@@purwantiallan5089 bmw peak german brand (basically the most experienced being a German company & best of worldwide quality & tested) and 'fragile' could never go together, it just looks bizzare to use that word lol
I've owned my M340i touring for around 6 months now and I'd have to say it's 90% of what this M3 is but sacrifices a small amount of performance for economy. I was hitting 45Mpg yesterday, in a car that does 0-60 in under 4 seconds, insane!
I have the M440i and it’s huge fun and plenty for what you can do legally on the public road… but as he said I’m always lusting for that M4 and wish I had that extra cash to get it but hey let’s enjoy what we have
I’m renting an M340i Touring this week, what a car, crazy fast for public roads, super comfortable, well balanced, could never have an Audi ou Merc. But would maybe consider the M340d for the extra range at a 0,1s sacrifice in the 0-60. And an actual sports car for the weekend, would be the perfect combo.
I owned a 335d Touring (2014) and that was the best car I've ever had. 4.2 seconds to 60 40+mpg, load carrying, quick, etc. 4WD, you name it. God, I miss that car!! 🙂
I used to have one as well and DMS remapped it 820nm/400 hp and it was a weapon! Poor ride on runflats and had a few electrical issues with it but very good car! 👍🙂
My dream car. My 09 335D ruined me for every other car. Since a distracted driver crashed into me and wrote it off I've never had the same passion for cars.
What you're explaining at about 5:30 minutes into the video, it's the M factor. It is the soul that gives BMW's M cars the little edge! I've actually come to like this new design of the kidney grill, it looks rather cool now :)
I wish the grill was something that appealed to me because a new manual trans m3 is otherwise soooo attractive. I have a 2002 330cic that might be upgraded. But it has to look great (to me).
This is one of the nicest Touring cars I’ve ever seen. Everything is so proportional. Everything fits so well. It looks so toight, almost as if it was born to be this.
It's a great and way overdue move by BMW to finally release M3 Touring! Though I'd still rather sacrifice track capabilities in favor of that extra bit of additional comfort Alpina B3 Touring offers.
A friend of mine works for BMW and he took me for a ride 2 weeks before it got unveiled at Goodwood and I think the way this thing handles is absolutely stunning. I thinks it drives way better than a RS4 for example. Edit after watching the whole video: I totally agree with Matt 😅
Wait. Do you own an F80? Or just road in one and now have an opinion. A F80 base with a $500 tune destroys the top of the line G80. That is a shame. For me F80 all day over the g80 by looks alone
@@CHEDDARANDWAFFLES driven a few F80 M3/M4s when I was working at dealerships. I did a photoshoot with a G80 one time and owner gave me the keys and I instantly preferred it, feels smoother and refined. don't care about tunes lol also I can see all your comments on M3 videos about it being ugly lol
@@CHEDDARANDWAFFLES Dont know. I owned a F80 Comp for several years but it never grew on me properly. Not even close to the E92 M3 I had before it. Faster on a track than the E92? Yes but not nearly as much fun.
The netting thing that Mat took out the boot of the car can be fitted to the back of the rear seat when you have the folded down, so you can put a protective net between the cargo and the back of the carbon seats. Pretty standard feature on the Touring.
I''m sick of the SUV box fad. Got an estate . Bought it because the Reviewer who was Irish said you could get 10 dead bodies in the back !!. (ex IRA perhaps ?) It's a Skoda Superb Exec estate and at a push you can get 11 in the back 😆😆.
@@rg6982 hear what your saying about it’s versatility, but saying any car over the £100k mark is a bargain is a bit of a stretch to be fair, especially an estate car. that is unless it’s a true supercar manufacturer. That’s coming from a BMW fanboy as well 😉 still believe this is well overpriced and targeting those that have to have it crowd. It will loose minimum 20% after 12 months.
@@markcampbell2491 RS6 fun factor is 2, if you have rating of 1 to 10. The heavy front makes it difficult to turn into corners. I haven't driven the last gen but if its anything like the earlier RS4 or RS6, its ultimate boredom. Great for gliding on the Autobahn but on some curvy mountain roads the M-cars are far superior.
I miss the simple days of my silver-grey Renault 18 estate - of which strangely I am reminded of (I think we got it for around 1000 pounds at the time - in the early 90s).. that car did everything I needed as a student (apart from acceleration) - with enough room to sleep in the back with the seats folded, many trips between the UK and France, 1000s of miles camping trips across Europe - a truly practical GT of its time.
