2 Series [Hot!] BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42)


The BMW 2 Series is a range of subcompact executive cars (C-segment) manufactured by BMW since the year 2014. The 2 Series was created when BMW spun-off the 2-door models (coupé and convertible) of the BMW 1 Series into a separate series.

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BMW is opening a new chapter in its tradition of super-sporty compact models. In the process it will set a new benchmark for driving pleasure – a brand speciality – at the premium end of this vehicle class. The new BMW 2 Series Coupé embodies sporting prowess in a particularly concentrated form, with a vehicle concept focused squarely on dynamic excellence, an athletic design, powerful engines and sophisticated chassis technology.

  • New edition of the BMW 2 Series Coupé with a character focused squarely on dynamic performance. Athletic design, sophisticated chassis technology originally developed for the BMW 4 Series Coupé, rear-wheel drive and six-cylinder in-line engine are unique in the segment; they translate into superior sporting ability and hallmark BMW driving pleasure. World premiere at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in July 2021. New model will be built at the BMW Group’s San Luis Potosí plant in Mexico. Market launch at the beginning of 2022.
  • New BMW 2 Series Coupé is a modern take on the traditional concept of a compact, performance-focused two-door model that dates back to the BMW 02. Standalone design with maximum differentiation from the compact BMW 1 Series models. Distinctive proportions, wide tracks, optimised aerodynamic properties, excellent body rigidity, intelligent lightweight design, almost perfectly balanced 50 : 50 weight distribution and a low centre of gravity create the ideal basis for extremely sporty handling.
  • Launch line-up will be spearheaded by a high-performance model from BMW M GmbH: the BMW M240i xDrive Coupé (fuel consumption combined: 8.8 – 8.1 l/100 km [32.1 – 34.9 mpg imp] as per WLTP; CO2 emissions combined: 200 – 185 g/km as per WLTP) with a 275 kW/374 hp six-cylinder in-line petrol engine and intelligent all-wheel drive. There will also be a choice of four-cylinder petrol and diesel models whose power is transmitted to the rear wheels.
  • Powerful proportions set within the classical three-box design, dynamic lines and exclusive details create a very expressive appearance. Exterior length increased by 105 millimetres, width by 64 millimetres and wheelbase by 51 millimetres compared to predecessor model. Vehicle height lowered by 28 millimetres, tracks widened by 54 millimetres at front (BMW M240i xDrive Coupé: +63 millimetres) and 31 millimetres at rear (BMW M240i xDrive Coupé: +35 millimetres).
  • Eye-catching front-end design featuring individual headlights in BMW 02 style and a new-look BMW kidney grille. Vertically arranged active air flaps instead of bars. Sporty and graceful silhouette composed of crisp lines and surfaces sculpted for a muscular feel. Pronounced wheel arch flaring gives the rear a powerful look. Compact rear light units with rearranged LED light functions. Distinctive design accents for M Sport specification and BMW M240i xDrive Coupé.
  • Standout sporting prowess in segment thanks to sophisticated chassis technology borrowed from the BMW 4 Series and given bespoke tuning. Clear improvement in agility, steering precision and cornering dynamics over the predecessor model. Integrated application of powertrain and chassis optimises the car’s steering behaviour and the build-up of lateral acceleration forces, enabling dynamic cornering and deftly controlled drifts. Excellent long-distance capabilities with optimised ride comfort and acoustics.
  • Standard specification includes two-joint spring strut front axle, five‑link rear axle, lift-related dampers and Electric Power Steering with Servotronic function. M Sport suspension including variable sport steering available as an option. New BMW M240i xDrive Coupé comes as standard with model-specific version of M Sport suspension, additional front axle struts, M Sport brakes and M Sport differential at the rear axle. Adaptive M suspension with electronically controlled dampers available as an option for flagship model.
  • 17-inch light-alloy wheels as standard, 18-inch M light-alloy wheels included with M Sport specification. BMW M240i xDrive Coupé rides on 19-inch M light-alloy wheels as standard with the option of high-performance tyres.
  • Powerful and efficient engines featuring the latest BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. Six-cylinder in-line power unit in the new BMW M240i xDrive Coupé develops a maximum output that is 25 kW/34 hp higher than in the outgoing model. Further improved four-cylinder petrol engine in the new BMW 220i Coupé (fuel consumption combined: 6.8 – 6.3 l/100 km [41.5 – 44.8 mpg imp] as per WLTP; CO2 emissions combined: 155 – 144 g/km as per WLTP) with 135 kW/184 hp and minimised emissions thanks to cylinder head with integrated exhaust manifold. New BMW 220d Coupé (fuel consumption combined: 5.1 – 4.7 l/100 km [55.4 – 60.1 mpg imp] as per WLTP; CO2 emissions combined: 132 – 122 g/km as per WLTP) features a 140 kW/190 hp four-cylinder diesel unit with two-stage turbocharging and 48V mild-hybrid technology for instantaneous power delivery and high levels of efficiency. The new BMW 230i Coupé powered by a 180 kW/245 hp four-cylinder petrol engine (model not yet on sale, fuel consumption and CO2 figures not yet available) will be added to the range in summer 2022.
