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BMW 330i review

3 years ago

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Writer:

Andrew Frankel | Ti co-founder

Date:

14 April 2021

It’s remarkable how hard this 330i, currently the quickest new 3 Series on sale, tries to make you dislike it. I can imagine turning up at a dealer for a quick test drive and discovering a car with a determinedly firm ride, infotainment that adds a lot more complexity for only a little more useful information and still shows no sign of the six-cylinder motor that’s now been missing for four years from cars wearing this badge.

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