Looks amazing and as for it not having a dual clutch gearbox that’s because they’re not as reliable and long lasting as the old school/ new school torque vectoring boxes
They are unless you're a larger frame, having spent most of my life playing leg-growing sports, the centre carbon cutout really restricts thigh space, otherwise they're exceptional
10:12 Below the load cover that is! But let's not forget you can take that out and then you have a much taller space to work with plus you can fold the seats to down for even more space. Man I love station wagons...
Grill doesn’t look too bad on the M3, it’s a great looking car. 3.3 seconds to 60 is insane for a touring. This will sell easily to those who wanted a M3 touring for years which I bet is many enthusiasts.
This is the ideal wagon for the states. 4 wheel drive check, nice breaks check, solid engine power check, roomie interior check. Between this and the RS4 and the RS6, it's nice to see that German Automakers haven't forgotten how to make a sporting yet somewhat family ride more sport. The suv or the crossover seems like it would be more of the wonky everyday driver. BMW and Audi keeping sporting fun alive with their makes.
I will own one of these, my ultimate dream family car! M3 has always been a dream car and now in the estate it brings family practically into my corner for thr war with the wife 😂
Still dont like the massive front grille, but it still looks really good, especially the back ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) Wagons/estate cars generally look super nice imo.
@Xucern I am not a massive fan of that Bieber look bmw's at all, to be honest. At least M4 have some stand out appearance to it. Especially with lowering springs kit and the spacers
My daily driver is a BMW F31 and can confirm, the expanded trunk with the rear seats down is completely "sleepable." This new Touring *is* my perfect car. Hey, BMW, bring this to the states!
8:20 I find it quite funny how so many people said BMWs looked outdated in the interior but now after they changed their system to a touch first system like everyone else, most people say the old was better...
It does come rear wheel drive it has and option on the computer too change too rear wheel drive and you can change the traction control in the rear for optimum drifts
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VOTE: Saloon 100%!
VOTE: Touring all the way!
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Ahahha
stop doing these wrong and cringe titles
I think the grille looks more balanced cause of the touring chassis, love it
Agreed
this grille really grew on me
@@Kammandier I wasn't sure at first but yeah it's definitely grown on me. Looks mean as f
It definitely looks better in the touring...
nope its one ugly car
This thing is so good that i decided to forget the front grille entirely. In fact it looks badass on a sports wagon.
Agree 100% I think the big grill suits it
@@andrewgalloway647 this BMW SALOON look fragile imo.
@@purwantiallan5089 looks stronger and better than any audi or merc tho.
@@purwantiallan5089 bmw peak german brand (basically the most experienced being a German company & best of worldwide quality & tested) and 'fragile' could never go together, it just looks bizzare to use that word lol
@@theweeknd2725 German cars are less reliable than French one. Plus big garage bills . enjoy ☺️☺️
I haven't even finished watching the video, and I'm sure Mat will go for "just go ahead and buy it".
Edit: Interesting choice of frames Mat!
Wilbeugre, i belive the front of this car is like downgraded Audi A4 DTM.
Step 1 in becoming David Koresh....
We all know Matt is the ultimate BMW fan boy anything BMW makes u know he's picking it 😭😂🤦
Instead of isofix anchor points, he'll soon be reviewing the popdown sunglass holders
Haha, you were right!
I've owned my M340i touring for around 6 months now and I'd have to say it's 90% of what this M3 is but sacrifices a small amount of performance for economy. I was hitting 45Mpg yesterday, in a car that does 0-60 in under 4 seconds, insane!
I have the M440i and it’s huge fun and plenty for what you can do legally on the public road… but as he said I’m always lusting for that M4 and wish I had that extra cash to get it but hey let’s enjoy what we have
Useful for getting to the front of the queue at the Mcdonalds drive-in . You won't be getting 45 mpg driving at 0-60 in 4 seconds Pal !!.
I had the M340i, its just an amazing car, obvs I would like the above, but I dont have 85K LOL.
I’m renting an M340i Touring this week, what a car, crazy fast for public roads, super comfortable, well balanced, could never have an Audi ou Merc. But would maybe consider the M340d for the extra range at a 0,1s sacrifice in the 0-60. And an actual sports car for the weekend, would be the perfect combo.
I dont thi k a 340i is even an “M” no way near 90% of an M car. Its got a B58
That satin matte finish on the paint is so good at showing off all those cuts and curves. So freaking nice!
nice car etc but i think i've done 110mph in a dodgem down that runway. Happy days
Perhaps time for a dodgem estate project?
flooring it W
When’s a new vid coming Colin?
colin mate make one of your uber-steel chassis dirt racing one seated mini car with some random engine
In a dodgem? Damn.
I owned a 335d Touring (2014) and that was the best car I've ever had. 4.2 seconds to 60 40+mpg, load carrying, quick, etc. 4WD, you name it. God, I miss that car!! 🙂
Why did it go?
