2025 BMW M235 Gran Coupe - POV Performance Driving Impressions

[@zaneprice6560]

Casually having a track to yourself is awesome 😂

[@TheTopher]

Oh man, it was the best!

[@xFlared]

@@TheTopher It's not a track. It looks like a closed road.

[@whoswoo9070]

This literally looks like a Kia forte

[@ostreds]

by the time the forte is at 30, the BMW is at 60

[@Zombies4Life11]

the second he walked around the front i said the exact same thing

[@ers1027]

Put a K and backwards N on it and I would never know the difference.

[@Canweatleastry]

Same with the new 5 series. It looks like the Forte GT

[@mr_cupcakes1808]

also reminds me of some year Ford Focus

[@NyzedOfficial]

This is the reason why bmw is switching designers

[@word.y2]

where’d you hear that at

[@NyzedOfficial]

@ The previous designer who designed the ugly bmw left

[@MadZee69]

For the last couple of years they have been selling more cars than ever before. Thats why Dukec Was allowed to go from BMW to RR

[@starscream4282]

It was an upgrade/promotion for the designer. RR

[@brentus6043]

They really don’t know what to do with grilles any more

[@ElliWoelfin]

I absolutely wasn't expecting that front, even after reading the comments

[@ElliWoelfin]

I don't think it's *bad*, hell of a lot better than the buck teeth at least, but it's, hm. Very funky and reads femme which I wouldn't expect

[@nicosiebers1530]

@@ElliWoelfin the buck teeth are legendary but this ist just ... kia

[@maximus9401]

You know what the interior reminds me of? If the Elantra N evolved into a modern BMW, this would be it. Even drivetrain and driving dynamics wise. Like if you had an Elantra N and wanted something very similar but with a nicer badge and quality, this is it.

[@sullym9558]

Honestly that is an amazing comparison

[@shamalabadingdong]

It would be a significant downgrade in performance. 300 lbs heavier, open diff. Definitely a much nicer place to be in but even from this video you can see the understeer. This is definitely more of just a highway cruiser. The Elantra N laps throttle house's track faster than the m340i with a diff. It really can't be compared to a car like this.

[@auhard]

5:15 poor bug

[@joshkinzengton3086]

Modern cars have lost a lot when it comes to their identities They all look different but similar somehow The dual screen dash layout really destroyed innovation

[@ideal9544]

I've been saying this for so long. Designers got lazy ever since display technologies became advanced. Every dashboard looks the same. It's one of the reasons I feel amongst mid-level cars Mazda has the most identity because of the unique wheel (which is hella comfortable once you get used to it and much less distracting than a touch screen) and semi-analog dash.

[@djsyndrome]

This looks and sounds....fine? But I"m struggling to see how anyone would choose it over an S3.

[@cars.withdave]

fr

[@KeithSchwerin]

In my area S3's easily go for more than this does. Really it's competition is the 48K Golf R to me.

[@rudro4100]

The high-speed run was really cool to watch

[@mr_cupcakes1808]

now that's some sweet transmission right there, kudos to bmw

[@utini11]

Getting the M3's brakes is really cool.

[@rforracing]

M3 is a parts bin for all other BMWs. its an overkill. No one buys this crap to track it.

[@utini11]

@@rforracing I agree with you, but still cool imo.

[@benjiburkhalter]

This has better interior quality then the new X3

[@holytorpedo]

The exhaust sounds are intoxicating.

[@noom_real]

Just the design. Goddamn kia looking BMW.

[@devongee1776]

Being mean to Kia.

[@omega9351]

Kia looks better

[@slasheerr946]

Is the speedo in Kmph or did that 4 cylinder hit 144mph in no time? Wow!

[@TheTopher]

MPH!

[@scotthilly5653]

How'd you get the track!? Guessing it's knowing somebody but if this is something that can be paid for I'd totally try it.

[@Silent.Hunter]

Awesome car both in appearance and performance color is unique. These little track videos are great !

[@CapELarry]

As the guys at my local BMW dealership say: Behold, the 2 series gran Corolla.

[@tonierbuckle0202]

As much as it looks like a kia forte, at least they had the decency of not putting the pig snout grill on the new m235.

[@angelsfallfirst7348]

I like corollas. They're actually some of the few aesthetically pleasing cars on the market right now

[@kylee6778]

Corollas look better than this

[@curruption018]

Looks like a Ford Focus in the front...But performance wise it seems pretty cool

[@giovanninegron4992]

What in the Kia Forte is this?

[@KeithSchwerin]

I think it looks fine. And its on a platform well known for great handling. Not sure why people are so harsh in this thing. Most complaining cant even afford it.

[@xFlared]

Looks better inside than the new X3.

[@BJSuggs]

Great video Topher! Gotta love the track vids!

[@slonkijippie]

The amount of fake engine noise is makes me nauseous.

[@faeinthebay]

Yeah it's really obvious. I thought ppl were moving past artificial engine noise but I guess not.

[@jamesdarrigo8277]

Man that thing sounds and drives like a beast

[@RoMee651]

Nice Supra

[@danksoft3220]

i never understood why they would put a dct in a m lite and a torque converter in the M cars

[@geneforte9038]

Picked u]up a 2021 m235i off lease with 19k miles White with red interior. Paid 30k Love the car. Fun to drive.

