BMW M2 Road Review: Better Than Ever?

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3 ай бұрын

Alex Legouix tests the latest M2 to see if f its all its cracked up to be
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@dertobi257 3 ай бұрын

Small mistake at 2:04 : the automatic is actually a 8-speed ZF Torque Converter, as BMW uses in basically every car apart from the 1 series and its brothers

@Under_Construction100 3 ай бұрын

3:15 Do these manufacturers even care that we long for physical buttons? I'm surprised these cars are not steered through an app hidden in the touchscreen menu & accelerator + brake pedals are also not buried in the touchscreen. Loving your reviews, Alex.

@vincenzosgarage 3 ай бұрын

Volkswagen is going back to more physical buttons soon. Happy to see that. Everything on a touchscreen is one of the worst things to happen to cars in recent years. The same goes for fake exhausts.

@Under_Construction100 3 ай бұрын

@@vincenzosgarage Worst inventions ever. Hoping other manufacturers will follow suit. Glad the Asian manufacturers still have a reasonable number of physical buttons. I also hate the replacement of a gear-knob/stick to a selector in a form of a tiny button

@taidee 3 ай бұрын

Two decades ago, the press was unhappy about all the buttons and yet praising cars that have more features (features need controls), I'm glad there's now more awakening to the fact that we needed those buttons. I remember the Panamera and Cayenne had a lot of buttons laid out on the centre channel and there was always a negative comments in the press about that.

@Under_Construction100 3 ай бұрын

@@taidee this, I remember very well. And I'd always ask myself where is the problem whenever a car journo would question why a car had lots of buttons. I remember even when the current gen Vantage came out they said it had "many buttons"

@Afraz_9n3 3 ай бұрын

@@vincenzosgarageVW is only going back to physical buttons for the steering wheel (which they had in the Polo anyway). The heated seats traction control and the like are staying in the screen and the HVAC is staying as a slider but it will be backlit

@MikeY-kr9qe 3 ай бұрын

I think m2 best looking bmw ever when you see car in person looks great

@ozwk_ 2 ай бұрын

how much did bmw pay you to say this? the car looks hideous

@ytwizzle 2 ай бұрын

@@ozwk_- To each their own

@dk7541 2 ай бұрын

I test drove one...unreal they are definitely nicer in person that's for sure. I made an order for one. I'm super pumped

@jwalesoutlaw3294 Ай бұрын

I think they look cool in person...another better than an M3 or M4 that's for sure

@paani3327 Ай бұрын

@@ozwk_ your perspective is not the same as others. You should have learnt this if you're above the age of 12 by now. No one cares about your opinion.

@Samuels691 3 ай бұрын

These reviews are so good!

@BenjiTshi 3 ай бұрын

"Looks are subjective, so what does that matter ?" True. And yet hosts spend a good 30s talking about looks and highlighting best angles and nice details in every video (so a good 5% of the total video) except this one where we just gloss over it. That's evidence right there 🤣

@Kylirr 3 ай бұрын

People only pull out "looks are subjective" to cope when something gets rightfully called ugly

@gaara4667 3 ай бұрын

@@Kylirrbut it isn’t…

@trendingnovaYT 3 ай бұрын

@@Kylirr subjective :) . And I will enjoy it when I get mine in April

@jackpassfield9141 3 ай бұрын

I like the approach. Skip over what everyone has already spent too much time discussing and just got on with how it drives.

@gaara4667 3 ай бұрын

@@trendingnovaYT congratulations 👏🏿 enjoy it when it comes.

@jlnmlng8372 3 ай бұрын

Congratulations to 1M Subscriber! 🙂🍀 Well deserved! 👍🏽🎉

@kornonacob 3 ай бұрын

Even though its heavy but BMW cleverly designed the suspensions n the power delivery to disguised the actual weight..... like all bmw before, it takes time for people to grow into its looks.... imo its nice

@6820berlin 22 күн бұрын

Exactly I think it looks aggressive and nice now that the looks have grown on me the, imo back in the day I even considered the e60 ugly at first

@_Thale_ 3 ай бұрын

A million subs 🎉🎂 nice work.

@kennygreene-bu7ek 3 ай бұрын

Congrats on the Million subscribers.

