The 2023 BMW M2 6-speed Is A Scaled Down M4 Built For Driving Enthusiasts

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11 ай бұрын

Sometimes less is more and the redesigned #BMWM2 takes all the goodies from the current M4 but puts it in a smaller package. The latest #M2 also doesn't suffer from the controversial #BMW nostrils and while the 3.0L twin-turbo I-6 is down on power slightly compared to the #BMWM4, the 6-speed manual and RWD only chassis make this latest model one of the most fun cars in the BMW arsenal.
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@theredline 11 ай бұрын

Happy Friday everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful week! We're kicking off the weekend showing you guys our full take on the redesigned M2 and boy was this car a nice surprise from behind the wheel. Unless you need AWD and just want a bigger car, this is def the bargain of the BMW M Car lineup and it feels every bit as quick and fun as the last manual M3 sedan we drove briefly last year!

@hpickettz34 11 ай бұрын

The m2 offers a sunroof, it comes standard if you don't option the carbon roof.

@phatgringo2.0 11 ай бұрын

Nobody here admitting how ugly this thing is.

@ssaini5028 11 ай бұрын

Is the CT4-V Blackwing in a manual a better buy in your opinion?

@hpickettz34 11 ай бұрын

@@phatgringo2.0 A beast is not supposed to look pretty.

@kreigerbailey3550 11 ай бұрын

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!! 👑🇯🇲🔥💥🌟⭐💯💎

@johng81818 11 ай бұрын

Just ordered mine in Zandvoort Blue and I can’t wait to get it. It’ll be my first actual M car ever.

@Kdubzlovescars 11 ай бұрын

Congrats!

@myemailiscool 11 ай бұрын

great color choice, thanks for not doing a boring color

@phatgringo2.0 11 ай бұрын

WRX at twice the price and just as fugly.

@jameswillard1 11 ай бұрын

Cool color but literally 90% of them are Zandvoort

@johng81818 11 ай бұрын

@@Kdubzlovescars Thank you.

@omendarklight1526 11 ай бұрын

I can't with that front fascia but I can with that engine 😂. Great review Redline

@wjfmarketing 9 ай бұрын

Having owned a BMW M3 E30 back in the day, I think this new model looks "Just Right"! Good job, BMW.

@MegaRetr 11 ай бұрын

Pretty car. Happy Friday everyone!

@Jaybrn 11 ай бұрын

That’s the best 0 to 60 I’ve seen on the net and can’t imagine how that feels from a roll on the highway . Looking forward to experiencing that end of year fingers crossed.

@Chad_Max 11 ай бұрын

My neighbor got one of these in that baby blue color. The front end styling is pretty bad, it looks like the designers just stopped and never finished it. I would not get this in anything other than sapphire black since this will mute the front end details a bit. Other than that, it has great proportions and a nice stance. But the styling is pretty bad...

@AlbertVusi-uq8gl 11 ай бұрын

Thank you SOFYAN BEY I wanted to see this beast 🙏 from you reviewing it 🙌 the best reviewing ever

@InvestBetter. 11 ай бұрын

Now, BMW's most desirable vehicle I just traded my F87, best car I've ever owned, and will be getting one of these next year, in Zandvoort Blue, with a stick

@malikmcintosh7797 11 ай бұрын

6:04 Wow That Sounds Fantastic Especially Pops and Crackle the Exhaust

@dtna 11 ай бұрын

You make the best videos! And you don't try to entertain the audience or sound like a sales person at a dealership. Thnx.

@Jorge-Tamacas 11 ай бұрын

Maybe the M3/M4 are more powerful but I don't care, I would choose the M2 with a manual over those two. I would prefer the regular seats. As Sofyan says the bucket seats are good for track use, not for daily use. I like the engine sound. This car has enough power to me. Nice car indeed

@fzr1000981 11 ай бұрын

Super fugly...M3/4 in dark colors actually looks better

@js002003 11 ай бұрын

can confirm this car does look really good/aggressive in person. also, you can get a sunroof, at least in the US. and bmw is lying about the real hp numbers. its the same hp/tq as the base m3/m4

@Angelbonilla1982 11 ай бұрын

Gorgeous beast!! Love the new M2!!

