- -Integration of hybrid system is seamless
- -Drive experience is exceptional
- -Cabin quality and luxury are as good as they get
- -Electric-only range could be further
- -Trying to work out how to spec your own
- -We're nearing the end of internal combustion – and this is the first step
- -Beautiful cabin is comfortable and insulated
- -Drive experience is high-grade Lexus as always
- -Build quality feels rock solid
- -Infotainment trackpad is less invasive but still a letdown
- -F Sport badge doesn't quite match the drive experience
- -Folding second row would be a clever addition
- -Quiet and comfortable cabin
- -Huge second row
- -Five year warranty – finally!
- -Can feel underpowered
- -Infotainment trackpad could be better
- -Thirsty on testÂ
- -Properly luxurious feel inside
- -Great for low stress, long-distance drives
- -Driver-assist tech works cleverly and unobtrusively
- -Skimpy rear seat space
- -Six figures seems like a lot for 135kW
- -Warranty remains underdone
- -Top-notch real-world fuel economy
- -Roomy for its footprint
- -Over-achieving driver tech and safety as standard
- -Exterior appearance remains underwhelming
- -Split rear window and convoluted gearstick set-up will take getting used to
- -Price remains uppish for a mass-market compact car
- -Signature 3 Series driving engagement a highlight
- -High-quality cabin execution
- -Feels premium on every level
- -Firm ride, even on not so harsh surfaces
- -Price has climbed considerably
- -Why not spend a bit more and nab the M340i xDrive?
- -Huge boot to lose lots of stuff in
- -The amount of back seat room is just silly
- -Crisp 360-degree camera is a welcome addition when parking
- -It’s a rough ride
- -Expensive without much X-factor
- -Road noise can be noticeable at freeway speeds
- -Roomy, luxurious interior
- -Superb low- and high-beam headlights
- -Long list of advanced safety techÂ
- -Turbo petrol engine is thirsty
- -Excessive road noise for a luxury car
- -Poor emergency braking distance
- -Fuel efficiency
- -Second-row space
- -On-road manners and perky driveline
- -Dated interior
- -Availability (6/12-month wait)
- -Missing reverse AEB
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