@dalar2 3 ай бұрын

It's no suprise, we know modern BMW drivetrains are great, it would just be nice if the exterior wasn't awkward - this M2 is very colour dependent imo, in some colours it looks much better like black because soo much of the awkward lines are harder to spot.

@giftmorzel6318 3 ай бұрын

subjective... i hated the press shots but after seeing one its beautiful

@eddienyagah 12 күн бұрын

Does anyone know the title of the song that plays at the beginning of the video? I tried shazam but it didn't get me anywhere.

@ALMX5DP 3 ай бұрын

Is it really a baby if it weighs almost the same as an adult?

@myoneblackfriend3151 3 ай бұрын

I can’t unsee a Scion TC in a really great body kit.

@bentawakali6154 3 ай бұрын

Wow congratulations on the 1M subscribers

@sherazsidhu4729 3 ай бұрын

Congratulations for 1M subscribers

@rayhamel1886 3 ай бұрын

Nice round up, Alex!

@whyimustusemyrealname3801 3 ай бұрын

thanks for this rory

@Briscosnowman 3 ай бұрын

Damn I was as fast to jump on this video as the M2😎

@edwardvickers5506 3 ай бұрын

Test driven m2 yesterday. I dont get the hideous or ugly vibe,its proper muscular and a savage drive.

@RobTheOwl 3 ай бұрын

The M2 peaked at the OG F87 with the N55 engine - best sounding 6 cylinder I’ve heard!

@mohammedalaskary342 3 ай бұрын

lmao wait... are we talking about the same N55 in a 2012 335i I don't keep up with cars I can't afford

@Ghostrider.1127 2 ай бұрын

Till the crankshaft spins........

@dafaqking 2 ай бұрын

@@Ghostrider.1127 Which was only a problem with some early S55 engines. Not with the N55.

@jmore7152 3 ай бұрын

Great video!

@stevecox2076 Ай бұрын

Took delivery today. Zandvoort blue with carbon pack & roof 👌🏼

@xrmerkur 3 ай бұрын

Mustang fan here, but keeping an eye out for M2 used market.

@ababbington1 2 ай бұрын

M240 xdrive is a better all round car and £15k cheaper. Tbh it looks better too and is faster than the M2 in the UK most of the year.

@parvindermander5664 3 ай бұрын

Looks great

@massimilianocarraro1302 3 ай бұрын

I literally love this car in term of look and presence! The only thing I really can't understand is the weight! And even if I had the intention of buying I don't know if that 1700 kg is a number I'm willing to forgive!

@markgt894 3 ай бұрын

You’re either blind or paid by BMW if you think the new M2 looks good

@yissibiiyte 3 ай бұрын

@@markgt894it looks perfectly fine. Infinitely better than the M3/4

@redline589 3 ай бұрын

This gen looks like a cheap Chinese copy of an M2.

@edwardvickers5506 3 ай бұрын

@@markgt894 Test drove one yesterday,the car looks great in the flesh especially in red or black. Not particularly a BMW fan either but i would consider buying it.

@Tjcars100 3 ай бұрын

It’s Finally Alex

@Benson-JG-Mturi 3 ай бұрын

You have the most luxurious voice.

@kornonacob 3 ай бұрын

Weight would make the car extra traction especially it doesn't have outrageous down force elements n figures

@markusdeep42 3 ай бұрын

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤ Auto Trader has reached 1M followers thanks to this lady Alex

@Photoandcargeek 3 ай бұрын

I like the looks, although I wouldn't buy one as I don't buy new cars unless they are GT3s and Porsche won't let me have one... But what shocked me is that you said that the Alpine is a competitor, it really isn't, not even remotely. Oh and i adore the Alpine. Oh and weight is psychological 😮, except you feel it at the petrol station, when you have to replace the tyres and the brakes.

@jaketommo77 3 ай бұрын

I like the look of the new M2 especially with m performance parts or a trip down to AutoID

@potatoman7475 Ай бұрын

Ummmm, been watching for years now and I finally have the courage to ask... Am I hearing properly when you say "Nought to sixty to/2"? Is that an AutoTrader thing or UK thing?

