►Follow us on Instagram @autogefuehl and @thomas.letsgo ►Subscribe here: kzfaq.info ►Compare the Mercedes C-Class: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nqygZbtj2tfLaas.html ►Compare the Audi A4: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/sLqhqZSdm77biqM.html 00:00 2023 BMW 3-Series Facelift in M Brooklyn grey 00:43 New headlamps design with adaptive Matrix LED 01:50 Length and wheels 02:30 Black window frames now standard 02:53 Rear design 330i with real exhausts 03:25 Key fobs and doors 03:53 Perforated Sensatec seats 04:25 New dual screen setup 04:41 Seating position 05:07 Cockpit overview with curved screen 06:04 BMW OS8 infotainment 07:11 Digital instruments and Head-up-Display (HUD) 07:34 Rear seating 08:14 Trunk / boot (sedan) 08:30 Engines - which to pick? #BMW #BMW3Series Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.

If BMW listened to drivers, they would realize that climate/comfort controls should be physical buttons. 🤦🏻‍♂️

Positive click manual controls mean I can change most heat/ ventilation settings on my older model without taking my eyes off the road. Sometimes less really is more.

No gear lever, no function buttons, no physical climate controls... I'm so sad. With this new gear selector switch, the paddle shifters are a must have. The big screens don't fit so well IMO. They could've tried to fit it directly to the dash and shape the edges somehow. If the BMW sign is removed, the interior could be of any car, VW for example.

it is clearly a cost saving LCI. No more laser lights, headlights missing the design complexity of the current G20 (e46 style knick), no more physical buttons for the climatization area, no more physical touch sensitive shortcut buttons and so on. I prefer the current G20 line.

That big display seems like an afterthought. It is not even physically integrated into the dashboard; just placed on top of it.

When I saw the exterior, I was happy because it looks great on every angle/side. But the interior, so underwhelming. That screen works so well on the other BMWs but here it just doesnt fit well with the design language of the cabin. The gear shifter, I'm in tears. This is a 3 series.

this guy is great performer, real pro : voice, info transition approach, accents. Very cool!

Thomas, you are always the first to show and review new models or releases. Congrats to have made your channel so reactive.

The design is spot on at front. On the rear the diffuser / black plastic part is bit too prominent, but I might change my mind when I see the car in real life. Pre-LCI interior with iDrive 7 and real A/C controls was slightly better in my opinion.

I don’t know why BMW design has to be so fussy these days. I do like the new headlights and it’s good to see the grill hasn’t got any bigger.

I just bought a 2020 330i, I'm so happy that I did. Really not happy with the direction of this facelift.

So glad I bought my 2022 330i Touring pre-facelift. Love it and still have dials and buttons :)

The gauge cluster and shifter … no

I have a 2020 330i and 2021 A4. I always thought BMW had the best electronic shifter. It was the most intuitive out of all the German brands. I am disappointed to see it go.

4:26.....OMG.....that screen support on the passenger side ! Why would you do that in 2022 ?

Had a fully spec’d out 2021 330e that had the laser lights… They were insane! So so good! But such an expensive option, and for the most part did well at moving the beam around to not dazzle. But the distance you could see at night was just crazy I remember. Shame they’re gone!

Screens on the dashboard looks ugly. I wish they would not remove the shifter. Physical buttons are always better when driving so sad that they are gone. As a G20 owner, I don't consider upgrading. I think Audi is the only remaining company that designs dashboard like it is used to be.

I’m obviously not the target market for this vehicle considering that I am 20 years old and a student but the interior was better on the pre-facelift considering that, for me at least, the infotainment was better. The wide screen with no hood on top of the driver side screen with the separated infotainment screen was better.

Team chrome frame all the way

I'm huge BMW Fan, i have 4 models E46 / E92 / F12 and F15, but this new design language is not my cup of tee. Huge Grills, side line, triangle bumper design, 1m interior cluster... BMW need back to the root. For me only few models have bmw feeling for example: G30 5 / G05 X5 but without rear lamps / G32 - 6 / G15 & G14 without rear lamps.

Buttons, gear lever, why remove……geez! Deal killer for this 20’ 3 series lease customer.

When I saw the exterior design I was literally thrilled, it looks way better than the original G20, however the interior just switched me off. That’s not any close to a car that is known through out of its generations as sports car. The dashboard is soo boring, the shift boring, I felt that I need to be 70 years guy to by this thing. Bmw’s always has that interior persona, this one not even close to. As a matter of it looks like a Mercedes. Hate it

It’s funny how with the 3-series and 5-series alike, the basic roofline and side profile above the door sills has remained largely unchanged for 20 years or so. If you cover up the side of the car, only revealing the windows and roof, you can’t tell if the car is new, or 15 years old.

