2023 BMW M340i LCI Review - Walk Around and Test Drive

[@wallie004]

Great review. I have had for about a month and it’s such a nice driving car. It’s hard to not be in sport mode.

[@slayx9193]

Hey do you know if the front bumper is the same as previous years? I want to add a lip to my new 2023 but don’t know if it’ll fit

[@ryanlen2115]

Great review. Just picked up my 23 M240 based off of your previous review. Assuming they are similar? Keep up excellent work

[@BostonAutoBlog]

Thanks Ryan! Congrats on the new M240i!

[@duukqq]

Thanks - great review, next week I'll have mine :) can't wait

[@skies44]

Have you tried the CLA 45 AMG

[@Scrollbandit_404]

Fantastic review. Thank you.

[@sadiqqq]

Great comprehensive and thorough review, very enjoyable. Could you please comment on how it drives, feels compared to Cadillac CT4-V as you praised that vehicle a lot too in your review of that one. Thank you for a great review.

[@truhouse2285]

You shoulda used your car seat when you were in the back. 😂 I don’t think you’re the spokes person for leg room. You could sit comfortably behind the drivers seat of a corvette. Jkjk great vid.

[@mattbuffo9967]

just wondering what did bmw do with their laser lights? is it back to led only adaptive or not adaptive?

[@jonathantf6144]

It's crazy how a base model BMW M340I xDrive has a MSRP of 56k dollars, while in the netherlands we have to pay 86k for a base model M340i xDrive..

[@tonyprushko]

Do you recommend the MPE over the stock exhaust? Hopefully you have driven both maybe different years? I have a 2023 M340ix and was thinking about changing to MPE. Hard decision for me. Stock sounds pretty good and hate to cut the pipes. It's hard to find a car with MPE to hear in person.

[@Stanemac12-j6l]

It’s recommended for the extra 2,500

[@topshelfornoshelf2158]

This goes hard

[@jinming4566]

NICE PRESITATION

[@robertcurry6413]

What’s the new fuel economy with the mild hybrid? How does it drive from a stop & how is the mild hybrid system?

[@jarasw8226]

From my personal experience mild hybrid is 10% -15% more efficient than 2020 model. Start stop system works very smooth

[@slayx9193]

I get 27 mpgs I have 1110 miles on it at the moment

[@86bevans]

Is that the exhaust that comes on the car or an extra?

[@BostonAutoBlog]

The M Performance Exhaust is a $2500 add on but it is installed by the dealer

[@jimc5696]

@@BostonAutoBlog so just confirming, this rather loud sounding exhaust is not stock on the 2023 340ix? Turbo engines just don’t sound that great - and a louder exhaust makes them worse. I had the Mperformance exhaust in my e90M3 - but that was a NA engine. For my 340 - I prefer it to be more quiet

[@Andres0603]

Best review in detail

[@devinmurray5280]

The mild hybrid has been there since 2021…it’s not new to the facelift.

[@BostonAutoBlog]

Never said it was a new addition for the LCI

[@devinmurray5280]

@@BostonAutoBlog you said they didn’t change anything mechanical, but then said they did drop in a mild hybrid system when talking about 2023 changes. Poor wording to say the least.

[@BostonAutoBlog]

@@devinmurray5280 I was implying that it was dropped in from the last time I had filmed the M340i since a lot of my returning viewers have watched my previous BMW reviews. This is mostly done in one take so I'm not going to pick up on all the smallest details in real time.

[@rubioalejo]

Where is the shift knob? Who decided to castrate this vehicle like that?

[@imgee7620]

Porsche has the same.

[@rubioalejo]

@@imgee7620 it's true! But fortunately they rectified tha mistake on the GT3 models

[@Leester-70]

The exterior is different, but it's a matter of taste and I could see it growing on a person. That dashboard though...

[@abdulgill5013]

I don’t see the dashboard that bad tbh, yeah it’s a screen but putting luxury and sportiness on a car can be difficult to satisfy both ends of the consumer.

[@Darkangel-sw9lm]

@@abdulgill5013they could have at least made an effort to integrate in the dash tho. Looks like they gorilla taped two tablets to the dash.

[@abdulgill5013]

@@Darkangel-sw9lm The screen that’s integrated into the dash were the previous generation of BMW’s

[@halfasskrew]

Love the performance on these, but can't get over the front end. Better than before, but still...

[@alexphoummany5021]

wheres the rear heated seats?

[@manofsesame3024]

3 series don't come with rear heated seats. You need to get 5 series to have it. Same for Mercedes C class

[@-Nevaex-]

Would it be smarter to get a fully loaded 330i or a standard 340i?

