the dynamic steering. Great review

[@lucacerasuolo6606]

Subscription based pricing on features can go to hell. It means the care will come "pre-wired" with the ability to have all the features, but they'll just turn some of them off to charge you again and continuously. It's a scam. It's another way for these brands to take our money without adding any value in return.

[@abcdLeeXY]

The M340i and the x5 are the only good looking BMWs left.

[@donwilber1628]

And the M550i that I just got a couple months ago. :D

[@damilolaakanni]

The 5 series still looks pretty good, in fact it's better looking than the 3, IMO. Especially the M5 CS with the bronze wheels.

[@BradWilson1969]

Well if the lane assist stuff doesn't work very well, then I'm glad I have the option of not paying for it? At least that's probably what BMW wants me to think.

[@MiguelRPD]

Normal grills !

[@kbb]

Can we get an all right!?!

[@williamguillIII]

Loved the laps in the storage facility!

[@CapELarry]

The 330e is still a turbo 4.

[@jimc5696]

correct. Not tuned the same as in the 330i...but the same motor.

[@JohnUSA7]

This is for all owners of this 2023 BMW M340i, I need your help. My new car's passenger seat heater is weak, it is NOT as good in heating as the driver's seat. This test is for both seat settings are on HIGH HEAT. When I took my car to have this issue checked at my local BMW dealer I was told by the authorized BMW technician that this was the first time that he has seen this issue and he just saw a new BMW bulletin that says that this issue is NORMAL. After checking your own car's passenger seat heater does it heat as good as the driver? Do you find a difference in heating on each seat? I will wait for your input. Thanks.

[@Matt-dr8lp]

Problem I have with BMW is they put to many features as options when their base price on vehicles are quite high

[@bulletproof1395]

This review is on point. The seats are absolutely terrible. BMW needs to fire their interior and exterior designers. Melbourne Red Metallic is a gorgeous color. The engine is sublime - no surprise there.

[@BikingBadwithTC]

Nice job BMW but the rear bumper needs a redesign.

[@robertdatario85]

BMW cannot even have an Adaptive Cruise Control as standard for a $60K car. 😫 Most cars already comes with it.

[@RobertBritoLee]

5:29 I'm not a pervert, she said it on purpose

[@masoodrazaq]

This is the best looking, performance oriented BMW currently in production. Prefer the looks over M3. I hope new 5 series also goes for sensible, evolutionary styling.

[@kbb]

Thanks for the comment!

[@Troy-fv9uq]

3 and 5 series are their most high volume sedans. I’m sure when the 24 5 series is revealed it will have a similar grill size as this.

[@wackit6756]

Good review as always. But that new BMW emblem is just plain terrible!

[@kbb]

It's a special edition roundel and it's an extra $200. We'd rather have some other features first, too.

[@2thousand336]

Extra grand plus for heated steering wheel & seats!? C'mon man! BMW used to be one of my top brands. I barely pay attention to it anymore😢.

[@Cool12354]

Motorman’s hanger

[@jbar_85]

It’s a beautiful car! If I had the money I would get a 3 series any day. However, that steering wheel looks so thick! Unless that’s the camera making it seem that way.

[@harrywebster6752]

It is very thick IRL for sure

[@Jgjginkg244]

She is one fat juicy sizzling steak that is good enough to beat many SUVs! Good job Bavarian!!!

[@JulezWinnfield]

Moto-man's favorite shooting location?

[@kbb]

Close. Just down the hangar row.

[@Quandtimus]

everyone buy this before they ruin this design for the next gen

[@damilolaakanni]

Lol. It's unlikely for BMW to ruin the styling of the regular 3 series models (they've already ruined the M3's design) and the X5. Those are their best sellers and they'll lose sales massively if they change a lot design wise.

[@luismiguelgarciacanan5245]

Me gusta Bmw para wendy

[@mohawkpathology]

that steering wheel is THICK

[@Praneesh]

$68k, that's 7 series territory couple of years back.

[@slapshot0074]

All manufacturers,including BMW,can stick subscription based access to features right up where the sun doesn't shine. Don't indulge these greedy companies,vote with your feet and these appalling practices will disappear immediately.

