Otherwise, 2-Series Coupé can handle a daily driver lifestyle.īMW 2-Series Coupé it’s not the kind of car you purchase for luxury, but that doesn’t mean it can’t handle posh materials and trims, too. And the diesel engine noises are a little bit intrusive at low speeds, too. The adaptive suspension suffers a little on the M235i - hence some noise bugs - but it does a great job nonetheless. You wouldn’t expect from a small 2-door coupé to be that comfortable, honestly. For the moment, The European NCAP hasn’t performed crash tests with the 2-Series Coupé. In the optional safety list, you’ll find adaptive headlights, automatic parking system, automatic high beam headlights, Adaptive Cruise Control, Driving Assistant and speed limit recognition. It comes as standard with 6 airbags, rear parking sensors and automatic lights and wipers. The BMW 2-Series Coupé scored G (Good) rating in IIHS crash test - being therefore listed in 2015 Top Safety Pick+ - and Advanced rating in Front Crash Prevention. For those who like the take the rear out in corners, xDrive would definitely be the second choice. But the most impressive (read: unexpected) is the dampers’ ability to absorb, even in the M235i form. And there’s also a limited-slip differential for the track days fans. Moving further, M235i features specially tuned suspension for even greater cornering ability. The result is superb: a small, agile car with rear-wheel-drive and a fat steering wheel that deliver an impressive amount of feedback. The transmissions available for 2-Series Coupé are a six-speed manual and an 8-speed Steptronic.īMW 2-Series is a car made for sports car enthusiasts, so the sheer driving pleasure was one of the main tasks engineers had to accomplish.

The entry-level petrol 228i is available in Europe, a 1.5-liter three-cylinder unit with 134 hp (100 kW) and 162 lb-ft (220 Nm).Īs for types of diesel - they only come in the European market and consist of three versions of the 2.0-liter four-pot: with 141 hp (218d), 181 hp (220d/220d xDrive) and 215 hp (225d). But there’s also a 2.0-liter four pot with 241 hp (180 kW) and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) for the 228i version. BMW 2-Series Coupé puts emphasis on the performance, so an engine you’re probably thinking of is a 3.0-liter inline-six engine, eventually with 322 hp (240 kW) and 332 lb-ft (450 Nm), right? Well, that’s the M235i version.

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