REVIEW: 2023 BMW M340i xDrive

[@bmwblog]

Best BMW today?

[@mrmusic1880]

The F82 M4 is the best and that will never change😎

[@unexplainedwearenotalone3537]

Hey is looks good great job done what's is price around 340i stock or m performance.

[@daltonfischer4315]

What color is that? Looks almost like skyscraper grey.

[@shwethagowda3907]

330i m sports..car pls review

[@AudiS4orce1]

NOPE! I absolutely HATE the ALL TOUCHSCREEN UI! Any of the older gen models are much better looking, have all the tech you NEED, plus tactile use of buttons and controls that makes driving a luxury sports car different than a basic economy car! I HATE the all touchscreen craze, they're making ALL cars feel the same and most individualism, quality and craftsmanship of controls are all gone!

[@mrmusic1880]

I really wish we could get physical button's again, they look better too and it let's you keep your eyes on the road better!

[@bmwblog]

Not sure if we ever will.

[@tlotlisomoswane]

It looks like these car manufacturers just wanna show off their voice command systems. RIP buttons💔💔

[@officialyasir]

I don't know how y'all hit physical buttons without looking at them. I have owned a Tesla and now have a Tacoma with all physical buttons, I take a quick glance before hitting the buttons on both cars.

[@mrmusic1880]

@@officialyasir Tesla absolutely sucks like if you want to change your mirror position you hot to go into like 30 menus, buttons are the best!

[@officialyasir]

@@mrmusic1880 your mirrors should already be set before you hit the road, literally a one time process. I had multiple profiles in my Tesla just for myself depending on my mood, each one had its own mirror settings. It took 2 taps to change profiles.

[@dkrz8050]

I think this is the best looking 3 series ever. I absolutely despised how understated and discreet they made the previous 3 series. I've wished for a long time if they could just beef it up a little and make it more agressive.Finally my prayers were answered !

[@bmwblog]

It is a good looking car, great design.

[@Philipruss]

The design of the dash display seems an afterthought; it’s disconnected from the rest of the car, and the support pillar exaggerates the disconnection. An example of a beautiful integrated display would be the Porsche 911; BMW could draw inspiration from Porsche in this regard. The utility of the digital dash may be nice, however, in everyday use. The toggle shifter looks cheap, and this is something you will notice often. The rear diffuser extends too far up into the bodywork and could be made more sophisticated, maintaining consistency in the car's design. Apart from this it is a beautiful car, I would upgrade the brake discs. Thank you for this review.

[@bmwblog]

Not a fan of the toggle shifter, but it is what it is at t his point. Glad you enjoyed the review

[@IIIIIIIIlIIIIIIIIIIIIlIIIIIIl]

Yeah BMW always seem to be behind in terms of integration in general But the car is really stunning apart from that!

[@your_alter_ego]

RPM should be on the left side and increase in a clockwise movement. I hate that it is on backwards.

[@me_egz5724]

Back then the f10 had the integrated display in the dashboard. Was so much better

[@budokhai]

It’s actually their designers’ vision. That’s the same thing they are doing with the iX. Personally I don’t think it is ugly, it’s certainly unique

[@ishmaelseemola9578]

Proud to be a Beemer fan boy, 😎 this LCI is an epitome of beauty by BMW 😍💯

[@godsmack1716]

What do you mean you're a Beemer fan boy? This video doesn't have a Beemer in it?

[@gregd9751]

While I’m not particularly keen on the screen layout and lack of buttons and glare shield, it’s still a gorgeous car with a solid interior. Not to mention the awesome driving performance

[@bmwblog]

The driving performance is amazing. If you don't want an M car, this is the one to get

[@gregd9751]

@@bmwblog I’m waiting to test a new M340i out in the next few weeks. Very excited

[@corporateklown]

I’m glad to have a 2022 M340ix - I’d miss my buttons!😊

[@santana9537]

I’d take this over the new c63 s e performance. The looks, the drive will be amazing, and the legendary b58 🔥

[@nikhileshmeher7642]

anyday bro!

