By Otsile Kadiege 

BMW’s sporty 2 Series Coupé has been given a midlife refresh. The facelifted model gets new paint finishes, a set of new alloy wheels, a new flat-bottom steering wheel, new seat surfaces and interior trims, BMWs latest operating system, as well as expanded standard equipment.

2 series Coupé exterior updates 

The exterior design of the updated 2 Series Coupé remains unchanged. However, the Bavaria-based automaker has updated the styling of the 2 Series Coupé range and also added a bunch of new colours.

On the styling front, the surround of the BMW radiator grille is now finished in pearlescent chrome. The side skirts and the lower part of the rear apron are no longer painted in black, but in body colour. The diffuser insert is finished in high-gloss black for a contrasting effect at the rear. All model variants of the new BMW 2 Series Coupé come as standard with 19-inch wheels. The BMW Individual range also includes a choice of new 19-inch light-alloy wheels in Y-spoke design and Bi-colour finish. All 19-inch light-alloy wheels are combined with mixed tyres.

The BMW M240i xDrive Coupé has its own version of the M specific design features. They include the high-gloss black inserts for the side air intakes, the black spoiler lip on the front apron, the model-specific rear spoiler and the trapezoidal tailpipes on the left and right of the rear apron. The exterior mirror caps of the BMW M automobile is now finished in high-gloss black.

M high-gloss Shadow Line is now also part of the standard equipment for both the new BMW M240i xDrive Coupé and all other models. The paint finishes for the new BMW 2 Series Coupé include two solid colours and seven metallic colours. The two BMW Individual paint finishes Frozen Pure Grey metallic and Frozen Portimao Blue metallic are also available. Fire Red metallic and Skyscraper Grey metallic are available for the first time for the two-door model. The Zandvoort Blue solid paint finish is now available exclusively for the BMW M240i xDrive Coupé.

2 series Coupé interior updates

The interior modifications of the BMW 2 Series Coupé range includes an M leather multifunctional steering wheel with a flat-bottom design with a red 12 o’clock marker, BMW’s Curved Display comprising a fully digital display system comprises a 12.3-inch Information Display and a 14.9-inch Control Display running on BMW’s latest Operating System 8.5, ambient lighting with waterfall lighting integrated into the covers of the central air vents, heated sports seats (M Sport seats are available as an optional extra) and an optional Harman Kardon sound system.

Expanded standard advanced driver assistance systems

The range of standard systems available for semi-automated driving and parking has also been extended. In the new BMW 2 Series Coupé, the Parking Assistant takes over all acceleration, braking, steering and gear shifting tasks during parking manoeuvres. Its range of functions also includes Park Distance Control with front and rear sensors as well as the Reversing Assistant. Optional features include front collision warning, Lane Departure Warning, Cruise Control with braking function and Speed Limit Info, which recognises traffic signs and includes a no-overtaking display.

Other optional systems include Driving Assistant, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function and Parking Assistant Plus. The range of optional equipment also includes the High-beam Assistant, the BMW Drive Recorder, an electrically operated glass sunroof and a tow-bar with detachable ball head. 

2 Series Coupé performance

The drive portfolio of the new BMW 2 Series Coupé with the 3.0-litre straight six-cylinder engine at the top of the range has a unique position in the competitive environment. With the help of intelligent all-wheel drive, the 285 kW engine accelerates the BMW M240i xDrive Coupé from 0 to 100 km/h in a claimed 4.3 seconds.

In addition to the in-line six-cylinder engine of the BMW M model, the new BMW 2 Series Coupé is available with a choice of four-cylinder petrol and diesel engines. The new BMW 220i Coupé with 135 kW and a claimed acceleration of 7.5 seconds, and the new BMW 220d Coupé that offers a special combination of pulling power and efficiency in a sporty two-door model. It generates maximum output of 140 kW and 400Nm. This enables the new BMW 220d Coupé to accelerate from a standstill to 100 km/h in a claimed 6.9 seconds. All engines are combined with an 8-speed Steptronic transmission. 

The M Sport suspension, which is fitted as standard in the four-cylinder models of the new BMW 2 Series Coupé. This is complemented by a variable sport steering system with a steering angle-dependent ratio. The new BMW M240i xDrive Coupé is optionally available with Adaptive M Chassis including variable sport steering. Its electronically controlled shock absorbers offer three characteristic maps, which can be activated according to the selected driving experience mode. The BMW M automobile is equipped as standard with an M sport differential in the final drive and an M sport brake system, which is also available as an option for the other model variants.

Availability

The updated BMW 2 Series Coupé will be available in South Africa from the fourth quarter of 2024. It will be manufactured at the BMW Group plant in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.