The all-new BMW 2 Series Coupé was revealed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed amd will be in Australia by the end of 2021.

The new 2-series will have a BMW TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder engine and xDrive all-wheel-drive on top models. It is 12 per cent more rigid than the old model, and has a 50:50 weight distribution. BMW claims better handling, better ride and more comfort.

Outisde:

Some will love the looks, some won’t. Apart from that, the BMW 2 Series is 4,537mm long, and 1,838mm which is 105mm and 64mm up on the old model model.  It  is 28mm lower, 1,390mm high, meaning the low, wide coupe, looks just a little meaner. Cabin comfort increased with the wheelbase, which is now 51mm longer at 2,741mm.

Finally, Track widths of 1,575mm (an increase of 54mm) at the front axle and 1,587mm (an increase of 31mm) at the rear axle (BMW M240i xDrive Coupé: +63mm at the front; +35mm at the rear) have added to better handling.

The flared wheel arches, bonnet, bonnet bulge, and distinctive BMW kidney grille look and feel like a nod to the storpier 2002 coupes of old. Full-LED headlights are standard, and have been pushed out to the very corners of the front end. Although standard on much cheaper cars, BMW has chosen to keep Adaptive LED Headlights with BMW Selective Beam non-dazzling High Beam Assistant will be standard on the M240i xDrive but an expensive option for the 220i. Darkened rear lights look slightly awkward, but provide a nice light show as dusk falls.

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ABOVE: 2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe

Inside:

BMW says the new BMW 2 Series Coupé has a driver focused cockpit, as if other cockpits aren’t.

None the less, the standard fit sport seats and a sport leather steering wheel do add a certain sportiness to the cabin. The cabin is defined by a tapering roofline, and high centre console.

Rear seats have an individual-seat design but the space looks bijou at beast. Other elements such as vent and control surrounds echo BMW of the past.

Alcantara/Sensatec and leather ‘Vernasca’ trims, sit alongside M leather steering wheel and cushioned knee pads on the centre console to add a touch of class.

M240i xDrive, has a transparent sunroof that is nearly 20 per cent larger than on the outgoing model.

The boot is 390 litres with a load ip that is 35mm lower than the predecessor model. Rear seats split and fold 40:20:40.

Driving Dynamics

The new model has a two-joint spring strut front axle and five-link rear axle. M Sport suspension, is standard on 220i, while M240i xDrive get Adaptive M suspension, M Sport braking system and M Sport differential at the rear. Wheels are 18- and 19-inch M alloys.

Engines:

BMW M240i xDrive – 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line TwinPower Turbo with 285kW/500Nm. That is 35kW more than its predecessor. Accelerations of 0 to 100 km/h is 4.3 seconds.

BMW 220i Coupé –  New four-cylinder petrol with 135kW/300Nmand a 0 to 100 km/h of 7.5 seconds.

BMW 230i Coupé – New four-cylinder petrol with 190kW/400Nm.

The 220i has an eight-speed Steptronic transmission, and the M240i xDrive Coupé gets an eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission.

Driver Assistance and Convenience

  • front-collision warning
  • Speed Limit Info
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Cruise Control with brake function.
  • Driving Assistant with Lane Change Warning
  • Rear Collision Prevention
  • rear crossing traffic warning
  • Active Cruise Control with Stop&Go function
  • Park Distance Control
  • Reversing Assistant
  • Reversing Assist Camera
  • Surround View and Remote 3D View
  • BMW Head-Up Display
  • BMW Drive Recorder – will also be available.

BMW Operating System 7 (iDrive)

This system uses a control display touchscreen, BMW iDrive controller, multifunction buttons on the steering wheel or voice control. It provides access to digital services, including the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, BMW Digital Key and Remote Software Upgrades.

Standard BMW Live Cockpit Professional, features a fully digital screen grouping.

Driver instrument clusters are 12.3 inches and a 10.25-inch depending on model.

There is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for added convenience. We notice the proposed subscription for this service never actually materialised.

Remote Software allows customers to download vehicle upgrades directly from the BMW Connected Store over the air.

More details will be revealed closer to launch.

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