Without doubt, this M3 is the most accomplished member of its long, iconic model line. That doesn't mean it'll be the most sought-after or fondly remembered design in the M3 portfolio of course. Purists won't like the fact that, for our market at least, manual transmission is unavailable. These were the same people who dismissed the first full-M car to go all drive and all-auto, the current M5, which is arguably the best performance machine the Munich manufacturer now offers.
But perhaps now this M3 is more deserving of that title. You can customise the drivetrain for tail-out antics on the track. But enjoy its outstanding xDrive traction in all weathers on the road. For decades, the M3 has only been a confection you could really fully enjoy on the public highway for a portion of the year. That's changed now, plus there's a fresh level of interior luxury to cosset you when the need for speed is absent. Which leaves us with what: quite simply this. The most complete M3 ever made.

Centre console armrest with storage compartment

DAB radio with bluetooth music capability

Sport automatic transmission with gearshift paddles

40:20:40 split folding rear seat with through loading system

Front electric windows with open and close fingertip control, anti trap facility and comfort closing

Automatic headlights + automatic windscreen wipers

Automatic parking function on front passenger's exterior mirror

Electrochromic interior rear view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function

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