@user-dg7gn4qk1y 3 ай бұрын

Nice run down. Waiting for my 24. As far as HP goes its a bit more than BMW states. As far as haters go how many can buy one with cash ? and the ones who can do so with a Porsche are simply overpaying 😂

@whyareallnickstaken 3 ай бұрын

It’s not really a 7-speed automatic that’s offered 😉2:00

@deepakdevellore 3 ай бұрын

BMW offers special transmission for England

@whyareallnickstaken 3 ай бұрын

@@deepakdevellore apparently

@ihor244 3 ай бұрын

8 speed auto?

@lukakacarevic3780 3 ай бұрын

I think as well that is a ZF8

@Arj1209 3 ай бұрын

Looks like a Dodge Avenger update.

@fxlltxtsearch 3 ай бұрын

Im confused. The bmw owners wanted bmws to maintain boxy and aggressive proportions. When they get that… they dont want it? Maybe the bumper grills look a little off but this is definitely a bmw

@luke_3_113 3 ай бұрын

Congrats on the 1M subscribers. Some good quality content :) This car a relative bargain? I think not. Other opinions are available!

@lfa9329 3 ай бұрын

This makes the M340i look especially enticing...

@keithronson2624 3 ай бұрын

Alex! So glad you reviewing the M2..... Pinning my colours to the mast......the BEST CAR In The World! Absolutely on target. Stunning in every sense. What a machine! There is a rumour that a Competition and CS is in the pipeline. OMG! Imagine. Thank you Alex...and yes button to press so you can keep your eyes on the road! All brands please note!

@BenjiTshi 3 ай бұрын

Can we get a M1.5 or a M.5 then (since M1 is a no go). Not long ago the 7 series was this size, and much lighter ffs !

@lubabalodywili7672 Ай бұрын

its so cool bra i love it

@r7tommygunn 3 ай бұрын

Mine gets so much love and attention on the road, the drive is awesome, its fun and individual. The hate comes from those that can't afford one.

@taidee 3 ай бұрын

I've always loved physical buttons, I remember way back when the press was complaining about all the buttons, and now everyone wants buttons. So I guess it goes to be careful what you wish for. It's kind of like the ever rising power that almost no one needs. Cars like this with lesser power are more drivable and still more fun that the scary monsters with power so high you have to practice caution all the time you're driving them.

@robertarthur3711 3 ай бұрын

Funny it was slated by everyone when it came out, then Chris Harris drove one and said it’s fantastic, now they all say it’s fantastic. There’s nothing out there that looks anything like it. Great value as well.

@joebloggs4191 3 ай бұрын

I've always liked it from day one and that's just from what I saw of it online. A recent visit to the dealers and seeing one in the flesh confirmed what I thought, it's a fantastic looking machine very different to anything else on the road.

@karolmaciejewski340 3 ай бұрын

100% agreed

@svenis97 3 ай бұрын

Congratulations on 1 million subscribers! 🎉

@costafilh0 3 ай бұрын

Not better looking, not lighter. That's for sure!

@CannaGro81 3 ай бұрын

It grows on you. ❤😊❤

@jj94nb 2 ай бұрын

There is an old phrase in 886 BC. that says "BMW M Power, Yes.‘

@ShannonSouthAfrica 3 ай бұрын

Looks good but that weight. No excuses for that

@gaara4667 3 ай бұрын

Hear comes the pointless comments about the weight Smh 🤦🏿‍♂️

@pauldewar626 3 ай бұрын

I’m surprised that reviewers don’t mention that there is substantially less rear seat headroom compared to the previous generation. I’m 5 ft 11 and I can’t sit in the back

@omarpulido8502 3 ай бұрын

The target demographic for a 2-series coupe buyer is a single male with no kids. Or a second car where there's a more practical daily driver. In a pinch, people fit in the back (maybe very cramped). If you see yourself carrying people, a 340i is more practical for the same money.

@somerandomfella 3 ай бұрын

If they revised the tail lights it'd be a perfect little daily

@redline589 3 ай бұрын

Also the grille the front bumper and the diffuser, its an ugly car from most angles, the side profile is passable though.

@HariOmRadhaKrishna 3 ай бұрын

The M2 looks OK to me, but I don't like the putty-grey colour. It would look better in loud purple or something.