[@jayanders1485]

These still have the b58? I thought those engines were discontinued

[@santana9537]

@@jayanders1485 nope. B58 is still going strong 💪

[@madpistol]

Loved my M340i, but I traded up to the M440i GC. The driving character is very similar, but the GC is a bit softer... more of a touring car that an outright sport sedan. Love it!

[@bmwblog]

The M340i is sportier, for sure.

[@EHCX___]

Both equipped with the same suspension?

[@mohanedshiddo]

Excellent review!! I’m considering getting this and your video has been really helpful

[@davidrpriest]

Excellent Review - Love the exterior styling. The large screen is great. Not sold on Idrive 8. I prefer the hard buttons for favorites and climate control. I have these on my current BMWs. Not sure if that change is progress. Time will tell.

[@bmwblog]

Glad you enjoyed the review. I prefer the physical buttons also

[@mrmusic1880]

It is truly stunning, I miss that bit that sticks into the Headlight!

[@bmwblog]

Yes, that one was nice

[@Shaggy12321]

Still deciding between this and the 2021 model... I prefer the exterior tweaks on the 2022 model, and the infotainment seems more advanced in iDrvie 8. But the lack of physical buttons for temperature control etc is a real downgrade to me, plus, those screens just look too big

[@bmwblog]

A compromise for sure. Both good cars though

[@PQV-8898]

A most excellent LCI from BMW. The absolute best in class just got better.

[@bmwblog]

It truly is a good car

[@Yldarien]

pre lci looked so much better.

[@unexplainedwearenotalone3537]

Hey what is around fuel test results and lest see others category with is best economy daily drive 340i or 330i we see plug hybrid or not yet.

[@kenny.gabriel.2]

The BMW sedan side profile is gorgeous on all models. You can see it well from 4:31 - 4:36. 👌🏾It's like it is pouncing through the air. I prefer physical buttons but understand the shift. I have an M550i and wondering what will happen when the new model comes out. 🤔

[@bmwblog]

It's likely the new 5 Series will lose the physical buttons also. I'm more than sure actually

[@avery4528]

Shame the US doesn't get the carbon fiber roof option for the 340i nor a simple sunroof delete. I guess it doesn't matter when the car is already a fat 3850 and has a 112 inch wheelbase.

[@bmwblog]

I know. Was hoping the US gets the CF roof

[@stevealexR1]

I certainly won’t be swapping my 2020 M340i for this!

[@bmwblog]

Nothing wrong with your MY2020 M340i. Great car. But keep in mind, not everyone has the previous gen. So for many, this will be a great driving car

[@skfunk4550]

love this M340i but my future M2 is more pressing 😁 you said it yourself, a video is coming so i'm waiting.

[@bmwblog]

Very soon. Oct 11

[@skfunk4550]

@@bmwblog YAY 🥰

[@goyangi2014]

1:50 “let’s look at the side view” shows the side view for less than a second

[@bmwblog]

Really? Because after 1:50, it's all pretty much side view as we look at the car. What's the point to show static footage?

[@marcmarc7847]

Adaptive driving mode button is no longer available on the center console? It was in the pre-lci.

[@iulianirimia611]

Love your review! salutari din Romania!

[@bmwblog]

Thank you!

[@AllenBMWDurham]

Thank you for the Review Horatiu!

[@bmwblog]

Any time!

[@muthulingamramiah5546]

Why is no one talking about the fact that BMW just totally destroyed the Cockpit design by deleting the Instrument Cluster Cover??? What used to be the most Driver Centric Cockpit in the Auto Industry is now replaced with a stupidly lame looking flat Interior with an unnecessarily long and ambiguous looking Infotainment Panel which feels "Naked" without a proper "Instrument Cluster Cover"...WTF BMW???... The 3 Series is a dynamic and athletic Sports Sedan with and aggressive Exterior Design, it is supposed to have an equally aggressive Driver Centric Interior with a proper Instrument Cluster Cover which gives you the feeling of being in a fighter jet's cockpit...but now you will feel like you are driving a lame city car with no bite... What kind of an idiot designer gives a soft and lame Interior design language to the most aggressive and iconic Sports Sedan in the World??? Have you lost your mind BMW???