@jpmavichana 5 ай бұрын

Just got mine in Toronto Red Metallic from the dealer. More comfortable than my 21 Supra. No mark up

@martygreen3145 11 ай бұрын

Good Lord! Those BMW’s are getting so fast! And that straight six is SICK!!

@TRG87M2 11 ай бұрын

You get a SUNROOF or the Carbon Roof in the US. No Steel Roof option, that’s Canada and other markets.

@arymonem 11 ай бұрын

Can’t think of a better daily driving beast than this amazing machine. Thank you BMW!

@JohnDoe-wv5id 10 ай бұрын

As always, a first class review! As another viewer has mentioned though, for the US market (at least), you CAN option a glass moonroof...which I would certainly do. I just wish they offered this in a cabriolet model.

@joegreen678 9 ай бұрын

Great review of a brilliant car, glad I ordered one.

@alexandercura1523 10 ай бұрын

13:52 sunroof is standard in the U.S.

@vindevhunta4905 11 ай бұрын

Pervious gen for me plz..I don't care how quick it is or how well it drives. I don't like the round square look of the exterior

@eyedoc8567 11 ай бұрын

Are you planning to review the 2024 E Class? I'm probably buying one, and I really value your reviews. Keep up the good work.

@SuperMegaWoofer3000 Ай бұрын

It’s funny how everyone says they look better in person than photos and videos. It really does!

@ibrahimalhilali2693 11 ай бұрын

Boy I love how that exhaust sound along with the Mustang GT.

@DRayL_ 11 ай бұрын

I'm going to assume the "thunk" test is subjective,....because to me, it didn't _sound_ very solid. But I'm sure it is more in person.

@mastafa4517 11 ай бұрын

The “thunk” test! 😂😂

@atakeall1 11 ай бұрын

I think the hollow sound came from the glovebox accidentally opening when he shut the door.

@DRayL_ 11 ай бұрын

@@atakeall1 I considered that possibility. Again, I think "in person" is going to be the best judge. It just didn't _sound_ very solid. But BMW is known for making solid cars, so my opinion from this video isn't at all something I would stand on! 🙂

@sammyg4806 11 ай бұрын

It sounded like crap 😂 that said, most new cars have solid sound thunks, even in the mainstream variety. He might have had something in that door pocket. Edit: The glove box did open up which would affect the sound greatly.

@DRayL_ 11 ай бұрын

I am going to actively attempt the "thunk test" with my 2014 Civic to see how it sounds to me. hehe

@MrDaveaccord 11 ай бұрын

What a machine and an awesome color.

@bobbowie9350 11 ай бұрын

Very nice. The previous one looks a smidge better but this is very tempting, esp with a manual

@DronMac 11 ай бұрын

I saw this one in person and man…. The rear quarter is so sharp.

@bobbowie9350 11 ай бұрын

@DronMac I agree. The rear looks fresh and futuristic

@speeddemon311 5 ай бұрын

The rear looks puzzling 😂

@shanewilfon6860 11 ай бұрын

My dream car Fantastic Ball breaker review 😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉🎉

@Scotty_B123 11 ай бұрын

Wait.....what? Did he just say avoid crushing my balls? LOL

@tapper701 11 ай бұрын

Yes, that is just nuts ...

@carlosmaldonado6200 11 ай бұрын

So basically the M2 is the new M3.

@kalaitzisjohn7123 9 ай бұрын

nice presentation

@HenHavenEggs 11 ай бұрын

This car, in manual, is a bargain. Its optional seats make the new Mustang Gt's optional Recaro's home furniture. If someone can find a base model of this investment, bargain, or as a daily, then are lucky and blessed. This car is insane, stock, vs any of its competitors. I believe this car will hold its value well with minimal depreciation. Props to all the viewers who were able to lock down one of these machines. Lucky you!