@jackpassfield9141 3 ай бұрын

The colour options are unfortunately very limited when they have an awesome purple for the 240i. I'm sure more will be released in future models.

@TeaVR 3 ай бұрын

Beautifully presented. Lovely to hear such a well spoken presenter. As for the car...... neh.

@Rambo9612 9 күн бұрын

I disagree. I think it’s an awful presentation by someone with poor information.

@TeaVR Күн бұрын

@@Rambo9612 Why?

@jesterm7597 3 ай бұрын

I just don’t get the negativity about the looks ? The front end is so much better looking than the Beaver tooth four series And you can still have a manual. Genuinely last chance to buy into the end of an era 🎉🎉🎉

@epbrown01 3 ай бұрын

It looks like a larger version of the original 1-series coupe, which wasn’t exactly a looker…

@snffz3492 3 ай бұрын

Nah 1M looks like a gorgeous classic to me. The new M2 however ... Idk. It's growing on me day by day though, so won't be too judgemental with it yet

@MegaRetr 3 ай бұрын

Wow new M2 😊 awesome car

@robseymour2782 3 ай бұрын

music is nice

@user-mt6tn4gd2c 3 ай бұрын

Bmw is always the best i love the M2❤

@user-th9is9dg9x 3 ай бұрын

Might be worth watching Chris harris video!!😮

@lostworld5667 17 күн бұрын

this is the best looking bmw

@mengienghinamwaami4894 3 ай бұрын

The only problem I have with this is the weight

@cklam8722 3 ай бұрын

The M2 Competition drives like a go-kart. Not a daily car, especially after a long day heading home on B roads. Wonder if this new M2 has a more reasonably easy suspension.

@karolmaciejewski340 3 ай бұрын

It does, it's way more forgiving

@drakegao816 2 ай бұрын

These iPad style infotainment system is getting somehow out of control. Like the Porsche taycan, I remember that I have to go to three user interfaces to adjust the air vent direction. I think it will be dangerous to do so if I am on a highway.

@coupa01 3 ай бұрын

Usually people would buy this type of car because they want something a bit special and still be able to have the family join them and get shopping in the boot. Usually really enjoy the reviews here but this was a bit of a read of the spec sheet, and oh it’s fast, heavy, not great looking…

@ronniep9272 Ай бұрын

There's not much space in the back for a family. The M3 is better for that.

@captainmorgan5449 2 ай бұрын

The front end has a Dodge esque vibe to it. It is all subjective tho.

@Bruh22592 3 ай бұрын

Great reviews, every single video

@hoey3510 2 ай бұрын

High performance cars are waste of money on public roads.. especially in Australia can only be pushed on a race track

@gazof-the-north5708 2 ай бұрын

I like it. If I win the Lotto, I'd bag one

@nishantjacob688 3 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t wanna be seen in one!

@danmayberry1185 3 ай бұрын

It launched in that baby blue colour (hideous). Now the grille is such a relief after the M4's cod-like appearance.

@alisonsmith3817 3 ай бұрын

I don’t mind the looks and interior is nice , but defo doesn’t sound good for a straight 6

@danielatlas5544 3 ай бұрын

What makes it tick?well 70 odd thousand but that should make anything tick quiet frankly!

@veiwtationtv5987 3 ай бұрын

Widow maker 😂

@vhakisa 3 ай бұрын

This woman though, such a nice presenter

@reliantrobin9450 3 ай бұрын

Don’t have to go on a mission for heated seats. Climate controls are always in a dedicated section at the bottom of the touch screen. No menu needed.

@steveco1800 Ай бұрын

Ok that doesn’t sound too bad. Still not as easy to press the right spot on the screen without taking your eyes off the road. Buttons you can use from feel.

@mykiman5955 3 ай бұрын

The back end is dream, the front end is a nightmare. It literally looks like they forgot to add a piece in under the reg plate. The M240i looks soooooo much better Just my opinion though, I went to look at both as my Supra is now 2 years old and the 240i was a hoot!!!!!!