[@rainoor947]

Lol I had the same concerns, now I have owned my M340i LCI for 3 weeks I love it! The HUD and screens are very high resolution, plenty of customisation. I have also lived with iDrive 7 for 3 years, the ergonomics were good but it was very bland specially the instrument cluster.

[@bmwblog]

We definitely covered that. But as you can see below, some people just get used to it.

[@iH85CH001]

I completely agree. iD8 has literally ruined it for me. I even loved the new exterior design, but this was the dealbreaker. It looks like a 12 y/o's Xbox game :/

[@GhalaZoy]

Why no foglights?

[@riobabilonia]

They are incorporated within the headlights now.

[@Markyb444]

Great review. Do you know what comes with the M Carbon Pack on the 2023 M340i please.

[@bmwblog]

It varies by market

[@becraftcorey]

That's the first thing that's going to age the car

[@locky1227]

I fan fancy one of these over my current 2017 M140 but l can’t see it being worth at least an extra £15,000 - yes l get 4wd and a bit of a bump in power !! 2019 models are starting at around £35,000 to £36,000 here in the UK. My feeling is to head towards a M4 Comp🤔🤔

[@robertcurry6413]

Drag coefficient? Mild hybrid increases fuel efficiency by what? Weight benefit of carbon fiber roof?

[@bmwblog]

Impossible to test these things in a 3 hrs test drive. We will focus on that in the week long review.

[@leighmartin3281]

I’ve picked my brand new 340i xdrive on Friday in the uk absolutely love it

[@anthonyferrara2222]

Why would BMW engineers take away the heating and cooling buttons? Then they take away the shift lever and add small switch. Between the over sized grille on some other models and these changes are they trying to sway people to Audi and Mercedes???

[@mrmusic1880]

I pick RWD but unfortunately here in South Africa we only get AWD!

[@cawashka]

their AWD is still 30/70 so it’s not too bad ;)

[@richlin2384]

Seems to me that the direction of the new DRL, and the larger air intake on the bottom makes the car look a bit cross eye. Rear bumper’s dark trim just look a bit out of proportion, which makes the rear looks narrower . And the new infotainment seems tagged on as a afterthought. Just gonna hold on to my pre lci :)

[@bmwblog]

The pre-LCI is still a good car. But if you're a new customer, you can't go wrong with the new M340i

[@plongthelamer]

Is there a difference in top speed limits in the 2023 models when you choose performance or all season tires?

[@bmwblog]

Not that I know of

[@eugeneward3199]

Yes. Performance tires/155mph.... All season tires/130mph

[@wearethehaunted3831]

Just ordered mine! Skyscraper grey.

[@bmwblog]

Good choice

[@2mnyshp]

The only thins I like better in my previous model M340i is the back, the idrive 7 and the lack of the 48V system. This car is very nice!

[@wildcat1065]

Did you change to Michelin Pilot sport from the standard runflat tyres ? Here in UK it only is available with aweful Bridgstone runflats.

[@bmwblog]

Unfortunately this was BMW's car.

[@deanwerny1]

Great review :) One think that really bothers me is "tablet" behind the steering wheel. Honestly i think it looks horrible, the older version looks better on the inside in my opinion :)

[@bmwblog]

Not a fan of the large display also, but it is what it is at this point.

[@robertcurry6413]

Why couldn’t they have done a larger head up display?

[@jaworq]

its sad than you can't buy NON-runflat winter tires with bmw homologation for this car: 225/40 R19 +255/35 R19.

[@billymania11]

The refresh looks very good. BMW will sell a bunch of these.

[@bmwblog]

The car drives great too, so once someone drives it, they will be sold on it

[@naferemix]

Definitely the best car they have at the moment. The perfect blend of ‘old’ and new. The brand new models have either gone daft looking and/or scrapped the rotary controller. Give me a diesel one of these over anything else they do, hands down.

[@bmwblog]

Couldn't agree more!