Great that they addressed the front grill redesign, and did not impose that horrible over size 'cow pusher 'grill.

I'm taking delivery on a 330e M-Sport in a week. Very happy that I didn't wait for this update. The new screens looks awful and I hate the trend of removing physical buttons for climate control etc. The new lights looks quite good but so does the current laser lights which I got. Overall I think this was a downgrade in every way.

I am BMW owner for 13 years now and i love it ( E90 330i -> G20 330i ) On 18th of May i decided to buy M240i 2 days ago my dealer said that i can only spec M240i with new interior like in G20 LCI. I am sorry BMW....Porsche will be probably my next choice.

The new interior screen looks awful compared to the previous version

Probably the only design to come out from BMW recently that i like. I'll be upgrading from my F30 when i can.

This is the kind of BMW I like to see. A classic really great looking sedan that keeps evolving by little touches where it needs to

Losing the ‘hot keys’ is a deal breaker for me. I’ll stick with my 2019, thank you.

As a G20 330i M Sport owner, i prefer my current model compared to this new facelift model.

Beautiful but the rear bumper with the extended black on it is a disaster

I like the new look, only negative is that rear bumper is a bit too overdesigned. I wish they kept climate controls with physical buttons, pre-facelift central console was much better, these double screens look stupid.

Matrix LED is in my opinion not on PAR with Laser Lights. I had my 330e in for service and got a 4-series with Matrix LED and the high beem was noticable worse than my car with laser lights.

That dashboard screen just doesent suit the design context, too angular. BMW should take a look at the Golf 8's screen implementation, it looks a lot better.

Preferred when the two kidneys didn’t join and there was body colour between them but so much better than any other recent BMW design - Also the less fussy wing mirrors!

I’m defo team black frames around the doors, which in the UK 🇬🇧 we don’t always get the option for like on the Mercedes GLC at the moment there is no option for black frames!

I like the preface lift one more.

Thomas regards to the plug in hybrid , was there any indication will there be an increase in battery size or electric range ? For the 330E

The infotainent and climate controls are a huge downgrade in this car. I would be saying that from functionality and hassle free operation and also the look, the 20 year old BMWs' had better experience. And why do you offer all these heads up display designs but no rev meter?! I really like the analg gauges that F30 offers and minimalistic HUD, but rev meter is the only thing I am missing from HUD. When down shifting it is annoying to look at dials, if you have the HUD. Dials are pretty and HUD is functional. This is a perfect combination of design and functionality. Comparing to 2023 design with glueing up a huge wide screen without lightshade to the dash :/ I am also confused about the front grill. Some have the controversial grill and some the classic one with a little modification. While I appreciate they have not gone nuts with the design, the controversial grill of M3 looks nice with the chasey and headlamps. Especially if we compare it to the very ugly grill of iX and iXM. I hope that this is not the direction BMW is going to.

I think the pre-facelift interior is much better. The new is a bit too much with the connected screens.

interesting Review, 'Thank-you'. Noted, laser lights being dropped (Is this just 3 series, or across all BMW series?) and couldn't agree more with the reasons you stated BMW have decided upon.Though truth be known, possibly to do with microchips and parts! Do NOT like the loss of touch buttons for climate and other basic functions with I-drive 8. Great to see a new series range from BMW, but BMW's main issue remains..... DELIVERY OF NEW ORDERED CARS.... - Ordered & Deposit paid on 30th April 2021 - Car entered production and completed in Feb 2022, but missing RAM component - Car delivered to Bemerhaven, Germany waiting RAM fitted - BMW UK informed me this wknd, they will NOT give timeline of delivery. Expect delivery upto end 2022 into 2023 - Currently 13 months wait, now expecting 18+ months - Car ordered is BMW X3 M40I (LCI 2022) - I live in UK Until they honour customers orders who have paid a deposit and now been waiting over 1 year, release of new models does not help feelings or views held by customers, after months of Dealership lies and misinformation from BMW UK and BMW IAG, that is noticeable after you have ordered and paid a deposit. If in UK, be AWARE of ordering a new BMW with the information from BMW Dealership and then BMW UK and BMW IAG, regarding delivery timelines (while price continues to increase, even though ordered and deposit paid). Especially while watching new model release after model release, press car after press car, while its soon to be ex-loyal customers, are constantly miss-informed and continue to wait (BMW IAG, BMW UK and the BMW Dealership has now given me 8 different delivery dates for collection - all passed and still no sign of a car!) If i hear another excuse to do with microchips, economics, war, pandemic, I will go crazy. It does not stop them producing hundreds of press cars and new model ranges while customers wait 12+ months and adding daily, weekly, monthly to this timeline, while not admitting the reality and truth. BMW priorities are ALL about profit and looking good with product range for future sales and NOTHING about the current customer or looking after the long-term customers they have (did have). Audi are doing far better in UK and in-process of getting a new Audi delivered next 2 weeks. Will then cancel BMW order, as I'm to the end of my patience of being lectured with excuses, priorities, misinformation along with price increases while waiting and deposit paid. UK BMW BUYERS - BE AWARE!