  • All the engines team up with an eight-speed Steptronic transmission as standard. Optional eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission (standard in the BMW M240i xDrive Coupé) with gearshift paddles on the steering wheel, plus Launch Control for powering off the line with optimal traction and Sprint function for instant, dynamic bursts of speed when already on the move.
  • Individualised sports-car flair for the interior. Driver-focused cockpit design with a modern control panel in the centre console and the option of a fully digital display grouping. Sport seats and Sport leather steering wheel as standard, M leather steering wheel and M Sport seats with integral head restraints available as options. Special interior features for M Sport specification and the BMW M240i xDrive Coupé, such as cushioned knee pads on the centre console, heighten the emphasis on intense driving pleasure.
  • Optional M Sport package Pro can be added on top of the M Sport specification to send an even clearer message about the car’s dynamic abilities. Features include 19-inch M light-alloy wheels, M Sport brakes, the eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission, a front spoiler lip and an M rear spoiler. Model-specific M Performance Parts will also be available for the new BMW 2 Series Coupé from launch.
  • Premium interior ambience represents a clear leap forward from the predecessor model. High-quality materials, precise workmanship and exclusive design features. New interior trim strips in Dark Graphite matt as standard. Door panels incorporate new trapezoidal accent surfaces, which are stylishly backlit if the optional ambient lighting is specified. M Sport specification and BMW M240i xDrive Coupé with Alcantara/Sensatec upholstery. Available as options: Sensatec perforated and Vernasca leather upholstery variants.
  • Low seating position and enhanced feeling of space for driver and front passenger, two rear seats with an individual-seat character. Primary load capacity in directly viewable area of boot increased by 20 litres compared to predecessor. Total load capacity: 390 litres. Standard 40 : 20 : 40 split/folding rear seat backrest enhances versatility, loading edge 35 millimetres lower than on predecessor model.
  • Three-zone automatic climate control and windscreen with acoustic glazing as standard. Optional extras such as seat and steering wheel heating, electrically adjustable seats including a memory function on the driver’s side, ambient lighting and a Harman Kardon surround sound system enhance both driving pleasure and comfort to excellent effect. Optional glass slide/tilt sunroof has a transparent surface nearly 20 per cent larger than on the outgoing model. Removable trailer tow hitch available as an option. Permissible trailer load: 1,600 kilograms.
  • Significantly expanded selection of standard and optional driver assistance systems compared with the predecessor model. Front-collision warning, Speed Limit Info, Lane Departure Warning and Cruise Control with brake function fitted as standard. Available as optional extras: Driving Assistant with Lane Change Warning, Rear Collision Prevention and rear crossing traffic warning, Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function including manual Speed Limit Assist, Park Distance Control, Reversing Assistant, Reversing Assist Camera, Surround View and Remote 3D View. Also available for the BMW 2 Series Coupé for the first time: BMW Head-Up Display and BMW Drive Recorder.
  • State-of-the-art display and operating system based on BMW Operating System 7. 8.8-inch control display and instrument cluster with 5.1-inch colour display as part of the standard-fitted BMW Live Cockpit. Optional BMW Live Cockpit Professional with fully digital 12.3-inch instrument cluster and 10.25-inch control display. Intuitive, multimodal operation using the touchscreen display, BMW Controller, steering wheel buttons or voice control. BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant with extended capabilities and represented by new graphics in the control display.
  • Cloud-based BMW Maps navigation system available in conjunction with the optional BMW Live Cockpit Plus or BMW Live Cockpit Professional. Fast, precise calculation of routes and arrival times, real-time traffic data updated at short intervals, facility for entering any word when searching for destination.
  • Wide selection of in-car digital services. BMW TeleServices and intelligent emergency call included as standard, along with Remote Software Upgrades for importing improved functions and new digital services into the car over the air. Optional features include: Real Time Traffic Information with hazard alert, Connected Music and BMW Digital Key. Deep integration of Amazon Alexa possible when installed via the My BMW App.
  • Smartphone integration using Apple CarPlay and Android Auto available as an optional extra: wireless WiFi connection; information shown in the control display, the instrument cluster and the optional BMW Head-Up Display.