@HenHavenEggs 11 ай бұрын

Makes a new Mustang GT POINTLESS!. Tune this sucker, and you'll run 10's. Drive it across country and you'll average 30 plus mph. This car is a future collectible. Last of its kind, it seems. I hope not.

@sgt.grinch3299 11 ай бұрын

This is an amazing automobile. I am considering buying one. I’m not sure I want to pay the dealer mark up prices.

@Unsalted375 11 ай бұрын

What is the styling department in BMW doing? I miss the old BMW design language, this looks like a car that a damn lego mini figure would drive my dude

@randomhobbyist99 11 ай бұрын

I have a G80 M3X and I gotta say if I was in the market I’d definitely get this over it. As much as I love my M3 that M2 is a damn bargain basically the same car base manual for base manual for a whole lot cheaper.

@BinaryBlueBull 11 ай бұрын

Don't know if this is a difference between the American market and the European one but in Europe you can actually get a powered sunroof on this car for about $1100. Good review. I had the pleasure of driving the previous generation M2 competition and that thing was a blast, a true pocket rocket. I only had it for half a day and I drove a little less than 400miles in that timeframe. Too bad that these kinds of cars will all be electric soon and that beautiful BMW inline 6 will disappear

@DarkHelmet1976 11 ай бұрын

You can get the sunroof in the US, but in Canada it's carbon or steel, only.

@BinaryBlueBull 11 ай бұрын

@@DarkHelmet1976 I see, thanks for the info. Strange that he mentions it's not available with a sunroof then, since their profile state a Washington D.C. headquarters and so I assume this is a US-spec vehicle which seems to be confirmed by the Cali plates

@fcman123 11 ай бұрын

@@BinaryBlueBull I have one on order in the US, the sunroof comes standard but if you add the carbon roof (or carbon package) you lose the sunroof.

@BinaryBlueBull 11 ай бұрын

@@fcman123 Ah I see, that makes sense of course. Seeing as he usually knows his technical details quite well, I'm going to assume that that's what he meant by "a sunroof isn't available", being that it isn't available on this specific configuration of the M2. Thanks for the clarification

@DANNYN224 11 ай бұрын

Exterior styling looks great that exhaust note sounds 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@jjlad5037 8 ай бұрын

I've got a sun roof.

@commonsense233 11 ай бұрын

I can’t get past the ball buster seat 😂

@tapper701 11 ай бұрын

That is just nuts ...

@rd5140 11 ай бұрын

Do we have an official ring time yet??

@wheelwrightpl9429 11 ай бұрын

Is the manual transmission much worse than what's in the Cayman or Camaro ?

@rembo183 11 ай бұрын

My local dealer has a $10k mark up and thats’s for the best customers.($20k for others). Lack of supply and strong demand drives up pricing. A $65-$70k price is not possible.

@rd5140 11 ай бұрын

Find another dealer....ordered mine at msrp

@rembo183 11 ай бұрын

@@rd5140 - that’s probably my best course

@mike786551 11 ай бұрын

A dealer in my area had a customer cancel theirs so I got the chance to grab it for 5k over. Fully loaded with carbon.. Should be coming in soon from the port.

@mike786551 11 ай бұрын

@@rd5140no MSRP possibly but you'll have to wait a year or more to get it.

@dfberry 11 ай бұрын

I don't hate the exterior -- in fact, I like it for this car -- an M2! I don't hate that it does offer a sunroof -- it's a driver's car -- a true driver's car! I agree that I'd probably not get those seats or the carbon-fiber package (for the price reduction) -- it's trying to be affordable to driver's -- and I appreciate that BMW has made this car for the US!

@mkruger51 11 ай бұрын

In germany we have to pay a little bit extra to get the manual :/

@drbachata20 6 ай бұрын

Weird that there is no sunroof option in the USA. We have that option in Canada!

@galaman12001 6 ай бұрын

It comes with a sun roof in the US, the carbon fiber roof is optional.

