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Top Gear
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Buy BMW 2 Series Coupe Price, PPC or HP
Page 2 BMW's small boxy-looking coupe. You don't need us to tell you it's got great history here, and yet it's actually pretty brave of BMW to keep the faith: most other makers are walking away from affordable sporty piston-engined cars, in favour of crossovers and electrics. In fact, both the Jaguar F-Type and the Audi TT have been killed off since this current G42 generation was launched back in 2021. Advertisement - Page continues below So, what we're saying is we're mighty glad this exists at all. I like the looks… The latest 2 Series Coupe is dressed to impress. It's short, and much of that length is given over to the bonnet. The cabin and bootlid are abbreviated and squeezed rearward, although we're still not sure on those melted rear lights. Still, the nose is bluff, the grille – mercifully, if you care not for the 4 Series – is shallow. The wheel-arches bulge like cartoon pecs. You don't have to look hard to see the 2002 Turbo and 1 Series M. This is a car with a visible and fizzy history. Of course, the current M2 takes this blocky look even further, and you can read our review of that car by clicking these words. Advertisement - Page continues below Actually, no. The 2 Coupe feels very much like a 4 Series. Well, the M240i xDrive does with its six-cylinder engine and all-wheel drive. Now if you delve beneath the skin, that's no great surprise. The 2 Series uses the engines, transmissions, and suspension from the 4 Series. Just a shorter wheelbase and slightly different suspension tune. Emphasis on the 'slightly' – the changes are mostly to compensate the different weights. So, it's a quick but relatively subdued car. Excellent engine, terrific transmission, great grip, relaxing refinement. All available alliterations, and all more of which we explore in-depth over on the Driving tab. What's the choice of models? As mentioned, the M240i xDrive is 4WD only. But there are two rear-drive versions: the 220i and 230i. Both use what is fundamentally the same 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, but where the 220i gets 181bhp and a 0-62mph time of 7.5 seconds, the 230i harbours 242bhp and needs 5.9s for its 0-62mph blitz. But aren't other 2 Series front-drive? I'm confused... To be clear, the 2 Series Coupe respects BMW's heritage, with a longitudinal engine. Its two-wheel-drive versions are RWD. That makes it a totally different kettle of Fisch from the four-door 2 Series Gran Coupe and the 2 Series Active Tourer, which use the same underpinnings as the 1 Series and so are transverse-engined FWD. Glad that's cleared up. What's the 2 Coupe like inside? There's more detail over on the Interior tab, but a 2024 update changed things up inside the 2 Series Coupe. It's still typical BMW build and quality, but you now get a giant curved display that runs the BMW Operating System 8.5 and is made up of a 12.3in digital dial display and a 14.9in central touchscreen. The fact there are much fewer physical buttons post-facelift is a shame, but the 2 Coupe has still retained its rotary iDrive controller. For now anyway, the death bell for that feature is tolling already. This G42 generation of 2 Coupe is built in Mexico, by the way, because the Americans love them. With just three models to choose from, it's a pretty narrow range for a BMW. But to be honest, it's a joy it exists at all. The obvious rivals are now nearly all hatchbacks. You haven't mentioned the price yet… You need but ask: the 220i starts at £39,070 while the 230i is £43,405. Post facelift, the six-cylinder M240i is just the wrong side of £50k. In the UK each comes in just one sporty trim level, with comparatively few options. Head over to the Buying section for more. 'We wanted the 2 Series to feel more lithe and sharp, to give more feedback' Here's a pure coupe that'll warm the heart of traditionalists. It's a very finessed thing to drive, yet superbly refined for daily use. Not a sports car, but a sporting car. Oh, and did we mention fast? The M240i xDrive is as powerful as the 2016 launch version of the M2. Every 2 Series Coupe is cheaper by a useful margin than the equivalent (if larger) 4 Series Coupe. Given the 2 Series probably met its engineers' targets so closely, it seems a bit grumpy to be criticising it. But here goes. We're struggling to see why, having gone to the trouble of building a car that looks so different from the 4 Series, they didn't make one that feels different. Sure, they were using the same mechanicals, but they could still have built in more separation through the chassis tuning. We wanted the 2 Series to feel more lithe and sharp, to give more feedback – even at the expense of long-distance comfort. The 2 Series looks like a little tearaway and has the pace to match, but it doesn't quite feel as wild as it should.