Model variants at launch:
BMW 220i Coupé:

Four-cylinder in-line petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission.
Capacity: 1,998 cc, output: 135 kW/184 hp at 5,000 – 6,500 rpm,
max. torque: 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) at 1,350 – 4,000 rpm.
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 7.5 seconds,
top speed: 236 km/h (147 mph).
Fuel consumption, combined: 6.8 – 6.3 l/100 km (41.5 – 44.8 mpg imp) in WLTP cycle,
CO2 emissions, combined: 155 – 144 g/km in WLTP cycle,
exhaust standard: Euro 6d.
BMW M240i xDrive Coupé:
Six-cylinder in-line petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission, BMW xDrive.
Capacity: 2,998 cc, output: 275 kW/374 hp at 5,500 – 6,500 rpm,
max. torque: 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) at 1,900 – 5,000 rpm.
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 4.3 seconds,
top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph).
Fuel consumption, combined: 8.8 – 8.1 l/100 km (32.1 – 34.9 mpg imp) in WLTP cycle,
CO2 emissions, combined: 200 – 185 g/km in WLTP cycle,
exhaust standard: Euro 6d.
BMW 220d Coupé:
Four-cylinder in-line diesel engine, 48V mild hybrid technology (8 kW/11 hp), eight-speed Steptronic transmission.
Capacity: 1,995 cc, output: 140 kW/190 hp at 4,000 rpm,
max. torque: 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) at 1,750 – 2,500 rpm.
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 6.9 seconds,
top speed: 237 km/h (147 mph).
Fuel consumption, combined: 5.1 – 4.7 l/100 km (55.4 – 60.1 mpg imp) in WLTP cycle,
CO2 emissions, combined: 132 – 122 g/km in WLTP cycle,
exhaust standard: Euro 6d.
 
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Seeing it as it looks in motion is the most comforting of 2021, what can I say, thanks to this I already have a general idea of where the 7 series and 5 series are going.

The front transmits E30 but in a new way
Kink is CSL hommage, by public demand
The greenhouse from certain angles has the grace and fluidity that the E46 had
The sheet metal between the roof and the windows especially towards the C-pillar has a lot of mass reminds me of the E65
The wonderful right angles, the vertical line that cuts the threaded fenders that advance to the middle of the door, hallucinate me,

The bodywork is somewhat retro but also futuristic, the entire structure of the tail is very novel, forming a single geometric body from the trunk lid to the exhausts giving it a very sporty appearance that you have to look twice to understand.