[@jithendra532]

a 340i as you know is an inline 6, wherein the 330i is an inline 4, personally i feel like the 340i has a lot more potential than a 330i, if u can spend the money then a 340i is what i would suggest, if not then the 330i is still a very good car, so it would still be a good option to get a 330i

[@-Nevaex-]

@@jithendra532 thank you so much! I think I’m going to lease the 330i and after my contract I may bump it up to the 340i. This will be my first bmw so I’m trying to research as much as I can about all their sedans before I purchase one

[@jithendra532]

@@-Nevaex- that's good, honestly the best you could get for standard and long term use, and if you wanna upgrade your car to whatever the performance, the best option is the 340i, i just see so much potential in it

[@-Nevaex-]

@@jithendra532 the 340i looks so beautiful and I want it so bad, the problem is it might be too much for me. I have other bills I have to pay off including a house I just bought so I can’t afford a crazy bill. I’m already paying 470 a month for my current car and 430 a month for my insurance on top of mortgage, phone bill, food, and other things I have to buy. My insurance is high because I have two cars under it and they told me since I’m younger than 25 my insurance will be high. I know if I get the 340i my insurance will skyrocket up and I can’t even imagine what my bill will be for vehicle itself. But yes I want the 340i so bad but I think it’s better to play it smart and go for the 330i until I’m financially ready for the more expensive car

[@jithendra532]

@@-Nevaex- oh wow, well yea in that case the 330i is quite the way to go, also if that is the case, ideally not getting either would be much easier to lead your life😭😭

[@jimc5696]

Is the sport exhaust adjustable? Can it be set to a quiet mode vs what we heard in the first half of the video? I think that would get a bit annoying for daily driving...

[@LiLGhettoSmurfOG]

Keep it in normal mode, sport opens the baffles. It is a performance trim so the exhaust is going to be louder than say a normal 540i

[@ezekieladepoju2168]

I was thinking the samething lol if I can control the noise then I will get it lol …. I didn’t hear too much pops and bangs in comfort mode so Eco mode it’s has to be quiet ✨🙏🏿✨

[@fatwhitetuna6659]

The LCD display seem of place, gaps and kick stands on the back do not look right.

[@theluminary5324]

I can't unsee this now...

[@jarasw8226]

I have M340i 2022 model and I was happy two times: last year when I bought it and now when I see the interior facelift

[@GeraldLaz38]

I agree 100%. Love my 2022. The 2023 is a step backwards.

[@metalstorm45]

Great review. Previously owned 3 AMGs since 2015. They have gone down the drain with the removal of V8 and V6, putting in a 4 cylinder hybrid that sounds like a vacuum cleaner from the outside yet the price has gone up. Doesn't seem justifiable. Have they made a big mistake of Bud Light magnitude, only time will tell. One thing for sure M340i now seems like a much better option than the 2023 C43 AMG.

[@patrickpampo7870]

I like the pre LCI laser lights design better

[@sbusisozulu995]

What does this guy mean M340i is for someone who couldn’t afford an M3 or C63? Does he think everyone is trying to get those cars? And just cant afford if they get the M340i

[@nkhan4]

Back seat space review was a joke lol, i have this car, average size adults just fit, barely. I'm 188 cm and have the seat almost fully back, my mum who is 165 cm, has her knees almost touching the back of the seat.

[@TheRealKingHarry]

genesis g70 3.3t?

[@imgee7620]

And 30K cheaper.

[@domcars]

@@imgee7620 and much slower (and it’s a genesis) 😂

[@voycodin5042]

No ventilated seats on a $65K luxury sports sedan. Does BMW think people are stupid, or especially in light of much more luxurious competition?

[@manofsesame3024]

They say it because of the micro chip shortage. The 2020 models had it.

[@StlPike2004]

@@manofsesame3024 you sure? I didn't think ant 3-series had cooled seats.

[@resetXform]

Starts to look like a Hyundai elnatra

[@KaiBiz]

S4 does not perform in the same league as this

[@davidzvezda]

Autogefuel review mentioned that audi has the best steering feel and bmw has the worst steering feel out of three german manufactures ( including Mercedes). Btw i am Bmw fan

[@bmw3842]

Update : I love the car .But Adaptive cruise control and parking assist are still omitted .So I will be keeping my 2021 3330i

[@fixpoint]

Are you saying these aren’t even available as options?

