2022 BMW M240i xDrive painted Thundernight metallic ($550 option)
2022 BMW M240i xDrive
Class: Premium performance / sports car
Driving miles: 222
Fuel used: 10.4 gallon
Real-world fuel economy: 21.3 mpg
Combined driving: 75% city, 25% highway
EPA estimated fuel economy: 23/32/26 (mpg city/highway/combined)
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| Rooms and Facilities | REMOVE |
| Power and performance | B + |
| Fit and perfect | B + |
| Energy saving | B- |
| Value | REMOVE |
| The score of the report card is obtained from the consensus of the test-driver assessments. All classes are compared with other vehicles in the same class. The value tier is for the specific level being evaluated and may not reflect the Consumer Guide’s impression of the entire product line. | |
| Comfortable big & tall | |
| Big boy | B + |
| Tall guy | B- |
| Big & Tall comfort ratings are for the front seats only. The “Large” rating is based on a male tester weighing approximately 350 pounds, the “High” rating is based on a 6’6″ tall male tester. | |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine Specifications | 382 hp 3.0 liters |
| Engine type | Turbo 6 cylinder |
| Transmission process | 8-speed automatic transmission |
| Steering wheel | Four-wheel drive |
Fuel Type: Reward
Base price: $48,550 (excluding $995 transport fee)
Options on the test vehicle: Thundernight Metallic paint ($550), black leather with blue stitching ($1450), Driver Assistance Package ($1450), Premium Package ($2750), passenger seat width adjustment removed (-$ 100), remove the lumbar adjustment for the passenger seat (-$175), Tetragon aluminum trim ($150), lumbar support in the driver’s seat ($350), Harman Kardon surround sound system ($875) )
Price as checked: $56,845
Quick hits
Wonderful thing: Energized acceleration; agile handling; more practical than many performance-focused sports coupes
Good: Ride quality is respected when handling is considered; standard AWD capabilities; good value among premium brand performance cars
Not so good: No manual transmission or convertible body style is offered; stingy rear seat space; observed fuel economy as estimated by EPA
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John Biel
The BMW 2-Series is not what it used to be. With the launch of a completely redesigned model for 2022, there will no longer be a convertible or manual transmission available. No, it’s not – it’s better.
For the second generation, the 2-Series coupe becomes slightly larger and more spacious. It comes with more power in both engines and improved aerodynamics at the front and under the car. There’s fresh styling, too – but not with the slit grille design of larger BMWs that has upset many in recent years.
The BMW 2-Series is redesigned on a slightly larger platform for 2022, losing the convertible body style and available manual transmission, but gaining a more powerful engine and technological features. new.
Consumer Guide’s test of the new 2-Series comes from the flagship of 2022, the M240i xDrive, 6-cylinder, all-wheel drive. At $49,545 (with delivery) to start, it’s $12,200 more expensive than the rear-wheel-drive, four-cylinder 230i — the only other model available at launch. However, the final price of the test car was $56,845 with options including purple metallic paint with the name — Thundernight — possibly belonging to a Marvel Comics character due to a major film origin.
While the turbocharged 2.0-liter four in the 230i has a slightly increased output (just seven horsepower; its real power comes from 37 pound-feet more torque), the M240i is larger. Its 3.0-liter inline-six boasts 47 new horses for a total of new 382 hp. Power delivery is excellent, with quick throttle response and quick pedaling from the eight-speed automatic transmission when overtaking situations arise. In “Sport+” driving mode, behavior can feel a bit rushed when driving around the city, eager to sprint from stops and then push back on the throttle, and the exhaust jerks and pops out a bit. Otherwise, this is an all-round fun car to drive.
Highlights of the dashboard layout include a configurable 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a 10.3-inch infotainment screen. The dashboard has an infotainment control knob, a button to start the engine and a button to select the driving mode.
EPA fuel economy estimates for the M240i xDrive are 23 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 26 mpg combined. This driver’s 121.4-mile run – two-thirds of which in city-style conditions – hit a slightly underwhelming 23.0 mpg.
