Is the NEW 2020 BMW M235i Gran Coupe a TRUE performance sedan WORTH the PRICE?

The M235i is an ALL NEW model from BMW. It's chassis come from the BMW x2 and under the hood is a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 that is producing 301HP & mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. It's exterior has unique lines that are new to the BMW lineage. On the inside you will find a well though interior with all the features that come to expect from BMW. Is the NEW 2020 BMW M235i Gran coupe a real luxury performance sedan?
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[BasedStreetRacer]

Okay. I own this car. My other car is a 2018 M3 Comp. This car, I don’t care what anyone says, is an absolute blast to drive. It’s fun. It’s fast. I’ve been 160 in this car more than a handful of times (speed limiter) and let me tell you, it sticks to the road at those speeds. I’ve made charger RT owners cry. 718 owners weep. The stock exhaust, the torque is awesome. You feel it. I was extremely hesitant on getting it, and I don’t regret any of it. Such a blast to drive

[amacnetworks]

Just purchased this a M235i Grand Coupe in Australia, upgraded from a F30 3 series. They come standard standard with heads-up display and headed seats and steering wheel. Absolutely love the car, didn't have to do any changes to this one, sounds great looks great and performs great.

[jimmiecarter]

It's so crazy that most of the dealers you VLOG from I live not to far from!!! Love this channel and LOVE our area!!!

[brianlee]

I love this Beamer, Joe! Looks fabulous! Thanks for bringing it out for me! Also, very stunned and surprised to see a zonk-free exterior! You killed it again!


Also, I6 > I4 (that's just my personal preference). If you like the I4 too, then that's fine.

[willierolon]

Another wonderful review! Great job Joe and Tom! 💪🏽

[ShonKhan]

Joe! You do such an amazing job on all your videos. I watch all your videos. Keep up the great work.

[kennyo]

I thought I have been subscribed for months but just recently subscribed. Love your over the top positivity!

[brucenorval]

I bought a m235i just a few weeks ago and I can tell you it's actually a great car. Some of the complaints you mentioned are not present as far as lacking heated, ventilated seat and head up display I have it all that.
Granted it's not the traditional rear wheel drive I had before but definitely a far better car than the equivalent Mercedes which feels really horrible and more like a Renault Megane or Nissan Pulsar.
The m235i xdrive beats all its competitors without question. 👍

[AbdullahHood]

Joe - you sound like you were trying to like the car more than you actually were able to.

[stevebohme]

You are a car guru. If I were a car exec I would hire you to go over all prototypes and make your recommended edits to design and performance. Good stuff Raiti👊🏻

[ayotundealele]

Very fun review with that typical zany flair of yours Joe! Been waiting for this car, and I actually really like the platform it rides on. I love the interior design, Infotainment system...and it looks like the X Drive and power really puts down here. Having had a 2017 GTI and currently a 2018 Mazda 3 Hatch Sport, I am seriously considering this for my next lease or purchase.

I wonder if BMW offers the red/pomegranate seat color in this Gran Coupe🤔

[StormAutoAdventures]

Hey, congrats for having over 1 million subscribers now! That's amazing! You both definitely deserve it. I love your reviews! Best wishes,
-Chris

[diegodelavega]

Hi Joe, I hope you are doing well.


First of all I wanna thank you for your videos and for putting a smile on our faces.


Joe I feel the only thing that the channel missing is the POV camera. It will give us as viewers even a better feel and view to really join you in your rides as you smoke the competition and go through these twisty roads. I would watch all your mustang, challenger & charger videos you have posted over & over again without getting sick of them with that POV view.

[goofydog]

had one and had 2015 Porsche cayman. both cars rocked. nothing fits like a glove more than Porsche. but my 2015 bmw 235i coupe came damn close. best cars on the planet. my arm is broke so can't type all that well. as usual, great review joe...

[allans]

Great video good information as always CAR sounds like an asthma patient for 50 grand I’ve got 10 other cars I’m looking at

[Shane-fhuu]

At the tip of the turn signal stalk there should be two buttons (see @ 12:08). Pressing one of them will cycle through the display info. You had it set on trip distance which puts the gear number at the bottom. One of them shows the drive mode in nice big letters (i.e D, R) and in manual mode it will say M1-8 depending on the gear you're in. I have the same setup on my X3 M40i

[EddyJoe]

I’m a fan of the fact that Raiti can express how he truly feels despite the dealership lending him the car.

[MrRGM]

Hey joe whats your take on this i know price difference is big but performance wise looks identical on WRX which is better? Thank you

[paulquon]

Hello Joe, thanks so much for showing this beautiful 2 series, 🍺🍺🍺🍺🙏🏻 I want to buy a car 🥺, however once I start thinking how/ where to start disinfecting a vehicle upon arrival.... I just lost my mood 😞😞😞

[RandomDGuy]

Raiti's watch screeeaaammms "I live in Florida" lol