BMW M3 2025 Manual Car Evaluation: High-End Dark Emerald Sedan with a Price Tag of $101K
BMW's 2025 M3: A Potential Final Hurrah for the Manual Transmission
In the ever-evolving world of automotive technology, the debate about manual transmissions and their place in modern vehicles continues to rage. For BMW enthusiasts, the discussion has reached a critical point with the upcoming release of the next-generation M3.
While the decision-makers at BMW, typically the head of BMW M GmbH or the product development leadership team involved in M models, have yet to confirm whether the next M3 will retain a manual transmission, the current G80 model, as tested in a recent YouTube video, offers a tantalising glimpse of what could be the last manual-transmission M3 of its kind.
The tested 2025 BMW M3 Sedan, adorned in a Dark Emerald Metallic exterior, boasts a six-speed manual gearbox that enhances the driving experience by providing a more deliberate, engaging process. Every shift and clutch press connects the driver directly to the S58 twin-turbo inline-six, offering a level of control and connection that is increasingly rare in today's automotive landscape.
The high price of the tested M3, totalling $101,875, is due to a careful mix of performance and luxury options. The Dark Emerald Metallic paintwork, which sets the car apart, costs $4,500, while the Executive Package, including a heated steering wheel, full LED headlights with cornering function, and power tailgate, costs $1,400. The Parking Assistance Package and M Shadowline Lights add $700 and $250 respectively, and the Kyalami Orange/Black Leather interior sets you back $2,550. The Destination & Handling fee brings the total to $11,175.
However, the most notable addition is the Carbon Package, which costs $15,300. This package includes various performance and luxury options that elevate the M3's already impressive capabilities.
Despite its performance on paper being slightly slower than its Competition counterpart, the manual M3 provides a richer driving experience compared to the Competition model with xDrive. This could potentially make it a collector's piece, marking the end of an era for driver-engaged sports sedans.
As we await the confirmation of the next-generation M3's transmission, the tested M3 stands as a testament to BMW's commitment to offering a manual option for those who value the traditional driving experience. Whether this will continue in the future remains to be seen, but for now, enthusiasts can savour the experience of the manual M3, potentially the last of its kind.
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