Top Gear
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
BMW 2 Series Coupe Review 2025
BMW's small boxy-looking coupe. You don't need us to tell you it's got great history here, and yet it's actually pretty brave of BMW to keep the faith: most other makers are walking away from affordable sporty piston-engined cars, in favour of crossovers and electrics. In fact, both the Jaguar F-Type and the Audi TT have been killed off since this current G42 generation was launched back in 2021. Advertisement - Page continues below So, what we're saying is we're mighty glad this exists at all. I like the looks… The latest 2 Series Coupe is dressed to impress. It's short, and much of that length is given over to the bonnet. The cabin and bootlid are abbreviated and squeezed rearward, although we're still not sure on those melted rear lights. Still, the nose is bluff, the grille – mercifully, if you care not for the 4 Series – is shallow. The wheel-arches bulge like cartoon pecs. You don't have to look hard to see the 2002 Turbo and 1 Series M. This is a car with a visible and fizzy history. Of course, the current M2 takes this blocky look even further, and you can read our review of that car by clicking these words. Advertisement - Page continues below Actually, no. The 2 Coupe feels very much like a 4 Series. Well, the M240i xDrive does with its six-cylinder engine and all-wheel drive. Now if you delve beneath the skin, that's no great surprise. The 2 Series uses the engines, transmissions, and suspension from the 4 Series. Just a shorter wheelbase and slightly different suspension tune. Emphasis on the 'slightly' – the changes are mostly to compensate the different weights. So, it's a quick but relatively subdued car. Excellent engine, terrific transmission, great grip, relaxing refinement. All available alliterations, and all more of which we explore in-depth over on the Driving tab. What's the choice of models? As mentioned, the M240i xDrive is 4WD only. But there are two rear-drive versions: the 220i and 230i. Both use what is fundamentally the same 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, but where the 220i gets 181bhp and a 0-62mph time of 7.5 seconds, the 230i harbours 242bhp and needs 5.9s for its 0-62mph blitz. But aren't other 2 Series front-drive? I'm confused... To be clear, the 2 Series Coupe respects BMW's heritage, with a longitudinal engine. Its two-wheel-drive versions are RWD. That makes it a totally different kettle of Fisch from the four-door 2 Series Gran Coupe and the 2 Series Active Tourer, which use the same underpinnings as the 1 Series and so are transverse-engined FWD. Glad that's cleared up. What's the 2 Coupe like inside? There's more detail over on the Interior tab, but a 2024 update changed things up inside the 2 Series Coupe. It's still typical BMW build and quality, but you now get a giant curved display that runs the BMW Operating System 8.5 and is made up of a 12.3in digital dial display and a 14.9in central touchscreen. The fact there are much fewer physical buttons post-facelift is a shame, but the 2 Coupe has still retained its rotary iDrive controller. For now anyway, the death bell for that feature is tolling already. This G42 generation of 2 Coupe is built in Mexico, by the way, because the Americans love them. With just three models to choose from, it's a pretty narrow range for a BMW. But to be honest, it's a joy it exists at all. The obvious rivals are now nearly all hatchbacks. You haven't mentioned the price yet… You need but ask: the 220i starts at £39,070 while the 230i is £43,405. Post facelift, the six-cylinder M240i is just the wrong side of £50k. In the UK each comes in just one sporty trim level, with comparatively few options. Head over to the Buying section for more. 'We wanted the 2 Series to feel more lithe and sharp, to give more feedback'
Motor Trend
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- Motor Trend
You'll Never Believe All the Stuff That Fits In Our 2025 BMW M2
I came to a startling realization as I was lugging 35 pounds of hockey gear, two sticks, a rollaboard carry-on, and a backpack through Los Angeles International Airport a few weeks back: How on earth did I get all this crap here? This wasn't an existential crisis or a self-congratulatory pat on the back for my ability to manage the predawn crowds with a silly amount of luggage for a single person heading to New York for the weekend to play in a high school hockey alumni game—I was impressed that all this stuff fit just fine in the back of our 2025 BMW M2 coupe with room to spare. After all, it appeared as though I was leaving town with all my earthly possessions. The 2025 BMW M2 impresses with practicality, offering 13.8 cubic feet of trunk space and a rear seat suitable for adults. It comfortably fits luggage, sports gear, and a dog, making it a versatile sports car that retains driving enjoyment while accommodating passengers and cargo. This summary was generated by AI using content from this