BMW’s new design language has raised more than a few eyebrows in recent times. The G20 generation of the BMW M3 has taken a lot of flak because of its looks, and because it’s the brand’s best-selling performance car.

Needless to say, many of the more traditional BMW fans see the new design of the M3 as a botched plastic surgery, mostly with regards to the front fascia. We are not going to get into details about the front grille design, as this is a subject as hackneyed as the death of the Dodge supercharged V-8 engines or the fact that the Corvette is now a mid-engine Ferrari-looking thing. But let’s get back to the new BMW M3 because the grille is just part of the issue.

Chris Harris is a name most car enthusiasts are probably familiar with, especially after he got onboard the Top Gear show. The guy has tremendous experience behind the wheel of some of the most exquisite and exciting cars ever conceived and, according to his own words, he is a chassis addict. I can believe that. With all this in mind, few people are as qualified to talk about the M3 – BMW’s ultimate driving machine – and whether it is a worthy successor to the M3 badge.

Chris Harris does a good job at pointing them out by bringing the previous generation of the car. The F30 M3 seems to look a lot more athletic and compact than the new G20 which, it seems, is the latest victim of the over-styling trend. It’s too busy and the sheet metal is barely enough to contain all the design elements.

As you would expect from Harris, you get a detailed review of the German performance sedan and he doesn’t waste time, pointing out that performance-wise the M3 is still a proper monster, although there are a few annoyances. Everything you want to know about the new BMW M3, you can see below.

2021 BMW M3 specifications