[@bmw3842]

Adaptive cruise control and parking assist have been missing from the build since 2021. And on other BMW models. I have a 2021 that was built before the semiconductor chip shortage. So I have these options on my car. There is no timeline when they will be back. This also applies to the Mini Cooper cars as well. These features are only their high end models. These two are the last options that did not come back. Just go to BMW website and pick a car and select options and you’ll see if the car you like has that option. Once you have adaptive cruise control. You won’t drive another car without it.

[@fixpoint]

@@bmw3842 Thanks for the information. I, too, have been spoiled with adaptive cruise control since 2016 in my A4 prestige. I use it all the time (even off highway) and would never consider a car without it. I was seriously eyeing the m340, but this is a non-starter for me. Thank you!

[@bmw3842]

@@fixpoint You’re welcome.

[@fixpoint]

@@bmw3842 Are you sure it is not part of the Active Driving Assistant Pro in the Driving Assistance Professional Package? I went to the bmw site (USA) and built out a m340i, x5 m50, and a x7. They all have the same options without explicitly stating adaptive cruise control. Does that mean none of these vehicles have it? The new x7 is top of the line, so I’m surprised to see it would not have it? On a forum I thought I read someone say that adaptive cruise control is part of the active driving assistant pro package. This is perplexing. I’ll know for sure this Friday as we pick up a new x5.

[@AntLive29]

Bottom looks like a Toyota avalon

[@aliibn-muhammadal-sharif8568]

Your bottom looks like hell! 😂

[@robertcurry6413]

Heated seats & climate control should be buttons & Tesla should make note of bmw buttons

[@mikewallace8087]

A big Fish Mouth coming down the road.

[@grein545]

Or the Clarkson speed mouth meme 😂

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

Love BMW, and currently own the last generation F30 3-series, but will never buy a car with iDrive 8. No buttons = no sale.

[@jarasw8226]

Damm right!!

[@imgee7620]

It’s going to be all EV tech driven forward. The last hurrah of the BMW ICE.

[@nathanielordonez2257]

This gen looks like an soft electric car less agressive then previous gen. Interior is less user friendly when driving they didnt have to change it up at all smh should of made it an option for the environmentalists no shifter my god wtf u doin bmw

[@troyx0]

Full of plastic parts, it'll be in the shop more than on the road. BMW became greedy and decided to make a car that will keep you going to the repair shop.

[@GPerformance7]

Ok like every other car company doesn’t use a lot of plastics? Lol

[@imgee7620]

And how does the latest BMW’s score on JD Power for reliability?

[@troyx0]

@@imgee7620 JD Power has nothing on the dealership repair shop and consumer reports

[@wz454]

@@troyx0 I know you never bought a new car in your life, so I will school you. The first 3 years are under warranty. You're welcome.

[@MrE.888]

@@wz454 5 here

[@shogunero3.6]

Exterior : 10/10 Interior : 0/10. Its looks so CHEAP and TACKY. Ewww

[@jarasw8226]

I have the 2022 M340i and totally agree with you. New interior is a big mistake

[@topshelfornoshelf2158]

It looks better to me

[@kevinrush4411]

Re: Skyline32: What, exactly, are you referring to on the interior, that you say looks cheap and tacky? Is it the faux leather seats vs the real leather seats? I prefer the real leather option. What are you referring to?

[@pwhs8]

Everyone seems to like the g20/g80 interiors but I agree with you. Just looks weird and tacky! Not far off from the exterior. BMW lost it. :/

[@pwhs8]

Time to start buying Mercedes’ boys, BMW has absolutely lost their taste. Tacky.

[@jarasw8226]

indeed

[@kevinrush4411]

Re: William Bartlett: I'm curious, what, exactly, don't you like?

[@hassanger8128]

Yes, let's buy a 4 cylinder Mercedes vacuum cleaner.

[@jarasw8226]

I mean they lost the taste, not to buy 4 cylinder c63

[@pwhs8]

@@hassanger8128 or just an f80.

[@djolexofficial]

Everyone is going "bankrupt" in germany ,but yet BMW is still going wild. How is that possible? Who is financing their production when no one buy their cars? When i say no one,i mean very few people on earth. That would be like i'm having 100 views for 1 year but i still somehow manage to afford newest smart phone every year. That is very contradict. Can someone please explain to me?

[@RCtennis3811]

So everyone is going bankrupt in Germany?

[@GPerformance7]

“very few people on earth” lol maybe look up there sales statistics, a lot more than a few people on earth buying them😂

[@GPerformance7]

Bmw sold in 519,796 cars in the first quarter of this year alone

[@imgee7620]

The Chinese.

[@wz454]

smh, that is why at the dealer close to me in California the m340i are sold before they even make it to the dealership. You have to reserve one for 1k if you want one.