MotorTrend article Read Next To be honest, perhaps I shouldn't have been surprised. If there's been one constant over the past six months or so with our BMW M2 it is the car's seriously impressive practicality, with a deep trunk able to swallow loads of bags and a back seat that even adults can tolerate—a serious rarity among two-door coupes. Junk in the Trunk Our M2's 13.8 cubic feet of trunk space might not sound like a lot in a world where most folks are driving around in compact SUVs with more than double that amount of space, but compared to other coupes on the market, the M2's (and 2 Series Coupe's) trunk is massive, with a wide opening and low floor. The M2's closest rival among four seat coupes when it comes to trunk space would be the Ford Mustang at 13.5 cubic feet. Larger cars like the BMW M4 and Mercedes-AMG CLE 53 offer 15.5 and 9.8 cubic feet of trunk space, respectively. What this means, practically speaking, is that there's little our BMW M2 can't handle. Take that airport trip for instance; with the center section of the 45/10/45 rear seat pass-through flipped down, I slid my hockey sticks through the gap (BMW, like other Euro automakers, offers this pass-through for skis), loaded in my massive hockey bag next and then my carry-on suitcase and a stuffed backpack, and finished with what felt like room to spare. My wife and I have even managed to fit a massive rolling suitcase and two carry-on-sized rollaboards when we had a wedding to attend. No Tetrising—or stress—necessary. For the track rats among us, we suspect the M2 will happily swallow a set of spare wheels and tires plus tools for a weekend at the races. Riding Four Up It's not only 'stuff' that fits in the M2 but also people. Ignoring the BMW's supremely comfortable and spacious front seats (thank goodness we skipped the crotch-busting sport buckets), the M2's back seat is smartly packaged and actually proves tolerable for many adults, which is far from common among two-doors. At 6 feet tall, I admittedly don't leave a ton of room for others behind me—with the driver's seat in my driving position, I have to straddle the front seat with my knees splayed to fit—but shorter passengers have reported being perfectly fine for jaunts across town. With the front passenger seat adjusted to a comfortable position for myself, however, I could spend a couple hours in the right rear seat; the foot well is generous, there are subtle carve outs in the front seat backs for my legs, and I have just a hair of headroom before my head brushes the headliner. Down the middle is a plastic cubby that we're struggling to find much of a use for (loose phones or a wallet, perhaps; we'd prefer if they were cupholders), but we just as often flip the center section trunk pass-through down to use as an armrest. My dog, a 60-pound mutt named Rosie, is also at ease in the rear seat—which is a surprise considering the only thing she loves more than 'walk' is sticking her face out a car window. I don't make it a point to put Rosie in the M2, because old-school pop-out rear windows in coupes seem to have died with the E46 3 Series, but she fits just fine. With a small towel to fill the cubby, a seat cover down, and the front seat motored forward, it's easy for her to hop up onto the rear floor and then into the bench, where she's got enough space to spread out in front of the rear HVAC vents or to sit up and look outside or up front for errant French fries. Although we at MotorTrend collectively love the purity of two-door sports cars, there's really something to be said for cars like the M2 that retain that extreme level of driver enjoyment while still allowing you to bring your loved ones and their things along for the ride—and our M2 does that in spades. More on Our Long-Term 2025 BMW M2: Are We Going to Regret Our PVOTY Choice? Our 2025 BMW M2: Tested! The Long Way The One Way Our M2 is Like an EV
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
These vehicles, parts would be hit by tariffs on Mexico, Canada
The United States' proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico are expected to take effect Tuesday, but President Donald Trump will determine whether they would be set at the proposed 25%, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Monday. Here are the automakers and other companies that could be affected by the tariffs: BMW's plant in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, produces the 3 Series, 2 Series Coupe and M2, with nearly all output going to the U.S. and other markets worldwide. Ford Motor Co. has three plants in Mexico. It exported just under 196,000 cars to North America in the first half of 2024, with 90% going to the U.S., according to Mexico's AMIA. General Motors imported roughly 750,000 vehicles from Canada or Mexico in 2024 to the U.S., with most made in Mexico, GlobalData says. They include the Chevy Silverado, GMC Sierra full-sized pickups, and mid-sized SUVs. The Mexican plants also build two of its new EVs. GM's three plants