New BMW 2 Series Coupe review: a return to form?

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2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe review: carbyr.uk/30ACRxv
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BMW is famous for its luxurious driver’s cars, yet in recent years it appears as if the brand has been focusing more on ‘luxury’ than it has ‘the drive’. The latest BMW 2 Series Coupe, on paper, seems like a return to form; instead of the front-wheel-drive setup of the 2 Series Gran Coupe and 1 Series hatchback, the Coupe uses the same rear-drive layout of the larger and sportier BMW 4 Series. Has all this made the new 2 Series the best-handling BMW in years? Rich finds out.
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00:00 - Introduction
01:18 - Engines & driving impressions
04:05 - Trim levels & specifications
04:35 - Interior & technology
05:40 - Practicality & boot space
06:40 - Running costs
07:11 - Dealmakers & Dealbreakers
07:58 - Verdict

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@jonathanw844 Жыл бұрын

but why do manufacturers continue to do away with buttons/knobs and hide them in the infotainment system, every reviewer I have seen dislikes the change

@roshangomez Жыл бұрын

So they can later update tech over the air and probably charge a subscription fee for them. Physical buttons would warrant assembly process changes and hardware to do the same.

@corkeymonster Жыл бұрын

It's cheaper to produce. No other reason.

@jonathanw844 Жыл бұрын

I guess I’d never thought of the wider reason, when I drove one on hire it was very distracting I felt, I’ll stick to knobs and buttons next time if I still can !

@roshangomez Жыл бұрын

@@corkeymonster ya that too, especially in the long run

@anthonybariek997 Жыл бұрын

@@roshangomez I also think it’s a little bit of “Tesla syndrome”. When Tesla first did it, every review said “wow, that’s so futuristic” so everyone followed suit. Now the novelty has worn off, everyone’s realising the flaws in the system

@duncanidaho7494 Жыл бұрын

Definitely a drivers car. (For these modern times). Also a big + for having physical buttons. Good review overall !

@duncanidaho7494 Жыл бұрын

Multumeste-te cu Ford Fiesta ca se potriveste cu camasa Lacoste

@witnesspropro Жыл бұрын

You didn't mention that the M240i is xDrive

@MG3-Hybrid Жыл бұрын

BMW just slapped on a £700 price increase on this model in last few weeks. Not as bad as other manufacturers but worth noting.

@darren85i 9 ай бұрын

The comparison to the diesel A Class makes absolutely no sense

@youssefwael5297 5 ай бұрын

Is this car came with 1.5?

@jhonnydrop7100 Жыл бұрын

Good review! Kudos on getting a to review this car NOT in Thundernight Metallic like in every other review. I hope you can review the M240i soon with the new iDrive 8, there doesn't seem to be a review of that interior yet from just about ANY youtube channel.

@carbuyer Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind comments, Jhonny. All of the early cars (and those available for review) have the older iDrive system. You can check out what we think of iDrive 8 by watching our review of the BMW i4.

@CaydeSmax Жыл бұрын

mechanicals might be better and more tech but it's not a looker, imo the previous m2 was perfect, my biggest nit pick with the looks is the side vents on the front bumper, it's like the artist had an interuption / emergency and their arm got knocked and then a cat hit send.

@dpfghela Жыл бұрын

Really don’t like the carry over dash from BMW/ Merc vehicles these days. I miss the different styling you used to find.

@philipc239 Жыл бұрын

I'm a simple person. Cayman or EV for efficiency serenity and mostly instant torque.

@L77yma Жыл бұрын

Where’s the Carbuyer big water bottle test?

@carbuyer Жыл бұрын

Not all that environmentally friendly these days! Maybe we should try the reusable coffee cup test instead?!

@L77yma Жыл бұрын

@@carbuyer Decent environmental banter but you can also use bananas as a homage to the past.😂

@wltdo6930 Жыл бұрын

You could use a large reusable bottle

@knightsofclonmore Жыл бұрын

The front has a look of a GT84

@CaydeSmax Жыл бұрын

yeh, imo the grile and lights are fine but they seem to have ran out of creative juices for the rest of it, the previous m2 was perfection and a hard act to follow but it's like they didn't even try,