The lighting in the studio is so good 👏

FINALLY! BMW listen to the comments on exterior style. Back to classic BMW design... THANK YOU!

The headlights are nice but the m sport bumper looks less aggressive than the pre LCI

i am shocked it does not look horrible, it actually looks very good

Thomas and Autogefühl: N.1 as always!

That interior is a step back in every facet from the 4 series they just released. No quick buttons, no physical AC controls, no gear select...oof. It's very obvious BMW is having to cut corners due to shortages or costs.

Ok, so they managed not to f* this one up on exterior, but why they removed the gear knob and fitted that Mercedes square idrive? It takes all the sportiness from the interior....!

You have 9:30 min to present new BMW3 professionally.Thomas: hold my beer.

Not car related but damn this guy has a serious epic jawline

Hey Thomas, thanks for bringing it on time as always! I strongly believe the previous design was much appealing as I think the new daytime running lights and interior screen are not really fitting the car. So again a back step from BMW in terms of design.

The exterior is nice... BMW used to have some of the best gauges. Now it looks like a KIA dash...

WOW looks way better

I like some of the interior updates but as a owner of a 2021 the pre facelift m sport is much more aggressive and bmw style.

iDrive 8 SUCKS!!!!!!! No more favorite / shortcut buttons = no sale. I get it's a simplification and cost cutting measure on their end. But if I'm paying $70+K for a car, they can afford to put some FREAKING BUTTONS in there -- sorry. I'm not navigating through a UI menu structure every time I want to adjust my bass and treble, or the cabin temp. Furthermore, that's not even safe. People need to be watching THE ROAD -- not the screen. They just removed one of their greatest competitive advantages. I might as well broaden my search quite a bit if they are going to get on the buttonless bandwagon fashion trend.

No AC buttons and no gear lever is a huge disappointment. Hopefully it will not effect the M4CSL and the M3 50th anniversary.

So much better, and no disastrous grille

I love how he’s talking about the features of a car but narrates like its a golf game.There’s no need for hype since the car will definitely deliver a great experience.But i wonder if the 330i m sport comes in a diesel variant.

00:06:30 Great track! Do you like Audien?

People prefer premium brands for various prominent features. Design is one of them. Seems like bmw is dismissing it. This is a huge step backward sadly.

Thomas, Awesome short review - great job! :-) I like it. You are the best car presenter on KZfaq. New 3-series outside looks clean and modern - I think it's good move forwards. I hope people who buy this car would be happy. Greetings!

Why does the screen need to be like a tablet….. I much prefer the current 3 series interior. Also I want buttons!

They put the Hofmeister kink in the headlights. That’s pretty cool. Additionally, I assume BROOKLYN GREY is named after the cities’ weather?

To be honest, it’s an amazing looking car and brought my attention back at bmw (it shifted to Audi this past year for some unknown reason). The only thing that I feel lets me down is how the ic+mgu combo is just planted there on top (I dislike this on Audis as well). Funny since I actually worked on this edition of the mgu, but always thought they’d somehow integrate the big display… so long for that I guess.

I just bought a new 3 series and was already a little ticked about BMW switching from dials to toggle buttons for climate controls. Now there are no climate controls at all… great now you have to dig through a menu to raise the temp🤧

Best review guy on the net

Hey Thomas, do you know what the future holds for the 5-Series? Will we see a V8 in the new one or will we see them do a Mercedes and give us four cylinders?

For me also chrome or satin silver surroundings. Black makes it look cheaper and more 'plastic' imo. But on the other side, it's nice to let everyone choose what they like best. But BMW can also improve on that. Now some options or wheels are only available when you choose a certain line or M package. It should be nice if they would give 100% free configuration choice. Not a fan of the looks of the new infotainment system either. It's nice to have a bigger screen, but this now looks like a stretched tablet with a stupid support leg behind it. And the speedometer graphics look like you're driving a DS instead of a BMW. Liked the pre-facelift gear lever also more than the button. Progression isn't always an improvement.