in Canada produce electric vans, the Chevrolet Silverado Heavy Duty truck, and the V8 engine and dual-clutch transmission. Honda Motor sends 80% of its Mexican output to the U.S. market. It warned on Nov. 6 that it would have to consider shifting production if the U.S. imposed permanent tariffs on Mexican imports. South Korea's Kia Corp. has a factory in Mexico that makes its own vehicles and some Santa Fe SUVs for its affiliate Hyundai Motor for export to the United States. Mazda exported around 120,000 vehicles from Mexico to the United States in 2023, but said it may reconsider further investments if tariffs are imposed. Nissan Motor has two plants in Mexico where it makes the Sentra, Versa and Kicks models for the U.S. market. It produced nearly 505,000 vehicles in Mexico in the first nine months of 2024. Stellantis operates assembly plants in Mexico making Ram pickups and vans, as well as the Jeep Compass mid-sized SUV. The group owns two assembly plants in Canada, one where it makes Chrysler models and another scheduled to resume output of a new Jeep model this year. Toyota Motor builds its Tacoma pickup truck at two plants in Mexico, and sold more than 230,000 of them in the U.S. in 2023, or 10% of total sales in that market. Volkswagen's factory in Puebla, Mexico, made nearly 350,000 cars in 2023, including the Jetta, Tiguan and Taos, all for export to the U.S. In Canada, Volkswagen is building a battery gigafactory in Ontario, with output to begin by 2027. Volkswagen's Audi plant in San Jose Chiapa, Mexico, makes the Q5, employing more than 5,000 people. In the first half of 2024, nearly 40,000 vehicles were exported to the U.S., according to Mexico's AMIA. More: The auto industry, with 5-year product cycles, can't pivot on a dime to adapt to tariffs More: Trump threatens tariffs on Canada and Mexico next week, which could devastate Michigan Sweden's Autoliv, the world's largest maker of air bags and seat belts, employs around 15,000 staff in Mexico. Tire maker Michelin has two plants in Mexico and three in Canada. Chinese seat maker Yanfeng Automotive Interiors supplies automakers including General Motors and Toyota from its plants in Mexico. Other part makers with plants in Mexico include Italian tire maker Pirelli, Italian premium brakes maker Brembo and Italy's Eurogroup Laminations. Tesla encouraged its Chinese suppliers to set up plants in Mexico in 2023 to supply the factory it was planning to build in the country from early 2025, but its plans have not materialized. This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: These vehicles, parts would be hit by tariffs on Mexico, Canada
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
I'm a Car Expert: 3 Types of Cars That Could Be Impacted the Most by Trump's Tariffs
February began with President Donald Trump instituting his long-promised tariffs on America's trading partners Canada and Mexico. Tariffs are, essentially, taxes levied upon countries that import goods to the United States, and Trump implemented 25% tariffs on both Canada and Mexico. However, Trump then suspected the tariffs for one month after discussions with Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum — but the tariffs might return in 30 days. Learn More: Find Out: If they do, the auto industry could be significantly impacted. Per the Detroit Free Press, 90% of all auto exports from Canada and Mexico are sold to the United States. Tariffs instituted upon these vehicles would force their manufacturers to raise their prices to offset the 25% tariffs, forcing American consumers to pay more the vehicles, which would like lead to fewer car sales. Fewer car sales would then lead to fewer cars being sent to America in the first place, which would negatively impact car manufacturers in Canada and Mexico, car consumers in America, as well as destabilizing the auto industry overall. Further, the Detroit Free Press found three car manufacturers that would be almost immediately impacted by the tariffs. The Q5 is manufactured by Volkswagen's Audi plant in San Jose Chiapa, Mexico, producing approximately 176,000 cars annually (with 40,000 of those sent to America in the first half of 2024 alone). Try This: The BMW plant in San Luis Potasi, Mexico sends nearly all of its vehicles (such as the 3 Series, 2 Series Coupe and M2) to the United States and other markets. Ford's three plants in Mexico (two assembly plants in Cautitlan and Hermosillo, an engine plant in Chihuahua) send just under 200,000 cars to North America in the first half of 2024 alone, and would be significantly impacted by a 25% tariff. More From GOBankingRates Here's the Minimum Salary Required To Be Considered Upper-Middle Class in 2025 The Money You Need To Save Monthly To Retire Comfortably in Every State Are You Rich or Middle Class? 8 Ways To Tell That Go Beyond Your PaycheckThis article originally appeared on I'm a Car Expert: 3 Types of Cars That Could Be Impacted the Most by Trump's Tariffs Sign in to access your portfolio
