BMW 3 Series Full Review | G20 330e | DoneDeal

This week on the DoneDeal YouTube Channel we are reviewing the 7th generation BMW 3 series.

The 3-series is one of BMW's most popular models as it's one of their more affordable cars but also has a very respectable image.

The version we have reviewed is the '330e' which is a 2.0 litre plug in hybrid PHEV. It has a 12kWh battery which will take from 3-5 hours to charge and can run on electricity on its own for up to 66km (claimed). It can also reach speeds of up to 109km/h using electricity alone. Then add the 2.0 litre turbo petrol engine which has over 180bhp. The car is very interesting when you combine it with the electric motor as then it's 249bhp. If that's not sufficient, there is an 'overboost' mode called 'Xterboost' which will give you 289bhp for 10 second bursts.

The 330e is a 5 seater saloon, which can be purchased as a touring which is a spacious estate. It comes with all the bells and whistles and has BMW's very reliable and user friendly infotainment system incorporating apple car play and android auto.

Since the 330e is. HPHEV. it has CO2 emissions as low as 37g/km.

Overall the car has a very premium feel to it, plenty of power and is also quite economical, making it one of the best all-round cars on the market today.

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DoneDeal Team.

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make:bmw
model:3series
year:2020
year:2021

[Badonicus]

The xtraboost is not dependant on how much battery is left, you always have xtra boost even if its depleted. Car reserves some battery

[rehanjawaid]

"I am BMW driver, shouldn't have to use an indicator" hahaha, that was epic

[marspp]

Yes. There is an override switch for the steering wheel shake. It’s the one on the stalk on the left side of the column. Rotate it in the direction you want to go - even just momentarily... and it will not do it’s stuff (unless there is another vehicle that you may potentially collide with). The reviewer alluded to it as a subtle (but honest) dig.... but BMW are being even more subtle: yes you can and should use your indicators!

Ordered an 330e Xdrive Msport pro with comfort pack (so I shall get the all important nets behind the seats!j today... my first BMW after lots of Golf GTDs and previously low grade generic company cars. I suspect the indicators will work on mine when it turns up!

This review is interesting but the only thing I have really learnt that I didn’t pick up from the BMW website was the handle for dropping the rear seats.

[troyanfaith]

i just came across this video. looking at the reg, realized its my car i bought over a year ago.

[cdpendrill]

Great review but those aren't just radio buttons. They can be set as shortcuts for just about anything. Also any gripes you mentioned can be turned off... So no need for indicators 😉

[dstfno]

BMW's naming convention is actually pretty logical and indicates the performance, not size of the engine. 
x16i: acceleration >10 sec (to 100km/h)
x18i: acceleration between 8-10 sec
x20i: acceleration between 7-8 sec
x30i: acceleration in ±6sec
x40i: acceleration in ± 5sec
and so forth...

It's more or less the same for every series so very easy to follow.

[teddy-zc]

I fully agree with most of your positive comments. But ... the electric range unfortunately is far away from what BMW promises. Have it for about 1 year now and charge it with my photovoltaic system. So this is fine but not having this it would be a desaster.

[lecramred]

Great review. I have my 330e for a month now and I love it. Try a version with adaptive suspension and adaptive cruise control. Those are awesome options, and so is the optional extended camera system.

[Tommere]

Had mine 330e Touring xdrive Msport for 1 week now and just love it. The lane assist and speed sign assist can be ajusted after taste. Just as everything else on this car....

[chanferali]

I have had this for 6 months, you actually get charging range of about 26 miles. When you drive it you get less than that, and if you put heaters on you get even more less than that. In the winter you will lucky to get about 16 miles on electric drive. Poor considering the claimed mileage when I bought the car was 37. Therefore I need to charge the car everyday. Now here’s the funny thing, in London it costs between £18-£22 to charge the car, and you can do about 16miles with that. However if you put £18-22 petrol in the car you can do about 130 miles! So what’s the bloody point of charging? So now I only use the electric to climatise the car before I get in, and use full petrol mode for my commute.
Apart from that good car though.

[themkall]

in case you didn't know, you can disable the lane departure system

[ThePhilippjahn]

What a great review of this absolutely amazing car! I've ordered mine last week ;))) Can't wait..

[bulentcyprus]

Great .review . Carry on great work and more on bmw pls . Good kuck

[musichoney-nwrq]

Guys one doubt on luxary phev like bmw benz lexus and audi too.. are there high voltage battery cost to replace after 8 years of warranty incase for example 10k euros or 12k dollars. Or 9k pounds. If you save fuel on luxary brands monthly 100 10 years 10200. Then whats the point of phev on luxury? Battery is batter at one point you should replace. After warranty is ticking time bomb unlike petrol or deisel engines which are relaible. Otherhand same timming chain or combustion engine servivimg costs also same in phev

[WatchfulListener]

Switch is seamless? I am sorry but I think than there might be a problem with my car :D

[Badonicus]

Add Audi drivers to the non usage of indicators group

[kakarlsen]

@4:31 my car has pockets behind the seats. Must be some different options.

[paul.h.]

Just don, t have any confidence in the electric era
as yet. just plugged my christmas tree in,
now checking fuses..

[mesropmadzharyan]

Can u turn off that lane change thing ?.

[saahir]

Apart electric... Wats différence between it and 330i?