BMW M340i xDrive, a black violent gentleman!

BMW M340i xDrive is BMW’s first CKD M model in my country, and it retains the essence of BMW’s inline six-cylinder, and it is also very powerful in terms of performance, so this car instantly became one of the most sought-after performance touring cars on the market. It is reported This year’s quota has been sold out, so you can see that this car is really attractive!

Control/power:

The new generation of 3 Series (code-named G20) is built on BMW's new CLAR platform, which has indeed shaken off the reputation of poor control of the F30 generation, especially on the M340i, the strongest 3 Series second only to the M3. Doubt. Compared with the normal version of G20, the suspension of the previous M340i will be slightly tougher, and the feedback of the road feel is more obvious. This suspension is very good for lateral support in corners, and the side tilt is slight, which will allow you to quickly attack the corners. Time can give you very strong confidence. This is what I felt when I tested the M340i prototype in Portugal in 2018.

The characteristics of the car are actually rear-wheeled cars, but it is undeniable that the xDrive system has some help in improving handling, and this help is very significant. The car’s tracking is really good, plus the steering. Very precise steering wheel, even if you are only driving under normal conditions, it will make you very naughty. Not so much the handling of this car is very extreme, it is better to say that it can read what your heart wants And then it will give you what you want.

As for the power, the official data is 0-100 4.4 seconds, but in fact, this engine does not give you a very violent feeling under normal circumstances. Of course, it is not unpleasant. Maybe the M340i still considers the scope of household use, so The tuning of engine power is more comfortable than violent. Basically, the power of the engine is still very surging, but when you step on the accelerator deeply, there will be a feeling that a normally good-tempered gentleman suddenly loses control of his temper, plus the inline six-cylinder engine. The exhaust sound will really impress you with its acceleration performance. I repeat, it is only soft, not fast, and it will really surprise you very much when it gets up quickly!

Comfort:

Compared with the normal version of the 3 Series, the comfort of this car is indeed a bit worse, but it is just one point. As I said above, this car is actually in the category of family cars, so during the five days of test driving, I I don’t think this car will have any major problems when driving in the urban area. Suspended on the pothole road surface, the shock filter is very good. If compared with the main rival C43 AMG, the comfort performance can be said to be a different day. So if you like performance cars but also need home use, M340i is really a good choice.

Compared with the C43 AMG, the better thing is that the car’s gearbox shifts extremely smoothly, while the C43 AMG will have a serious frustration when shifting gears, and this frustration will even affect the comfort of the passengers in the car, because This frustration is really abrupt, but this situation does not appear on the M340i, but to be honest, the comparison seems a bit unfair.

In terms of seats, the M340i's settings are also quite commendable. The baggage is quite good, and the softness is also moderate. It can provide a certain degree of support during intense driving, and if it is in general use, this seat makes me feel open. Long distance shouldn't be a problem. During the test drive, the editor's friend was sitting in the back seat. He has always praised the M340i's rear seat is completely different from what he imagined. His wife and children should not complain about the uncomfortable car when sitting in the back.

space:

The space performance of the M340i is actually quite satisfactory, and it does not say it is excellent. You will never find that it is a car with a wheelbase of more than 2,800 mm (for reference, the wheelbase of Camry and Accord is almost the same, so The wheelbase of the M340i is D-Segment's wheelbase). The space performance of the front seat is good, and the rear seat is still a little bit tight. If two adults are riding, the space performance is actually ok. Of course, if you sit in the middle It’s ok for a child, so let’s look at the picture for the actual situation.

As for the storage space, I believe many people, including me, are very concerned. The storage space of this car is not bad. The center of the center console allows me to place bags, mobile phones and other items freely. As for the opening of the central armrest, there is a large Space performance, so basically my need to place items in this car can meet my needs. In addition, the depth of the trunk space of the M340i is also good. If you have driven C-Segment and you are satisfied with the space performance of C-Segment, You will not dislike this car.

safety:

 The focus of the CLAR platform is high rigidity, and high rigidity can not only bring better handling performance, but also have a significant improvement in safety. This car has been awarded in international authoritative crash tests (such as EURO NCAP) We have achieved very good results, so we don’t need to worry about the frame structure of this car. What we must focus on is the advanced safety equipment. In recent years, luxury brands’ sincerity in advanced safety equipment is actually not as good as some civilian brands. For example, you can’t say that there are no advanced active safety equipment on M340i, but there are really few, such as forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking. Perhaps consumers of this model don't care much about these equipment!

Summarize:

When I first met this car two years ago, I fell in love with this car. The essence of this car is really outstanding. At the same time, it also made me appreciate the charm of BMW M. Although it is not an orthodox M, it can There are not many cars that can beat it, so according to BMW Malaysia, this year’s quota for this car has been sold out, so if you want to buy this car, it really won’t be available until next year, so you can see from here The charm of BMW is really no joke.

Except for the essence, I still have a little opinion on this car. I won’t talk about advanced active safety equipment, but this car doesn’t even have the very common Android Auto and Apple Carplay. You must buy it if you want it. Price It’s RM 1,299 (but you can buy it at least). I can only say that it’s better than not. But when I think about it, this positioning car doesn’t seem to be so unacceptable without these things, so before you complain about it, you really have to think about its aim. Does your customer base need these things? . .

BMW M340i xDrive Rating:

Handling and power rating:

• Engine: 4/5
• Gearbox: 4/5
• Control: 4/5

Comfort score:

• Front seat comfort: 3/5
• Rear seat comfort: 3/5
• Suspension comfort: 3/5

Space score:

• Cabin space: 3/5
• Rear compartment space: 2/5
• Storage space: 3/5

Security score:

• Active safety: 2/5
• Passive safety: 3/5
• Body structure: 4/5

Fuel consumption score (fuel consumption is based on personal driving habits):

• Urban area: 2/5
• Long distance: 3/5
• Comprehensive: 2/5

After-sales service score:

• Difficulty of obtaining parts: 3/5
• Service attitude: 3/5
• Repair centers all over: 3/5

Total score: 54/90