Never understood why manufacturers are going with the digital instrument controls. You could argue partially for it in small city cars where space is a premium. But in family hatchbacks and executive saloons there is no plenty of space for a smartly laid out and intuitive physical controls. At least BMW has kept some of the physical iDrive controls by the looks of it.

So Thomas choice: Tansanitblau without chrome delete, M Sportpackage and beige Sensatec! Good choice! Great looking car!

Yeah thomas, bmw should keep the latest gear knob… love the G20 pre-face lifted version

I prefer analogue dash and manual gearbox.

The interior color is amazing

BMWs are now so technology-intensive, you really should always have two people in the car: The driver in the driver's seat, and in the front passenger seat a Systems Officer to run everything while the driver keeps hands on the steering wheel.

Exterior is 🔥 But what the hell have they done to the interior? Cheap, Benz like screens.🤢

I was like wow, they didn't screw anything up design-wise and actually made the headlights look even better than pre-LCI... then I saw the interior with the iDrive and gauge cluster. Just two iPads glued together and tacked onto the dash without physical climate control. The interior looks way too plain and simple for 40k. I'd expect more physical control with knobs/buttons with the car. Pure laziness and not what I want when starting base price is $40k USD. I mean I'm really happy they didn't do anything with the grille or bumper, so it could be worse. BMW recently seems to always have this mantra of two steps forward one step backward. "Hey we made the headlights look cooler, didn't increase the grille size, and improved engine performance but we removed all physical controls" Audi has stayed true and actually built the dash around the virtual cockpit digital gauge cluster and has always been the leader in lighting technology. They're the only German brand still building the dashboard around the digital screens and not just tacking the screens on the dash. They may be removing physical climate controls in their higher-end models which I'm not happy about, but it's not like I'm spending $55k USD to have no physical buttons and a screen glued onto my dash. Love my 4 rings.

Just ordered mine in Skyscraper Grey with M-sport plus trim, looks absolutely gorgeous. Delivery mid Nov 2022🥰

I have the g20 330e and I usually like anything new. Is it only me who dislikes the one screen? I think I prefer the separate ones like I have now.

Literally just took ownership of my new 3 series with system 7, I don't like these ridiculous computer screens and lack of buttons for aircon. I don't want to be jabbing a screen all the time with system 8. Seems all the car manufacturers are going that way though ppft

The exterior is so beautiful. I am impressed with the 3 series. However, I have to agree with everyone else that screen is ugly. No shape at all. Plus the nice thing BMW had was the climate control it looked classy. Now it is just plain with a big rectangular screen at least the end should have been more shape like the previous generation. It looks more like an i4 than a BMW 3 series in the interior.

Why are car companies replacing interiors with touch screens. Us car people want buttons and knobs. Keep it analog please. Outside looks stunning though and I love how you can get the car in Brooklyn grey now.

I wonder how the screens will look for entry level models.

those ipads looking screens look really bad when they separately installed like tv screen, i would rather have them integrated into the dashboard like in Merc 221 model...

I like the new BMW design but that watch on your wrist looks so cool. :)

Nose looks proper bay em vay, check, door closing sound solid/deep thunk, check!! You bring joy to my ocd heart with the door closing sound check. Thank you Thomas

This car looks very much sporty on the exterior, but inside, that long screen ruined everything. The pre-facelift dashboard was excellent, spot on, well executed. They should have left the dashboard untouched it would have made a perfect car inside out. This one looks more like an office than a sports sedan.

BMW are dedicated to making their cars uglier nowadays lol

I love the new 3 Series great design , well sized kidney grill.

Very thorough. Love that you talked about laser light and showed the key

I like these shorter type of video’s Thomas! Looking sharp!

the gear stick should be there, and also the air condition buttons should be there physical button, it looks very ugly those two things... why change something that isn't broken, I want an experience that is close to a real combustion engine car... I think BMW will put some many people off with those design flaws...

I don't like the screens and the gear nob. A poor facelift from my point of view. Changes against what true customers of 3 series would want

I love the videos he does in the studio. Probably just because it’s very ASMR like. But my point stands.

Been patiently waiting for the G20 LCI and I am not disappointed! Looks sharper overall and I do like the geeky instrument panel even if its integration seems a little like an afterthought. Not too sure about the extended black stripes on the rear bumper nor the removal of most physical keys including the gear lever...

i dont like the lower part of the front, is just too much.

Overtime the interior will grow on you. I personally like it. It's different and has a unique style

Looks better than most new BMW’s

there is plenty of space on the bottom of the screen where the climate controls are. it would be great if they could provide settings to customise that area and add shortcut buttons there. you could add turn on heating seating shortcut, ac shortcut, fan shortcut. a simple software update would allow for that