BMW claims the 2-Series’ chassis has been stiffened. The car sits on a 2-inch longer wheelbase and the wheel tracks have been widened front and rear. With the adaptive M suspension standard in the model tested, the ride is sure, handling tight. Recent complaints about BMW losing control clearly don’t seem to be as applied in the M240i and the changes in endurance in the two sport settings feel appropriate. Even in “Comfort” mode, the car corners well and responds alertly to steering input. Particularly bad pavement will cause the car to bounce, but overall it’s a comfortable touring car, even in sportier settings. Other M240i standards that affect driving dynamics include specific 19×8-inch alloy wheels, an M Sport differential, and M Sport brakes — conspicuous by the blue calipers — that deliver stopping power. fast and powerful.
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The M240i’s front seats are comfortable and supportive, but the rear seats are best suited for young children. Beautiful leather seats with subtle blue contrast stitching are a $1450 option.
Having never been asked to design a car themselves, CGs can imagine the workers rolling their eyes in exasperation as they are simultaneously praised for coming up with a device that can bend, come to life, not larger than necessary, but was criticized for the cramped accommodation of passengers. . One of the few key touches about the dynamic first-generation 2-Series to be admired is the cramped rear seats, but the new car’s extra inches should relieve that. Well, at least for more people… this 5-foot-10.5-tester could sit in the back with just enough leg and knee room behind the passenger seat but his head was pressed firmly in Anthracite cover plate. Adult access in the 2-passenger seat isn’t bad because the power front seats move forward — slowly — after the release is activated. However, getting up and coming out of a low sitting position takes a little more effort. Front space is good and the driver enjoys good visibility.
There’s been a slight improvement to the trunk floor — it’s now uniformly flat all the way. (Previous version had a weird drop-down in the middle.) The rear 40/20/40 split seats fold at a slight upward tilt, but they’re flush with the trunk floor. Mesh pockets in the rear corners of the trunk prevent unexpected objects from rolling around.
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The M240i is equipped with BMW’s turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six engine, producing 382 horsepower. 19-inch “M” alloy wheels on flat-running performance tires are standard.
For storage in the cabin, the glove box is modest, the control box is small. Large pocket door and bottle holder. The only storage space for the rear seats is the mesh pockets on the backs of the front seats. The front cup holder is hidden under a cover at the front of the dashboard; The rear cup holder is located in the center armrest.
Standard equipment leans more towards convenience and tech items than a luxurious atmosphere. Black leather seats with blue stitching are an expensive item — imitation leather is standard. The M Sport steering wheel is wrapped in leather and there are dashboard pads where the front passenger’s knees can come in contact with it, but there aren’t many soft surface materials elsewhere around the cabin. Rear passengers don’t even get side armrest cushions, and the top of the doors and the right half of the dashboard lack any basic incentives. The aluminum Tetragon trim panels on the dashboard and console are a $150 option. At least the power moonroof is included in the base price.
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The redesigned 2-Series features traditional BMW styling, moving away from the extreme front-end styling of some recent BMW models.
Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity is standard, and a Wi-Fi hotspot and wireless charging are included with the M240i. Blind spot monitoring, front and rear parking sensors, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning and lane keep assist are among the driver assistance and safety features. standard. Climate control comes from a dual-zone device activated by a strip of easily accessible repetitive push-buttons centered below the vents in the center of the dashboard.
With the iDrive infotainment system, you can work through the console dial if you like a challenge, and it can be helpful to drill down into the many menus for vehicle data, entertainment and functions. other. One thing you can do without having to mess around directly on the touch screen is create an audio system input. The pricier Premium package includes a 12.3-inch driver display and a 10.3-inch infotainment touchscreen for BMW’s Live Cockpit Pro with navigation. (The head-up display is another feature of the Premium Package.) The Driver Assistance Package adds self-parking assist and adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capabilities.
If you can’t be what you were, maybe you can be better. The BMW 2-Series is.
BMW’s entry-level two-door coupe becomes even more desirable with a redesign for 2022. In its M240i form, it’s a powerful performance car that’s also quite comfortable and practical to drive. daily.
Showroom BMW M240i xDrive 2022
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2022 BMW M240i
2022 BMW M240i