@@kwl189 was on a lease, should've kept it
I used to have one as well and DMS remapped it 820nm/400 hp and it was a weapon! Poor ride on runflats and had a few electrical issues with it but very good car! 👍🙂
Blah blah blah blah blah blah.... Why did you sell it, you cry baby??? Shut up, dude!
My dream car. My 09 335D ruined me for every other car. Since a distracted driver crashed into me and wrote it off I've never had the same passion for cars.
What you're explaining at about 5:30 minutes into the video, it's the M factor. It is the soul that gives BMW's M cars the little edge! I've actually come to like this new design of the kidney grill, it looks rather cool now :)
I wish the grill was something that appealed to me because a new manual trans m3 is otherwise soooo attractive. I have a 2002 330cic that might be upgraded. But it has to look great (to me).
M-POWER ALL DAY EVERY DAY 👌🏼👍🏽
Love everything except the red playstation paddles
This is one of the nicest Touring cars I’ve ever seen. Everything is so proportional. Everything fits so well. It looks so toight, almost as if it was born to be this.
@tobiasbelz8036that grill is the sole reason why I started liking bmw a lot more, recently
@tobiasbelz8036 go buy a fcking audi then
"So proportional" really?
@Nick Gurr better than audi and merc
@@EhM-xt7pl Very 🔥
Haven't wanted a car as much as this one for ages... 😍😍
@@raybloodypurchase1941 🥴
@@raybloodypurchase1941 🤮🤮🤮
Too bad u can't aford it
@@raybloodypurchase1941 Why would it?
@@raybloodypurchase1941 Supra RZ 1995: OMOE WA MO SHINDEIRU.
It's a great and way overdue move by BMW to finally release M3 Touring!
Though I'd still rather sacrifice track capabilities in favor of that extra bit of additional comfort Alpina B3 Touring offers.
BMW ALPINA still better than this new BMW Saloon obviously.
RIP alpina
The other advantage of the Alpina is that it's not saddled with that gopping snout fitted to the M cars.
@@adrianchell ...yet!
I'd rather have it even sportier. With a manual and more direct and heavy steering. But the M3 needs to be sportier than the Alpina.
A friend of mine works for BMW and he took me for a ride 2 weeks before it got unveiled at Goodwood and I think the way this thing handles is absolutely stunning. I thinks it drives way better than a RS4 for example.
Edit after watching the whole video: I totally agree with Matt 😅
except it cost shitload more than rs4
C8 Corvette money... nope.
Honestly just fell in love with the car! I believe this will be a modern classic soon
I love this car! Having driven the G80 M3 sedan I loved it soo much more over the F80s. This along with a 992 GT3 would be my ultimate two car garage
Wish BMW M3 CSL done this already.
Wait. Do you own an F80? Or just road in one and now have an opinion. A F80 base with a $500 tune destroys the top of the line G80. That is a shame. For me F80 all day over the g80 by looks alone
@@CHEDDARANDWAFFLES driven a few F80 M3/M4s when I was working at dealerships. I did a photoshoot with a G80 one time and owner gave me the keys and I instantly preferred it, feels smoother and refined. don't care about tunes lol
also I can see all your comments on M3 videos about it being ugly lol
@@CHEDDARANDWAFFLES you sound mad that you can’t afford a g80
@@CHEDDARANDWAFFLES Dont know. I owned a F80 Comp for several years but it never grew on me properly. Not even close to the E92 M3 I had before it. Faster on a track than the E92? Yes but not nearly as much fun.
I own a BMW x3 330i and I use Blinkers perfectly (right to turn left and left to turn right)
The netting thing that Mat took out the boot of the car can be fitted to the back of the rear seat when you have the folded down, so you can put a protective net between the cargo and the back of the carbon seats. Pretty standard feature on the Touring.
Wonderful car, so glad estates are making a return - finally, useful cars are back.
I''m sick of the SUV box fad. Got an estate . Bought it because the Reviewer who was Irish said you could get 10 dead bodies in the back !!. (ex IRA perhaps ?) It's a Skoda Superb Exec estate and at a push you can get 11 in the back 😆😆.
I was waiting for you Mat so review this Car since last year, I'm really glad you sure did, I LOVE the M3 touring more than anything🙌
I've never seen Matt so happy driving an M. And its still lighter than a C63e saloon, bigups to BMW.
Matt is a BMW FANBOY.M-POWER ALL DAY EVERY DAY 😂😂😂#ME2 👌🏼👍🏽
Not as light as my Trevor and not as fast 😜🤠
It’s his bank account
I'd love to see this comparison video review of this with the Alpina B3 Estate. Make it happen Carwow!!
