New BMW 3 Series Review – Still the BEST?

We've driven the new BMW 3 Series! BMW's most iconic model has been reinvented for 2027, and for the first time there's an all-electric version – the i3 – with a claimed range of more than 560 miles. But this video is about the petrol car, and how it stacks up against the Audi A5 and Mercedes C-Class. In this video, we drive the 2027 3 Series in the south of France to find out everything you need to know.

You'll find out:
• Price & specs: how much the new 3 Series costs, and how the 320 and M350 xDrive compare with the C-Class and A5 on price and power
• The electric i3: the new all-electric 3 Series, its 566-mile official range, and why BMW says there is only ONE 3 Series
• Design: what's changed outside, from the new kidney grilles and lights to the flush door handles, 18- to 20-inch alloys and quad exhausts
• Interior & tech: the panoramic iDrive display, the 17.9-inch touchscreen, and why there are no physically adjustable air vents
• Seats & driving position: the M Sport seats, standard electric adjustment, and how the steering wheel differs between trims
• Rear space & practicality: knee room, headroom, the compromised middle-seat and the 450-litre boot
• On the road: handling, ride comfort and refinement, plus the M adaptive suspension
• Reliability & warranty: BMW's 2026 What Car? Reliability Survey result, and warranty cover compared with Mercedes and Audi
• Verdict: how good is the new 3 Series?

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Video chapters:
0:00 The new BMW 3 Series
0:31 The biggest change: an electric 3 Series!
1:01 Design: Neue Klasse styling
2:04 Wheels, door handles & rear end
3:03 Engines: 320 vs M350 xDrive
4:32 Interior: what's different from the iX3
5:30 Seats & driving position
6:29 Steering wheel & visibility
7:48 Panoramic iDrive & 17.9-inch touchscreen
9:39 Storage & wireless charging
10:23 Rear passenger space
11:32 Boot space
12:30 Driving impressions
14:31 Trim levels & pricing
15:29 Safety, reliability & warranty
16:31 Verdict – should you buy one?