[@GXLDFISHYT]

how tf do u have audio language tracks, i need this for my channel real bad 😭🙏

[@TheTopher]

Just saw an email yesterday that KZbin enabled it. Not sure if it’s a beta release for only a handful of channels or if they’re rolling it out to everyone.

[@GXLDFISHYT]

@TheTopher okay!

[@Delvy787]

Temu BMW with European prices. The design is a miss for me and the interior quality seems to be lacking. Pass. Great review as always!

[@electricflame2045]

A bmw under 50k starting price is unheard of these days.

[@adamrozman]

Is this the Integra Type S of the Elantra N? ;)

[@andrewle9289]

Will you be reviewing the new MINI Cooper Hardtop soon?

[@jl5681]

please review international cxt

[@Ok_Mountain_8698]

This car was really meant to be a manual transmission

[@IMHARDNBEHINDU]

Get rid of lipstick shifters, electronic parking brakes and touch screen everything Bmw…why is everyone jumping on this trend?

[@jarekstorm6331]

That’s not a coupe, it’s a sedan.

[@Mhtoe]

That design is uhhhh, interesting? Not what I expected at all from BMW. Looks Korean manufacturer ish.

[@bryangarciafilms]

that thing looks like a corolla ew

[@evilmuffinpoo4294]

It does....and it actually is an improvement. :D

[@97Crazysteve]

01:43 That side profile is atrocious. Should be a 2 door coupe only.

[@Whazup4341]

@@97Crazysteve considering it's called Gran "Coupe", yeah hard agree...

[@Bodan_Takanuva]

Corollas are slow, this BMW is better.

[@VisionCityMayor]

looks and stuff aside, i just dont get why this M-lite gets a DCT while all the full-on M cars get ZF 8spds. not that theres anything wrong with that, its just odd

[@ARentz07]

This doesn't look bad, but... at the same time, I'd have a hard time choosing this over the 230i. I mean, the 230i is RWD. Enough said.

[@louiszhang3050]

I'd say it looks cheap on the inside, but actually I low key prefer this interior to the new X3 interior

[@yoitsrami]

Dude, the front reminds me of a ford focus 😳😳😳

[@GerberFlerber]

Rather get a 230i with the proper drivetrain

[@ARentz07]

Correct wheel drive

[@Clarity199]

Cool Kia

[@j.3854]

I don't get this model. It's super cool. but you get a turbo 4 for M240i pricing. Yeah yeah, 4 doors vs 2. But I just can't do it. Maybe for 42-45k.

[@disophisis]

Something is saying Rubasu WRX to me when I look at this.

[@opmike343]

You'll never convince me the people who made this car spent ANY time in and around an F22. They should be ashamed of themselves for putting in I4 in ANY X35 BMW. And FWD! What a miserable cash-grab marketed to the ignorant.

[@BeansGummy]

Why does it look like a Chevy Cruze in the back and a Kia Forte in the front 😭

[@MishtahPoog]

If this looked better and had a manual, I'd definitely consider it a lot more. . . I mean, performance- and price-wise this is right in there with the S3, Golf R, Integra Type-S, Euro-spec M135 hatch, etc. Its looks remind me of a worse-looking Ford Focus RS. I don't think it's ugly, but it's definitely ultra bland and econo-box-like. I guess I'd test-drive one if I were in the market for a car like this, but it's a hard sell from just this first impression alone.

[@hhaste]

I really want a C6 or C7 Corvette but some of these BMW's are very tempting..

[@nickmelin248]

would way rather have this than a typeS/R spending 50k on a honda i cant justify

[@enai-lo]

Yo

[@TheTopher]

Sup

[@ostreds]

who ever designed the instrument cluster needs to get off the drugs. Worst design ever. Bring back dials!

[@davidroper726]

Looks like a 50k Kia.

[@starscream4282]

Kia’s look good. Good designer

[@WantonSoup192]

i’d rather have your mom’s S60 2.4. Even if i have to play CDs. That BMW screen dash looks like it is highly reflective.

[@pr33tu_]

Kia

[@pestotrip.]

It looks like a ford focus

[@aerodriven]

it’s probably a great car but that doesn’t help it when it looks like a shrunk down ford escape

[@seb5945]

It has the side profile of a Corolla. That's how BMW copy reliability.

[@SossJayy]

rear doesnt look bad but the front ewww

[@starscream4282]

I like the front. I’m gonna order one.

[@WyFoster]

That whole thing is one big eww

[@shun2240]

man the fake engine noise is just too much..

[@martynasjablonskis5803]

It looks like toyota and fwd 🤮 no no for this model.

[@yurp7903]

This looks terrible lol as someone who owns an 2015 m235i which has a better engine than this im shocked how they’ve degraded this car.

[@shbddh]

Interior looks horrible 😳

[@knutwestermilies74]

Horrible design

[@starscream4282]

I’m in the minority but I actually think it’s a good looking car.

[@betsyduane3461]

That's one ugly color

[@JRB41]

One of the ugliest cars on sale today. Not sure what happened to BMW

[@bArda26]

looks horrible imo. Both BMW and Mercedes lost their german identity. They look so cheap and outdated in a couple years.

[@ItsWoadie]

That thing is ugly as fk 🤣

[@word.y2]

132 views in 130 seconds? this guy is done for

[@BJSuggs]

.....what

[@alexanderbrik1831]

Wow they add normal steering wheel unbelievable

[@rforracing]

Ford Focus euro spec.