I love how Mat just compares these awesome cars with some of the strangest things ever!
👍👍👍
I love it, it actually looks very stealthy for what it is. If you are not into cars, it looks just like a regular albeit modern estate.
£103k 😳 absolutely bonkers!
bargain for a car that can beat most supercars but still carry your shopping and kids
@@rg6982 hear what your saying about it’s versatility, but saying any car over the £100k mark is a bargain is a bit of a stretch to be fair, especially an estate car. that is unless it’s a true supercar manufacturer. That’s coming from a BMW fanboy as well 😉 still believe this is well overpriced and targeting those that have to have it crowd. It will loose minimum 20% after 12 months.
@@CraigK80 it has 455bhp in fact.
Next generation of M cars will be PHEV or Full EV, if I recall correct, so it might even hold or appreciate in value
@@purwantiallan5089 I am pretty sure 510 bhp not 455 he said it in the video
That’s the shortest braking distance I remember at CarWow 2:32
Literally the perfect car.. The only gripe I have is that digital dash. I could live with it though. But if only it had a normal dash...
It maybe cost $200k or 107k pounds.
Perfect apart from it looks like any other BMW and has a crap, fake sounding engine. Nothing special about it all.
RS6 Over this every day of the week
@@TeaVR the engine sounds fantastic. On this video it was recorded from the outside so how do get fake of it? 😂😂
@@markcampbell2491 RS6 fun factor is 2, if you have rating of 1 to 10. The heavy front makes it difficult to turn into corners. I haven't driven the last gen but if its anything like the earlier RS4 or RS6, its ultimate boredom. Great for gliding on the Autobahn but on some curvy mountain roads the M-cars are far superior.
“Once you drop your family off at the tip…”
I miss the simple days of my silver-grey Renault 18 estate - of which strangely I am reminded of (I think we got it for around 1000 pounds at the time - in the early 90s).. that car did everything I needed as a student (apart from acceleration) - with enough room to sleep in the back with the seats folded, many trips between the UK and France, 1000s of miles camping trips across Europe - a truly practical GT of its time.
Looks amazing and as for it not having a dual clutch gearbox that’s because they’re not as reliable and long lasting as the old school/ new school torque vectoring boxes
Sat in one of these at Festival of Speed and can confirm they are some of the comfiest seats I’ve ever sat in
Wish this X7 and this new car also in GFOS.
They are unless you're a larger frame, having spent most of my life playing leg-growing sports, the centre carbon cutout really restricts thigh space, otherwise they're exceptional
Haha I walked right past it at FOS, thought it was meh.. price confirms that. Better cars to look at when at FOS.
Mat thank you so much for this insane video!
2:25 voicecrack 🎉
I’d be interested if they change the front end. Other than that I love it.
i actually like it now
@@oh0stv You...
Mark my words, people hate it now but will love it in few years. Same as the e60, e65.
Completely agree, cannot stand this generations pig nose grille, looks horrendous.
@@davidschober49 its been a few years already and people still dont like it
Both are good...it all boils down to ones taste and preference .Just try both of them and conclude by depending on what works for you.
10:12 Below the load cover that is! But let's not forget you can take that out and then you have a much taller space to work with plus you can fold the seats to down for even more space. Man I love station wagons...
8/10.
That grill looks so good on a wagon!
That chat GPT was bars. Instant like.
Yes!!! Been waiting for this review for MONTHS!! Thank you 🙏
its “Perfect” but still has 5 annoying things? Doesn’t make sense lol
Grill doesn’t look too bad on the M3, it’s a great looking car. 3.3 seconds to 60 is insane for a touring. This will sell easily to those who wanted a M3 touring for years which I bet is many enthusiasts.
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Be nice to see you compare the M340i estate and the M3 Touring? And is the M3 really worth the extra £?
Worth 99k extra pounds.
For most people, any 3 version is good enough
Well people that buy an M car because it’s a family car, probably need a brain implant. 🤷♂️
Yes it is!
Nope.
Those flared wheel arches!! Yes please
28 metre stop that's crazy!
Honestly that’s a perfect car right there.
Matt, you know you want one in dark green with a cinnamon interior and optional M seats 😜😇
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I have the M4 in that colour with those seats. Not an estate I know but its my perfect car
Such a legend of a car!
8/10 imo.
@@purwantiallan5089 Then what is 9 or 10?
@@purwantiallan5089 stop spamming bro
It’s Mats eyes. One on dip and one on dazzle
A 2 door m3 touring would look absolutely mental especially considering how good the back looks
Is it just me or did carwow get an upgrade in the camera department 👌
Yeah ithink its the outer shots
I was looking for this comment.