[@briank8679]

I mean...look, for a $40k+ vehicle, I expect a lot standard. My 2019 Fusion Titanium PHEV has heated and cooled front seats, a heated steering wheel, all all that other jazz. If you can't include that standard in something that's arguably a luxury vehicle then maybe don't be in the "entry level" luxury vehicle game, you know? Also, subscription-based *anything* for cars is BS and should be illegal. I'd argue it's worse than Ford's pending patent for a self-driving vehicle that repossesses itself if you fall behind on payments. Also, whose hangar is that?! That plane is friggin neat!

[@madpistol]

If you're looking for features, there are lots of cars out there that are more feature complete than a BMW 3 series. The point of a BMW 3 series, especially the M340i, is to put a smile on your face as you drive it. Guaranteed that Fusion Titanium PHEV will not do that the same way an M340i will. You are paying for the engineering, not the features.

[@PresidentJackBauer]

They put an Audi grille below a BMW grille

[@ShaniaSuperFan]

I'm offended!

[@theracer6882]

No one buys manual, just complainig about it.

[@kbb]

There is a lot of truth in your comment. If people were buying them manufacturers would make them. Simple math.

[@TJBellamy99]

One of the last good look BMWs😭

[@justinfay3011]

Yo that steering wheel is a cheese wheel wtf

[@JackTheBlack1585]

bmw is turning into apple .....nickel and dime you

[@williamhunt2647]

$1350 for a steering wheel? I'll pass and use telepathy.

[@muskistutter]

God that screen is egregiously bad imo.

[@jonathansanino6072]

Lyn looking extra delicious in this video...

[@AntLive29]

$200 for badges! LOL

[@mspeed2441]

Really good test, whatever your name is. I wish you guys would use timing gear...even Edmunds is finally doing "real" tests. The mpg smashes competitors, especially the idiots using a V-6. Learning iDrive 8 isn't any more complicated than learning an iOS update. Try figuring out UConnect in under two weeks. BMW will not F**k up the design of the bread-and-butter cars like the 3, 5 X3, X5. They generally "experiment" on low production models. One work about Hyundai and Genesis: They look high quality when they're new. But 20Kmi down the road, the wear shows you why they're so cheap.

[@kbb]

Woodward. Lyn Woodward. :)

[@mspeed2441]

@@kbb Bond. James Bond. Nice touch!

[@zcmdzpp127]

Is that a steering wheel or a doughnut 😂 And new screen is as bad as Mazda tacked on screen…🎉

[@trevorgwelch7412]

BMW with Chinese made parts ...... !

[@FlyGuy457]

I will walk away from any subscription based extras. I am willing to pay once, but not another amazon sub-no thanks.

[@kbb]

Thanks for the feedback. We're pretty suspicious of these services as well. Tough sell for anyone who's had a car with them included previously.

[@brentwentzel4016]

This is one of the worst reviews of the BMW M340i. Full of contradictions. Better reviews out there from other sources.

[@raldyjimenez3319]

not liking the F A T steering wheel

[@gigi9467]

Redicolously over priced then u factor the unreliable and depreciation factor va a Japanese car and you really have to like showing off to buy these cars.

[@FlyingTigersKMT]

No thanks to the half M models. Either I get the real M or I just get the regular models. None of this semi-M stuff they're peddling.

[@ericgutierrez812]

Lol you do know this is one of the best engines out there right? Hence why Toyota is using it in the supra?

[@FlyingTigersKMT]

@@ericgutierrez812 Oh no, Toyota? Damn that changed my mind... right, like I give a shit what they do.

[@WULFMA5TER]

I think I'd go with the X3 M40i

[@ganuv]

Soon they’re going to start charging people for having 4 doors and tires .. these options are getting ridiculous and turn off people from buying these cars. Nice car but not worth the money

[@ctk4949]

Soooo weird bmw didnt give it the grille from the fugly ass 4 series?!?! I wonder why?!?! LOL!!

[@damilolaakanni]

They already have a similar looking grille on the M3.