New BMW M2 (Manual) Launch Review - Has BMW's wild child grown up too much? (2023)

Our video guy, Ciro De Siena, traveled all the way to Arizona for the international launch of the new BMW M2 and XM. In this video, Ciro is given a left hand drive, manual M2 to pilot through the mountains of rural Arizona, to give us his opinion of what it's like to drive the new M2.

0:00 - Intro
2:27 - The basics
2:50 - Dimensions
3:35 - Suspension
4:04 - Transmission
4:50 - Engine
4:55 - Power and torque
6:30 - 0-100
7:20 - The driving experience
11:20 - The colours of the M2
12:45 - Conclusion

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[hey_myk]

Doing SA proud with this world class content 👏

[Lufunomichael]

The fact that it’s in manual is what makes this video wholesome

[Chris-ygnj]

"I just drove over an ant and can even tell you what species it is" 😂❤

You're a legend!

[muziepeace-nik]

I'm so glad to see manual transmissions being given all positive reviews for we car enthusiasts really want them to be saved and continue being manufactured as they give more live fun and focus to drivers

[ernestmbada]

Ciro is the reason i don't miss a review. His review of the McLaren 720s years ago still my favorite. 🙌

[zimpandentshalintshali]

So far I've watched the review of the BMW M2 on Carwow, Throttle House & here, & I must say this is one of the best reviews alongside the Carwow one. Proud to be watching this from Mzansi!!!

[GregDennisReviews]

I've grown to like this M2 a lot!

[rabelanichristophertshidad]

I've watched reviews on this car. Your review is the best. Keep on a good work

[OurHope]

Who ever does the background sound track for you guy's is a Beast ❤

[lindaskhosana]

Really respect BMW for holding on to it's heritage 👌

[Telkom]

I thought you were in Northern Cape somewhere when I saw the intro. Great review as always.

[azharcassim]

"You look like you just arrived on this planet"... That cracked me up🤣🤣🤣👏

[MrOberya]

Love the footage!! World Class for sure!!

[Neevarshan_Naicker]

What a review! Absolutely loved this review alot because the gearbox in this Manual M2 is the same gearbox that's in the new Toyota Supra Manual and I like that Ciro mentioned that car, it gave me goosebumps because I really adore the Supra and this M2 kind of resembles that car in a more powerful platform. Please do a video review of the new Supra Manual when it obviously launches 😭 it will really make my year. I want to see how that car compares to this M2. You guys are flying the SA Flag high with yourll's content. Love every single video I watch. You guys are the best motoring platform in the world for me

[Abraham_writes_random_code]

Aw Ciro represent!


But really good video. I can't help but feel that something is off wirh the lights. It just doesn't gel

[AdventureDriver]

A new addition to the list of "things that vibrate"; the BMW M2 gear knob. Nice.

[christokruger]

Why does the Gear changes sound lightning fast like a Auto but yet it is a Manuel? Something tells me the sound bits was taken from a Auto? 🤔

[Mzwandile_Makhowane]

Overall, I love my BMW with a manual shift - because that's when a person is certainly driving. As opposed to being "taken for a ride". Pun intended! L😂L
Too bad for me, I guess. Thankfully, I love how the show has been making greater strides./ You are up there with the best car journos man. Keep it up, Ciro!
PS: LL, you drove over an American ant. Now, South Africa is in trouble for that.

[The_Cookers]

Reminds me of the square silhouette race cars of the early 80s 😂

[verulamwalla]

I want one..- must start saving up now !