The M340i xDrive is a car that combines BMW's 3.0-litre straight-six with its rear-biased all-wheel-drive system and a chassis tuned for fast road performance.
It boasts 374hp and 369lb ft of torque, allowing the saloon to reach 62mph in 4.4 seconds, rivaling an E90 M3 GTS in straight-line pace.
However, the M340i arguably lacks visual presence.
The one thing the M340i arguably does lack is a bit of visual presence.
Author's summary: New M340i xDrive edition unveiled.