@carycoller3140 11 ай бұрын

I'd prefer the Beaver tooth grill on this.

@Tartan1206 11 ай бұрын

Pretty car. Long term bmw reliability/durability is my concern especially after owning bmws. This is probably best owned as a lease and dump it after the term is over.

@naveenthemachine 11 ай бұрын

Reliability isn’t a concern here. The b58 is bulletproof

@Tartan1206 11 ай бұрын

@@naveenthemachine it is a concern. Will it leak over time? Yes. Will it have other issues as well? Yes. It's a bmw. They don't age well. Do a review after 10 years and 150k

@devn3813 11 ай бұрын

More reliable than any American vehicle or any other European vehicle for sure

@Tartan1206 11 ай бұрын

@devn3813 ever hear of bmw timing chain tensioner issues? Oil system leaks? Hpfp issues? The list goes on lol

@devn3813 11 ай бұрын

@@Tartan1206 ever hear of GM transmission engines and electronic issues? By the way that happens to like 50% of them in the first year it seems like. I’ve worked for a rental company and it’s always the Fords and GMs falling apart

@kermit1 11 ай бұрын

Topher said it best. This car looks like it had an allergic reaction to something.

@omendarklight1526 11 ай бұрын

😂😂 That's funny, and agreeable

@richardwalther6229 11 ай бұрын

It’ll be a sad day when BMW is forced to discontinue their straight 6 engines. This one sounds so good and smooth.

@anun1239 8 ай бұрын

One of the best engines much prefer over Porsche 6 3.0

@Ghanshyam00000 11 ай бұрын

This 2023 M2 is an awesome car I think the m2 scaled-down built BMW 4 but this m2 is better than the previous m2 and the m4 looks beautiful however bmw should provide normal seats instead of bucket seats normal seats good for long journeys Furthermore 3.0l twin-turbo direct injection inline 6 453 hp and 406 pound-feet of torque, boost pressure 17.4 psi mpg 17 in the city 24 in the highway 0-60 3.88 seconds, top 177 mph, weight 3800 lbs I liked the steering wheels look amazing infotainment system but BMW should have provided big seats in the back that will be little disappointed but overall this car great thanks

@dennishughes721 11 ай бұрын

Scaled down? It’s nearly 4,000 lbs!

@snakeeyes9246 11 ай бұрын

That's why Throttle House's video for this car is titled "2 Fat 2 Be Furious".

@pennycopperhatch9315 11 ай бұрын

I prefer the Previous Gen Exterior & Interior "looks"...the Exterior & Interior don't really feel it.

@andersonrodriguez8258 11 ай бұрын

Agree just making it cheaper “oh let’s slap 2 flat screens in there “ and boom don’t have to mold anything

@pennycopperhatch9315 11 ай бұрын

@@andersonrodriguez8258 LOL....I know a guy in my car group that just got one...I got to see it in person look at it inside & outside....Yeah Do not like it..Plus it HUGER!.....in person

@fredeb67 11 ай бұрын

This compared to the manual CT4 V Blacking? It has a manual and rear drive only.

@ctg311 10 ай бұрын

I have the ct4 v Blackwing manual and the supra automatic. The caddy is a better driver’s car by a slight margin. The steering feel is better. All modern bmw steering is muted. Also, the caddy has a better ride with magnetic ride control for daily driving. However, I don’t like the exterior styling of the caddy especially from the rear. I think the supra is a better drivers car than the m2 cuz it is much lighter. Hopefully this answers your question.

@fredeb67 10 ай бұрын

@@ctg311 Tanks, I like the Caddy better

@DJCHURKLE 11 ай бұрын

Heard the gearing in the automatic pairs better with the tuning of this car than the manual.

@williamconrad1087 11 ай бұрын

Even if that is true do you really want to pass up the opportunity for a manual.

@kr00zn 11 ай бұрын

Ballbuster Motoren Werke 😂

@GregDZ33 11 ай бұрын

Anyone agree that the B58 sounds better than the S58? Something I noticed.

