BMW 2 Series 2017 review
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What we like
- Dynamics
- Quality
- M2 is awesome
What we don't
- Turbo-petrol fours' lag
- Tight rear room
- Fiddly (8sp auto) gear shift
If one is good, two must be better, right? Or twice as good. The question is whether that simple equation adds up for BMW's upgraded 1 and 2 Series siblings – the former, a range of five-door hatches, the latter, a line-up of cabriolets and coupes, with a major addition in the shape of the full-house, performance-focused M2.
Prices are up, and changes are mostly under the skin, so you're not getting big visual bang for your extra bucks. But the new and improved 2 has plenty to offer when it comes to added spec and tech.
BMW invited us to the new car's Australian launch program along Tasmania's wet and wild west coast.
Verdict
The BMW 2 Series coupes and convertibles combine understated good looks with great dynamics and top-shelf quality. Extra equipment, especially the iDrive6 multimedia system, has brought it up to speed in terms of tech and value, while the M240i sets the compact performance benchmark. And if you really want to push the envelope, the M2 is right there at the top of the under $100k performance pyramid.
Is BMW's upgraded 2 Series on the compact sports-luxury car pace? Tell us what you think in the comments below.
BMW 2 Series 2017 review
What we like
- Dynamics
- Quality
- M2 is awesome
What we don't
- Turbo-petrol fours' lag
- Tight rear room
- Fiddly (8sp auto) gear shift
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