@user-my4xu4gf1z 3 ай бұрын

Good thing there's a thing called "aftermarket parts" that can easily solve that problem for less then 300$ lmao. That's what I don't get about people. Same thing about the m3 and m4 grille. Theres like 4 different ones u can buy and they look amazing

@mykiman5955 3 ай бұрын

@@user-my4xu4gf1z im not sure why you're "lmao" i didn't say there wasn't a thing called aftermarket parts, im pointing out its a poor design from factory that makes a stock vehicle look poor so............................my point still stands. Why should someone pay an already stupid price for a car to instantly spend more making it look how it should have???? And given the M240i is an already fantastic car for quite a bit less, its the more attractive package

@fer1306 3 ай бұрын

Lol i think the opposite. Never mind looks bad overall

@MusicLover-01 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic review 👏

@jonathancost4927 3 ай бұрын

How can I watch this seriously with a pink bobble bouncing around off the headrest? 🤣🤣🤣

@MurseTech64 3 ай бұрын

I prefer the i4 M50

@marfrandema1884 3 ай бұрын

It costs a heck of a lot better drive well

@hassana22 3 ай бұрын

❤❤

@johnm5131 3 ай бұрын

first thing you notice....dead steering.....after 6 months of ownership....it is the most disappointing part of the drive.

@WayApp 2 ай бұрын

Wow

@GBFeb72 3 ай бұрын

Looks perfect 😎👊🏻👊🏻👊🏻

@lfa9329 3 ай бұрын

The video, maybe... The car? No way in fcuking hell.

@bobantrajkovski5411 3 ай бұрын

This are go-karts not drag racing vehicles

@ytt8370 3 ай бұрын

1.75 tons is not understandable even for a touring 3 series

@ShannonSouthAfrica 3 ай бұрын

How can a 2 series weigh that much? How did such a small nimble BM become such a porker? 1450kg should be the most.

@MuppetsSh0w 3 ай бұрын

Weight is irrelevant if you can't feel it. It's a number on a piece of paper. When will people get it through their thick skulls...

@wrth 3 ай бұрын

@@MuppetsSh0w fuel, tyres, wasted acceleration potential, just to name a few issues with an unnecessarily heavy car. "but wait it's a sports car fuel and tyres are getting trashed regardless" yes but we live in the UK and most M buyers cruise down motorways and city roads we care about these things if we use it for more than 2 days a week.

@massimilianocarraro1302 3 ай бұрын

I'm sure it's very well hidden, but going downhill on a mountain road and heavily breaking before a corner will make you feel every kg of it! You can't deny physics! I'm sure it's a brilliant daily though and in fact I'd love to have one! But I don't see it as a sport car for the weekend! It just isn't that anymore

@DeadlyDizzle-yn1vz 3 ай бұрын

⁠⁠⁠@@MuppetsSh0wyou can’t fool physics no matter what. Weight will always affect performance, being overweight is counterproductive for a sports car. When will people get that through their thick skulls?

@bmpbmp9446 3 ай бұрын

Absoluely LOVE the new look!!!!!! Need the manual transmission!!!!

@shawnmichael2725 3 ай бұрын

I want one❤I'm not talking about the car. 😅😅😅

@MultiDecimation 3 ай бұрын

you missed another sports rival- the supra gr pro. think i would rather have one of those for £57k and have some change to do some engine mods.

@jackpassfield9141 3 ай бұрын

Hopefully they end up putting this engine in a supra one day 👌 unlikely but I'd love one.

@alsigaroudi 3 ай бұрын

How better could the M2 be than a Mustang GT with nearly half the price, almost same weight and more power?

@user-my4xu4gf1z 3 ай бұрын

I love what bmw did with the m2. I use to always hate the m2 becuase it looked like the little less powerful m3 but now it is its own car. Very good move from bmw.

@redline589 3 ай бұрын

This looks like a cheap Chinese copy of an M2.

@wrth 3 ай бұрын

forget power. you can buy a chip tune that adds over 80 hp extra to this engine with 0 supporting mods, immediately makes it more powerful than a base M3 or M4.

@markgt894 3 ай бұрын

Im sorry but that thing just looks so weird from the front and back. What possessed the design studios to produce this look??! The previous gen M2 looks so much better.

@steveco1800 Ай бұрын

It looks like a very wide car on that road

@antzcars8400 Ай бұрын

Not sure how people can say this looks hideous. There are far worse looking cars out there. I saw a red one in my local dealer and in the flesh it looks good 👍