BMW 3 Series
BMW has refreshed and updated the 3 Series for 2025. New colours, new interior features and more powerful six-cylinder models (including the 523-horsepower M3 Competition) are part of the package. Mild hybrid technology is now applied to the base four-cylinder engine, which delivers 255 horsepower, but the plug-in hybrid model is not returning for now. What’s more, the chassis has been improved to increase comfort without any loss of dynamic capability, BMW claims.
Detailed ratings
| The Car Guide rating | 79% |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| The Car Guide rating | 81% |
|---|---|
| Fuel economy | 7/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 8/10 |
| Driving | 8/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
What's new in 2025
Plug-in hybrid models gone for now. New colors, wheel designs and functionalities. More potent six-cylinder models (except manual gearbox M3). Mild hybrid added to four-cylinder engine.
Pros
- Comfort of non-M variants
- Build quality
- Driving pleasure across the board
Cons
- Prices of certain options
- Lots of tactile or haptic controls
- Absence of a wagon