[@Pouya82]

Rear-wheel… have tried both and the steering is not as fun with X-drive. Given the 4-series and 3-series a change with and without X-Drive and Rear-wheel wins it for me everytime! And I live in Sweden with lots of ice and snow. Have only had rear-wheel drive BMW’s

[@10essee10titans]

brilliant car minus the infotainment screen and gear switch

[@phillipnelson3586]

Those roads at beautiful

[@bmwblog]

Always great driving in Germany

[@samansh6305]

I came for the car but stayed for your jacket! Where can I get one?

[@bmwblog]

It's from Veilance

[@mrmusic1880]

Does the ASD bang on the up shifts in sport mode like the new M240i?

[@bmwblog]

It does, but not as good as US models for example. The OPF neuters the sound

[@mrmusic1880]

@@bmwblog Great stuff, here in SA where I live there are no silly OPF filters so I am glad it will bang😂

[@Destroyer995X]

I would really liked if their was an option to have the prior generator gear selector then this brand new one

[@bmwblog]

Sometimes we can't have it all :)

[@siddharthr1853]

Can we retrofit this bumper to pre face lift?

[@bmwblog]

Not sure. Good question

[@koleS320]

What color is this? Pure frozen grey?

[@bmwblog]

Yes

[@nnr3]

1:56 Very surprising to see that the 2022 Lexus IS350 has wider front tires than this very sporty M340i. 235mm vs 225mm

[@joegrima6852]

Can you tell me about road noise in the cabin please...also comfort on a long drive, would you be happy to drive 5000 ks over 4 days, I live in Australia and sometimes drive from Perth to Sydney which is around 5000 k's thankyou for you great review..I have subscribed

[@rainoor947]

Hi, I have an M340i LCI which I picked up on 1st September. Driven it for 2000 miles now and I have to say it is the most comfortable car I have owned. The front windshield and front side windows are acoustic (double glazed) so very quiet, the ride is very comfortable thanks to the electronic dampers and despite having 19” run flat tyres! Perfect blend of performance and comfort

[@bmwblog]

My car was really quiet. Even though I was running on large 19" wheels. So I would say it's not as quiet as a 7 Series, but really good.

[@davidalenick1246]

As long as you have the optional adaptive suspension it will be very comfortable. For Australia I recommend the 18” wheels instead of the 19” wheels. Will be excellent over bumps and your fuel economy will be insanely good as well.

[@fokafernando9967]

M340i 😍 6 Cyl 374Ps

[@odiohead180]

Cooling seat?

[@plpm]

I prefer the design of the current 3 series :)

[@Schwabz33]

Same old looking steering wheel. Love the design of the new flat bottom

[@Solo-5050]

The lack of a proper shifter and no physical buttons for AC really ruins it for me. 2022 was better and more aggressive looking.

[@bmwblog]

The lack of physical buttons bothers me a bit also

[@avery4528]

Interior is a lot worse. There is an inherent flaw with having the climate in the information screen. Super annoying to switch from navigation to climate to turn off the heat and lower the fan speed every single winter morning. 2 second procedure takes 15 for every single drive for 20 years of the vehicles life. But what do I know, I left BMW 15 years ago and their sales continue to go up as their cars get worse. Maybe I'll find a good deal on a F22 M2.

[@bmwblog]

F22 M2?

[@JV-ow2rt]

I timed your 0-100 km/h at 3.9s!

[@bmwblog]

Could be. It's fast

[@ShebanFPV]

a very nice review! thanks! multimedia reminds me Windows Mobile ))) lol ))) other than that, car looks great! whats the brand of that gopro mount on the windshield please? Thanks!

[@bmwblog]

Which mount? On the right side?

[@ShebanFPV]

@@bmwblog under the rearview mirror, a gopro mount

[@bmwblog]

@@ShebanFPV www.pgytech.com/products/action-camera-suction-cup

[@alex.266]

Beautiful🔥

[@riobabilonia]

What color is this one?

[@bmwblog]

Frozen Pure Grey

[@trevancastillocastillo5562]

My favorite car🎉🎉

[@kanon_od_ua]

Is it true that BMW is planning to extend life circle of this model more than usual (4years)?

