New BMW M240i & 2 Series Coupe: RWD-based chassis for the win!

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Introducing the all-new BMW 2 Series! It’s an new 2 door coupe that borrows heavily from the new 3 & 4 Series, and Mat’s here to run you through everything you need to know!

Top-of-the-range is the BMW M240i. Powered by a 3-litre straight-six turbo (the same as you’ll find in the M440i), it pumps out an awesome 374hp! It can also power you to 60mph in just 4.3 seconds.

If you’re in the mood for kicking out the rear end though, then we’ve got some bad news for you. While the lower level models come in RWD, the M240i is only available as AWD! But hey, at least it’s got a good looking kidney-grille up front…

So what do you think - does the new 2 Series look better than the previous generation? And do you think the M240i is worth the £46,000 starting price? You’ll have to stick with Mat to find out!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:36 Design
01:19 Aerodynamics
01:36 Rear-wheel Drive
02:12 Engines
02:48 Interior
03:09 M240i
03:55 Driving
04:25 Practicality
04:52 M Sport
05:17 Price

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[carwow]

1, 2, 3 or 4... Which BMW are you choosing? VOTE BELOW!

[Auditography]

I think the current 2 series and especially the M2, is one of the best looking Beemers ever. And this... I'm not sure about the latest BMW designs. I miss the E46/E39 days!

[odiseven]

It looks like the Grand Theft Auto version of the previous 2 series.

[sunmin]

f87 m2 value wont depreciate after this reveal..

[psijas]

Mat to BMW designers: "So, what exactly happened?"

[abhimanyu.prasad]

I miss being in love with BMW designs :/

[oleg]

BMW: “Folks didn’t like our huge grill, let’s fuck up the head/tail lights”
Seriously it’s getting only worse and worse with every new model

[JoeAchilles]

Love the side profile, the rest will take a while to make sense... Glad they have kept the M240i with the mighty S58. Looking forward to driving one in 6 months or so 👌

[keepingupwiththebavarianso]

BMW is literally trying to destroy their brand and it’s breaking my heart.

[nothere]

Considering BMW's latest designs, this isn't too bad. Could be better though, and I still prefer the last gen.

[beasta]

The old gen was so beautifull that it's hard to make something much nicer.

[olivermboya]

I like the current 2 series look this new one ain't really doing it for me

[Korawitbeam]

(My Opinion) When i see this car for the first time…I feel like the headlight looks sad and it’s not as aggressive as the 3 series. It’s kinda okay but…I think the old one looks better

[amoghhampiholi]

Glad they didn't retain the Beaver teeth. Disappointed with the rear though. Looks much blander than the older one

[robbieproductions]

The 2 old series looks amazing the new one looks like a cheap version of the old 2 series

[sergiuziman]

Just a bit disappointed that they’re removing the iconic halos

[RobOnMotors]

When are they going to fire this generation of designers. Just awful.

[michaelkillerman]

See, the grill is beautiful on that size. Now, imagine on the m3

[mr.carguy]

The old M2 and 2 series is timeless this looks like the 2 series’s bloated aunt

[julianalbur]

Damn why’d they take away the halos? I love the circle headlights 😞