In-depth review of the twin-turbo straight-six-powered wagon that BMW fans have been lusting for.

Editor Tom Baker hits the track to see whether the 375kW and 650Nm all-wheel-drive estate lives up to expectations as a thrilling driver’s car and tests its 3.6-second 0-100km/h claim.

And Chasing Cars also hits the Australian roads to see if the five-door brute is livable enough day to day in its role as a tempered and comfy family hauler when it needs to be.

Is the G81 M3 Touring the ultimate go-fast duality machine? We discover a grown-up, polished and satisfyingly fiery proposition that ticks so many boxes we’d hoped that it would and decide whether it’s worth the hype and the considerable $180k splurge.

Time codes:
0:00 - Hype reel
0:17 - Intro to the M3 Touring G81
0:24 - Price
0:37 - As tested details
0:49 - E46 M3 Touring Concept
0:58 - Options fitted
1:06 - M3 range pricing
1:53 - Interior
2:15 - Practicality
2:48 - Pricey options
2:58 - M Carbon Experience
3:15 - Available colours
3:50 - Insane seats
4:42 - Steering wheel
5:00 - Infotainment package
5:23 - Climate controls
5:31 - Interior quality
5:51 - Storage
6:11 - Beak seat
6:34 - Rear room
7:09 - Flexibility
7:46 - Row two appointments
8:27 - Rear styling
8:50 - Glass hatch
9:07 - 500L boot space
9:44 - Running costs
10:29 - Fuel economy
10:52 - Warranty
10:54 - Insurance
11:11 - Driving
12.00 - Balanced manner
12:17 - Size and chassis
12:38 - Better than performance SUVs
13:35 - Weight
13:48 - S58 twin-turbo six
14:20 - All-wheel drive
14:35 - Switchable rear drive
15:15 - M Dynamic Mode
15:52 - M Traction Control
16:20 - Tyre effect
16:55 - Steering feel
17:26 - Ride quality
18:14 - Suitability for the family
18:42 - Revised transmission
19:29 - Around town refinement
19:44 - 0-100km/h testing
19:54 - Braking
20:22 - Safety
20:52 - Our verdict

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