[@bmwblog]

Next 3 Series will be out around 2027

[@aleksandarvukovic2525]

Basically, the whole lci is just one big cost cutting excuse, in person it does not look as good as on photos and videos, whole front is a miss in my opinion. It is strange to me that they are marketing a carbon roof as a lci option, but it is not. It was available for last year pre-lci. How i know that? I ordered the car with the carbon roof, and it is just gorgeous.

[@bmwblog]

Not sure if the carbon fiber was available in all markets.

[@johnb4443]

I don’t call getting rid of buttons, auto gearshift and only one screen a improvement. I’m glad I have the 2021 model even though it has no physical handbrake. BMW need to listen to its loyal buyers who only buy BMW before getting rid of driver oriented features

[@bmwblog]

Depends how you look at it. Some people wanted a more modern and large screen. But I agree on the buttons

[@aneebaba06]

I have an i40 M50 coming but currently drive the previous gen 328iX (2016)...would have loved an M340i but was outside of the budget at that time. Anyways, great review as always.

[@Clemenza18384]

Not sure they make an i40. Plus, that's a bullshit statement if I ever heard one. The i4 m50 is 20k more expensive than the m340i

[@officialyasir]

Umm, how did you get a i40 M50 cheaper than M340i?

[@Clemenza18384]

@@officialyasir homeboy is telling lies. Makes no sense. Plus why go electric when you’re looking for an M340i ??

[@garylyons9157]

I cancelled my M50 and ordered this instead.

[@dreythompson9016]

What's flashing on the dash?

[@bmwblog]

The frame rate on the camera capturing the eye camera used for Level 2 functions

[@garylyons9157]

Ordered one on Friday 2023 M340i XDrive Mineral White Metallic, Oyster Vernasca Leather, DAPP, Shadowline Package, PAP, Premium, Cooling & High Performance Tire, Adaptive M Suspension HK, Drive Recorder Already received a production#. Cannot wait!

[@bmwblog]

Nice! Pretty loaded

[@cyp009]

Felicitari!

[@bmwblog]

Mersi

[@Iam.Jean1987]

Clit instead of a shifter 😂 RIP BMW

[@SuperVejgaard]

What color is that? Skyscraper grey?

[@bmwblog]

Yes. Initially I thought it was Brooklyn Grey, but it's Skyscraper

[@SuperVejgaard]

@@bmwblog looks great !

Why is it that the US version has 382 horsepower on paper vs 374 in Europe?

[@bmwblog]

Regulations and OPF

No idea what OPF stands for but interesting to know there actually is a difference. Thought it maybe was on the paper

[@bmwblog]

@ it'd a particle filter used to reduce emissions.

[@quikness5284]

How come they did away with the laser lights on most models

[@bmwblog]

Apparently no one orders them

[@CT-vk6cj]

What is the color of the car?

[@AJ-kq1xi]

Seems like „Frozen Grey“ to me.

[@Haztagz]

As a former 2006 E46 325Ci M-sport owner - a car I owned and adored for 5 years before trading for a tough 4WD (Mit Pajero).. I have seriously become disillusioned with BM designs off late ...I am actually in the market now for a 2nd car to supplement the Pajero and am seriously considering the standard 3 series given how ugly the M3 has become .. it will either the 340i or the F87 M2 ..

[@gchokmet]

When you decide to drive, I will gladly watch your video. Why do you insert images from driving that they aren't yours?

[@bmwblog]

What do you mean insert images that aren't yours? And pretty sure we drove it.

[@gchokmet]

Yes you did but when you drive it's raining and then in the next we see the car from outside coming and the weather is sunny and then it comes back to you where it's raining and you use the wipers. I believe that the shooting from outside of the car while it is driving aren't yours

[@bmwblog]

@@gchokmet it's called b-roll. Filmed on location. That's how it works. BMW films the footage before for journalists so we don't have to bring a film crew and film for days. We have 2-3 hrs with each car. That's how it works. That doesn't mean we didn't drive the car and didn't tell you how it drives.