Already the base model has even more posture than the current M2, not to mention that it is 10 times more beautiful and with much better proportions, it is full of details wherever you look and it does not stop surprising me,
I am in awe of what they accomplished.
 
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There’s a bit of influence from the CSL concept especially the silhouette.

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Overall the car turned out better than I had anticipated definitely better than the leaked pictures last year.
 
Weights:

220i
1,565kg (EU)

M240i xDrive
1,765kg (EU)

220d
1,655kg (EU)


For comparison:

M440i xDrive Coupe
1,815kg (EU)

M4 Competition Coupe xDrive
1,850kg (EU)
That’s surprisingly heavy for a small car but not unexpected. The EU weight of my 2019 M140i is 1,525kg which is 240kg less than thr M240i xdrive and 40kg less than the 220i.
 
The front looks pretty nice, very sporty, and has its own character in contrast with the 1 and 3 series. The profile is very nice as well, especially in this purple color, but I must say I absolutely hate the rear…. Those taillights are nonsense ugly, why couldn’t they just use the the slim taillights from the 1 series sedan? From last years spyshots I expected it to look this way, but damn, I could never imagine it would actually look so bad… it’s a pity since overall its a nice car
 
Yep, now looking at the official pics, I definitely do like it. Interesting yet unsurprising how it got the interior from the 3/4 Series. So actually this is a 3 Series coupé with a 2 Series badge.
 
That’s surprisingly heavy for a small car but not unexpected. The EU weight of my 2019 M140i is 1,525kg which is 240kg less than thr M240i xdrive and 40kg less than the 220i.
Yes. A bit of a let down. Its just 50kg shy of the much larger G22 (comparing 40i xDrive versions). I had high hopes for a weight decrease rather around 100kg. But as you said: Maybe not unexpected as the technical underpinnings seem to be borrowed mostly from the G22?
 
Designwise the backend/rear light cluster is the weakest part. It gives me some G29/Z4 vibes ... but I do not really like it. Room to improve in the LCI.
What is weird with the front: the chrome outline of the kidney grill is moved a bit inside, so that the real outline is glossy black? Why not have the chrome outline as the real/outer outline?
 
It grows on me a lot. It brings back the first gen compactness. I really like the front and the side profile.

The rearlights are killing the back, I hope they will do a huge retouch with a facelift of that part.

The interior design, typical BMW, outdated right on the start. I think seeing what other companies are doing with they BEV’s at this point makes it look like from few years ago.
 
What is weird with the front: the chrome outline of the kidney grill is moved a bit inside, so that the real outline is glossy black? Why not have the chrome outline as the real/outer outline?
Because 3D.
 
I love it.
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BMW's BACK !!!

A very formidable exercise in flank/wheelarch sculpturing. Hopefully, this will migrate to future BMWs as well. Taillamps are more of a "like them or not" affair. Frontend is just fine.

All in all, an exciting car (and for me personally, the most visually compelling current BMW by quite a long shot. PERIOD.).
 
Very rarely do i see a brand new model and think 'Wow, this is my next car'. This is the one.

I love the angular lines and the side profile, they've nailed the proportions! It makes the previous model look bulbous and toy like.
 
2-Series Coupe
Lenght: 4,537 millimetres
Width: 1,838 millimetres
Height: 1,390 millimetres

4-Series
Lenght: 4,768mm
Width: 1,852mm
Height: 1,383mm

The interior design, typical BMW, outdated right on the start. I think seeing what other companies are doing with they BEV’s at this point makes it look like from few years ago.
The interior in the X3,1 and 2-Series have historically always been 0.5 generations behind other bimmers.

I agree that in this case, the very progressive exterior and bold purple colour make the interior look dated.

It will likely get the below cabin in 2 model years:


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