@jack_da_niels 6 ай бұрын

Nice video, unfortunately, I've been searching for a manual M2/M3 to test drive for months now. Eight official dealerships and one BMW group-owned dealership in my area don't have their own cars or pool cars with a manual gearbox (no M2, no M3). Even after sending three emails to BMW, I haven't had any success. The experience here is even worse, with auto-generated replies that tell me I should go to a local dealership and that they do not print any info material anymore (which i haven’t even asked for). Currently, the car buying experience in Germany is not something I can recommend to someone else. At the moment, I have the impression that BMW doesn't want to sell cars with a manual gearbox (despite promoting it on KZfaq and even through their engineers). Maybe I'm just not the right type of customer, and BMW expects customers to spend 80,000€ or more without being able to test the specific model. I don't know, but right now, I'm more than disappointed.

@cryptocarpenter599 10 ай бұрын

Ball crusher seats lmfao

@edombre4637 11 ай бұрын

you can get a sunroof in canada

@williamconrad1087 11 ай бұрын

No sunroof is strange even a Chevy Trax offers a sunroof.

@TRG87M2 11 ай бұрын

He is incorrect. Sunroof or Carbon Roof in the US. There is not a Steel Roof offered here.

@marsdahustler 11 ай бұрын

Excellent car not so excellent new BMW design language. Serious ball buster as well!!!

@Revilokab 9 ай бұрын

Can traction control be disabled in this car?

@SuperMegaWoofer3000 Ай бұрын

Yes, but most people would drive it into a tree. It can break rear wheel traction at 100km hr if you put your foot down.

@laventadoralindog1576 11 ай бұрын

I WanT it Since it comes with that BALL BUSTER! ❤

@balmainattitude 11 ай бұрын

it’s the Kia stinger wheels

@shinedownfly 11 ай бұрын

Overpriced maintenance nightmare!

@k9keo 11 ай бұрын

I thought the M stood for Motorsport 🤔

@digitalkoh 11 ай бұрын

In this case, the 'M' stands for Mexico~ for made in Mexico 😂

@k9keo 11 ай бұрын

@@digitalkoh 😝

@gundamkid2002 10 ай бұрын

I’m 5”8 , so I can imagine anyone taller will have a hard time in back . Picture your knees slamming against those carbon fiber seats . 🤦🏾‍♂️😂

@jimf7654 11 ай бұрын

The front end and side views look fantastic, but the rear view is straight from a “Transformers” movie.

@sokratzmmf 5 ай бұрын

Prior generation F87 looks so good compared to this.

@dnice362 11 ай бұрын

I hope the price is no where near the CTV blackwing. It’s looks so bad. I couldn’t walk up this everyday and look at it knowing the CT4 V blackwing is better in every single way.

@devn3813 11 ай бұрын

You’ll pay $30,000 over msrp for a black wing with a 2005 interior

@dnice362 11 ай бұрын

@@devn3813 what do you think you’ll pay for the M2 lol. I’ve seen blackwings for 65k

@devn3813 11 ай бұрын

@@dnice362 then you’re super lucky buy one if you can get one for sticker or under.

@ox4556 11 ай бұрын

Mustang fanboys right now should 💩 their pants at any red light showdown.

@arcforceworld 11 ай бұрын

BAWLZ!

@tapper701 11 ай бұрын

He crushed it - that is just nuts ...

@EM.1. 11 ай бұрын

It's not made in Germany (but not all workers in today's German factories are German), so I guess it doesn't matter if this is made in Mexico?

@danieltackett4089 11 ай бұрын

All current 2 Series cars for the world and many 330i’s for the US market are assembled in Mexico. Some past US-bound E90 3 Series cars were built in South Africa. And a new plant is under construction in Hungary. BMW is a global company; they have the same manufacturing standards everywhere.

@hpickettz34 11 ай бұрын

The engine and transmission is made in Germany, the car is assembled in Mexico.