[@gchokmet]

Then please accept my apologies I didn't know that. Now as for the car I am a big fan of bmw but I prefer the old instruments cluster of idrive 7. Also I hate that climate controls are only integrated into the touch screen. This huge touch screen looks strange to me feeling like it is something someone put there but fitting nowhere.

[@rdaplaumax9289]

I wanted to lease a 2020 Model years ago now that I can the 2023 model is a let down, the dash and interior are not It, it reminds me of a hyundai, the 2020 model was the best for the m340i hands down, the 2020 Model also had pops and bangs from the factory

[@rvsmairspace6742]

Whats with car manufacturers adding massive screens these days. It's ugly as hell.

[@IRaoulDuke]

The motor is an engineering marvel, everything else is blah imo. Wish I could plop this engine in a S5 sportback. An actual beautiful 4 door with nice interior.

[@bmwblog]

The B58 is awesome. And keep in mind, this was not even the US version

[@wesleywalls7582]

The "Sales & Markets" quick screenshot at 8:00 - shows China has just over FIFTY PERCENT of 3-series sales worldwide? That's crazy. I assumed it might be double the U.S., but the U.S. is only 7%, just shy of Germany's 10% market.

[@bmwblog]

US is all about SUVs

[@wesleywalls7582]

@@bmwblog so is China I thought...but who am I to talk? I just bought my American wife a '22 X3 M40i a few months ago! 😂 [even though I'm a sports sedan guy]

[@bmwblog]

China is also about long wheel bases. They sell a ton of 3 Series long wheelbase there.

[@bmwblog]

BTW. The X3 M40i is a fantastic car

[@jldp24]

These m340s pricing is 2018 M3 level..great car..but unaffordable u less you a cfo

[@shwethagowda3907]

BMW 330i m sport. 3 series When available our india..? G20 facelift. Car .any information pls

[@user-uq7lk1xr7u]

No, they are slow 🐢 😂

[@MrWongnawa]

Really can't stand the tiny toggle shifter. Seems like this is where the car companies are going. VW, Porsche also does it. :(

[@simonloi6929]

Still prefer the original dashboard

[@markmarkos133]

Old one looks much better

[@bmwblog]

In what way?

[@amh313]

Too bad they put the nice subtle tail pipes onto the gas guzzler and ugly round ones onto the plug-in

[@sikhostudio]

G80 M3 still the best bmw today

[@bmwblog]

A lot more expensive too

[@Hiluxtaco]

Love the car. Not a fan of the giant "Let's be like Mercedes" slab 'o tablet display..

[@bmwblog]

Not everyone loves that, I agree. I'm 50-50 on it

[@oddomadic]

it wouldn't be as bad if they left us with physical buttons for the hvac

[@snipemagazine1286]

The mercedes one looks way better than this one

[@iH85CH001]

Agreed completely. iD8 has ruined it

[@ppmanguin]

More screens just plopped there poorly integrated to the dash, like monitors in the office. So much for "reducing screen time". Blah...

[@JonMcG]

you mentioned you were going to be driving the new 320D , yet I dont see that vid ?

[@bmwblog]

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[@JonMcG]

@@bmwblog awesome thanks 👍

[@chop3625]

4 Z4 happens to currently be the best amongst a field of Dogs.

[@Philmoscowitz]

Hmm... the older model looked much better, both inside and out.

[@mcphersonjohnathon]

Every single manufacture has that identical big long screen now, it will get old quick, I prefer last year's better built into dash

[@rockoutkids]

Why can’t the m3 look like this

[@lluyah5167]

The M3 should also look like this.

[@baldeep2]

Bring back physical buttons. Jheeez

[@bmwblog]

They might not come back in future models either. So we heard

[@baldplay6100]

Stock car has no pipe sound, not at all, just a bit quicker family sedan, that's it, I'm MY2022 M340i owner

[@bmwblog]

Depends on the country

[@jamesholder5638]

Really disappointed about cars losing their gear shifters

[@bmwblog]

I know, it was nice to have that beefy shifter