Yeah something was different even Matt was acting like an adult 😂.And no German accents.HOW DARES HE?WHATS GOING ON?
interesting, I was thinking it looked garbage in 4k...
@@jordanshim380 I can only speak for 1080p😅
Would love to see this one compete with an Alpine B3 touring.
Alpina is a different car totally. Much more refined but fun factor not even close to M-cars.
This is the ideal wagon for the states. 4 wheel drive check, nice breaks check, solid engine power check, roomie interior check. Between this and the RS4 and the RS6, it's nice to see that German Automakers haven't forgotten how to make a sporting yet somewhat family ride more sport. The suv or the crossover seems like it would be more of the wonky everyday driver. BMW and Audi keeping sporting fun alive with their makes.
13:27 This thing sounds amazing! Can't hear anything like GPF.
Would be nice with an old style grille
yes hate the new grille looks hideous
I will own one of these, my ultimate dream family car! M3 has always been a dream car and now in the estate it brings family practically into my corner for thr war with the wife 😂
I think nothing beats the E61 M5 when it comes to BMWs touring M car
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Got 3 years left with my m340i this has got to be its replacement want one sooooo bad🤤
At 2:25 Matts voice was trying to go back to his childhood voice. Haha.
I still can't get over the grille. Even if I've gotten over the initial shock of it. The previous one is just better.
BMW never disappoints.
Agree. Except the front grille.
Yikes, that front grille is an eyesore!!
Do a rs6 v M3 touring in a drag race
Cars are like shoes, you can never have enough of them
Still dont like the massive front grille, but it still looks really good, especially the back ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Wagons/estate cars generally look super nice imo.
Agree. The front grille appears to be like downgraded Audi A4.
Old man's sleeper...M4 bad boy preferred by me
Front view make me cringe.
@Xucern I am not a massive fan of that Bieber look bmw's at all, to be honest. At least M4 have some stand out appearance to it. Especially with lowering springs kit and the spacers
The best video of BMW ever 👌
Mat looking baller in the aviators🙇
Can you give more details on brake distance? What does it compare to the RS6 other similar cars? Love the fact, but don’t remember any other ones!
Seriously my dream car!😍
Mine too 😍
Agree. But MGF VVC also a dream car.
Be able to get one in about 4yr for a tenner.
RS6?
i hate how bimmers drive but god damn, that acceleration and braking! very impressive!
11:36 , I love this guy! 😂❤
THE US NEEDS THIS CAR NOW
We need this in the US!!!!
This is the return of the E61 M5 Touring. 510HP of pure awesomeness🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Great video as usual! But... is the load cover hides underneath the false floor? 🤔
That legendary engine sounds from an I-6 BMW engine is just glorious!
(Take note C63 AMG...)
10:33 did Matt rest down that loading bay cover 😳😧
The noise this thing makes is the best i've ever heard on a car
I just realized: Matt is the new Allan Partridge
You can tell Matt is a BMW fan boy, never even tried testing centre console if it moves! 😀 great video 🙂
As expected! Great review as usual. My dream car is here!
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But does it have a trailer coupling? Can you pull something behind you?
McLaren 720 vs Ferrari 296 gtb when? 1:11
This is literally the perfect car. Sporty, fantastic and practical.
6:10 i bet the stick of truth really enjoyed that
Almost perfect! Only thing is a swapping out that snout.🤣
Can we get an M3 touring vs RS6 drag race?
My daily driver is a BMW F31 and can confirm, the expanded trunk with the rear seats down is completely "sleepable." This new Touring *is* my perfect car. Hey, BMW, bring this to the states!
Love a fast estate, miss the days they made propper estates, now it's all those funny crossover shapes
I think I'll buy my next car with a sound system that's loud enough to wake up my neighbors
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yes！！ BMW finaly here
This would look epic with thr Vorsteiner grille. Or even better, the ADRO grille
there is no cure for your instant excitement mate....no car can fix that...
Will it be coming to the US?
The inner bmw fanboy def coming out of Mat with this one!
Can’t anyone do something about the front grill? Who are designing those
Touring looks awesome
8:20 I find it quite funny how so many people said BMWs looked outdated in the interior but now after they changed their system to a touch first system like everyone else, most people say the old was better...
It does come rear wheel drive it has and option on the computer too change too rear wheel drive and you can change the traction control in the rear for optimum drifts
So glad R&D decided we all didn't need another SUV/ Crossover thingy.
How much on 3+300 Lease ? Only hope I have of having one sit on my drive.