@ned8249 11 ай бұрын

You don’t get a wireless phone charger but they include backseat climate controls that no one will ever use. Crazy. That being said I want the M2 really bad!❤️

@jessefig5281 11 ай бұрын

Brick City!

@JamesRussoMillas 11 ай бұрын

I thought the M4 was ugly but wow, BMW have really outdone themselves with this one 🤢

@cutdcrap3733 11 ай бұрын

That opened @9.30 because it BMW! Its just falling off right from the day of testing!

@ROMANERUIZA 10 ай бұрын

Is it just me or it overall looks cheap AF? Not trying to hate on it but, for that price tag, I'd REALLY expect better quality on materials... I thought Audi was the only one going this way with their RS3 (experienced that one in person), but man, it's sad to see they're not the only ones... Can't help feeling we're getting less for our money with these new gen cars...

@andry954305 11 ай бұрын

20mpg combined is not bad but that fuel tank will give you 240 miles of range, no thanks.

@aye3678 11 ай бұрын

Wish it wasn't so ugly. Such a shame. Previous M2 is much nicer.

@theelmobad1 5 ай бұрын

EVs are soulless golfcarts

@ostreds 11 ай бұрын

my 2015 S4 did it in 4.5.....6 speed manuals are just a waste these days

@MrFirerod1 11 ай бұрын

3.88 in a manual is pretty damn good.

@rembo183 11 ай бұрын

It,s 3800 lbs so same as the Mustang GT !

@ox4556 11 ай бұрын

And the mustang will get walked by this.

@rembo183 11 ай бұрын

@@ox4556 That depends on the driver I guess. The Mustang GT weighs about the same and has more hp and torque. The M2 has a better chassis and probably better handling in the twisties. I’d like to see them on a track together.

@Griffith861 11 ай бұрын

@@rembo183 I think it’ll be close but bmw engines are just different

@hpickettz34 11 ай бұрын

@rembo183 no, those m2's are pushing 500hp+ at the crank.

@rembo183 11 ай бұрын

@@hpickettz34 - M2-453hp; Mustang GT 486hp; using same hp criteria and both weigh about 3800 Lbs. Handling and driving variables apply to affect 0-60. Also chassis dynamics are differences I think BMW has better chassis for cornering and is more balanced? Tracking both to compare and BMW M2 would probably win. Of course driving skills would make world of difference.

@MLhub. 11 ай бұрын

Bro you need a camera man

@AshwinF1Bloke 11 ай бұрын

People say, Oh yes, I didn't like it but it grew on me. A great, timeless design shouldn't grow on you. It should captivate you the moment you set eyes on it. Like the previous F87 or the E39 M5 or the E46 M3. Those still stand the test of time. But this is an abomination. Almost all current BMWs are utterly horrid to look at. Shame, that a company that once made simple, elegant and graceful cars have to resort to this sacrielige now.

@operationgetthugs232 5 ай бұрын

Barely faster than Elantra N?!

@fzr1000981 11 ай бұрын

I still hate the way it looks, the M3/4 in dark colors looks better even with the beaver teeth

@minigiant8998 11 ай бұрын

as a woman the bucket seats also hurt my balls.

@EvasionX2 11 ай бұрын

Ball buster, lmao

@zcat1006 11 ай бұрын

I'm not sorry. Those blocky growths on the front (and especially) the rear bumpers... no, I can't. Looks like a truck. Tip to designers: Always, ALWAYS, set your design next to an old XKE, Ferrari or Corvette-to name a few. No, it doesn't have to look like that, but it will remind you that it's ok to design cars that are beautiful.

@iridemotorbikes 11 ай бұрын

😎👍🏼👍🏼

@izzetkocak38 11 ай бұрын

LEGO car not stonks

@paulbugoni2846 11 ай бұрын

Ugly. Heavy. Great engine. Did I say ugly? Look at the rear end at the 25 minute mark when he’s wrapping up…wtf. Did different committees work on the design of the car and never talk to each other or was it designed in the dark?